The Real Buffalo Joe Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Favorite is probably Springsteen's Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Least favorite is Christmas Shoes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Often they give me John's Merry Xmas (War is Over) and then Macca's Wonderful Christmastime back to back on local radio sigh.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 (edited) I thought I had heard all possible, but last year for the first time I heard the Waitresses' Christmas Wrapping. Enjoyable, probably since it hasn't been overplayed within earshot (yet). Wonderful Christmastime has me running for the exit, every time. Edited December 8, 2018 by Ridgewaycynic2013 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 (edited) Hard to beat Dean Martin’s baby it’s cold outside, just for kicking back with some eggnog while decorating the tree, although that seems to be quickly getting banned from radio play per another thread; as far as carols go, o holy night is up there for me as well as German carols from that part of my family, like “Leise Rieselt der Schnee.” Classic melodies that always take me back to being a kid and what should be the wonder of the Christmas spirit. Least fav is probably Santa Baby or Blue Christmas Edited December 7, 2018 by NoHuddleKelly12 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Favorite: White Christmas Least Favorite: I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas I have a lot of Christmas tunes I really like and will listen to them throughout the year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 8 minutes ago, Buffalo_Gal said: Favorite: White Christmas Least Favorite: I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas I have a lot of Christmas tunes I really like and will listen to them throughout the year. Nothing like streaming some pandora in the car with the Christmas channel going in July on a random Tuesday Buffalo_Gal! I hear ya ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 30 minutes ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: Hard to beat Dean Martin’s baby it’s cold outside, just for kicking back with some eggnog while decorating the tree, although that seems to be quickly getting banned from radio play per another thread; as far as carols go, o holy night is up there for me as well as German carols from that part of my family, like “Leise Rieselt der Schnee.” Classic melodies that always take me back to being a kid and what should be the wonder of the Christmas spirit. Least fav is probably Santa Baby or Blue Christmas was there anything Dean couldn't do? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 1 hour ago, row_33 said: Often they give me John's Merry Xmas (War is Over) and then Macca's Wonderful Christmastime back to back on local radio sigh.... It's like watching Citizen Kane, then Bio-Dome. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said: It's like watching Citizen Kane, then Bio-Dome. some might argue Macca has the more thoughtful, intelligent song there... (you know his fans....) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Just now, row_33 said: was there anything Dean couldn't do? A savant—pretty much any member of the rat pack you could pose the same question about, IMHO. Timeless quality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: A savant—pretty much any member of the rat pack you could pose the same question about, IMHO. Timeless quality! Dean's movie presence is even golden, even in the total trash he was often a part of 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 1 minute ago, row_33 said: Dean's movie presence is even golden, even in the total trash he was often a part of Playing the straight man to Jerry L. Lewis’ character in “at war with the army” for some reason has always stuck in my mind, I think that’s a good example. Lewis played one of the most annoying characters I’ve ever seen on film. Not even sure how I stumbled across that movie years ago. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: Playing the straight man to Jerry L. Lewis’ character in “at war with the army” for some reason has always stuck in my mind, I think that’s a good example. Lewis played one of the most annoying characters I’ve ever seen on film. Not even sure how I stumbled across that movie years ago. ? My Jerry tolerance level isn't the strongest. Dean fit in well with the best actors in all genres. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 1 hour ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said: Favorite is probably Springsteen's Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Least favorite is Christmas Shoes. I first heard the Springsteen version on my way to pick up a keg in college. I remember who I was with and where we drove. (He doesn’t remember it, I asked him 30+ years later.) Funny how little things like that stick with you, but I can’t remember what I had for lunch half the time..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Krentist Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Favorite : Winter Wonderland Least Favorite: That Paul McCartney song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Silent night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Favorites: Christmas Time Is Here- Ray Parker Jr Christmas Wrapping- The Waitresses Worst: Whams Last Christmas Paul McCartney’s Simply Having a Wonderful Xmas time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Favorite Worst Christmas song ever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Little Drummer Boy from The Sopranos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 51 minutes ago, Another Fan said: Favorites: Christmas Time Is Here- Ray Parker Jr Christmas Wrapping- The Waitresses Worst: Whams Last Christmas Paul McCartney’s Simply Having a Wonderful Xmas time If you want to hear something awful, try Taylor Swift’s version of Last Christmas. I’m not a hater, but she can’t do that song. I also dislike Santa Baby, Hippopotamus, Christmas Shoes, and just to be ornery, I never liked Baby it’s Cold Outside. Too much talking. I like the classics, White Christmas, (and just about anything by Bing Crosby), Chestnuts Roasting by Nat King Cole, and other classics by Johnny Mathis and Andy Williams. Bruce Springsteen’s Santa Claus is Comin to Town is also a song that will make me turn up the volume in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills4everNY Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Fav: We Three Kings Least: Santa Baby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Favorite: Run Run Rudolph ( Keith Richards version) Least Favorite: The Chipmunk Song . