Welcome to Episode 101, our first-ever Christmas episode of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. Ben celebrates Christmas Day and Night with the Musical Circle by playing Christmas songs. Ben also finally reveals the top 10 albums of the year for the Musical Circle, from number 10 all the way to number one. Ben also gives his appreciation and love to the listeners, fans, and the crew that is involved with the Musical Circle and promises that 2026 will be just as good. Here are all the songs in this Christmas episode of the Musical Circle:
1. Last Christmas - WHAM (1984)
2. Step Into Christmas - Elton John (from his 1974 album Caribou)
3. Underneath The Tree - Kelly Clarkson (from her 2013 album Wrapped In Red)
4. Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Christina Aguilera (from her 2025 album Christmas in Paris concert from the Eiffel Tower)
5. Christmas Isn't Christmas 'Til You Get Here - Kylie Minogue (from her 2025 album Kylie Christmas, Fully Wrapped)
6. Bring Me Love - John Legend (from his 2018 album A Legendary Christmas)
7. Linus And Lucy (Jazz Version) - Euge Groove (2021)
8. Christmas Time Is Here (Vocal) - Vince Guaraldi Trio (from the Christmas movie, A Charlie Brown Christmas)
9. Hark The Herald Angels Sing (Jazz Version) - Ezra Collective (2025)
10. Closer To Me - Kokoroko (from their 2025 album Tuff Times Don't Last)
11. There's A Rhythmn - Bon Iver (from his 2025 album SABLE, FABLE)
12. Nice To Meet You (Mistletoe Version) - Myles Smith (2024)
13. It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas - Michael Buble (from his 2011 album Christmas)
14. Thank God It's Christmas - Queen (from their 1984 album The Works)
15. Viva La Vida - Coldplay (from the 2008 album Viva La Vida Or Death and All His Friends)
16. D.A.N.C.E. - Justice (from their 2007 album Justice)
17. Walking On A Dream - Empire Of The Sun (from their 2008 album Walking On A Dream)
18. White Winter Hymnal - Fleet Foxes (from their 2008 album Fleet Foxes)
19. Lovely Day - Bill Withers (from his 1977 album Menagerie)
20. This Christmas (I'm Coming Home) - Leon Bridges and Norah Jones (2025)
21. Wonderful Christmastime - Pentatonix (from their 2021 album Evergreen)
22. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - by the band U2 (2021)
23. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays - NYSNC (from their 1998 album Home For Christmas)
24. White Christmas - Leona Lewis (from her 2013 album Christmas With Love)
25. December (Cover of September) - Earth, Wind and Fire (2014)
The Musical Circle returns on the 1st of January, 2026, or January 1st, 2026, New Year's Day, with episode number 102 that will be titled, "New Year, New Challenge".
Credits:
Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Jasmine, Kevin, Rose, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and all my friends. Another special thank you to the many fans and listeners of the Musical Circle for an amazing 2025, and the Musical Circle hopes that 2026 is just as good as 2025. Thank you to Kgabo, my family, and everyone who has ever been a part of my life in a positive way.
Hosted By: Ben Charles
Producers and Editors: Melissa Rodriguez and Jasmine Nichols
Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes
Advisors to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes and Kevin Truman
Special Contributor: John Rogers
Directed By: Ben Charles