"Twinkle (Little Christmas Lights)," JD McPherson (Rounder)

This Oklahoma roots-rocker, previously known for "North Side Girl," his rockabilly-flavored hit from a couple of years ago, keeps that sound alive with this 2012 holiday single. It's his girlfriend that's keeping those lights twinkling, don'tcha know, but the effervescent old-school rock 'n roll backing track sure contributes. Just two minutes long, better drop everything when this comes on, because if you blink you'll miss it.