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Favorite Christmas Tunes

Dec 16, 2011

by djevoke
posted in Music Matters

There are so many aspects of holiday planning that require music to me- wrapping presents, decorating the tree or the house, baking fudge, cooking, etc. I used to just turn on the Holiday Classics on my TV until I realized that most of those songs sucked. So, being the proactive music fiend I am, I created a playlist and I'm going to play it for a week straight.

Carol of the Bells

By far, my favorite classic Christmas Carol. I love everything about it- the highs and lows, the bells, the pure beauty of it...it's a definite on any Christmas song list. Thought I'd add this version with the lyrics, so you can get the full impact of the song because it's a bit hard to figure out the lyrics.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Well, if John's going to depress us and open our eyes a bit to try to inspire us to be better humans, I can use Frank to bring us back to Christmas cheer and tell us to lighten up a bit. It'll all be OK in the end. Many have sung this but, Frank's is by far my favorite version.

The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)

Nat King Cole with his always beautiful and talented daughter Natalie make this song a classic. Side note: I've never had a chestnut nor have I ever seen them roasted on an open fire but, when these two sing about it, I want to try it out ASAP.

Please Come Home For Christmas

I LOVE the blues- I love it when I'm cooking/baking the most and I have no clue why, it just makes me (oxymoronically) smile. Just a simple plea from a man to a woman but, this can be used for anybody feeling a bit lonely on Christmas or if they happen to be away from their family. I've been there and this song has helped me through it. Hope it does the same for you if you happen to be on your own this holiday season.

This Christmas

If you ever get frazzled/stressed/anxiety-ridden/sleep-deprived/depressed and forget what the meaning of Christmas is or why you're doing ALL this WORK, pop this song onto the Victrola and it'll brighten you right up. For those that don't get that reference, click on the video above, download from iTunes and you will remember what you're doing it all for and that this Christmas will be the best no matter what!

Someday at Christmas

And if that doesn't do it...then, Stevie will get you with this one. Here Stevie sings about what Christmas means to him and his good will toward men. Stevie and John, those two will get you thinking and bopping your head along at the same time, it's quite a talent and I love them both for it!

Zat You Santa Claus

I LOVE this song! It's fun, it's swing, it makes me want to dance and usually people give me crap for liking it which makes me like it even more! I believe Louis Armstrong was the original singer but, Buster just gives it that special something extra.

Santa Claus, Go Straight To The Ghetto

If you know me or have seen me DJ, you'll know one thing: JB is always, ALWAYS, going to find his way onto any playlist or set. That's just how it is, I can't help it. Here he tells Santa not to forget the ghetto when he goes roof hopping in the only funky way James can.

Christmas In Hollis

The other thing you should know by now is that I love Hip Hop and RUN DMC is one of my all-time favorites. They're always about fun and this song is no different. Plus, it's refreshingly not your typical Christmas song, in fact, it couldn't be further from your typical Christmas song.

Feliz Navidad

This song makes me feel happy. It's a classic in anyone's household and if it isn't, it should be. Jose Feliciano was born in Puerto Rico and this is his most well known song- though, not his highest chart topper in the States. "Light My Fire" got that honor in 1968. Have to support my peeps ;p

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littlesam1 December 20, 2011

Fun list with some great choices. I have been doing a daily countdown on facebook of my favorite Christmas songs. I should have made a list here.

djevoke December 20, 2011

Thanks! You still can create your own list on here, it's not too late!

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kfontenot December 19, 2011

Really cool list! All of them sound great and I'm particularly fond of #11. However, there's one song that I've just got to disagree with you on and that's #14. I'd rather take multiple roundhouse kicks to the head from Jet Li than have to listen to "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer!"

djevoke December 19, 2011

I hear ya...I like it cuz it's funny but, it can definitely be construed as annoying.

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woopak_the_thrill December 18, 2011

Nice! Those are great selections. I remember doing a similar thing but had to post it as a review because of the lack of the list feature then. Thanks, Sam!

djevoke December 18, 2011

Thanks, Woo! I'm going to have to look for that review!

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devora December 16, 2011

How jolly! :)

djevoke December 16, 2011

Thanks, Dev! Prob looks a bit funny with my profile pic and F holding a small ax lol...

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JSMaresca December 16, 2011

A nice assembly of Christmas carols !

djevoke December 16, 2011

Thanks!

JSMaresca December 17, 2011

You are very welcome.

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Madpenguin December 16, 2011

What???? No Alvin and the Chipmunks????? lol. Just joking with that one. Nice list, some of these songs bring back fond memories for me.

devora December 16, 2011

Don't worry; it's on MY playlist ;)

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djevoke December 16, 2011

LOL...yeah no Chipmunks, they fall under too annoying to have on a playlist I'll be listening to for at least a week straight! Glad I can bring back some memories!

woopak_the_thrill December 18, 2011

I like raccoons better than chipmunks...LOL!

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Scotman December 16, 2011

This is a great list. See mine from last year and compare! http://lunch.com/t/7ryg

djevoke December 16, 2011

Thanks, will do when I have a second!

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