Thursday, December 22, 2011
Seasonal Songs
Greetings everyone!
What would the holidays be without some festive tunes to get you in the spirit? I've included a few of my favorites here for you. Of course, U2 has to be number one. They're my favorite band. Bono was so young here. Ahhhhh...
I have very fond memories of when "Do They Know Its Christmas Time" first came out. I was in college at the time and took the bus downtown to get the single in my hot little hands. A news crew was actually on the scene and interviewed me about my thoughts on the song. My mom was so excited! It gives me such a thrill now to see some of the favorite musical acts from way back when. Of course, the true message of the song still holds true today.
Yes, I am a proud GLEEK. I always thought that "Christmas Wrapping" was a fun little tune - and I really like what the folks at Glee did with it. I adore the black and white filming AND the ribbon twirling. This is still one of my favorite television shows.
"Carol of the Bells" is one of my all-time favorite Christmas songs. There is something so magical about it. I recently discovered this version of the song from The Bird and the Bee. I love it because they did a truly traditional version of it.
Blackmore's Night is one of my favorite Renaissance-style acts. And yes - the Blackmore is actually the famous guitarist Richie Blackmore, who has teamed with his wife, Candice. They have done a lovely version of "Emmanuel" here.
I was really happy to find this clip from the film "Love Actually." You will see a LOT of familiar faces here. This girl does a wonderful version of "All I Want for Christmas." If you've never seen this film, which I referenced a few posts ago, DO watch it (it is Rated R, so be mindful if children are about).
What holiday songs are you humming along to?
Til next time,
Theresa
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15 comments:
The music of the season has always and will always be one of the best parts for me!! xo
Enjoyed watching all the clips! My favorite song of the season is actually "O Holy Night". Geeky or not, when I hear the version by Kenny Rogers, it brings a tear to my eye.
Thanks for the great holiday music... very fun!
Hoping all the blessing of season shine upon you.
Always, Queenie
Oh, I love these Theresa--and I had "Do They Know It's Christmas" playing on my blog the day after Thanksgiving! I love that song too!!!
Merry Christmas, my dear sweet friend.
XO
Cindy
I love all of the holidays music! I'm reading the book Blue Christmas and it's GOOD...and that's what I'm humming today! Merry Christmas to you and your sweet family! ♥♥♥
Merry Christmas Theresa ;o) I have to say, your first two Christmas songs I really love! Bono is such a baby!! I forgot how he looked when he was younger! LOL! And, I love Do They Know It's Christmas Time! Fantastic! I love the old Christmas music too, like, White Christmas,and Winter Wonderland. Hugs ;o)
Music is magic to me, and this time of year when you listen to your favorite Christmas tunes--they always bring back favorite memories of past Christmases.
Merry Christmas Theresa!!
I'm humming as I type...and a few will stick in my head all day!
I just love your tree trimming post! Love it!
Merry Christmas, Theresa, to you and your family!!
Many blessings
Lisa
beautiful!!!!
Thank you Theresa for all the lovely songs :)
~Diane
Thanks Theresa for another wonderful and magical post! Yay!!!
HUgs and sparkles
Victoria
Dearest Theresa...what a gorgeous selection of Christmas songs. I love Glee too, and as for Love Actually, it's one of my favourite movies to watch this time of year (in fact the girls and I watched it just the other night!) Wishing you and yours a most magical Christmas, and a wonderful New Year xxx
thank you for all these wonderful links and songs. I will listen to them one after the other.
lovely holidays to you~
Great list of songs Theresa. I have been enjoying love actully and crying my eyes out xox Clarice
that is so cool about talking to the news crew about that song. I remember when it came out too, wow, so many years ago!
One of my new favorite songs is on the new Michael Buble CD, called cold December night.
So many good Christmas tunes out there, and I too love the Glee versions.
Have a Merry Christmas, and many blessings in the years to come
xoxo
betty
Some great songs Theresa! The Band Aid single was one of my favourites as well as 'All I want for Christmas is you'! I have a few Christmas albums I'm playing which feature a range of my favourite songs including David Bowie & Bing Crosby singing Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy & also Nat King Cole!
Less than an hour to go until the clock strikes midnight in the UK :-)
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!
Jen x
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