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 11/30/2004 06:20:30 PM · #1
'Tis the season to be singing, among other things! I'm working on a couple of Christmas song CDs and I thought it would be neat to get some ideas from you guys. What are your favorite Christmas songs? Whether they be religious, secular, rock, country, classical, whatever...list the song and the artist, but please keep each list to about 5 or so if possible. I'm sure I'm not the only one who enjoys learning more about DPC folks, and it will be neat to see the responses. It could possibly even lead to new favorites for us all! I'll start. I have many, many favorites, but these are absolute musts for my holiday season!

1. Mahalia Jackson's "What Child is This?"
2. Martina McBride's "Do You Hear What I Hear?"
3. Bing Crosby's "White Christmas"
4. Madonna's version of "Santa Baby"
5. Robert Earl Keen's "Merry Christmas from the Family"

Happy Holidays!!!
11/30/2004 06:39:22 PM · #2
"Please come home for christmas" by Southside Johnny Lyon is one that I quite like.
 11/30/2004 06:40:20 PM · #3
I like:
Anything off of this CD: //www.jinglecats.com/
Afroman - Because I Got High (Christmas Version) - it's just so funny!
that Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer song
Weird Al - Christmas at Ground Zero
 11/30/2004 06:40:43 PM · #4
You can probably guess most of mine....but Christmas Island, by Jimmy is AWESOME! Just about every song really makes you feel good! I really enjoyed Kenny Chesneys album from last year too! Burl Ives kind of represents christmas in any song that he does too.
 11/30/2004 06:46:15 PM · #5
"On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...an EeeeOooS Twenty Dee!"
"On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...two tripod ballheads and an EeeeOooS Twenty Dee!"

And so on. :0
 11/30/2004 06:46:35 PM · #6
Anything by Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

If you haven't heard their Christmas trilogy (3 separate CDs), you need to check it out.

Each album in the trilogy tells the tale of an angel who is sent down to Earth on Christmas Eve... you can read the stories that are behind the music here:

Christmas Eve & Other Stories
The Christmas Attic
The Lost Christmas Eve

Awesome stuff. By far my favorite CDs this time of the year. And although it says "Orchestra" in their name, these guys jam with electric violins, electric guitars, etc. too...

And if you have an opportunity to see them in concert this holiday season, do it! It is an amazing sensory experience...

Message edited by author 2004-11-30 18:48:14.
 11/30/2004 06:48:28 PM · #7
On the 3rd day or xmas my true love gave to me...3 prime canon lenses, two tripod ball heads, and a canon eos 20deeeee!

Message edited by author 2004-11-30 18:50:08.
 11/30/2004 06:55:36 PM · #8
Do They Know It's Chrismas - Band Aid

Favourite line "Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you"
 11/30/2004 06:56:58 PM · #9
Originally posted by xion:
Do They Know It's Chrismas - Band Aid


Truly great song!!!
 11/30/2004 06:57:14 PM · #10
If anyone mentions that "Grandma got run over by a reindeer" song, I'll go crazy. I can never get that song out of my head once someone brings it up. ;-)
 11/30/2004 06:57:39 PM · #11
U2's "Baby, please come home for Christmas" and Band Aid "Do They Know".
 11/30/2004 06:57:51 PM · #12
"Do they know it's Christmas?" would be my second favorite, "So this is Christmas" by John Lennon would be my all time favorite.
11/30/2004 07:00:18 PM · #13
Blues Traveller does a song on "A very special xmas" I have no clue what edition it is on, and don't know what the name is, but it should be a classic!
11/30/2004 07:08:31 PM · #14
Yep, John Lennon's "So This Is Christmas".
As for traditional Christmas songs, "Good King Wencelas".
Now, how does "Grandma got run over by a reindeer" go? I've never heard that one (probably just as well)>

Message edited by author 2004-11-30 23:31:22.
 11/30/2004 07:32:30 PM · #15
Tonight they are broadcasting the tree lighting in new york, and Kenny Chesney, along with many other performers are participating. Just wanted to pass that along and keep this thread going. Its at 7 o'clock central time if anyone is interested.
 11/30/2004 07:38:56 PM · #16
Mariah Carey's " All I want for Christmas"
Ertha Kitt "Santa Baby"
Rolf Harris "Six White Boomers"

and my favorite- Gloria Estefan "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"


11/30/2004 07:50:49 PM · #17
"Merry X-Mas" John Lennon.

Period.
 11/30/2004 07:54:56 PM · #18
Originally posted by Tranquil:
"Merry X-Mas" John Lennon.

Period.

"Silver Bells" Perry Como.

Exclamation point.
 11/30/2004 07:56:24 PM · #19
This little survey just did the rounds amongst my friends on Live Journal.

10 Favorite Christmas songs

I added a bonus 5 (one CD usually includes about 15 songs).
Not necessarily in any order or preference.

1. Father Christmas - ELP
2. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - U2
3. Do They Know It's Christmas - Band Aid
4. Last Christmas - George Michael/Wham
5. Christmas Canon - Trans-Siberian Orchestra
6. Riu Chiu - the Monkees
7. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer - Gene Autry (it's a childhood thing)
8. Do You Hear What I Hear
9. Chipmunk Song - the Chipmunks (My dad's name is Alvin - you do the math)
10. Little Drummer Boy

Bonus songs
11. Happy Christmas (War Is Over) - John Lennon (previously referred to in this thread as So This is Christmas & Merry Christmas)
12. Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney
13. Snoopy vs. The Red Baron - Royal Guardsmen (another childhood thing)
14. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Mannheim Steamroller
15. Auld Lang Syne - Pyrates Royale
 11/30/2004 10:58:13 PM · #20
A Christmas Carol by Tom Lehrer
 11/30/2004 10:59:29 PM · #21
Originally posted by autumncat:
7. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer - Gene Autry (it's a childhood thing)

9. Chipmunk Song - the Chipmunks (My dad's name is Alvin - you do the math)

Heard both of these last week : )
 11/30/2004 11:14:56 PM · #22
None... I hate Christmas Songs. In Hell, they are playied 24/7
 11/30/2004 11:23:38 PM · #23
I have to add one more to my list..."Christmas Wrapping" by the Waitresses (a GREAT 80's tune)! :o)

11/30/2004 11:30:15 PM · #24
not sure if it's a Christmas song, but "Evergreen" by Switchfoot is pretty good. For my favorites, I'd have to say one of the classics like "O Holy Night" or "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." Back in my saxophone playing days I soloed variations of these occasionally at church services, so I'm partial to them.
 11/30/2004 11:35:58 PM · #25
This was a favorite of my Mom's and I've kept it around as a favorite of mine now. New Christy Minstrals~Parson Brown.
Now my list would continue with...
Beatles~So This Is Christmas
Royal Gaurdmen~Snoopy's Christmas
Alvin & The Chipmunks~Christmas Song
and finally I have no idea who did the song but it is the funniest thing around my house, my 8 year old thinks the songs a riot...I Farted on Santa's Lap
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