As far as fifties era "swingy" Christmas songs, I love "The Man with the Bag," by Kay Starr. It reminds me of my Mom dancing around the kitchen on Christmas Eve. While I shucked clams .
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I can't say I really remember that one. It must have been waaay before my time. Sounds so 50s though. I DO remember Kay Starr. Oh, and speaking of way back when, what about "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus?" AND trivia question, who had the hit on it? (I don't remember) Though I LOVE John Mellenkamp's version.
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Oh, and speaking of way back when, what about "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus?" AND trivia question, who had the hit on it? (I don't remember) Though I LOVE John Mellenkamp's version.
Oh, and speaking of way back when, what about "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus?" AND trivia question, who had the hit on it? (I don't remember) Though I LOVE John Mellenkamp's version.
Jimmy Boyd had the original hit version.
Yea!!SC wins! Can't say I'd know Jimmy Boyd. One hit wonder?
TIS
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Don't know if this is only popular here in CA, or if it's fairly new, because I don't remember my girls learning it in school. However, my grandkids had it in their Christmas program last week and have the last few years. It's called "Santa's Going Hollywood."
This is NOT a video from my grandkids. I just found it on-line.
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That's Brenda Lee and I like that song too. Oh, and what about "Santa Baby." Love it.
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Happy Holidays, everyone! Just popping in to drop off a couple of musical gifts. One is the sequel to "Santa Baby," which I didn't know existed until recently. It's not bad:
And here's Miss M:
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Thought I would resurrect this thread as we approach Christmas. I wanted to add this clip by the late great Whitney to my list. It's "I Love The Lord" and "Joy To The World" from "The Preacher's Wife". Definitely Whitney at her peak.
This is a longer version of "Joy To The World" and it's just fantastic. Very uplifting.
Whitney really had a nice voice. Too bad how her life ended going downhill.
I also like Miriah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You".
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
I've mentioned before that as a child, I always watched The King Family holiday specials. On their Christmas special, one of the moms sang "I'll Be Home For Christmas" to her son's picture. He was in the army, presumably deployed to Viet Nam. Halfway through her song, he surprised her by walking onstage. I was six years old when it first aired, and didn't understand the concept of reruns, so my best friend Kathleen and I would faithfully watch it year after year to see if they allowed him to come home again!
After years of looking, I finally found a clip. To this day, this song moves me to tears like no other.
Aww how nice. Though I don't remember that particular show, I do remember The King Family's show.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
Jingle Bell Rock sung by Bobby Helms, All I want for Christmas is You by Vince Vaughn and the Valiants, and SNL's Christmastime for the Jews.
Of course, I like most of the traditional Christmastime songs among which my favorite is Joy to the World.
Oh yea, Jingle Bell Rock is a classic. This morning I heard on the radio a REAL oldie that I barely remember "Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer by Gene Autry. Why I was just a babe in arms. LOL
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year and Holly Jolly Christmas capture the festive spirit of the holiday. Of the classics I think Silent Night and O Holy Night are beautiful carols.
A more recent Christmas song,which is a little off-beat, but I still enjoy is Tim Minchin's White Wine in the Sun.
I just happened to see this just now. This kid is a 16 year old Canadian who does a fantastic Elvis singing "Blue Christmas" (actually one of my favorite Christmas songs.) The talking in the beginning/end is French but song isn't
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Pogues Fairy Tale Of New York, John Lennon-War Is Over Merry Christmas and Band Aid- Do they know it christmas time
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I just happened to see this just now. This kid is a 16 year old Canadian who does a fantastic Elvis singing "Blue Christmas" (actually one of my favorite Christmas songs.) The talking in the beginning/end is French but song isn't
TIS, this kid just blew me away. 50 million Elvis impersonators scream over each other since the King died, and this sixteen year-old Canadian kid shut them all up.
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As far as fifties era "swingy" Christmas songs, I love "The Man with the Bag," by Kay Starr. It reminds me of my Mom dancing around the kitchen on Christmas Eve. While I shucked clams .
I like my music to be SWINGING. It makes it better in some ways.
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I just happened to see this just now. This kid is a 16 year old Canadian who does a fantastic Elvis singing "Blue Christmas" (actually one of my favorite Christmas songs.) The talking in the beginning/end is French but song isn't
TIS, this kid just blew me away. 50 million Elvis impersonators scream over each other since the King died, and this sixteen year-old Canadian kid shut them all up.
You & me both Kly. I am a huge Elvis fan and this kid HAS to be one of the best. He nails it, that's for sure.
Oli,
I saw the little girl video signing for her parents. How sweet.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
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Sounds so 50s though. I DO remember Kay Starr. Oh, and speaking of way back when, what about "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus?" AND trivia question, who had the hit on it? (I don't remember) Though I LOVE John Mellenkamp's version. 
Can't say I'd know Jimmy Boyd. One hit wonder? 
Why I was just a babe in arms. LOL
