Christmas songs from 80s Western music: from hit tracks to hidden gems
The music scene of the ’80s has a kind of sparkling image, whether we’re talking about Western music or Japanese music.
Given that era, it’s only natural that countless classic Christmas songs were born around the most glamorous and romantic event of the year.
While Japan and the West view Christmas somewhat differently, this article showcases many Western Christmas songs that were hits in the 1980s.
From those perennial standards you hear in Japan every holiday season to lesser-known hidden gems and covers of standards, we’ve gathered a wide range—from sweet tunes to slightly bittersweet numbers—to bring you a comprehensive lineup!
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Christmas songs from 80s Western music: from hit tracks to hidden gems (91–100)
Christmas In My HeartThe Jets
“Christmas In My Heart,” the song you’ll want to listen to quietly when spending Christmas alone.
It’s a track by The Jets—a family band that made waves mainly in the late 1980s—featured on their Christmas album “Christmas with The Jets.” You’ll be drawn in by its beautiful, seasonally fitting tones.
Set to a gentle tempo, the lyrics express a wish to share Christmas with a cherished someone yet to be met, and the earnest resonance of the vocals tugs at the heartstrings.
2000 milesThe Pretenders
The Pretenders are a band from the United Kingdom.
Primarily rooted in genres like punk rock and new wave, they reached No.
1 on the UK charts with their debut album Pretenders and the single cut from the same album, Plus In Pocket.
Their song 2000 Miles is a Christmas-themed piece.
It features a distinctly 1980s new wave sound and a relaxed rhythm.
With its romantic melody that would be perfect for a date, be sure to make good use of it!
Little TownAmy Grant
This is a song included on the winter-themed album by Amy Grant, a female solo singer who was hugely popular as a Christian music artist from the 1970s through the 1980s.
Her clear, gentle voice is a perfect match for winter scenery.
Don’t You Want MeThe Human League
This is a bittersweet love song by The Human League, a synth-pop band emblematic of the ’80s.
Sung as a male–female duet, it portrays the misalignment of two people who once loved each other.
The man’s earnest feelings and the woman’s cooling heart intersect in a perfectly balanced tension.
Sparkling synthesizer tones and the mechanical beat of the Linn LM-1 drum machine enhance the sweet-and-sour flavor of young love.
Released in November 1981, it spent five consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the UK charts.
A massive hit during the Christmas season, the song also topped the UK’s year-end single sales.
It’s a must-listen not only for those troubled by love, but also for anyone nostalgic for ’80s music.
A Christmas To RememberKENNY ROGERS & DOLLY PARTON
This is a mellow, mature Christmas carol performed as a duet by country music greats Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.
The two released a duet album in 1983 that reached No.
1 on the U.
S.
charts.
In conclusion
From classic Christmas songs that continue to be loved even today, to slightly offbeat hidden gems, and even tracks with religious themes, there’s a fascinating variety to explore even when you focus specifically on the 1980s.
Reading the lyrics, you’ll find many songs that depict Christmas from perspectives different from those in Japan, so if you’re intrigued, be sure to dig deeper!