Fav Christmas Songs

Skogsy


Joined: 15/05/2008
Posts: 339

Message Posted:
25/11/2008 19:23

Well, it is getting close to Christmas now cos I have seen Easter eggs in Woolworths. I havnt really but I know they will be there soon!

So, the season of good will is just around the corner. What the heck. Let's start now. Seems appropriate after the recent word wars.



Bestest ever Christmas tunes.

Me go first.



Slade Merry Christmas



And second.

Big Bing with White Christmas.





Skogsy

debdebs


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 285

Message Posted:
25/11/2008 19:41

For me it has to be Slade Merry Christmas and then Wizard I wish it could be christmas everyday.

It reminds me many years ago finishing work for the Christmas holidays and going round the pubs with loads of tinsel wrapped round us and dangly christmas tree ear-rings on. Every body in the christmas spirit and all the pubs blasting out these songs. Me and my mates were a bit wild in them days but we had lots of fun!!! I am talking over 30 years ago by the way!

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
25/11/2008 19:45

I still like the original Band Aid one, Do they know its Christmas. They did a new one recently which I thought was awful.

Boney M - Mary's Boy Child.

and put me in front of a primary 1 class singing 'Away in a Manger' and pass the tissues!

Maggie

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
25/11/2008 19:51

hi skosgy mine sentiments exactly for the same reason as debs you felt it was xmas then and the fact i lived in kidderminster in my playing days so saw a lot of slade and roy wood, i do love still the nacht by andrea botcelli that gets me all emotional every time, hate i saw mummy kissing santa clause was there one by the st winifreds choir that has just come to mind but cat remember the tune, you have now reminded me got to get xmas music in now.

littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
25/11/2008 19:56

Do not click to listen to this xmas song if eaily offended.





http://www.otunnel.com/index.php/1010110A/e5d755dfec3b59e37dc0990ced5994d24ce2e9fede1ea0c2b4459bddec2e4975b3bd834dc64c23e518948

MaggieAndBernie



Joined: 26/07/2008
Posts: 2012

Message Posted:
25/11/2008 20:03

Brilliant Nige - you've just reminded me to put Kevin Bloody Wilson CDs in the case for next trip! Not exactly family entertainment but we're an adult only group this Christmas so will have a good laugh with Kevin & a few Efes!

Skogsy


Joined: 15/05/2008
Posts: 339

Message Posted:
25/11/2008 20:06

Hi Lil

"hate i saw mummy kissing santa clause"

That brings back confused memories. I was about nine, pretending to be asleep and I knew me Dad was out...........

Skogs

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
25/11/2008 20:11

brill nige loved thier accents seems strange to hear xmas mentioned with an aussie accent but i am crying from laughing xx

gottheyips


Joined: 28/12/2007
Posts: 444

Message Posted:
25/11/2008 20:30

My favourite has to be, Fairy Tale in New York by the late Kirsty MacColl and the Pogues, fronted by the handsome and debonair Shane Macgowan.

I accompanied Anna and sang the song last Christmas at the Malpas Hotel. Some people say I only got the part for being as ugly as Shane.(cheeky buggers)

A truly great song

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
25/11/2008 20:33

Christmas songs its still November bah humbug, lol

scampy



Joined: 15/01/2008
Posts: 982

Message Posted:
25/11/2008 20:38

The best one on Christmas eve when your drunk as a skunk is:



Slade It's Christmas



Susie x

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
25/11/2008 20:46

oh i love that one as well thank you for reminding me have a great xmas anyway xxx

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
25/11/2008 20:47

oh skogs let it go, im sure it was just the radio playing i hope so xxxx

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
25/11/2008 20:57

Mariah Carey - All I Want For Xmas Is You

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
25/11/2008 21:02

Mariah Carey - All I Want For Xmas Is You

icklepix


Joined: 23/10/2008
Posts: 194

Message Posted:
26/11/2008 00:02

gotta be, The Pogues - Fairytale of New York, hated it when I was younger, love it now its a good xmas drinking song and Mariah Carey - All I want For Xmas and The Darkness - Xmas Time(Dont Let The Bells End)

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
26/11/2008 00:09

Paul (newlad of course) I agree - PUT CHRISTMAS BACK TO CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!



