Well, its that time of year (when good friends are dear,) and I've been playing A Motown Christmas at least once a day. It is my favorite holiday compilation, and a staple of the Christmases of my childhood. With the exception of a few selections (mostly by the Supremes), every song is classic. If I had to pick a top five, they'd be:

1. Give Love on Christmas Day (Jackson 5)
2. Ave Maria (Stevie Wonder)
3. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Smokey & The Miracles)
4. Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer (The Temptations)
5. White Christmas (Diana & The Supremes)

I also have grown to appreciate Marvin's "I Want To Come Home for Christmas," but its almost too much of a downer.

What are your favorites?


[Edited 12/5/07 13:46pm]

1 Tis' the season/Bring a torch Jenette Izabela/Smokey & the miracles
2. I saw Mommy Kissing santa Claus-J5
3. One little Christmas tree-Stevie Wonder
4. My Favorite Things-Diana and the supremes
5. Rudolph-Temptations
[Edited 12/4/07 10:59am]

This is the only x-mas album I have
It always amazes me when listening to Michael's
singin when he hits those high notes at the end of "kissing santa claus".
How soulful can a little kid be??
/peace Manki

What Christmas Means To Me - Stevie Wonder
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer - The Temptations
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - The Jackson Five
Give Love On Christmas Day - The Jackson Five
One Day At Christmas - Stevie Wonder

I didn't care for most of the rest of the album. The other songs were a little too traditional sounding for my taste. I hated The Temptations version of "Silent Night" on this particular album also. I prefer the radio version which is on the "Slow Jams Christmas" compilation.