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Post by Bazzy on Nov 27, 2006 5:11:15 GMT -5
Okay its not even December (when I started this thread) and some people think its cheesy (not cool / good idea or topic) . What are your favourite christmas songs ?
Here are some of mine 'Stop the Cavalry' by Jona Lewie / 'Lonely This Christmas' by Mud \ 'Walking in the Air' by Aled Jones / 'I Believe In Father Christmas' by Greg Lake / 'Christmas Poo' by Mr Hanky
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Post by blueraider2 on Nov 27, 2006 5:55:53 GMT -5
my favorite is "rocking around the christmas tree" by brenda lee.because i actually met her.she cool i got her autograph as well.
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Post by Trent Lawless on Nov 27, 2006 7:17:59 GMT -5
Traditionally? "Ukrainian Bell Carol." (You know, that repetitive thing they use in all the advertisements, at least here in the States. Particularly the Trans-Siberian Orchestra version!)
Non-traditionally? "Another Christmas Song" by Jethro Tull.
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Post by Shon Maxx on Nov 27, 2006 7:30:35 GMT -5
Christmas in Serievo (I know I misspelled that), also by the Trans-Siberian. I love the heavy beat and music. It's one of the few X-Mas songs I can stand ( since I hear them at work non-stop from now until Christmas).
Take care,
Jay
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Post by Darth Turkish on Nov 27, 2006 7:48:07 GMT -5
The Christmas Song as sung by Nat "King" Cole.
Nothing better.
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Post by Splattercat on Nov 27, 2006 8:24:11 GMT -5
Except 12 Days of Christmas by Bob and Doug McKenzie..!! ;D Close second: Same song, only by the Muppets...  Two really fun radio worthy variations that won't bore you out of your partridge infested pear tree...  |
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Post by Trent Lawless on Nov 27, 2006 9:21:30 GMT -5
Except 12 Days of Christmas by Bob and Doug McKenzie..!! ;D Oh, ya, like, I forgot that one, eh? (Hey, Dave Shaffer called me an honorary Canadian. It's cool, eh?) |
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Post by gwffantrav on Nov 27, 2006 9:33:56 GMT -5
Since my little guy is always wanting to watch Wiggle (the kids group) Christmas, that's the only ones I hear. So I guess "Where is Wags This Christmas Day!" |
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Post by Chris Ingersoll on Nov 27, 2006 10:21:11 GMT -5
Traditionally? "Ukrainian Bell Carol." (You know, that repetitive thing they use in all the advertisements, at least here in the States. Particularly the Trans-Siberian Orchestra version!) I usually know that song as "Carol of the Bells", but yeah -- it's definitely my favorite traditional holiday song. There's a local group called the Raleigh Ringers that have a great version done entirely with handbells. I was going to buy tickets to the TSO show in Raleigh next month, but it's on a Thursday night, which is a huge inconvenience for the wife and me. Ironically, I'm very much an athiest and tend to dislike most things that are overly religous, but I much prefer the traditional/religous Christmas songs to anything with a more Santa-ish orientation. They're simply more... pure, I guess. As far as non-tradtional songs go, I like way too many (see above). Anything on any one of Bob Rivers's "Twisted Christmas" albums is gold, but my absolute favorites are "Christmas at Ground Zero" and "The Night Santa Went Crazy", both by Weird Al.  Favorite "12 Days of Christmas" variation is Rivers's "12 Pains of Christmas", although I just heard the McKenzies' version for the first time this weekend. With all of that being said, however, I feel I should mention that my tolerance of any holiday music starts at around December 15th and not a day sooner (the TSO concert would have been on the 14th, but at night, so that counts). Working in retail with that stuff being piped in over the PA will kill the holiday spirit in all but the most diehard fans of the season. 8 hour shifts (or longer), 5 or 6 days a week for a solid month... do the math on that one, and see if your brain could take it. |
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Post by gatekeeper on Nov 27, 2006 10:32:44 GMT -5
I actually hate almost all Christmas songs because they get played entirely too much. The one song I can still stomach after all these years is "White Christmas" sung by Bing Crosby. That guy's voice is like buttah. |
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Post by Chris Ingersoll on Nov 27, 2006 14:13:17 GMT -5
On the subject of the Twelve Days of Christmas, apparently it would cost you almost $19,000 to actually give those presents to your true love this year. ;D |
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Post by blueraider2 on Nov 27, 2006 14:18:14 GMT -5
i dont work in retail as some guys but they play this stuff in grocery stores as well.since i work in a grocery store i know how the retail guys feel.  |
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Post by Chris Ingersoll on Nov 27, 2006 14:29:21 GMT -5
Eh, I consider grocery stores to be retailers. They just have a different focus. |
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Post by Big Bri on Nov 27, 2006 15:11:53 GMT -5
I actually hate almost all Christmas songs because they get played entirely too much. AMEN. I like a few of the non-traditional ones though, like McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime" and what are the holidays without AC/DC's "Mistress For Christmas"? |
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Post by blueraider2 on Nov 27, 2006 15:13:50 GMT -5
I actually hate almost all Christmas songs because they get played entirely too much. AMEN. I like a few of the non-traditional ones though, like McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime" and what are the holidays without AC/DC's " Mistress For Christmas"? never heard of this. |
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Post by KethVale on Nov 27, 2006 19:53:35 GMT -5
I second the Bob Rivers vote with my favorite of his being I Am Santa Claus done to Sabbaths Iron Man instrumental.
Carol of the Bells by TSO
Christmas Vacation by Mavis Staples cause Christmas Vacation is an awesome movie.
Snoppy and The Red Baron Christmas by the Royal Guardsman.
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Post by gwffantrav on Nov 27, 2006 23:51:25 GMT -5
I actually hate almost all Christmas songs because they get played entirely too much. The one song I can still stomach after all these years is "White Christmas" sung by Bing Crosby. That guy's voice is like buttah. Well, you better like it...because ol' Bing will beat your ***!!! For those who don't know...Bing put up a front in front of the cameras. Behind the scenes he was reported to be a big abuser of his kids! |
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Post by JMello on Nov 28, 2006 0:47:42 GMT -5
I'm going to go with:
the Chipmunk's "Christmas Time is Here"
Kenny Rogers "Favorite Things"
Run DMC "Christmas in Hollis"
More Traditional Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" would be my choice.
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Post by Pete on Nov 28, 2006 2:12:49 GMT -5
"Father Christmas" by the Kinks and "Fairytale of New York" by the Pogues. Hmm, two of the bitterest Christmas songs of all-time...but I'm not all that cynical about the holiday itself.
In the traditional category, put another one down for "Carol of the Bells."
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Post by Bazzy on Nov 28, 2006 2:29:06 GMT -5
Or retail shop doesn't play any music at all (any time of the year during it's trading hours) . They held a poll and 92% of customers wanted music . The shop said No . Why ? incase the other 8% went shopping in our rivals ha ha .
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IPPON!!
