
Here at CarFinance.MadeSimple. we've got you covered for those long festive drives
It’s nearly Christmas, which means more mince pies, mulled wine, turkey and silly socks than you can shake a candy cane at.
Oh yes, and plenty of time sat in traffic jams while you drive to visit far-flung relatives, take your kids to the local pantomime starring whatshisname from that show on TV, and squeeze in some last-minute gift shopping.
For those who are dreading spending hours behind the wheel this festive season, we’ve put together the perfect accompaniment to your Christmas commute; the ultimate playlist of songs, carols and rock standards to help you get into the spirit of the season.
Singalong standards
Got a carload of family and friends? They’ll all want to join in with these infectious Christmas belters. Time to get your lungs in training.
I Wish It Could be Christmas Every day – Wizzard
Merry Xmas Everybody – Slade
Do They Know It’s Christmas – Band Aid
All I Want For Christmas is You – Mariah Carey
It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year – Andy Williams
Fairytale Of New York – The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl
Stop The Cavalry – Jona Lewie
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town – The Crystals
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Facing a solitary drive?
Setting off a long solo journey home to mum and dad’s? Keep it chilled behind the wheel with these evocative wintry ballads from Bing, Frank, Elvis, Ella, Nat and other iconic stars.
Driving Home For Christmas – Chris Rea
White Christmas – Bing Crosby
When A Child Is Born – Johnny Mathis
I’ll Be Home For Christmas – Frank Sinatra
Santa Claus Is Back In Town – Elvis Presley
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Judy Garland
Blue Christmas – Elvis Presley
Baby It’s Cold Outside – Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Jordan
The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) – Nat King Cole
Let It Snow – Dean Martin
A Spaceman Came Travelling – Chris de Burgh
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Classic carols
No Christmas drive is complete without the beauty and unashamed pomp we Brits do so well, as these uplifting choral pieces prove. Let your spirits soar while you’re at a standstill on the M25.
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – The Choir of St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle
Silent Night – The Choir of Westminster Abbey
In The Bleak Midwinter – Aled Jones
Ding Dong Merrily On High – The Bach Choir
Good King Wenceslas – Guildford Cathedral Choir
O Little Town Of Bethlehem – St Paul’s Cathedral Choir
Once In Royal David’s City – City of London Choir
Hark The Herald Angels Sing – The Chapel Choir of Trinity College, Oxford
Oh Come, All Ye Faithful – The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
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A rockin’ and rollin’ Christmas
Wallow in festive nostalgia with these cheesy chart classics from decades gone by.
Run Rudolph Run – Chuck Berry
Sleigh Ride – The Ronettes
Frosty The Snowman – Jackson 5
Jingle Bell Rock – Bobby Helms
Last Christmas – Wham!
Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
Wonderful Christmas Time – Paul McCartney
Merry Christmas Everyone – Shakin’ Stevens
Mistletoe And Wine – Cliff Richard
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas – Perry Como
Mary’s Boy Child – Boney M
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