OK, that said The Pogues and the late, brilliant Kirsty McColl rates a top 2 for me along with Greg Lake and I Believe in Father Christmas.



In both songs all the sentiments of the christmas thing are brought to the fore in brilliant fashion.

lovingcyprus


Joined: 02/03/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
26/11/2008 00:46

Happy birthday to you

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
26/11/2008 07:47

My favourite is "Merry Christmas (War Is Over)" By John Lennon..



So this is Christmas

And what have you done

Another year over

And a new one just begun

And so this is Christmas

I hope you have fun

The near and the dear ones

The old and the young



A very merry Christmas

And a happy New Year

Let's hope it's a good one

Without any fear



And so this is Christmas War is over

For weak and for strong If you want it

For rich and the poor ones War is over

The world is so wrong Now

And so Happy Christmas War is over

For black and for white If you want it

For yellow and red ones War is over

Let's stop all the fight Now



Repeat Verse 2



Repeat Verse 3



A very merry Christmas

And a happy New Year

Let's hope it's a good one

Without any fear



War is over if you want it

War is over now

cruggs


Joined: 06/04/2008
Posts: 498

Message Posted:
26/11/2008 11:12

i wish it could be christmas everyday......wizzard

i believe in father christmas.......greg lake

what christmas means to me.......stevie wonder

mistletoe and whine.......cliff richards

little donkey......?

merry christmas every body.......slade

gemma


Joined: 10/08/2008
Posts: 107

Message Posted:
26/11/2008 12:15

Come on Cooper.

20 hits and no You Tube !!!!1



Your Slacking Kiddo

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
26/11/2008 12:28

Jingle bells, Jingle bells, Jingle all the way!! One of my favourites

Wilts Girl


Joined: 16/07/2008
Posts: 159

Message Posted:
26/11/2008 13:23

Fairy Tale of New York not just one of the best Christmas songs but one of the best songs every in my opinion.

eager


Joined: 23/02/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
26/11/2008 13:28

Must be......Greg Lake..I believe in father christmas

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
27/11/2008 21:39

cant remember the title but sung by Wham !!!!

liz w



Joined: 09/10/2008
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
27/11/2008 21:48

what about the little boy that santa clause forgot !!!

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
27/11/2008 21:49

I do love The Pogues but also :-



Nat King Cole



and almost all Christmas Carols



You can't beat Silent Night

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
04/12/2008 20:17

A few of my Fav's folks enjoy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaxDGfA7evA&feature=related



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niIJ9Yb-xwQ&feature=related



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zt6Ot8WLHw&feature=related



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oOsZ6zzZ0A&feature=related



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



Cooper

livethedream


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 455

Message Posted:
04/12/2008 20:20

Driving Home for Christmas - Chris Rea

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
04/12/2008 20:25

Here it is - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THcbQyFtCqg&feature=related



Cooper

livethedream


Joined: 12/04/2007
Posts: 455

Message Posted:
04/12/2008 20:29

Thanks Cooper - Merry Christmas mwah!!

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
04/12/2008 20:39

Home - Michael Buble



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDQnkYwfNfk



A simple plea to go home....

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
05/12/2008 16:51

Anymore Folks

JimmyG


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 900

Message Posted:
05/12/2008 18:08

No1Doyen - All I want for Christmas IS Mariah Carey !!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
05/12/2008 19:14

Jimmy, Join the queue...

Harold2555



Joined: 19/04/2008
Posts: 1139

Message Posted:
05/12/2008 19:33

Groucho



Was this deliberate? if so spot on!



"mistletoe and whine.......cliff richards"



Gotta be the Pogues for me

paula


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 54

Message Posted:
05/12/2008 20:06

message 26 "The Little Boy that Santa Claus Forgot". Our father used to sing that to us and we all cried every time. I don't know why he did it.



My favourites are very traditional:



Celine Dion singing "O Holy Night"



Also "Silent Night" and "O Come all ye Faithful", which I learned to sing in Latin.

Peeky



Joined: 08/05/2008
Posts: 100

Message Posted:
06/12/2008 00:06

Message 29 "Driving Home for Christmas - Chris Rea "

or "Who put laxatives in the Xmas pudding" by his brother Dai Rea

mitsi


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 345

Message Posted:
06/12/2008 22:24

msg 9, Absolutely, best xmas song ever.