OnTheBrink Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 What's your favorite? Song you hate? My favorites: Religious: O Holy Night. I'm particularly fond of my Jewel Christmas cd. Secular: Sleigh Ride Most hated: That insipid, horrid, "Christmas Shoes" Any Christmas song done by The Pretenders or Annie Lennox. You? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I love almost all Christmas music . . . by Bing Crosby, or Mannheim Steamroller, or Gregorian chants, or more new Agey Winter Solstice type music. . . I hate "Feliz Navidad". Maybe I've never heard it done right. . .? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Favorite religious: We Three Kings Favorite nonreligious: Carol of the Bells Least favorite religious: Joy to the World Least favorite nonreligious: If I had to pick I'd say the entire country-western Christmas music genre. I'm not a fan of country. Or rap. Are there rap Christmas songs? Pick one of those. That is my least favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Least favorite nonreligious: If I had to pick I'd say the entire country-western Christmas music genre. I'm not a fan of country. Or rap. Are there rap Christmas songs? Pick one of those. That is my least favorite. But of course--there's Run DMC's "Christmas in Hollis" :) I think it's DH's favorite Christmas song. We're big fans of John Denver and the Muppet's Christmas album. I bought a bunch of Christmas stuff on itunes a couple of years ago and made a Christmas playlist. I need to add some more to it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I have four favorite Christmas CD's that I listen to during the season. Josh Groban Nat Cole Selah NewSong (Christmas Shoes album) - We have the folio for this as well so my kids always want me to go to the piano and play Grinch. I think that O Holy Night and Angels We have Heard on High are my favorite hymns. We have a radio station here that plays pop Christmas tunes and I am not exaggerating when I say that "Feliz Navidad and I want a Hippopatumus for Christmas" play every single hour around the clock. I once was hired to help a local company decorate for a huge employee/family Christmas banquet that they were putting on...the employees played this station the entire day and I THOUGHT I'D LOSE MY MIND! OH and I usually also play Handel's Messiah and a lot of Bach and Vivaldi throughout December...it calms me when things get riled up and crazy. I'm off to put together my fruit bowl. I've been hiding from the crazy furor of Thanksgiving Day but must now be a good girl and take my food down to my mom's tiny kitchen and dining room so that my toes can be stepped on by 26 people! Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas", I love it. It started out as a phone commercial, and the station we listen to started playing the full version...and now its a must play here. I also love anything by the TransSiberian Orchestra. And the Carpenters Christmas Album, my Mom played/plays that every year...and Elvis Christmas music. Another childhood leftover. I loathe Chipmunks, and any other 'animal' rendition of anything. I mean seriously, barking dogs?? And ppl think I'm nuts. *snort* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I hate the hippopotamus song...hate Feliz Navidad...despise the Christmas Shoes song.... I like mostly instrumental Christmas music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K in MI Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Favorites: any instrumental Christmas music, especially harp; Mannheim Steamroller; Carpenters Favorite religious: O Come, O Come Emmanual Favorit other: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (I guess that could be considered a religious carol) Least Favorite: Santa Baby (double-ugg!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 We love Feliz Navidad too. I mean, we'll boogie right in the aisle of a store if thats where we hear it. Don't hurt me! :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Favorites: O Holy Night, Go Tell It On the Mountain, What Child Is This, Angels We Have Heard on High, River, Tennessee Christmas, Emmanuel, Grown Up Christmas List, Morning Has Broken, Put One Foot in Front of the Other, Rockin' Aound the Christmas Tree (I should make myself a cd!) Least Fave: Agree with OP - that Christmas Shoes song, Silver Bells While I was searching for a couple of titles, I found this site: www.santasearch.org . Thought some of you might enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by Bare Naked Ladies with Sara McLauchlin (sp?)