At the 6th, 5th, and 4th spots in the list are “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms, “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” by Michael Bublé, and “Santa Tell Me” by Ariana Grande, garnering 827 million streams and $2.4 million in earnings, 880 million streams and $2.6 million in earnings, and 913 million streams and $2.7 million in earnings, respectively.
Out of the three tracks, Helms’ came from the most humble beginnings. John Kleiman, his former manager, shared with The Los Angeles Times that the singer didn’t have high hopes for the song. “He never thought he had something special,” he said. “He thought this was just another Christmas song.” It was anything but, of course, as it went on to become a holiday staple. Conversely, Bublé was optimistic that his “Christmas” album, which included his rendition of “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” would do well, but its overwhelming success far exceeded his expectations. “Well, can you imagine how lucky I feel to be invited into all of that?” he told the “Pop Shop Podcast” in 2022. “I mean, I knew what I was doing when I made the record. I was quite ambitious. I never had any idea that it would be like this ever, ever.”
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Meanwhile, Grande’s “Santa Tell Me” emerged as a modern holiday classic, with its catchy beat, festive vibe, and lyrics seeking Santa’s help for true love. It immediately became a crowd favorite since its 2013 release, earning the singer the title of “Princess of Christmas.” Move over, Mariah!
