Archive for December, 2011

Dec 22 2011

Aimee Mann & Michael Penn – Christmastime

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I first fell in love with Aimee Mann after watching the movie Magnolia.  She performed the soundtrack and I love her dreamy voice.  This is a beautiful Christmas song in which she sings with Michael Penn, who is her husband.  Michael Penn is also the brother of Sean Penn. Enjoy this beautiful Christmas song from [...]

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Dec 21 2011

Neil Diamond – O Holy Night

Neil Diamond was a favorite musician of my mother and father.  They always liked to tell the story of the first concert they went together was a Neil Diamond concert, where cannon balls were shot into the air.  I think my mother also liked him so much because her name was Caroline.  She was our [...]

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Dec 20 2011

The Raveonettes – The Christmas Song

I adore The Raveonettes.  In fact, they are one of my very favorite bands.  Their music reminds me of a flash back to the 60′s or something.  Not that I was alive in the 60′s, but I imagine they would fit in just fine there.  This song, “The Christmas Song”, is a dreamy little diddy [...]

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Dec 15 2011

Leonard Cohen – Hallelujah

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About 2o seconds into this video I had tears in my eyes.  ”Hallelujah” may not be a Christmas song per se, but it sure is special to me.  Leonard Cohen is one of my all time musicians, and here in this video, where he is 75 years old, his voice is amazing.  God bless Leonard [...]

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Dec 14 2011

My Husband’s Favorite Christmas Song by The Pogues

A few years ago my husband played his favorite Christmas song for me – The Pogues “Fairytale of New York”.  I have to be honest, at first I wasn’t in love with it.  But then I listened, and listened some more, and now it is one my favorites too.  Having a lot of Irish in [...]

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Dec 12 2011

Coldplay – Christmas Lights

Here is a beautiful little Christmas number performed by Coldplay. I have to admit I am a Coldplay fan.  I enjoy that their music is not too abrasive.  Often I will love a band, and then all the sudden they get crazy on me and will throw in an abrasive song with heavy guitars or [...]

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Dec 08 2011

A Cute Christmas Song for the Kids!

Check out the video for “The Dancing Christmas Tree” song.  It’s pretty cute and if you have small children or toddlers they should be mesmerized by the dancing figures.

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Dec 08 2011

Spend Some Time With Johnny Cash This Christmas

My father loved Johnny Cash, and so do I.  I found this heartwarming video of  ”The 12 Days of Christmas” from the Johnny Cash Christmas show.  It is so sweet.  Please take five minutes from your busy day and enjoy this Christmas video.

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Dec 07 2011

Susan Boyle Performs Oh Holy Night – The View

I found this lovely version of “Oh Holy Night” performed by Susan Boyle on Youtube.  She sounds absolutely angelic and lovely.  I have to say “Oh Holy Night” is by far my favorite Christmas song.  That said, I think she does it justice.  God bless Susan Boyle and may she have continued success!

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Dec 05 2011

Enya – The Spirit of Christmas Past

I have loved the angelic songs of Enya for many years.  During the holidays, and especially Christmas time, I crave soft and sweet songs.  Here is a magical hymn from Enya to enjoy!  Oh, and the by the way just listening to this today prompted me to buy And Winter Came.  

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Dec 05 2011

Sixpence None The Richer – O Come O Come Emmanuel

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  I love this soft, sweet version of O Come O Come Emmanuel by Sixpence None the Richer!  This was released on their album The Dawn of Grace. 

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Dec 02 2011

You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch!

“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” is the Christmas song composed in 1966 for the infamous movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas!  The iconic song was composed by Albert Hague and performed by the one and only Thurl Ravenscroft.  What would a Christmas music website be without this song?  Enjoy!

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Dec 02 2011

Donna & Blitzen Performed By Badly Drawn Boy

I have been in love with Badly Drawn Boy since I first saw the movie About A Boy.  Badly Drawn Boy, AKA Damon Gough, is an English alternative singer and songwriter.  His sweet melodies are romantic and lovely.  Apparently, this song, Donna & Blitzen, was featured in a commercial for Sears.  Enjoy the animal pictures that [...]

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