Funny, I was just thinking of writing a post on why I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas is my favorite Christmas song. Hahahaha! I am with you on the commercialization of music. In fact, I told my musician son all he needed to make it big was one good Christmas hit because we’re all so sick of some of these songs.
My mother had an organ, and I remember learning to play Good King Wenceslas, Come All ye Faithful, Upon a Midnight Clear, Away in a Manger…oh my gosh they are all coming back to me now… Christmas Bells. I have to go write now…. Thanks for the inspiration and memories.
You hit the right note on this one. I am so sick of the same *commercialized* songs. Ad nauseum. - As I get ready to drive downtown, you've reminded me to grab my Josh Groban CD for the ride - thanks!
I love all of these songs, and most Christmas songs. I know, people often reply with Ugh. I wrote about the movie White Christmas in my post today and I love each and every song in that movie. I hum and sing along throughout the whole movie. Thanks for sharing these. 🎄
Funny, I was just thinking of writing a post on why I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas is my favorite Christmas song. Hahahaha! I am with you on the commercialization of music. In fact, I told my musician son all he needed to make it big was one good Christmas hit because we’re all so sick of some of these songs.
My mother had an organ, and I remember learning to play Good King Wenceslas, Come All ye Faithful, Upon a Midnight Clear, Away in a Manger…oh my gosh they are all coming back to me now… Christmas Bells. I have to go write now…. Thanks for the inspiration and memories.
You’re welcome! I think We Three Kings is the only old English Xmas song I kind of like. Minor key. A bit foreboding.
You hit the right note on this one. I am so sick of the same *commercialized* songs. Ad nauseum. - As I get ready to drive downtown, you've reminded me to grab my Josh Groban CD for the ride - thanks!
Warm wishes for peace, joy, quality tunes
What a great list, David. Thanks for selecting these five gorgeous pieces and providing links.
I love all of these songs, and most Christmas songs. I know, people often reply with Ugh. I wrote about the movie White Christmas in my post today and I love each and every song in that movie. I hum and sing along throughout the whole movie. Thanks for sharing these. 🎄