Written by Gordon Rod Parker, Alvin Greiner, and George Scheck.
Donde Esta Santa Claus, or in English where is Santa Claus, just sounds better in Spanish. In addition, I love a song (in this case Christmas song) that teaches you and is sung en español. Y en honor a este escribiré la porción restante de esto en español también.
Este clásico olvidado de 1958 no no es el más sabe bien canción de Navidad y el mejor pero merece definitivamente de ser en mi primero 25. Como un niño que nosotros siempre nos preguntamos donde Santa Claus estuvo en Nochebuena como examinamos nuestras ventanas (bien por lo menos yo hice hasta que fuera 15) y esta hermosa canción por Augie Ross nos recuerda.
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Monday, December 6, 2010
Saturday, December 4, 2010
#21: Silent Night by The Temptations (1969)
Written in 1818 by Father Joseph Mohr, Franz Xaver Gruber, and John Freeman Young.
Original writers; Austrian priest, Father Joseph Mohr and Austrian headmaster Franz Xaver Gruber probably could not have imagined their Christmas Carol "Stille Nacht" would ever become the international success it is now.
The Temptations sing my favourite version of the song that has been translated into over 44 languages and is undoubtedly a Christmas staple that is synonymous with a yule tide fire and egg nog.
I will certainly be sleeping in heavenly peace.
Original writers; Austrian priest, Father Joseph Mohr and Austrian headmaster Franz Xaver Gruber probably could not have imagined their Christmas Carol "Stille Nacht" would ever become the international success it is now.
The Temptations sing my favourite version of the song that has been translated into over 44 languages and is undoubtedly a Christmas staple that is synonymous with a yule tide fire and egg nog.
I will certainly be sleeping in heavenly peace.
#22: Winter Wonderland by Fleming and John (1996)/Vanessa Hudgens (2009)
Written in 1934 by Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith.
I expect a little controversy with my number 22 favorite Christmas song(s) of all time especially with much more popular versions of this song done by artists such as Karen Carpenter, Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Eurythmics, Elvis Presley, Johnny Mathis, Ozzy Osbourne, Dolly Parton, Frank Sinatra, James Taylor, Dean Martin, and Harry Connick Jr.
Fleming and John Misty Mountain Winter Wonderland
The musical husband and wife team called Fleming and John take this classic Christmas song and change the tune to Led Zeppelin's Misty Mountain Hop and instantly made the most unorthodox yet completely satisfying renditions of Bernard and Smith's Christmas tune I have ever heard
Vanessa Hudgens Winter Wonderland
Once again, not the most well know version of this song; however, the Vanessa Hudgens version from the Christmas album "A Very Special Christmas 7" brings a sexiness to that had previously been missing.
The lyrics "In the meadow we can build a snowman and pretend that he is parson brown. He'll say are you married we'll say no man, but you can do the job when you're in town" screams sexy...doesn't it?
Email your complaints to milesjackson21@gmail.com
I expect a little controversy with my number 22 favorite Christmas song(s) of all time especially with much more popular versions of this song done by artists such as Karen Carpenter, Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Eurythmics, Elvis Presley, Johnny Mathis, Ozzy Osbourne, Dolly Parton, Frank Sinatra, James Taylor, Dean Martin, and Harry Connick Jr.
Fleming and John Misty Mountain Winter Wonderland
The musical husband and wife team called Fleming and John take this classic Christmas song and change the tune to Led Zeppelin's Misty Mountain Hop and instantly made the most unorthodox yet completely satisfying renditions of Bernard and Smith's Christmas tune I have ever heard
Vanessa Hudgens Winter Wonderland
Once again, not the most well know version of this song; however, the Vanessa Hudgens version from the Christmas album "A Very Special Christmas 7" brings a sexiness to that had previously been missing.
The lyrics "In the meadow we can build a snowman and pretend that he is parson brown. He'll say are you married we'll say no man, but you can do the job when you're in town" screams sexy...doesn't it?
Email your complaints to milesjackson21@gmail.com
Friday, December 3, 2010
#23: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Luther Vandross (1995)
Written in 1944 by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane.