... Love it! The Date Rape Christmas song (aka Baby It's Cold Outside)..... Hate it! I also love the Carpenters and really enjoy traditional Christian carols with ALL their verses. Pretty much dislike the pop-holiday-relationship tunes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Most hated: That insipid, horrid, "Christmas Shoes" Exactly what I was going to say. I've despised that song since the first time I heard it. Favorite: Breath of Heaven by Amy Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsbaby Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Anything by Nat King Cole. I grew up listening to him every Christmas so he, to me, IS Christmas music:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle My Bell Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I love many many Christmas songs, but my favorite is The Holly and the Ivy. We are in A Christmas Carol production (just one more week!) and we sing this in 4 part harmony in the show. I love it. I hate that Christmas song by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Favorites: Star Carol - as sung by Anna Maria Alberghetti The Coventry Carol Carol of the Bells Walking Through the Air - especially as played on the harp by my dd :001_smile: Sleigh Ride - as performed by Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormie Any Christmas songs sung by Andy Williams, Barbara Streisand, Doris Day, Tony Bennett and Bing Crosby Favorite CD: Music Box Christmas - as performed by The Porter Twin Disc Music Box Most dreaded songs: Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer Feliz Navidad Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree ANYthing that sounds like Country Music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secular_mom Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I detest "Grandma got run over by a reindeer". My favorite is the David Bowie version of Little Drummer Boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaissezFaire Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Lots of favorites here: O Holy Night It Came Upon A Midnight Clear What Child is This? O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Grown Up Christmas List Breath of Heaven-Mary's Song The Little Drummer Boy Baby it's Cold Outside Child of Wonder Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (only because of childhood memories, otherwise it would drive me nuts. LOL) Carol of the Bells The River Coventry Carol White Christmas Born in Bethlehem Most Hated: Santa Baby Wonderful Christmastime Christmas Shoes Hippopotamus Song (HORRID SONG) Chipmunks anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I really only like Christmas hymns, and those really only in very traditional style. My Christmas music line-up is full of King's College Cambridge choirs singing traditional carols. :) I hate the jazzy and or pop "songs", even when I like the singer, ie. I don't want to hear Ella Fitzgerald sing "Have yourself a merry little Christmas," even though I love Ella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I love almost all Christmas music . . . by Bing Crosby, or Mannheim Steamroller, or Gregorian chants, or more new Agey Winter Solstice type music. . . I hate "Feliz Navidad". Maybe I've never heard it done right. . .? You and I like many of the same things. I love Feliz Navidad, mostly because, one Christmas Eve, my brother (the one that is in the hospital) pulled out a guitar and started a family sing-a-long to this song. We all tried to "out soul" each other:lol:. He had had one drink too many and played until his fingers bled - all over the guitar. (My family does not sing or do "corny" things like that so this was a rare event indeed.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Love Silent Night and Silver Bells. Hate Springsteen's Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Santa Baby by Madonna. Cannot/will not listen to I'll be Home for Christmas; it makes me bawl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 The Von Trapp Children (grandchildren of Maria and Georg Von Trapp) have wonderful Christmas albums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 http://realworldrecords.com/catalogue/go-tell-it-on-the-mountain/# Some real gospel music. Give these fellows a try ,you will not sit still for a minute! I was privileged to hear them in concert twice and must say they can bring it like none other. I also adore the Mediaeval Baebes, really beautiful music. http://www.amazon.com/Mistletoe-Wine-Seasonal-Collection/dp/B0000AM6O4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1290734619&sr=8-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 O Holy Night is, by far, my favorite Christmas song. I love it so much. I cannot stand that Christmas shoe song. Blech! And I don't think I can be friends with those of you who don't like the "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas". That song is fantastic!! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Favorite Religious: O Holy Night by Josh Groban, it gives me shivers! Favorite Secular: All I Want for Christmas is You; I know, many people hate this, but it makes me smile every time I hear it. I wish I had Mariah's voice. Least Favorite: Do They Know It's Christmas, Christmas Shoes, Hippopotomus. There's one that I think is sung by Frank Sinatra, "He'll be comin' down the chimney" . . .? I HATE that one. And I have to :lol::lol::lol::lol: every time someone brings up the "Date Rape" song, I first heard it called that here and now that's the only way I can think of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Hate Springsteen's Santa Claus is Coming to Town . :lol::lol:THAT is one of my favorites.:lol::lol: I love James Taylor's 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' Love Mannheim Steamroller, and lots of other instrumentals. And I love 'Do You Hear What I Hear?' