While it's the oldest masterpiece on this playlist, "The Christmas Song" is definitely the most iconic. Many have added their vocal creativity to the song, but there is no other that can compare to the warmth one feels upon hearing Nat King Cole's version, that is perhaps older than many of our own parents. And if you forget the name of the song, you'll never forget the words.

If you aren't bumping this all the way in early November on your holiday playlist, you're the true epitome of the Grinch. Nothing gets me in the Christmas.

No matter the genre, from rock n' roll to soul, just about every musical artist at some point has covered this joyful classic. In my opinion, no one does a better job than no other than the original, Donny Hathaway, and a young Chris Brown, who sang a rendition of the song for the holiday family dramedy titled after the song, This Christmas. 

Stevie Wonder's music has always had a way of stopping us in our tracks and turning our ears. The wonderful songs that he has recorded lives with us through the generations. This holiday melody is no different. Whereas most Christmas tunes invite us to revel in spending time with family and opening presents, Wonder reminds us to remember the reason for the season and make one of the most memorable holiday wishes of all: peace on earth. 

Just about every year, Mariah Carey takes the stage at some televised holiday special to remind us exactly why we can't get this song out of our heads. But no matter how sick of it you swear you may be, it's worth the listen every time. 

The Preacher's Wife was one of the most watched films in my household growing up, and not just around Christmas. One of the greatest scenes in the film was listening to the goddess herself, Whitney Houston, sing the tune that would soon become the most performed song by your church's choir on Christmas Eve.

What soulful, holiday jams get you in the holiday spirit?  Let us know below in the comments!