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASAP) have ranked my 23rd ranked Christmas song as the third most performed Christmas song;in fact, Martin and Blane's unforgettable classic has been recorded from many artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Twisted Sister.
Even though I have not listened to all of the 400 plus recordings of this song the Luther Vandross version is undoubtedly my favorite version of this song. Judy Garland sang the original which was first released in the 1944 musical "Meet Me in St. Louis".
Ultimately it is the smooth soul that LV brings to this song that allows his version of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" to creep into my top 25.
Honorable mentions to the She & Him (Zooey Deschanel & M Ward) version
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASAP) have ranked my 23rd ranked Christmas song as the third most performed Christmas song;in fact, Martin and Blane's unforgettable classic has been recorded from many artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Twisted Sister.
Even though I have not listened to all of the 400 plus recordings of this song the Luther Vandross version is undoubtedly my favorite version of this song. Judy Garland sang the original which was first released in the 1944 musical "Meet Me in St. Louis".
Ultimately it is the smooth soul that LV brings to this song that allows his version of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" to creep into my top 25.
Honorable mentions to the She & Him (Zooey Deschanel & M Ward) version
Thursday, December 2, 2010
#24: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings (2004)
by Barenaked Ladies with Sarah McLachlan
With lead vocals by Ed Robertson and Sarah McLachlan this brilliant Christmas song is the first "mash" on my top 25 favourite Christmas songs of all time.
At first "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings" sounds like an extra annoying Christmas version of "One Week"; however, once Sarah McLachlan adds her angelic Nova Scotian voice to this song it instantly becomes a radio friendly staple (at least in Canada).
With lead vocals by Ed Robertson and Sarah McLachlan this brilliant Christmas song is the first "mash" on my top 25 favourite Christmas songs of all time.
At first "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings" sounds like an extra annoying Christmas version of "One Week"; however, once Sarah McLachlan adds her angelic Nova Scotian voice to this song it instantly becomes a radio friendly staple (at least in Canada).
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
#25: Baby It's Cold Outside by Dean Martin (1959)
Written in 1944 with words and music by Frank Loesser
This particular Christmas gem never specifically mentions Christmas; however, the premise of the song does in fact offer us is a constant reminder of the less than optimal weather conditions late December brings us (sans Vancouver of course).
Dean Martin has one of the greatest voices of all time and I definitely do not have a problem listening to him while relegated to my house due to the cold winter weather. Thank you Dino.
This particular Christmas gem never specifically mentions Christmas; however, the premise of the song does in fact offer us is a constant reminder of the less than optimal weather conditions late December brings us (sans Vancouver of course).
Dean Martin has one of the greatest voices of all time and I definitely do not have a problem listening to him while relegated to my house due to the cold winter weather. Thank you Dino.
25 Greatest Christmas Songs of all time
Starting December 1st I will be celebrating the 25 day countdown to Christmas with my 25 GREATEST CHRISTMAS SONGS OF ALL-TIME.
My countdown will certainly be void of annoying "Christmas" songs like Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer or I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus and include some songs that reflect heartache, although Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer is quite grim (for many reasons)...but I digress.
For me, these songs do not only represent Christmas, Winter, and joy to the world they represent a timeless quality that transcends Christmas. The songs I pick are songs that undoubtedly could be enjoyed any time of the year and do not necessarily carry a Christmas connotation with them.
I hope you enjoy my Countdown to Christmas that includes MY top 25 favourite Christmas songs of all time.
Feliz Navidad
My countdown will certainly be void of annoying "Christmas" songs like Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer or I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus and include some songs that reflect heartache, although Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer is quite grim (for many reasons)...but I digress.
For me, these songs do not only represent Christmas, Winter, and joy to the world they represent a timeless quality that transcends Christmas. The songs I pick are songs that undoubtedly could be enjoyed any time of the year and do not necessarily carry a Christmas connotation with them.
I hope you enjoy my Countdown to Christmas that includes MY top 25 favourite Christmas songs of all time.
Feliz Navidad
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