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristavws Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Okay, so I must be the weird one. One of my favorite radio stations starts playing Christmas music the day after Thanksgiving. It is the only station we listen to, until Christmas comes. Well, unless it is a "chipmunk" version of the song, in which case I turn the radio off immediately. Krista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristavws Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas", I love it. It started out as a phone commercial, and the station we listen to started playing the full version...and now its a must play here. I also love anything by the TransSiberian Orchestra. And the Carpenters Christmas Album, my Mom played/plays that every year...and Elvis Christmas music. Another childhood leftover. I loathe Chipmunks, and any other 'animal' rendition of anything. I mean seriously, barking dogs?? And ppl think I'm nuts. *snort* Have you checked out the "Hippo" book - my boys love it! It has the music included. Krista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I love it all. My faves? Ella Wishes you a Swinging Christmas, Brian Setzer's Boogie Woogie Christmas, Christmas with the Rat Pack, and the very first Very Special Christmas. I love classical, I love religious songs, though I can't stand that shoe song. Ohh Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli's The Prayer, Andrea Bocelli period-I love that man sumthin awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Favorite Secular: All I Want for Christmas is You; I know, many people hate this, but it makes me smile every time I hear it. I wish I had Mariah's voice. That song makes me want to watch Love Actually which is one of my fave Christmas movies next to It's a Wonderful Life and Elf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 http://realworldrecords.com/catalogue/go-tell-it-on-the-mountain/# Some real gospel music. Give these fellows a try ,you will not sit still for a minute! I was privileged to hear them in concert twice and must say they can bring it like none other.I also adore the Mediaeval Baebes, really beautiful music. http://www.amazon.com/Mistletoe-Wine-Seasonal-Collection/dp/B0000AM6O4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1290734619&sr=8-2 Those are Amazing. *love* the first. I can't imagine seeing them and not dancing. And I'm now going to have to collect all of the Mediaeval Baebes. Just gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 (edited) Favorites: Silent Night The Little Drummer Boy O Come All Ye Faithful Hark the Herald Angeles Sing It Came Upon a Midnight Clear Away in the Manger O Holy Night Bill Edited November 26, 2010 by Spy Car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna in Texas Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I really like Christmas music, so I can't think of any ones that I hate. I guess there are ones that I may get tired of hearing, but the season is still young. The ones that I really love: O Holy Night (not too particular about rendition, but I did hear a version two Christmases ago at B&N that sounded just like Amy Lee, but after researching and even calling the store, it still eludes me) Happy Christmas (War is Over) (I don't think I've ever heard a version I don't like) Last Christmas by Wham! I Wish it Was Christmas Today by Julian Casablancas White Wine in the Sun by Tim Minchin Little Drummer Boy by Bowie Winter's Carol by Tori Amos There's probably a few more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 O Holy Night is, by far, my favorite Christmas song. I love it so much. I cannot stand that Christmas shoe song. Blech! And I don't think I can be friends with those of you who don't like the "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas". That song is fantastic!! ;) Woooohooo! Have you checked out the "Hippo" book - my boys love it! It has the music included. Krista No, hadn't heard of it! Cool! Love Silent Night and Silver Bells. Hate Springsteen's Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Santa Baby by Madonna. Cannot/will not listen to I'll be Home for Christmas; it makes me bawl. :iagree:,'cept I love I'll Be Home For Christmas :D Esp Elvis' version :blushing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Favorite religious: We Three KingsFavorite nonreligious: Carol of the Bells Least favorite religious: Joy to the World Least favorite nonreligious: If I had to pick I'd say the entire country-western Christmas music genre. I'm not a fan of country. Or rap. Are there rap Christmas songs? Pick one of those. That is my least favorite. Seriously?? Joy to the World? :svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 :lol::lol:THAT is one of my favorites.:lol::lol: And I love 'Do You Hear What I Hear?' I think the problem is we saw him sing it once and my husband remarked, "He looks like he's constipated." Sort of ruined it for me. :D I love DYHWIH, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 ,'cept I love I'll Be Home For Christmas :D Esp Elvis' version :blushing: I love it, too, I just can't listen to it. When I was a kid my uncle was serving in Vietnam and my mother always cried when it played. I always associate it with soldiers away from home at the holidays. I've been known to leave stores when it comes on. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pqr Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Once in Royal David's City Adeste Fideles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E395T9Bl5TM&feature=related Mary Did You Know? plus many others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I think the problem is we saw him sing it once and my husband remarked, "He looks like he's constipated." Sort of ruined it for me. :D I love DYHWIH, too. In red: :lol::lol::lol::lol: So you do know, that for the REMAINDER of my days on this planet, EVERYTIME I hear The Boss sing 'SCICTT' I am going to remember that your dh thought he looked 'constipated.':lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 My favorite Christmas song is "The Christmas Song" by Nat King Cole...My mom use to play that Nat King Cole album on Christmas when I was growing up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 My favorite Christmas song is "The Christmas Song" by Nat King Cole...My mom use to play that Nat King Cole album on Christmas when I was growing up... The Nate King Cole Album was a favorite in our home at Christmas time. it brings back a lot of good memories :001_smile: Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 For those who dislike that Christmas Shoes Song: http://www.joplinglobe.com/enjoy/x546222854/Jeremiah-Tucker-Christmas-Shoes-is-the-worst-holiday-song It puts into words all that is wrong with that song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 For those who dislike that Christmas Shoes Song: http://www.joplinglobe.com/enjoy/x546222854/Jeremiah-Tucker-Christmas-Shoes-is-the-worst-holiday-song It puts into words all that is wrong with that song. :iagree:especially with this part: "I don’t think we’re supposed to believe that God killed this kid’s mom just so this bourgeois dink could feel like a saint for tossing the kid a couple bucks." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I love Lena Horne's Christmas album. I also enjoy listening to Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, and Bing Crosby. Bing Crosby's rendition of O Holy Night is my favorite Christmas song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I have a cousin who loved "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" and used to sing it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I love it, too, I just can't listen to it. When I was a kid my uncle was serving in Vietnam and my mother always cried when it played. I always associate it with soldiers away from home at the holidays. I've been known to leave stores when it comes on. :crying: I associate it with armed services too. One of the reasons I do listen to it. :grouphug: So you do know, that for the REMAINDER of my days on this planet, EVERYTIME I hear The Boss sing 'SCICTT' I am going to remember that your dh thought he looked 'constipated.' He totally does. And sounds it too. Seriously, stay away from Christmas, Boss. And up the fiber. Like, a table. Once again, a song done by Elvis isn't open for imitation/redo :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I have a cousin who loved "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" and used to sing it a lot. My kids think its hilarious. :glare: Wasn't too bad until the idea that a) we may actually spend Xmas with a Grandma one year and b) crap, *I'm* gonna be a Grandma one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcjlkplus3 Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 We love Christmas music here! My husband would be very happy if our 200 disc cd player were full of Christmas music. I like most of it, we some some for every mood. The Oak Ridge Boys Happy Christmas Eve is one of my favorites The soundtrack to Barbie's Christmas Carol is my favorite from last year. Anything by Steven Curtis Chapman is excellent I hate animal ones (barking dogs, etc.) and Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawneinfl Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 My favorite Christmas album is The John Rutter Christmas album. Least favorite has to be Christmas Shoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy in NJ Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Ugg. Makes me want to stuff cotton in my ears. I like religous Christmas music. Ode to Joy (no. 9) by Beethoven is my fav. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imprimis Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 I love most Christmas music, am indifferent to some, but absolutely LOATHE The Christmas Shoes. I find it disturbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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