Favourite Christmas song

[lord bunberry]

Fairytale of New York by a mile for me.

[Northernhibee]

Fairytale of New York by a mile for me.

Funnily enough it's like nails down a blackboard for me.

It's a traditional one but 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas' is beautiful.

[Pretty Boy]

Underneath The Tree by Kelly Clarkson. It's everything a Christmas song should be.

A million times superior to that self indulgent nonsense by Mariah Carey.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Darlene Love - Christmas (baby please come home).

[Jay]

Slade cant beat it.

Merry xmas everybody

[Northernhibee]

Underneath The Tree by Kelly Clarkson. It's everything a Christmas song should be.

A million times superior to that self indulgent nonsense by Mariah Carey.

Mariah Carey needs to pick a note and stick to it rather than sing everything around it.

I also quite liked Leona Lewis' Christmas tune from a few years back.

[Hiber-nation]

If X-mas Curtain by My Morning Jacket counts then I'll pick that. If not then She Came Home For Christmas by Mew.

Sick to death of all the usual ones.

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

As long as it's the original version and not the radio edit Fairtyle of New York
? My favourite myself, along with Chis Rea Driving in my car.

[Jones28]

I won’t be home for Christmas by Blink 182.

Fairytale of NY for a Christmassy Christmas song.
I’ve warmed to a lot of the pop Christmas songs in the last couple of years, apart from Slade. Slade can **** off.

Also love Frank Sinatra’s Christmas album.

[Hibby70]

The Power of Love by Frankie Goes To Hollywood. It's a beautiful piece of work all round.

[Bangkok Hibby]

Xmas songs bring out the bah humbug in me big style. If I had to pick one it would be "I believe in Father Christmas" by Greg Lake.

[Hibbyradge]

I could do without Christmas songs at all, but some of them are more grating than others. Anything that mentions Santa Claus or Jingle Bells or Christmas trees is automatically filed under pap, and I've never really had much time for Christmas carols.

I think Last Christmas is a very good pop song in its own right. It would work if you substituted "Christmas" for another 2 syllable word like Thursday or Birthday (not great examples).

Hot Chocolate have a less known song called Brand New Christmas. That's probably my favourite because I like the sentiments, although, like all the others, I never play it.

[Scouse Hibee]

As long as it's the original version and not the radio edit Fairtyle of New York
? My favourite myself, along with Chis Rea Driving in my car.

Same for me on both

[heretoday]

David Essex Winter's Tale is nice.

[Mibbes Aye]

Darlene Love - Christmas (baby please come home).

This one for me too.

[BroxburnHibee]

I like Leona Lewis' One More Sleep and the previously mentioned Kelly Clarkson.

An older one I like is Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses.

First line is Bah Humbug! Always a good start :greengrin

[Just_Jimmy]

I hate Christmas songs. utterly despise them. I hate how from mid November Christmas music is rammed down your throat on the radio and everyone is talking about Christmas.

I was always brought up in a loving family environment who always enjoyed Christmas, yet I pretty much despise this time of year. maybe it's because it feels so insincere?

bah humbug

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[Moulin Yarns]

Feliz Navidad by El Vez.

Go on, search for it on YouTube. 😉

[marinello59]

Away in a Manger sung by kids. Gets me every time.

[Hiber-nation]

Away in a Manger sung by kids. Gets me every time.

Now that gets my vote.

[CropleyWasGod]

By default, I'm not a fan of Christmas songs, but there's a few that get me.

The aforementioned Christmas Wrapping. Then there's any of Darlene Love's. But the belter for me is Please Come Home For Christmas by Southside Johnny from the Home Alone 2 soundtrack. Man those horns.....😍

[Billy Whizz]

Someday at Xmas by Stevie Wonder is a beautiful song

[Pretty Boy]

Away in a Manger sung by kids. Gets me every time.

They have a children's Mass on Christmas Eve in our parish. Every year Mass begins with all the lights being turned off and only candlelight, the Jesus figure is walked to the crib by 2 children and Away in a Manger is sung led by the local schoolchildren.

You have to have a heart of stone not to be moved by it. Even if you don't believe in all the religious stuff it's just a really beautiful community moment.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

This one for me too.

Good judge! 😉

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Someday at Xmas by Stevie Wonder is a beautiful song

2nd place for me, always brings a tear to my eye. The lyrics are wonderful. The Andra Day duet is equally wonderful.

[Northernhibee]

Christmas Is Going To The Dogs by Eels is fantastic too. A Christmas song from the viewpoint of a family pet. Ace :thumbsup:

[Wilson]

Away in a Manger sung by kids. Gets me every time.

When I was a kid we were told to pay closer attention to the song sheet. Apparently Jesus didn't have " no crisps or a bed".

I'm sure we sang well enough though!

[HibbyDave]

Santa’s a Scotsman

Obv Radio Two listener 😀


I like A spaceman came travelling by Chris De Burgh

[Jones28]

Santa’s a Scotsman

Obv Radio Two listener 😀


I like A spaceman came travelling by Chris De Burgh


I forgot about that one until last year, great song and is now my 2nd favourite.

