The 20 Greatest Christmas Songs cover

Released 40 years ago

The 20 Greatest Christmas Songs

Boney M. · 1986

56 min · 16 tracks · reggae · soul · disco

Festive disco beats and soulful harmonies transform classic Christmas carols into vibrant party anthems.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • festive party atmosphere
  • sing-along classics with friends
  • steady pace for gatherings
  • nostalgic holiday cheer
  • easy background for celebrations

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking deep introspective themes
  • prefer modern, edgy sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1986, 'The 20 Greatest Christmas Songs' marked Boney M.'s sustained popularity following their earlier hits like 'Rasputin' (1978) and 'Daddy Cool' (1976). By this time, the group had solidified their reputation for merging catchy pop melodies with danceable rhythms, making them a staple in holiday music collections.
Stylistic neighbors
Kool & The Gang· Chic· Earth, Wind & Fire

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Christmas Medley: Silent Night, Holy Night / Snow Falls Over the Ground / Hear Ye the Message 7:50
  • 2 Oh Christmas Tree 2:54
  • 3 Hark the Herald Angels Sing 3:03
  • 4 Zion's Daughter 3:48
  • 5 The First Noel 3:04
  • 6 Oh Come All Ye Faithful 3:42
  • 7 Petit Papa Noel 1:41
  • 8 Darkness Is Falling 3:03
  • 9 Joy to the World 2:34
  • 10 White Christmas 3:22
  • 11 Jingle Bells 3:28
  • 12 Feliz Navidad 2:21
  • 13 When a Child Is Born 3:19
  • 14 Little Drummer Boy 4:22
  • 15 Medley: Mary's Boy Child / Oh My Lord 5:10
  • 16 Auld Lang Syne 2:34

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