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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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. :)

Silver Bells I have not heard that for along time!! Very good Christmas slection Thomas

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.

I like Silver bells, I wish it could be Christmas everyday, Merry Christmas Everyone and I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.

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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.

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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

Eartha Kitt! Santa baby! Mmmdelicious

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: :)

The Pogues are great but Kirsty Mccoll really added something to the song :)

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The Pogues are great but Kirsty Mccoll really added something to the song :)

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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

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!

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. :)

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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!

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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

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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. :)

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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!

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!!

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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!

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

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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!!!

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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. :)

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!

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

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

This is my favourite - Enjoy

http://www.azsongs.com/christmas/singasong.mp3


Oh Sing A Song Of Bethlehem

O sing a song of Bethlehem,
Of shepherds watching there,
And of the news that came to them
From angels in the air.
The light that shone on Bethlehem
Fills all the world today;
Of Jesus' birth and peace on earth
The angels sing always.

O sing a song of Nazareth,
Of sunny days of joy;
O sing of fragrant flowers' breath,
And of the sinless Boy.
For now the flowers of Nazareth
In every heart may grow;
Now spreads the fame of his dear name
On all the winds that blow.

O sing a song of Galilee,
Of lake and woods and hill,
Of him who walked upon the sea
And bade the waves be still.
For though like waves on Galilee,
Dark seas of trouble roll,
When faith has heard the Master's work,
Falls peace upon the soul.

O sing a song of Calvary,
Its glory and dismay,
Of him who hung upon the tree,
And took our sins away.
For he who died on Calvary
Is risen from the grave,
And Christ, our Lord, by heaven adored,
Is mighty now to save.

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

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:) That's a good one too J9 ;)

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This is my favourite - Enjoy

http://www.azsongs.com/christmas/singasong.mp3


Oh Sing A Song Of Bethlehem

O sing a song of Bethlehem,
of shepherds watching there,
and of the news that came to them
from angels in the air.
The light that shone on Bethlehem
fills all the world today;
of Jesus' birth and peace on earth
the angels sing always.

O sing a song of Nazareth,
of sunny days of joy;
O sing of fragrant flowers' breath,
and of the sinless Boy.
For now the flowers of Nazareth
in every heart may grow;
now spreads the fame of his dear name
on all the winds that blow.

O sing a song of Galilee,
of lake and woods and hill,
of him who walked upon the sea
and bade the waves be still.
For though like waves on Galilee,
dark seas of trouble roll,
when faith has heard the Master's work,
falls peace upon the soul.

O sing a song of Calvary,
its glory and dismay,
of him who hung upon the tree,
and took our sins away.
For he who died on Calvary
is risen from the grave,
and Christ, our Lord, by heaven adored,
is mighty now to save.

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I like that track has kind of a celtic feel too it :)

Hahahah it's so much better when sung to the tune of "sing a song of sixpence"

My favorite song when I was a child was Little Donkey, actually don't know if that was what it was called it might have been Ring out those bells tonight or maybe Bethlehem. Does anybody know?

Daughters don't allow me to sing anymore, it might have something to do with the walls crumbling when my lovely voice echoes all around our home ;) ! Ha! Ha! Can't sing to save myself!:D

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My favorite song when I was a child was Little Donkey, actually don't know if that was what it was called it might have been Ring out those bells tonight or maybe Bethlehem. Does anybody know??

Daughters don't allow me to sing anymore, it might have something to do with the walls crumbling when my lovely voice echoes all around our home ;) ! Ha! Ha! Can't sing to save myself!:D

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little donkey

Little donkey, little donkey
On a dusty road
Got to keep on plodding onwards
With the precious load.
Been a long time little donkey
Thro' the winter's night.
Don't give up now little donkey
Bethlehem's in sight.

Ring out those bells tonight
Bethlehem, Bethlehem.
Follow the star tonight
Bethlehem, Bethlehem.

Little donkey, little donkey
Had a heavy day
Little donkey carry Mary
Safely on her way.

Little donkey, little donkey
Journey's end is near
There are wisemen waiting for a
Sign to bring them here.

Do not falter, little donkey
There's a star ahead
It will guide you, little donkey
To a cattle shed

Ring out those bells tonight
Bethlehem, Bethlehem.
Follow that star tonight
Bethlehem, Bethlehem.

Little donkey, little donkey
Had a heavy day
Little donkey carry Mary
Safely on her way.
Little donkey carry Mary
Safely on her way.

Here are some of my favorite X-mas tunes though not all are carols... "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee. "Twelve Days of Christmas" and "Christmas is Here"(.. bringing good cheer, merry merry merry christmas).

Does anybody know how sang the original to " War Is Over "?

Pink I have that one on my I-pod lol Rockin Around the Christmas Tree..

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Does anybody know how sang the orginal to " War Is Over " ?

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John Lennon and Yoko Ono. It was very recently redone by a band called Shinedown as well.

I like Santa baby & Little drummer boy too. But my favorite came on the car radio again before...
O Holy Night sung by Josh Groban. The voice... my heart comes out of my chest.

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John Lennon and Yoko Ono. It was very recently redone by a band called Shinedown as well.

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Thanks Thomas I think I heard the cover on local radio the other night :D by Shinedown ;)

Ohhh I love Bing at xmas!

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Ohhh I love Bing at xmas!

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I like Bing Crosby white christmas :)

" I Dreaming of a white Christmas " la ala la --> Can't remember all the words :p Just like the one's we used to know! May your?? Be Merry and Bright

http://www.investis.com/debenhams/xmas/xmas.htm

Go here to see an ad from the UK with a remix of santa baby (with a funky santa).

Even better there's a free download of the full song, although it's not a patch on Eartha Kitt, it's still pretty funky :D

I have three to mention...


1. Little Drummer Boy - Traditional

2. Christmas Shoes - Newsong

3. Don't Save It All For Christmas Day - Celine Dion and Avalon

Anything sung by Johnny Mathis and Luther.. oh my... Luther :)

My favorite would have to be....I'll be home for Christmas...

I heard a great one today I had completely forgotten about -- "Father Christmas" by The Kinks. That one's a classic. :)

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose...


Bing Crosby isn't it?

I think so.

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Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose..............


Bing Crosby isn't it?

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I think your right J_9 :)

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