Make your holiday soundtrack as spirited or nostalgic as you like with these faves from Nat King Cole, the Pogues, Brenda Lee and a couple of Beatles.

In 2014, Ariana Grande released “Santa Tell Me,” her first Christmas single. The song’s writers had a lot of faith in the tune. Here’s a look at whether or not that faith was justified.

27. James Brown ‘Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto’ (1968) In this very funky Christmas plea, the Godfather of Soul sings “I’m beggin’ you, Santa Claus.