[Ronniekirk]

Run With The Fox Chris Squire and Alan White
Greg Lakes I believe in Father Christmas

This year Phobe Bridger s version of
Have yourself a merry little Christmas

And Bears Den Christmas Hooefully


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[Future17]

There's No Lights on the Christmas Tree Mother, They're Burning Big Louie Tonight by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band.

[Mibbes Aye]

Every year, the choir of King’s College, Cambridge do a concert on Christmas Eve. The carols are interspersed with readings from the Testaments.

IIRC it is broadcast live on th radio and then shown on TV on Christmas Day. I suspect it.wont go ahead this year but it is magnificent.

Previous years will be on Spotify or YouTube I’m sure.

My favourite is “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”, it is marvellous,

[Peevemor]

I love choral music, especially the more popular pieces and also gaelic choirs (even though I understand nothing).

With that said I don't like well know Christmas carols being sung too well by choirs. I'm far more moved by ordinary bods & kids singing together albeit a wee bit out of tune.

[Pretty Boy]

Every year, the choir of King’s College, Cambridge do a concert on Christmas Eve. The carols are interspersed with readings from the Testaments.

IIRC it is broadcast live on th radio and then shown on TV on Christmas Day. I suspect it.wont go ahead this year but it is magnificent.

Previous years will be on Spotify or YouTube I’m sure.

My favourite is “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”, it is marvellous,

Adeste Fideles (in Latin) is a firm favourite of mine as well. The English translation is good but it doesn't have the same impact.

I also have a soft spot for Little Donkey as well.

[hibsbollah]

Adeste Fideles (in Latin) is a firm favourite of mine as well. The English translation is good but it doesn't have the same impact.

I also have a soft spot for Little Donkey as well.

Nothing beats In the Bleak Midwinter. Gets me every time.

Low’s ‘Just like Christmas’ has just been on the radio, which reminded me how much I like it.

[marinello59]

Every year, the choir of King’s College, Cambridge do a concert on Christmas Eve. The carols are interspersed with readings from the Testaments.

IIRC it is broadcast live on th radio and then shown on TV on Christmas Day. I suspect it.wont go ahead this year but it is magnificent.

Previous years will be on Spotify or YouTube I’m sure.

My favourite is “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”, it is marvellous,

It’s on BBC2 this year, Christmas Eve at 17:30, no congregation and the choir is socially distanced. We usually watch it on Christmas morning so I’ll be recording it.

[Mibbes Aye]

It’s on BBC2 this year, Christmas Eve at 17:30, no congregation and the choir is socially distanced. We usually watch it on Christmas morning so I’ll be recording it.

Cheers, it is part of our Christmas tradition.

[CropleyWasGod]

Aniother couple have come to me.

The Rebel Jesus by Jackson Browne, and Nothing But A Child by Steve Earle.

Both with a political edge, as you might expect from those guys. And you can chuck in Winter Song by Lindisfarne.

[Hibby70]

I think we can all agree that Do They Know It's Christmas is the worst Christmas song.

[CropleyWasGod]

I think we can all agree that Do They Know It's Christmas is the worst Christmas song.

I'd doubt that we will :greengrin

[speedy_gonzales]

Perhaps not one Christmas song, but the album by Zooey Deschanel (actor) she made about 10 years ago, "A very she & him Christmas".
If pushed though, I'd have to go for her cover of "Have yourself a merry little Christmas".

[Future17]

I think we can all agree that Do They Know It's Christmas is the worst Christmas song.

I cringe every time I hear the line:

"Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you".

[Billy Whizz]

I think we can all agree that Do They Know It's Christmas is the worst Christmas song.

It’s not a bad song, but what it achieved, means it deserves to be up there

[Danderhall Hibs]

I cringe every time I hear the line:

"Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you".

Why?

[Danderhall Hibs]

Has anyone said Another Rock’n Roll Christmas yet? Seems to have slipped off the playlists in recent years.

[Hiber-nation]

Has anyone said Another Rock’n Roll Christmas yet? Seems to have slipped off the playlists in recent years.

:greengrin

I wonder why.

I'm sticking Up for Do They Know Its Christmas, I really don't want to hear it again any time soon but I loved it back in the day and the George Michael and Bono vocals are iconic.

[CropleyWasGod]

I cringe every time I hear the line:

"Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you".

I don't. Bono's delivery is special.

That was before he became Bono, of course 😆

[Peevemor]

I don't. Bono's delivery is special.

That was before he became Bono, of course [emoji38]Yep. The song's good for what it is and did the job it set out to do. Bono stole the show with his line.

[lapsedhibee]

Another vote for In The Bleak Midwinter. And Silent Night. The rest, absolute dug*****.

[Pretty Boy]

I think Do They Know It's Christmas first became problematic a few years back when Buzzfeed and the Huffington Post both ran with an article suggesting it was racist and stereotyped Africa. The latter charge is probably correct to be fair. Since then it has become quite fashionable to have a pop at it. There has been criticism before of course but that brought to a more mainstream and younger audience.

