Favorite Christmas Music

Chris · 12-20-2007, 11:35 AM

Locally there is a music station that is playing nothing but Christmas music.

I find it hard to turn the radio off when Bing Crosby is singing.

Also..does anyone know who sings "I know it's been said many time, many ways, Merry Christmas to you."

Johnny_Revolver · 12-20-2007, 11:41 AM

If I`m in a store and I hear " its begining to look a lot like xmas " it`s in my fool head for a month..

I listen to a hit`s and memories craptacular radio station at work in the truck, they`ve played all these xmas songs by contempary artists.

I`ve been like: YEAH!?! thats Hall and Oates?? or whatever.

troylaplante · 12-20-2007, 11:41 AM

I am not sure who does the particular rendition to which you refer, Chris, but I have always loved Bing Crosby's version of "White Christmas". It always brings up childhood memories from when we used to put on that LP.

This evening I am going to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra in concert in Raleigh.

troy2000 · 12-20-2007, 11:56 AM

Using the words "favorite" and "Christmas music" in the same sentence is kind of an oxymoron to me; by the time the season's over I'm usually teetering on shooting myself to get the music out of my head.

Oxford · 12-20-2007, 12:04 PM

Here it is! Check out the link below of Nat King Cole singing "A Christmas Song."

YouTube - The Christmas Song sung by Nat King Cole

GDawg · 12-20-2007, 12:39 PM

Ah... Bing Crosby and Nat King Cole... I will never forget those days of simple sledding and hot chocolate...

I loved my childhood and am glad I don't have to grow up in this messed up world.

I hope to provide those memories to my current love's children... kids need that these days. Take them back to basics of when we lived our lives and there were no IPods or video games.

ArkansasHunter · 12-20-2007, 12:53 PM

There's 2 radio station here continueously playing Christmas carrols. I never get tired of listening to it.
We have many cassets and disk to play of Bing and other famous folks.

But theres one problem this year at our house I BROKE MY BOOM BOX and thats all we had to play our Christmas music on. LOL

OXford thank you so much for finding that and putting on here, it was uplifting A.H

jerry · 12-20-2007, 01:26 PM

I have an Alan Jackson Christmas CD I toss in the truck

Windwalker · 12-20-2007, 01:29 PM

GDAWG, I enjoyed my childhood too. But, take today's children back to an era with no Ipods or Video games? You would have to drag them kicking and screaming. Also by age 10 I was out hunting with a .22 rifle. I can't imagine turning one of my 10 year old grandchildren loose with a loaded .22 rifle!LOL Hope youall have a great Christmas season.

ArkansasHunter · 12-20-2007, 02:22 PM

Jerry I've got a Alan Jackson greatest hits CD in my truck I have been listening to for the past 3 months... boy he's good ain't he LOl A.H

jerry · 12-20-2007, 03:38 PM

Yeah AH, I'm gonna tie a ribbon around myself, LOL.
See what the wife thinks of that.

just_a_car · 12-20-2007, 06:13 PM

My #1 favorite has to be "Carol of the Bells" as done by a children's choir, as is done in the first Home Alone movie.

#2 is Trans-Siberian Orchestra doing "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24", which contains "Carol of the Bells".

khahn79 · 12-20-2007, 07:46 PM

A friend sent this to me the other day and I really enjoyed it. They certainly aren't Bing Crosby or the incomparable Mr. Cole, but it sure was enjoyable and made me smile. Hope you all enjoy it!

Merry Christmas!

YouTube - Straight No Chaser - 12 Days

two-70 · 12-20-2007, 08:46 PM

the house 88.7 here in ponca city is playing non stop christmas music thru christmas day. I thought id get tired of it but actually listen to it all the time. only comes once a year so might as well enjoy it

DeadEyedShooter · 12-20-2007, 11:31 PM

I happen to like these two best, could be done by anybody really:
Oh Holy Night
What Child Is This?

Coeloptera · 12-21-2007, 01:06 PM

Bing MFin' Crosby for the win!

"Christmas in Killarney" rocks.

This here:

Amazon.com: White Christmas: Music: Bing Crosby
Favourite Christmas album.

I'm also partial to "Carol of the Bells" by Leontovych. Then again, I'm big on minor keys.

- Coeloptera

(No, I'm not being sarcastic about Crosby, either. I'm classically trained, and I appreciate good singers.)

troylaplante · 12-21-2007, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just_a_car

My #1 favorite has to be "Carol of the Bells" as done by a children's choir, as is done in the first Home Alone movie.
#2 is Trans-Siberian Orchestra doing "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24", which contains "Carol of the Bells".

YouTube - Christmas Lights - TSO - Christmas Eve...

