(vanity)What are FReepers listening to this Christmas? Post your playlists here!

Marty's iPod | 12/4/11 | marty_f

[martin_fierro]

What are FReepers listening to this Christmas season? I'm always on the lookout for good Christmas tunes.

Below is my playlist.

Oh, and Amazon is giving away one free Christmas song each day through Christmas.

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Don't say I never gave ya nuffin'.

[Vinylly]

Well, I have a rather elaborate audio systems. I still play lp’s and I have a lot of lp records.
My ‘always on Sunday’ favorite is on HIFIRECORD, ‘Hymns That Live’ with George Write on pipe organ playing the great old hyms you just don’t hear in church’s anymore, like; Ivory Palaces, The Old Rugged Cross, Evening Hymn, Rock of Ages, Sweet Hour of Prayer, Nearer My God to Thee, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, I Would Be True, Beautiful Isle to Somewhere, I Love to Tell The Story, Abide With Me, Softly and Tenderly, In the Garden and Onward Christian Soldiers.
This record brings tears to my eyes as it reminds me of my youth when these hymns were song, with the church organ, but no longer. We no longer have a choir, the organ stands idle and unused. All we have is a rock band playing somekind of gospel rock songs, -it’s just not the same thing.
But I also have some Christmas favorites like ‘The Sound Of Christmas on the Radio City Music Hall Organ with Dick Leiert, RCA Records and ‘Christmas Organ and Chimes’ with Charles Smart on Organ and James Blades on chimes; London Records.

[KevinDavis]

I do like some songs from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, anything from Bing...

To me this is the best version of The Holly and the Ivy... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57l6dSbVppM

[Ciexyz]

Jingle Bell Rock, any version.

[Nevadan]

thanks!

[BunnySlippers]

Nice. I love Christmas music.

[Washi]

The Night Before Christmas - Amy Grant.

A very moving melody and vocal performance.

I recommend it, highly.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Just got through performing the show “We Come To Worship Him” by Ken Bryars and Dave Williamson for choir and ensemble. Don’t know if you can get a hold of it.....but it is awesome if your can find it.

[GOP Poet]

excellent Pandora channel ideas! I think I may do the same.

[fkabuckeyesrule]

I have a Johnny Cash christmas CD.

[rarestia]

TSO is the most amazing Christmas band to come around since Bing Crosby. I’ve seen them in concert the last 3 years in a row, and I’ll be going again next Saturday. I’ve brought my mother, fiancee, and her mother into the mix, and this year my brother will be joining us.

I thank God for true Christmas music. The over-produced commercial garbage they’re churning out nowadays does no justice to the high holy day of the birth of our Lord. Jesus Christ himself frowns on his birthday at the commercialized garbage that’s become a celebration of materialism over true introspection and genuflection of the greatest day God ever gave us.

[70times7]

OMGosh - What an wonderful voice she has. Her Puccini arias are simply amazing!

I would like to recommend the following:

Fountains of Wayne - "The man in the Santa Suit" Trust me, it's excellent!

BB King - "Christmas comes but once a year"

Smashmouth - "You better Do It Right"

Bob Rivers - "Decorations" (Beach Boys "Good Vibrations" parody)

Bob Rivers - "Santa Claus is Foolin Around" (a bit racy, and hilarious)

[Fiji Hill]

Unfortunately, Youtube doesn't have some of my favorites, such as "O Holy Night" by the Victor Salon Orchestra (1925), "Silent Night" by Paul Whiteman (1928), "Cradle Song of the Virgin" by Dick Haymes & the Song Spinners (1944), or "Winter Fell On the Range by the WGAR Range Riders (1948), but here are a few of my favorites that are available:

• Star of the East--The Trinity Choir, 1923

• Sweet Bells of Christmas--The Minster Choir, 1917

• Christians, Awake!--The Trinity Choir, 1928

• O Holy Night--Lucy Isabelle Marsh, 1925

• Winter Wonderland--Richard Himber & His Orchestra, 1934

• Santa Claus is On His Way--Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra (with the Three Kaydets), 1941

• Winter Wonderland--Ted Weems & His Orchestra, 1934

• Joy to the World--The Trinity Choir, 1926

• Orange Blossom Time--Charles King, 1929

[70times7]

I am partial to the Ave Maria done by Andy Williams.

BUT SERIOUSLY PEOPLE! Do we REALLY need recommendations for "White Christmas" by Bing?

The real mystery here is why no one has yet recommended "A Christmas Song" By Nat King Cole.

Get outside of the box! I'm here to tell ya - you are not cookin' on the front burner until you are considering a recommendation of "Christmas is going to the Dogs" by the EELS!

[Intolerant in NJ]

A Christmas Greeting (Carols of Alfred Burt) - John Williams/Boston Pops....

[MadMax, the Grinning Reaper]

Mariah Carey - All I Want for Christmas Is You
Elton John - Jump Into Christmas
George Michael - Last Christmas I Gave You My Heart
Elvis’ Christmas Album
Beach Boys’ Christmas Album
Phil Spector’s Christmas Album - Ronny Spector, the Ronettes (Sleigh Ride), rock!
The Do Whop group who does “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” - “Four Tops?” - outstanding harmony
- Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer”

[MamaDearest]

TSO is the most amazing Christmas band to come around since Bing Crosby.

We own each of their music CDs except for the latest one. Even my music-picky husband likes TSO (he's never outgrown do-wop music).

I thank God for true Christmas music.

Me too. We have two beautiful nativity scenes in the house and I'd love another one that I can't possibly afford anytime soon, but I can dream! The reason for the season IS what it is all about. True Christmas music is a blessing to hear.

[Fiji Hill]

When it comes to Christmas music, I can be hep to the jive. Here are my top ten favorite Yuletide rockers:

1. Rock and Roly Poly Santa Claus--Lillian Briggs, 1955

2. Santa and the Purple People Eater--Sheb Wooley, 1958

3. Elvis for Xmas--Mad Milo, 1957

4. Rockin' and Rollin' with Santa Claus--The Hepsters, 1955

5. Hey, Santa Claus--The Moonglows, 1955

6. I Saw Mommy Do the Mambo--Jimmy Boyd, 1954

7. I'm Going to Lasso Santa Claus--Brenda Lee, 1956

8. Run, Rudolph, Run!--Chuck Berry, 1958

9. Santa Claus Baby--The Voices, 1955

10. Santa Claus is Back in Town--Elvis Presley, 1957

[Fiji Hill]

Do we REALLY need recommendations for "White Christmas" by Bing?

I prefer Freddy Martin's version of "White Christmas" (1942). I also like the versions by Vera Lynn, Charlie Spivak and Gordon Jenkins, all of which are also from 1942, but they haven't made it to Youtube.

[VeniVidiVici]

bump

[fr_freak]

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by the Bare Naked Ladies (with Sarah McClachlan)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGVNzgUxE-g