Songs About December

Updated April 1, 2024

Have you heard all of these Songs About December? We guarantee you'll find some new tunes. We assembled 23 of the top ones.

December, 1963 (Oh What a Night!) by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

From the album, Who Loves You, released in 1975

The song "December, 1963 (Oh What a Night!)" by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons is about a group of friends who have a great time together one night in December 1963. They dance, sing, and enjoy each other's company. The production details are not given.

Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town - Live at C.W. Post College, Greenvale, NY - December 1975 by Bruce Springsteen

From the album, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (Live at C.W. Post College, Greenvale, NY - December 1975), released in 1981

"Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town - Live at C.W. Post College, Greenvale, NY - December 1975" is a live performance of the holiday song by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. It was recorded at C.W. Post College in Greenvale, NY on December 12, 1975. The song was originally released on the album "Live/1975-85" in 1986.

Free Fallin' - Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007 by John Mayer

From the album, Where the Light Is: John Mayer Live In Los Angeles, released in 2008

"Free Fallin' - Live at the Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA - December 2007" is a live version of Tom Petty's classic song, performed by John Mayer. It was released as part of the album Where the Light Is - Live in Los Angeles. The track is produced by Steve Lillywhite and features Mayer on vocals and guitar, Pino Palladino on bass, Chad Smith on drums, and Benmont Tench on keyboards. The song has a stripped-down, acoustic feel and showcases Mayer's soulful vocals. The performance has a strong groove and a passionate, bluesy guitar solo.

Miss Murder by AFI

From the album, DECEMBERUNDERGROUND, released on June 6, 2006

"Miss Murder" is a song by American rock band AFI. It was released as the lead single from the band's seventh studio album Decemberunderground in May 2006. The song was written by the band's frontman Davey Havok, and was produced by Jerry Finn. The song is an up-tempo rock song, featuring guitar riffs and a driving beat. The lyrics describe a woman who performs a deadly act, and compares her to a "miss murder". Musically, the song has been compared to new wave and post-punk acts such as The Cure and The Smiths. The song was met with critical acclaim, and peaked at number 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The accompanying music video was directed by Marc Webb and featured the band performing in a cathedral-like setting.

Back To December by Taylor Swift

From the album, Speak Now, released on October 25, 2010

"Back To December" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It is the fourth single from her third studio album, Speak Now. Written by Swift and produced by one of her frequent collaborator, Nathan Chapman, the song was released on November 15, 2010. The song is an apology to an ex-lover and reflects regret and remorse over a previous relationship. Swift speaks of her own mistakes and concedes to being the one responsible for the break up. She attempts to make amends for her actions and asks for forgiveness. Musically, the song is a midtempo country-pop ballad with a soft, gentle instrumentation. The song was met with positive reviews from music critics, who praised Swift's songwriting and the emotion conveyed in the lyrics. Commercially, the song became her third consecutive top 10 hit from Speak Now and was certified 3× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song also charted in Canada and peaked at number eight on the Canadian Hot 100. In the United Kingdom, it peaked at number sixteen.

December by Neck Deep

From the album, Life's Not Out To Get You, released on August 14, 2015

"December" is a song by English pop-punk band Neck Deep. It was released as the lead single from their third studio album, The Peace and The Panic, on July 28th, 2017. The song is a melodic punk anthem that deals with the death of a loved one and the grief that follows. It was written as a tribute to singer Ben Barlow's grandfather who passed away in December 2016. The song was produced by Gil Norton and recorded at the Rockfield Studios in Wales. The music video for "December" was directed by Mark Loonen and premiered on August 22nd, 2017. It features various clips from shows on their tour as well as shots of the band in a studio.

This December by Ricky Montgomery

From the album, Montgomery Ricky, released on April 8, 2016

"This December" is a song by singer-songwriter Ricky Montgomery, released in 2020. It is a mid-tempo R&B track that follows the story of a couple who are going through a difficult time and trying to make their relationship work. The track is driven by a pulsing bassline, a catchy piano melody and Ricky's soulful vocals. The lyrics are honest and raw, as he sings about his struggles in trying to make the relationship work and how both of them are determined to try to make things better. Production for the track was handled by Ricky Montgomery and producer Adam Ayan. It was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, UK and mastered by Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound in New York, USA.