Same Old Lang Syne (
 

http://youtu.be/cmVXYOJzAJM The holidays are upon us. And this is my favorite holiday song, by the late / great Singer songwriter Dan Fogelberg. What's your favorite holiday song ?

The Pogues with Kirsty MacColl

The Pogues Featuring Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale …: http://youtu.be/j9jbdgZidu8

Dave.

Or: I Believe in Father Christmas, Greg Lake. This version with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull 2011

I believe in Father Christmas - Greg Lake - Ian A…: http://youtu.be/U6-PAKOt7sM

Dave.

Hey Dave, that's pretty cool indeed. :cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGOa...4C2FD&index=25

Ring Out, Solstice Bells - Jethro Tull


My nephew shared this on FaceBook once.
He passed away 12 months ago.

M

Sorry for your nephew's passing, Mari.

I cannot believe I mentioned Ian Anderson and forgot this beautiful song.

Here is Chris de Burgh, shows I'm a softie, I get a lump in my throat every time I listen to it:

Chris de Burgh - A Spaceman Came Travelling: http://youtu.be/GmZg7tvGN9o

Dave.

A spaceman came travelling
 

WOW That song by Chris de Burgh blew me away Dave ! Thanks again - Jim

Thanks Jim, this is a great Thread.

Dave.

Joni Mitchell singing River.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpFudDAYqxY

Bob Dylan recites - 'Twas the Night before Christmas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8yewhGBOco

Sarah McLachlan - I'll be Home for Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pv3Us86qDo


... and yes, I love sad songs. ;)

Great versions, Lara. But sometimes you have to have Christmas Rock with the sad lyrics:

The Darkness - Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bell…: http://youtu.be/VQhuoY5h2kE

Dave.

LOL Dave. :D

And no Christmas Playlist would be complete without Boney M:

Mary's Boy Child / Oh My Lord - Boney M: http://youtu.be/hxm1FlLSfe4

Have you noticed I love even the corny ones?

Dave.

English Dave
 

Wow Dave, your pulling out all the stops .. Not many out there who know - The Darkness !

Jim,

Justin Hawkins lives near my sister!

Here is a change of pace, a corny duet from two Greats, Bing and Bowie:

Bing Crosby, David Bowie - The Little Drummer Boy…: http://youtu.be/DiXjbI3kRus

Dave.

How about some Stevie? Wonder today…

Someday At Christmas - Stevie Wonder: http://youtu.be/BmG0mPoWMkA

Dave.

…And today (cos it's after midnight here), my favourite Stevie - Nicks:

Stevie Nicks - Silent Night (Top of The Pops) 1987: http://youtu.be/ZZPyphUNO6k

Dave.

Where IS everyone? Am I doing this musical Advent Calendar myself now?:D

Dave.

Thanks for Band Aid, Jim. I'll keep things tidy here on this Thread. Can't miss this one, still the best version after over 70 years:

Bing Crosby & Martha Mears - White Christmas (194…: http://youtu.be/SvfhoWIPoVw

Dave.

This is what I was gifted with
 

It in now my new favorite one

Arron Neville
Let it snow

Elvis Presley
Blue Christmas

Bruce Springsteen
Santa Claus is coming to town

Just to name a few
These I mentioned are with memories

My dear sweet David
I wanted everyone to know how your gift to me
is just the best

You rock

Ya hear that Dave
Awesome stuff
I don't know how to download the music
Ill have my daughter teach me
That could take till next Christmas
Till then ill keep coming
Love
Me

For you eva, and everyone:

Aaron Neville & Saya Saito (Piano) "Let It Snow": http://youtu.be/ugOJzP7GOH4

Blue Christmas (Live) 1968 - Elvis Presley: http://youtu.be/L9-PN1sftaI

Bruce Springsteen - Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town…: http://youtu.be/iSgEDKjmT5o

Aaron Neville was hard to find, such a shame the quality isn't there on the video.

Dave.

And that is why I love you
 

Here is another Dean Martin
Baby it's cold outside

Love me

http://http://youtu.be/tvom2QSnfTo


Here's another one from me

You learned to Link quickly, eva:D Love Bon Jovi, and he loves Christmas - here is a live performance of him in the Christmas Spirit:

Bon Jovi " Run Rudolph Run " (Christmas Song Live): http://youtu.be/NVaTimXAgWc

Dave.