I think it's another one of those things that has to be judged as being off it's time. It was hastily written and it was reacting to an ongoing situation and that comes through when you listen to it retrospectively. Did Bob Geldof and Midge Ure set out to write a song that was condescending or stereotyping? I doubt it, I think they wrote something based on what they saw on their TV screens with the best of intentions. Indeed Geldof and Ure have recognised the song was pretty crap but it was never the point of the exercise, it was written to make a lot of money. There was also a rewrite for the 2014 version to try and iron out a few of the lyrics that were seen as a problem.

[Scouse Hibee]

I think we can all agree that Do They Know It's Christmas is the worst Christmas song.

No I don’t.

[Future17]

Why?

Why would anyone thank God it's "them"?

[Scouse Hibee]

Why would anyone thank God it's "them"?

I thought the whole point of that line was to be sarcastic against those who have everything and trying to jolt them into thinking otherwise?

[Peevemor]

Do They Know It's Christmas is a song written and recorded with one message and one aim in mind, ie. there are people worse off than us, let's help them.

It raised awareness and triggered different initiatives across the planet.

In terms of christian values it's spot on.

Despite some slightly clumsy lyrics and some bad 80s haircuts, anyone suggesting that it's a bad Christmas song (let alone the worst ever) is quite simply wrong.

[hibsbollah]

I thought the whole point of that line was to be sarcastic against those who have everything and trying to jolt them into thinking otherwise?

I thought the same.

When he sings his line I’ve been known to go ‘that’s a bit selfish Bono, you twat’, but that’s in company, for laughs.

[Danderhall Hibs]

I thought the whole point of that line was to be sarcastic against those who have everything and trying to jolt them into thinking otherwise?

:agree: I didn’t think it was difficult to understand.

[Hibby70]

I cringe every time I hear the line:

"Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you".

That's the only decent line in it.

I admit to being a bit of a troll with my post. So sorry for that. I knew it would spark some discussion and people would disagree, that song Dominic The Donkey or whatever it is much worse.

I just get irritated by people singing along to Do they know it's Christmas with a big smile on their face.

[Peevemor]

5 weeks ago a bunch of Calmac employees decided to put together a virtual choir and have been practicing via zoom (or whatever). I think this is brilliant.

https://youtu.be/0EpPFehu8jk

[Future17]

I thought the whole point of that line was to be sarcastic against those who have everything and trying to jolt them into thinking otherwise?

If it's intended to be sarcastic, it's completely out of step with the rest of the lyrics, so it's difficult to discern that effect.

[Danderhall Hibs]

If it's intended to be sarcastic, it's completely out of step with the rest of the lyrics, so it's difficult to discern that effect.

Sarcasm probably isn’t the word. I always thought it was intended to guilt folk who did/do think selfishly.

[Peevemor]

Sarcasm probably isn’t the word. I always thought it was intended to guilt folk who did/do think selfishly.For me it's "count yourself lucky that it's not you", put in a way that fits into the song and with more punch.

[Hiber-nation]

For me it's "count yourself lucky that it's not you", put in a way that fits into the song and with more punch.

Exactly. Bono didn't want to sing the line originally in case it was misconstrued.

I think I've now come to the end of my tether with Christmas songs after muttering "shut the ****up" when Christmas Wrapping by the Waitresses came on when I was in a shop the other day. Used to be my favourite and still got the single.

[Scouse Hibee]

Sarcasm probably isn’t the word. I always thought it was intended to guilt folk who did/do think selfishly.

That’s what I meant, maybe sarcasm wasn’t the right word but the intention of the lyrics have always been pretty clear to me.

[Loopz]

Something a little different :xbell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJwLcFgWR8c

[Future17]

For me it's "count yourself lucky that it's not you", put in a way that fits into the song and with more punch.

Yeah, I presume that's the intended sentiment, which is a fair enough, although completely crass when delivered by a person/group of people who will have much greater financial wealth than the vast majority of those who listen to it.

I didn't know it was hastily written, but it would hardly be difficult to have found alternative lyrics which were less abrasive and more self-aware.

[Scouse Hibee]

Yeah, I presume that's the intended sentiment, which is a fair enough, although completely crass when delivered by a person/group of people who will have much greater financial wealth than the vast majority of those who listen to it.

I didn't know it was hastily written, but it would hardly be difficult to have found alternative lyrics which were less abrasive and more self-aware.

At the time the lyrics were considered fine, as were many other things. No one would have even considered it.

[patch1875]

I do like U2’ s version of Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).

I Believe In Father Christmas- Greg Lake is probably my favourite

[Future17]

At the time the lyrics were considered fine, as were many other things. No one would have even considered it.

I'm not sure that's much of a defence. :greengrin

[Scouse Hibee]

I'm not sure that's much of a defence. :greengrin

It didn’t need defending at the time 😁

[Future17]

It didn’t need defending at the time 😁

They said that about the Nazis. :wink:

[Scouse Hibee]

They said that about the Nazis. :wink:

The Jews never said it!

[Hibrandenburg]

Bing and Bowie for me. It's not Christmas until I've heard that duet.