December 17, 2008
Christmas mix
I still believe in Christmas. It is the one time of the year that I believe the world will stay upright, that people are inherently good and kind, and that slow drivers aren't out to deter me from getting to my destination as fast as possible. I believe in the Christmas spirit, the idea that it's infectious and that smiles and "thank yous" are a direct symptom of catching it. I believe in Santa and flying reindeer and unexpected gifts. I believe in macaroni and cheese with a nicely crusted top. I believe in getting a tree and trimming it, even if the wallet is tight. I believe in the power of Christmas music, which is why I keep a Christmas mix in my car at all times; it is the one thing that can make me feel like a child instantly. Christmas music is my yoga. It is the only music that doesn't discriminate by age or race. A Christmas mix is just as likely to have Ol' Blue Eyes next to ODB. So, I give you Christmas.more from The Root here.
Posted by Morgan Meis at 09:10 AM | Permalink
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I thint it has loose its meaning nowadays.
Posted by: islami sohbet | Dec 17, 2008 4:03:04 PM
Oh, oh! He missed a few! I've got a couple of recommendations:
No serious holiday music collection is complete without Steve and Eydie's Christmas album, which includes a beautifully crooning "Let Me Be the First to Wish You Merry Christmas" among others. For the mischevious, there's Cheech and Chong's "Santa Clause and His Old Lady," a true classic, and there are several noteworthy versions of the duet "Baby its Cold Outside." For the more reverent, there is Sting's "Gabrial's Message."
This is the (very) short list, and for what it's worth, I think Eartha Kitt's sexy understated "Santa Baby" blows doors on Madonna's brattier version.
May the Holiday Season bring everyone a renewed sense of abundance, and lots of chances to feel in love.
Posted by: Lambness | Dec 18, 2008 11:09:17 AM
For what it's worth
Here is the "SleighMix" disk that get way overplayed every Christmas at our house:
Please Come Back For Christmas_Aaron Nevile
2000 Miles_The Pretenders
White Christmas_Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters
Sleigh Ride_Harry Connick Jr.
Christmas On Riverside Drive_August Darnell (Kid Creole)
Carol of the Bells_Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Ave Maria (hey we're Catholics)_Vienna Boy's Choir
Santa Baby_Ertha Kitt
Christmas Wrapping_The Waitresses
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire_Toni Braxton
For my money, it ain't Christmas without Clyde's White Christmas
Posted by: Carlos | Dec 18, 2008 9:18:51 PM
Yay, Carlos!
Posted by: lambness | Dec 19, 2008 10:50:22 AM
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