Tonight is my village Church's Carol Service, but I doubt I will be up to attending. So, here is my favourite Carol, this version sung by Josh Groban:

O Holy Night - Josh Groban: http://youtu.be/4Zh-yR0pbmU

Dave.

Dear Dave
Don't get a chance to go out myself because of my ailments
Having the Christmas music on
And when I sing
My granddaughter loves to sing
I'm talking all the oldies too
She loves the grinch song
And I go nuts when it comes on
She gets so thrilled when I go crazy
singing and dancing
A bummer how we cannot njoy the outdoors
And human contact
We have so much to give the world
I will however will have some down time with my
Long long long old time friend Jimbo
Next Friday
So looking forward to it
Merry Christmas
Love
Me

http://https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot1JGR1BESQ#


Told a friend what we were doing
She would like to add
Andrew Bird
Me

Dear eva,

My little Grandson, 2 1/2, went to the Carol Service for the first time and loved it, came back bright eyed and excited. Christmas truly is all about the children, luckily I am a big kid:D

Dave.

Ok, only click this Link if you like a laugh and are not easily offended - it is South Park being crude, but no swearing. Very funny, in a twisted way.

1997 South Park Mr Hankey The Christmas Poo: http://youtu.be/SCWa4Y0lmcA

Here is today's proper track, Chris Rea:

Chris Rea : Driving Home For Christmas: http://youtu.be/THcbQyFtCqg

Dave.

http://youtu.be/4xVLeW9UmjE


Another

A version of this was Linked on PC, I immediately thought of Lara and our antipodean friends. I prefer this version for the video:

Aussie Jingle Bells - Bucko & Champs - THE ORIGIN…: http://youtu.be/OnJ8jsw4BSo

Dave.

LOL Dave. Groan.
Can't get much more "ocker" than that. :o

I do admit it's always been an unusual experience hearing about sleigh bells ringing and building snow people when it's absolutely sweltering. I tried to find a few really Australian songs but there just aren't any apart from Six White Boomers which I loath to post these days. I guess the most famous Australian song relating to Christmas is the Paul Kelly song "How to make gravy" and it's a bit of a dirge about a convict in jail not being home to make the gravy as usual. ;) What can I say? :winky:

Dan is one of my favorite singers. I miss him dearly...used to see him in concert every time he came to New England.

As far as Christmas songs, I am OLD OLD school....
Nat King Cole, all the way....really, does ANYONE have a smoother voice?!
I think not;)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?autoplay=1&v=5SDhAEe6DKg


I even fondly remember my mother playing a Burl Ives Christmas album that we loved as children.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YjqfqA_vwvI

Cute thread....thanks. D.

Thanks Diandra,

Nat King Cole had such a smooth voice. I don't know why YouTube made the connection, but this one was listed under Nat in the Suggestions. A favourite I had forgotten about:

Eagles - Please Come Home For Christmas [Digital …: http://youtu.be/7gNSz9pA6BM

Dave.

Early '70s Brit Glam Rock today. A classic which is now re-released and Charts every year:

Wizzard ~ I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday: http://youtu.be/IM_H4CAAYxc

Dave.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPlQFc6Sq4M


this breaks my heart

Ok, there are some great Christmas songs out there, but today my Mood is low - so you all have to suffer with 2 of the worst I have ever heard:

Dominick The Italian Christmas Donkey song: http://youtu.be/nQrdxtWgHbE

I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas...(Lyrics in …: http://youtu.be/7oOzszFIBcE

Normal service will be resumed tomorrow:D

Dave.

Getting down with James Brown:

James Brown : "Merry Christmas And Happy New Year": http://youtu.be/bg7_C_dz-f8

Dave.

I thought a total change of pace today with a couple of Ballady tracks.

Lady Antebellum - On This Winter's Night (On Thi…: http://youtu.be/VK07m0gtERM

The Pretenders - 2000 Miles - 1995 (Better Graphi…: http://youtu.be/OxCSo_cJ9mY

Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders is my equal favourite female vocalist, along with Stevie Nicks.

Dave.