Underrated Christmas Songs, Day 1: Solomon Burke, ‘Presents For Christmas’

Every December at Soul In Stereo, we spent 25 days featuring our favorite holiday songs. But this year, we’re featuring the 25 most underrated Christmas songs — those songs that bring back wonderful memories, yet few people seem to know them. Let’s give those songs the shine they deserve.

Christmas is the season of giving, and King Solomon has been doling out Christmas cheer since the 60s. The Bishop of Blues’ smoky vocals are as warm as a December fireplace. This one never gets old.

Want to add your favorite underrated Christmas songs to our monthlong playlist? Simply drop them off at soulinstereoblog@gmail.com, on our Facebook page, on Twitter @etbowser, or stop by the comments section. Merry Christmas, playas!