Archive for the 'Christmas Songs' Category

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 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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Nov 30 2011

She & Him – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

She & Him is the Indie love child of musicians Zooey Deschanel & M. Ward.  One of my favorite songs of theirs is Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas of their album A Very She & Him Christmas which was released earlier this year!

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Nov 30 2011

A Charlie Brown Christmas – Christmas Time is Here!

Take a moment from your day to relax and listen to Christmas Time is Here.  Such a simple yet such a beautiful song.  Vince Guaralidi Trio really know how to make that warm Christmas feeling come alive! Charlie Brown Christmas reminds me of all my wonderful childhood memories and how exciting Christmas really is.  Oh, [...]

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Nov 29 2011

Wham! sings “Last Christmas”

Wham! was a British musical duo formed by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley.  Although the band was short lived they sold over 25 million records from 198-1986.  Here is Wham! singing “Last Christmas”.

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Nov 22 2011

Sufjan Stevens – “Joy to the World”

I know I recently posted a different Sufjan Stevens Christmas song but I couldn’t resist posting another.  Also, as I just posted “Joy to the World” by Dolly Parton yesterday, I thought this would be a great way to follow up on that. I own the box set “Songs for Christmas” by Sufjan and I [...]

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Nov 21 2011

Dolly Parton Sings “Joy to the World”

I love Dolly Parton and this video of her singing of “Joy to the World”.  Enjoy!

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Nov 09 2011

Sufjan Stevens – Put the Lights on the Tree Video

I love Sufjan Stevens and this adorable video about Christmas time.  Here are a some of my favorite lyrics from the song: Call your grandmom on the phone! Call her on the phone, call her on the phone If she’s living all alone, if she’s all alone, if she’s all alone. Here is the video [...]

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Nov 07 2011

My Very Favorite Christmas Song – “O Holy Night”

I love Home Alone and watch it every Christmas.  One song in particular from the movie that stands out to me is, “O Holy Night”.  I still get teary-eyed every time I watch the scene in the church with the little girl signing to her estranged grandfather.  You know the scene, the “sad scene”.  Anyways, [...]

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Nov 24 2008

Christmas Music Continues to Inspire, Soothe, Reflect a Season

Whether its in a majestic cathedral, a school auditorium or a shopping mall, there’s nothing like a familiar Christmas melody to put a person in the holiday spirit. Its amazing how the familiar strains of Silent Night or Joy to the World create feelings of joy, hope and peace. Why does Christmas music evoke such [...]

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