TexasT · 12-21-2007, 06:08 PM

I absolutely love Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Wizards in Winter song.

two-70 · 12-21-2007, 06:40 PM

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Uncle Red · 12-21-2007, 09:16 PM

"Carol of the Bells" played on hand bells. Gets me every time.

-UR

12-20-2007, 11:41 AM	#3
troylaplante Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Selma, NC Posts: 2,223	I am not sure who does the particular rendition to which you refer, Chris, but I have always loved Bing Crosby's version of "White Christmas". It always brings up childhood memories from when we used to put on that LP. This evening I am going to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra in concert in Raleigh. __________________ troylaplante.com

12-20-2007, 11:56 AM	#4
troy2000 Resident Armed Liberal Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 9,512 Images: 9	Using the words "favorite" and "Christmas music" in the same sentence is kind of an oxymoron to me; by the time the season's over I'm usually teetering on shooting myself to get the music out of my head. __________________ I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting you really believe what you just said. WF Buckley, Jr

12-20-2007, 06:13 PM	#12
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,530	My #1 favorite has to be "Carol of the Bells" as done by a children's choir, as is done in the first Home Alone movie. #2 is Trans-Siberian Orchestra doing "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24", which contains "Carol of the Bells". __________________

12-20-2007, 08:46 PM	#14
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,778	the house 88.7 here in ponca city is playing non stop christmas music thru christmas day. I thought id get tired of it but actually listen to it all the time. only comes once a year so might as well enjoy it __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

12-21-2007, 06:08 PM	#18
TexasT Mrs. HMFIC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everywhere you want to be. Posts: 4,260 Blog Entries: 16	I absolutely love Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Wizards in Winter song. __________________ I'm just a little bit caught in the middle. Life is a maze. Love is a riddle.

12-20-2007, 11:35 AM	#1
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12-20-2007, 11:41 AM	#2
Johnny_Revolver Gun Liker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,209 Blog Entries: 6	If I`m in a store and I hear " its begining to look a lot like xmas " it`s in my fool head for a month.. I listen to a hit`s and memories craptacular radio station at work in the truck, they`ve played all these xmas songs by contempary artists. I`ve been like: YEAH!?! thats Hall and Oates?? or whatever. __________________ It`s a good life, provided you don`t weaken. Last edited by Johnny_Revolver; 12-20-2007 at 11:46 AM.

12-20-2007, 12:39 PM	#6
GDawg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Not in Colorado... anymore... Posts: 949	Ah... Bing Crosby and Nat King Cole... I will never forget those days of simple sledding and hot chocolate... I loved my childhood and am glad I don't have to grow up in this messed up world. I hope to provide those memories to my current love's children... kids need that these days. Take them back to basics of when we lived our lives and there were no IPods or video games.

12-20-2007, 12:53 PM	#7
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,727	There's 2 radio station here continueously playing Christmas carrols. I never get tired of listening to it. We have many cassets and disk to play of Bing and other famous folks. But theres one problem this year at our house I BROKE MY BOOM BOX and thats all we had to play our Christmas music on. LOL OXford thank you so much for finding that and putting on here, it was uplifting A.H

12-20-2007, 01:26 PM	#8
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,912 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	I have an Alan Jackson Christmas CD I toss in the truck

12-20-2007, 01:29 PM	#9
Windwalker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,617	GDAWG, I enjoyed my childhood too. But, take today's children back to an era with no Ipods or Video games? You would have to drag them kicking and screaming. Also by age 10 I was out hunting with a .22 rifle. I can't imagine turning one of my 10 year old grandchildren loose with a loaded .22 rifle!LOL Hope youall have a great Christmas season.

12-20-2007, 02:22 PM	#10
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,727	Jerry I've got a Alan Jackson greatest hits CD in my truck I have been listening to for the past 3 months... boy he's good ain't he LOl A.H

12-20-2007, 03:38 PM	#11
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,912 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Yeah AH, I'm gonna tie a ribbon around myself, LOL. See what the wife thinks of that.

12-20-2007, 11:31 PM	#15
DeadEyedShooter Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 31	I happen to like these two best, could be done by anybody really: Oh Holy Night What Child Is This?

12-21-2007, 01:06 PM	#16
Coeloptera Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,916	Bing MFin' Crosby for the win! "Christmas in Killarney" rocks. This here: Amazon.com: White Christmas: Music: Bing Crosby Favourite Christmas album. I'm also partial to "Carol of the Bells" by Leontovych. Then again, I'm big on minor keys. - Coeloptera (No, I'm not being sarcastic about Crosby, either. I'm classically trained, and I appreciate good singers.)

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Uncle Red Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 547	"Carol of the Bells" played on hand bells. Gets me every time. -UR __________________ "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed"--Amendment II, Bill of Rights "He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."--Thomas Paine "He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one." - Jesus, Luke 22:36

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