Most Played Holiday Songs [AUDIO]
December 7, 2011 6:27 AM 
As we draw closer to the Christmas holiday we hear our favorite holiday songs over and over again. In some cases we hear them over and over and over and over again. ASCAP, the music publishing organization, has released its list of the most played holiday songs so far this year. Since October 1 the most played has been—are you ready–“Sleigh Ride” written by Leroy Anderson on a hot July day back in 1946.
The TOP 5 according to ASCAP
1. “Sleigh Ride” – played 64,317. Most popular artist version performed by Leroy Anderson.
2. “Winter Wonderland” – played 54,741. Most popular artist version performed by Eurythmics.
3. “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” – played 50,796. Most popular artist version performed by Nat King Cole.
4. “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” – played 49,509 times. Most popular artist version performed by Dean Martin.
5. “Jingle Bell Rock” – played 47,100 times. Most popular artist version performed by Bobby Helms.
For a list of all 10 click here and then enjoy that most played of all holiday songs as done originally by its composer Leroy Anderson.
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