Christmas music a version by American "a capella" group Pentatonix which had already been released on their Christmas album shortly before Cohen's death, were added into Christmas music playlists on radio stations in the United States and Canada. Christmas songs introduced in theater, television, and film include "White Christmas" from "Holiday Inn" (1942), "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" from "Meet Me in St. Louis" (1944), and "Silver Bells" in "The Lemon Drop Kid" (1950). Some musical films have been set around Christmas time, and because of that some of the songs are popular during the holiday season, including: A popular form
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas that "the device itself is almost as specious and sentimental as what [Foreman] is trying to mock". In 2011, Michael Bublé's version reached number 98 on the top 100 charts. In 2014, the English singer Sam Smith released a cover version that debuted at number 90 on the "Billboard" Hot 100, the first time a version of the song charted on the Billboard list. In Australia, the song charted at number 63, the second time a version of the song has charted. Digital download of Sam Smith cover. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas",