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What’s your all-time favorite Christmas song?

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 1:23 pm

Comments

I know it’s not really a happy Christmas song, but I love Elvis’s version of Blue Christmas.

Comment by Old Shepherd Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 1:39 pm
The Christmas Song sung only by Nat King Cole…

Comment by Loop Lady Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 1:39 pm
I’m a big fan of “Dark Christmas” by the Dex Romweber Duo.

The mp3 is available as a FREE and LEGAL download from the Bloodshot Records website: http://DarkChristmas.notlong.com

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Comment by MrJM Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 1:40 pm
Not a Christmas song but it is the same season. Adam Sandler Chanukah

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrd9p47MPHg

Comment by Lake Voter Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 1:54 pm
David Bowie and Bing Crosby singing Little Drummer Boy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKTHvW2JcAA

Comment by Matt G. Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 1:56 pm
I put my request in yesterday, and it stands. I like all of the traditional Christmas/holiday tunes, it’s the soundtrack of the season.

One major exception though, and Rich, I beg you to resist the urge: Bob Dylan’s Little Drummer Boy. It sounds like Alvin and the Chipmunks on qualludes. As Jose would say, “no es bueno.”

Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 1:59 pm
Call me old fashioned, but I am still a fan of the Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack. If I had to pick one track, I’d say “Christmas Time is Here.”

Btw, my name is Barton. I am in the process of moving to Springfield for the next six months to intern at Capitol Fax. I look forward to meeting everyone after the holidays.

Comment by Barton Lorimor Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 2:07 pm
For Barton: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGnYw-OuCnI

Comment by MrJM Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 2:13 pm
Grandma got run over by a Reindeer TIED with Police lock me up!

Comment by Indianbadger Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 2:14 pm
Suzy Snowflake

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdYDdm3fZiM

Comment by Pot calling kettle Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 2:26 pm
This one is better quality!

Suzy Snowflake

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaUBpsn4QjQ

Comment by Pot calling kettle Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 2:28 pm
The Christmas Song sung by Nat King Cole

Comment by persnickety Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 2:30 pm
And…Hardrock, Coco, & Joe!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDM6Bbt9WDY

Comment by Pot calling kettle Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 2:30 pm
The 12 Days of Christmas or Jingle Bell Rock.

Comment by Levois Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 2:46 pm
The Christmas Guest by andy Griffin

Comment by Todd Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 2:49 pm
Like a couple other The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) sung ONLY by Nat King Cole. Why in the world would anyone try to do it any better?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_W7p35SzuI

Comment by trafficmatt Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 2:51 pm
Silent Night by Stevie Nicks

Comment by Pale Rider Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 2:55 pm
The great jazz version of The Christmas Song by Dexter Gordon–pure bliss.

Comment by Middle of the Road Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 3:03 pm
White Christmas by Irving Berlin. The 1st song I learned on my trumpet in 4th grade. One of my all time favorite holiday movies as well.

Comment by dupage dan Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 3:13 pm
“All I want for Christmas is You” sung by Lisa Layne….superb.

Comment by You Go Boy Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 3:16 pm
the eagles-please come home for christmas.

Comment by hawksfan Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 3:18 pm
Love the Charlie Brown soundtrack. And the “Razzleberry Dressing” song from the Magoo Christmas Carol. And Burl Ives singing “Silver and Gold” from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

Ya know, maybe Mother was right when she said I watched too much tv….

Comment by soccermom Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 3:18 pm
Trying not to choose some of my favorites that have already been taken I will vote for “White Christmas” by the Drifters, and “Jingle Bell Rock” by Bobby Helms from the first Lethal Weapon.

Comment by Jaded Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 3:59 pm
It might be too scary for the anti-Thomson fraidy cats but Jimi Hendrix silent night smokes.

Comment by CircularFiringSquad Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 4:56 pm
Fairytale of New York - “It was Christmas Eve, babe, in the drunk tank . . .”

Comment by paddyrollingstone Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 5:10 pm
O Holy Night, followed by Angels We Have Heard on High and Mary, Did You Know.

Comment by kimsch Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 5:44 pm
Best ever is either “The Christmas Song” by Nat King Cole or his version of “O Holy Night.”

Worst ever is “Last Xmas” by anybody.

Comment by T.J. Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 7:43 pm
I like most all the traditional songs depending on the occasion, but Adeste Fideles is very moving. On the flip side, Feliz Navidad may be the worst (sorry).

Comment by Rambler Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 8:03 pm
““It was Christmas Eve, babe, in the drunk tank . . .” ”

‘an old man said to me, won’t see another one…
and then ‘e sang a song, THE RARE OLD MOUNTAIN DEW!
I turned my face away.
And dreamed about…you.’

(Look ma, no Google!)

Comment by Shane Macgowan's AA sponsor Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 9:25 pm
This is my favorite from the Kinks:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjaPXihbORk

Followed by a close 2nd one from the Ramones:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mfS4ZqMKR8

Comment by Shane Macgowan's AA sponsor Tuesday, Dec 15, 09 @ 9:27 pm
Another vote for Nat King Cole. Every time I hear the Christmas song, I have a Proustian rush of memories of Decembers past, and all the loved ones who have gone home.

Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Dec 16, 09 @ 8:33 am
Another Christmas Song by Stephen Colbert

Comment by Dead Head Wednesday, Dec 16, 09 @ 8:57 am
The best ever is Frank Sinatra’s “Jingle Bells”. Shake a martini and swing with Frank.

Comment by smarty pants Wednesday, Dec 16, 09 @ 9:23 am