chickencam Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I love Christmas music both traditional and modern, cheesy and tasteful. I think it is because you only hear it for a few weeks per year so it is a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I love the Sleigh Ride song - the one where friends are calling "YOOOOHOOOO!" because I can be really silly with that one. I also love It was Only a Winter's Tale, the Mike Oldfield one which is great for morris dancing - as long as you don't let go of the sock you are flinging around your head and get it stuck on a cactus with hooked barbs - which is what happened to DS and one of OH's socks. Took me ages to get it off the blinking plant! Then Let it Snow (which is losing it's popularity in this house!!!), the Pogues, I like the Shakin' Stevens one. And Walking in a Winter Wonderland. Favourite religious one - which I'm not is also Oh Holy Night - just reminds me of school concerts. Eartha Kitt is my favourite version - gggggggggggggggggrrrrrrrowllllll! Can't listen to the Gary Glitter ones now - make me shudder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I love most Christmas songs but especially Greg Lake. My OH loves 'proper' carols but they tend to hurt my ears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Just remembered another one. Christmas countdown (12 days to Christmas) by Frank Kelly, the chap who played Father Jack in Father Ted. Hilarious Ooh, and Gaudete, by Steeleye Span Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthmam1 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I am a big John Lennon fan so 1. Happy Christmas the war is over 2. Greg Lake (his christmas song) 3. Silent Night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundgirl Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Got to be 'Last Christmas!' I was in love with George Michael in the 1980's. Little did I know!!! And 'Little Donkey' gets me every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmab Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I can't believe no one has mentioned Mariah Carey 'All I want for Christmas is you'. That's my joint favourite alongside 'I want a hippopotamus for Christmas'. Don't know that one? Well, here it is as a special treat.... I guarantee you wont be able to get it out of your head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 My favs are Greg Lakes I believe in Father Christmas ( which ironically my piano teacher gave me as homework ) and Gaudete by Steeleye Span. My favorite carol is Oh Come All Ye Faithful...........great one to sing to in church. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 ... 'I want a hippopotamus for Christmas'. Don't know that one? I guarantee you wont be able to get it out of your head! I've never heard of this, so I had to listen .... what a fabulous song, thanks for sharing that one! (and you're right, I'm never going to get it out of my head! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Major Bloodnok, I love your Christmas Avatar, you old curmudgeon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I thought the Major's would be "I'm Walking Backwards for Christmas" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I thought the Major's would be "I'm Walking Backwards for Christmas" Perhaps, but it's Adolphus' turn to be on strike this year*. Besides, he suffered so much during his last public performance that he's not keen on doing another. *If you understand that comment fully, I'll be really impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Major Bloodnok, I love your Christmas Avatar, you old curmudgeon! Hey! Who're you calling "old"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I thought the Major's would be "I'm Walking Backwards for Christmas" Perhaps, but it's Adolphus' turn to be on strike this year*. Besides, he suffered so much during his last public performance that he's not keen on doing another. *If you understand that comment fully, I'll be really impressed. Hmmmmm, something to do with the musician's strike during the recording of The Great Tuscan Salami Scandal and the Treasure of the Lake in 1956....? Or am I way off the mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I thought the Major's would be "I'm Walking Backwards for Christmas" Perhaps, but it's Adolphus' turn to be on strike this year*. Besides, he suffered so much during his last public performance that he's not keen on doing another. *If you understand that comment fully, I'll be really impressed. Hmmmmm, something to do with the musician's strike during the recording of The Great Tuscan Salami Scandal and the Treasure of the Lake in 1956....? Or am I way off the mark? No. Bang on. One of the musical slots was filled by "Adolphus Spriggs" singing "I'm walking backwards for Christmas" in which he performs the accompanying moves and falls off the back of the stage. Given my moniker, I'm allowed to know sad trivia like that; what's your excuse..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I'm glad someone knew that one. Ahem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Brought up on the Goons and the Navy Lark. No where near as knowledgeable as you though. Do you have all the scripts? Or are you son of a Goon ......? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Has to be Enya Silent Night sang in Gaelic It's so haunting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cw0DQB5rwQ Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Brought up on the Goons and the Navy Lark. No where near as knowledgeable as you though. Do you have all the scripts? Or are you son of a Goon ......? My dad was Eccles and one of his brothers was Bluebottle. He used to call me Spotty Minnie Bannister at times. Thanks dad. The raspberry blowing in the Ying Tong song used to frighten me and I used to think it was a monster. Ahhh the power of Spike! Sadly don't have the scripts but dad had loads of 78's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
