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  • Dec 16, 2006, 05:59 AM
    nwsflash
    Your Top Christmas Carols & Christmas Songs
    Ok it's that time of year when the holidays are around :) and I was just thinking what are people's top Carols or Chritmas songs that they like?

    Christmas songs for me would be The Pogues, Fairytale of New York ;) and my Christmas Carol would have to be Joy To The World :) !

    Please feel free to add to the list with as many as you like...

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  • Dec 16, 2006, 06:14 AM
    Thomas1970
    Top Christmas songs: "Merry Christmas (I Don't Want To Fight Tonight)" by The Ramones, "Same Old Lang Syne" by Dan Fogelberg, or anything by Trans-Siberian Orchestra (most particularly "Christmas Eve Sarejevo").
    Favorite Christmas Carol: Silent Night or Silver Bells. :)
  • Dec 16, 2006, 07:35 AM
    nwsflash
    Silver Bells I have not heard that for along time!! Very good Christmas slection Thomas
  • Dec 16, 2006, 07:40 AM
    Thomas1970
    Hi Nwsflash. Thanks. Joy To The World is a great one as well. Not familiar with The Pogues song. Never really heard much by them.
  • Dec 16, 2006, 07:43 AM
    SparklinDiamond
    I like Silver bells, I wish it could be Christmas everyday, Merry Christmas Everyone and I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.
  • Dec 16, 2006, 07:49 AM
    nwsflash
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Thomas1970
    Hi Nwsflash. Thanks. Joy To The World is a great one as well. Not familiar with The Pogues song. Never really heard much by them.


    LoL The Pogues where an Irish group the lead singer has a big problem with the bottle but penned some great hits over the years. . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pogues & http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy_Tale_Of_New_York :)

    Sparklin I love that song as well " Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday " make me feel the holiday mood lol
  • Dec 16, 2006, 08:01 AM
    Capuchin
    Eartha Kitt! Santa baby! Mmmdelicious
  • Dec 16, 2006, 08:05 AM
    Thomas1970
    I'm familiar with the name, but I've only heard a brief clip of their music once or twice. Sounds like they shared a bit in common with Thin Lizzy? :)
    For some reason the mention of Irish made me think of "Holiday in Cambodia" by the Dead Kennedys. We'll scratch that one off this years Caroling list. Come to think of it, better make that every year. :rolleyes: :)
  • Dec 16, 2006, 08:06 AM
    Capuchin
    The Pogues are great but Kirsty Mccoll really added something to the song :)
  • Dec 16, 2006, 08:09 AM
    nwsflash
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Capuchin
    The Pogues are great but Kirsty Mccoll really added something to the song :)

    Kirsty Mccoll she was great singer its ashame that she meet such a sad end so young.

    Quote:

    the mention of Irish made me think of "Holiday in Cambodia" by the Dead Kennedys. We'll scratch that one off this years Caroling list. Come to think of it, better make that every year.
  • Dec 16, 2006, 09:10 AM
    labman
    Another vote for Silver Bells. All the more meaningful to me now that I spend one Saturday a year ringing bells for the Salvation Army. I am told I drove the rest of the family crazy singing it the year it came out.

    I also love Joy to the World. It is an up tempo celebration of the true meaning of Christmas.
  • Dec 16, 2006, 09:16 AM
    s2tp
    Umm Grandma Got Run over by a Reindeer! Don't know who sings it, but I love that song! Wouldn't be Christmas without it.. haha
    Carolling... umm hmm I guess Jingle Bells since it's the only one I know all the words to.. lol.
    I love to hear Silent Night though, makes me think of baby Jesus
  • Dec 16, 2006, 09:31 AM
    Thomas1970
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by s2tp
    Umm Grandma Got Run over by a Reindeer! dont know who sings it, but I love that song!! wouldnt be Christmas without it..haha

    Well, since you mentioned it, here's his official website:

    http://www.drelmo.com/

    Enjoy! :D

    The official music video --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPaGQEskSKM
  • Dec 16, 2006, 09:33 AM
    valinors_sorrow
    Mine seems both carol and popular song...

    The Little Drummer Boy with Bing and Bowie

    I like how it bridges generations and cultures, suggesting it's a universal deal.

    And it's a song about humble and respectful love and how we are all gifted and worthy. That's really the best part of the message from the babe who's birth is honored on Christmas... to me anyway, LOL

    Rah pa pa pom!
  • Dec 16, 2006, 09:40 AM
    Thomas1970
    I'm not sure if I've ever heard that version. I might have, but I'm not sure. I like David Bowie. Sounds cool. :)
  • Dec 16, 2006, 09:50 AM
    nwsflash
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by valinors_sorrow
    Mine seems both carol and popular song...

    The Little Drummer Boy with Bing and Bowie

    I like how it bridges generations and cultures, suggesting its a universal deal.

    And its a song about humble and respectful love and how we are all gifted and worthy. That's really the best part of the message from the babe who's birth is honored on Christmas..... to me anyway, LOL

    Rah pa pa pom!


    Sounds cool will keep my ears open to see if I can hear that one ! :)

    Seems like Silver Bells is a fav across the globe lol
  • Dec 16, 2006, 10:18 AM
    valinors_sorrow
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Thomas1970
    I'm not sure if I've ever heard that version. I might have, but I'm not sure. I like David Bowie. Sounds cool. :)

    Here you go...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKTHvW2JcAA

    First time I heard it on the radio, I thought it was one of those dubbed in tricks of technology since the ol' crooner was gone by then, but it's a real live, in person duet that amazed me when I saw it!
  • Dec 16, 2006, 10:56 AM
    J_9
    I love anything by TransSiberian Orchestra, and I love the Ukrainian Bell Carol. This year is by far my favorite when I saw my 4 year old sing Silent Night in sign language. He is perfectly healthy and has no hearing impairment whatsoever. It brought tears to my eyes!!
  • Dec 16, 2006, 11:03 AM
    Thomas1970
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by valinors_sorrow
    Here ya go...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKTHvW2JcAA

    First time I heard it on the radio, I thought it was one of those dubbed in tricks of technology since the ol' crooner was gone by then, but its a real live, in person duet that amazed me when I saw it!

    Thanks. I never heard that before. That was cool. Definitely from some time back. Bowie looks pretty young there. :)

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by J_9
    I love anything by TransSiberian Orchestra, and I love the Ukranian Bell Carol. This year is by far my favorite when I saw my 4 year old sing Silent Night in sign language. He is perfectly healthy and has no hearing impairment whatsoever. It brought tears to my eyes!!!

    Here is my absolute favorite song by Trans-Siberian Orchestra, "Christmas Eve Sarejevo":

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iY4Tom6-wM

    The guitar player is absolutely amazing. :)
  • Dec 16, 2006, 11:23 AM
    J_9
    Yes, Thomas that one is TOPS!!

    Val, you would have needed a whole box of kleenex! The kindergarteners sang the song in the background, while the pre-Ks (Johnny) signed the song. I get choked up just remembering!!

    What WONDERFUL teachers they have!

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Thomas1970
    Here is my absolute favorite song by Trans-Siberian Orchestra, "Christmas Eve Sarejevo":

    Another good one by them is The Ghosts of Christmas Eve.

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