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Favorite: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Andy Williams Least: Any version of Santa Baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 12 hours ago, The Senator said: Favorite: Run Run Rudolph ( Keith Richards version) . Rudolph’s gonna walk before they make him run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Favorite: Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire - Nat King Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 The college kids are just learning that Dean Martin was a master of the tit joke that’s about the deepest history and cultural learning they seem to be able to handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Here is an instrumental that was played on TV every day during the Christmas season in the 50's. Was typically played in the evening, I think around noon time. Every time I here it I become about 6 years old. It was also played every morning on the radio during the season on the Clint Buehlman show which was WBEN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 2 hours ago, PastaJoe said: Favorite: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Andy Williams Least: Any version of Santa Baby I like how Staples coopted Williams' song for the 'back to school' television ads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Little drummer boy David Bowie and Bing Crosby Christmas shoes, silver bells, snoopy vs the red baron. before you start thinking I'm a sensitive guy, my least favorite is rudolph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Good for some laughs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Or the original, if you're old school: Worst is the Paul McCartney song (assuming we don't count The Chipmunks as actual music). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 I worked with a guy 25-30 years ago who would break into bellowing song every time he heard or there was even mention of O Holy Night! To this day, EVERY time I hear it I think of Lawrence. Nice guy. Not a song but a CD, White Christmas is a piano solo by Emilio Pandolfi is probably my favorite holiday music. Absolutely beautiful. Burl Ives with Holly Jolly Christmas was a classic with the kids and the first “family music” that comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, Augie said: I worked with a guy 25-30 years ago who would break into bellowing song every time he heard or there was even mention of O Holy Night! To this day, EVERY time I hear it I think of Lawrence. Nice guy. Not a song but a CD, White Christmas is a piano solo by Emilio Pandolfi is probably my favorite holiday music. Absolutely beautiful. Burl Ives with Holly Jolly Christmas was a classic with the kids and the first “family music” that comes to mind. I do that all the time with a variety of songs. Drives my kids nuts. It's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Just now, KD in CA said: I do that all the time with a variety of songs. Drives my kids nuts. It's awesome. My son would break out into blaring Lion King song in the back seat. Out of nowhere! I almost wrecked the car!!! Startled the hell out of me! We.........came to an understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 23 hours ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: Hard to beat Dean Martin’s baby it’s cold outside, just for kicking back with some eggnog while decorating the tree, although that seems to be quickly getting banned from radio play per another thread; as far as carols go, o holy night is up there for me as well as German carols from that part of my family, like “Leise Rieselt der Schnee.” Classic melodies that always take me back to being a kid and what should be the wonder of the Christmas spirit. Least fav is probably Santa Baby or Blue Christmas I don't care for Dean Martin's version, because all you can hear is him, the other part of the sing is sung by a group of chorus girls, and you can barely hear them. 22 hours ago, Another Fan said: Favorites: Christmas Time Is Here- Ray Parker Jr Christmas Wrapping- The Waitresses Worst: Whams Last Christmas Paul McCartney’s Simply Having a Wonderful Xmas time That is not a Christmas song. 21 hours ago, Gray Beard said: If you want to hear something awful, try Taylor Swift’s version of Last Christmas. I’m not a hater, but she can’t do that song. I also dislike Santa Baby, Hippopotamus, Christmas Shoes, and just to be ornery, I never liked Baby it’s Cold Outside. Too much talking. Baby It's Cold Outside is not a Christmas song. I understand where you are coming from about Last Christmas, but Taylor Swift's version is much more bearable than Wham's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 5 hours ago, Greybeard said: Here is an instrumental that was played on TV every day during the Christmas season in the 50's. Was typically played in the evening, I think around noon time. Every time I here it I become about 6 years old. It was also played every morning on the radio during the season on the Clint Buehlman show which was WBEN. Sleigh Ride is one of my favorites. Even moreso after last year when my son was fortunate to make the "honors" high school band as a freshman. As it turns out it's an annual tradition to close the winter concert with Sleigh Ride and they invite past grads to join the band on stage. And they absolutely nail the song right down to the trumpet/horse part at the end. Looking forward to seeing it again in a few weeks. In the mean time, no Christmas season should be without Linus & Lucy: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 11 minutes ago, Mark Vader said: I understand where you are coming from about Last Christmas, but Taylor Swift's version is much more bearable than Wham's. It may just be more bearable since both Taylor and Wham are singing about guys ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Favorite: I like most versions Least favorite: I was going through the list and I cant honestly say there is a song that sticks out in my head as one I dont like. If I have to pick one I'd say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Eazy E - merry mutha****** xmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 4 hours ago, Another Fan said: Good for some laughs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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