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52. "O Holy Night"

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Sun Nov 26, 2023, 08:48 PM

Nov 2023

because every time I sing it for a congregation, I get paid at least 100.00

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What is your favorite Christmas or winter season song? Mine is by Nate King Cole. --the chestnut song.. I can't remember [View all] debm55 Nov 2023 OP

The Christmas Song is the name. elleng Nov 2023 #1

I knew it was something easy, but being in this car for 13 hours is doing a number on me. I am so sorry about your dad. debm55 Nov 2023 #22

Frosty the Snowman bucolic_frolic Nov 2023 #2

When my kid was a toddler we would dance around the house sing this. Is that Lynne Anderson singing? TY. debm55 Nov 2023 #18

Yes. Most popular version that I recall .nt bucolic_frolic Nov 2023 #20

Thanks, I think we danced around to Burl Ives version. Lynne;s version is more classy. debm55 Nov 2023 #23

Core Memory Unlocked: FirstLight Nov 2023 #3

My dad passed the end of September This will be our first Christmas without him. Remember FirstLight, your daddy will debm55 Nov 2023 #24

"Joy to the World," composed by G. F. Handel Glorfindel Nov 2023 #4

Beautiful song. I like it sung by a chorus. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #26

So do I! And thank you for your excellent question! Glorfindel Nov 2023 #36

Wonderful song. I loved watching Mitch Miller on TV when I was a kid. Do you remember the words at the bottom and the debm55 Nov 2023 #59

I like "A Charlie Brown Christmas" album with the Vince Guaraldi trio. CrispyQ Nov 2023 #5

Yup... Schultz could not have picked a better person to score that special. hlthe2b Nov 2023 #14

I have the disk. When I taught Art , I would play it in the room. Loved it and so did they. debm55 Nov 2023 #21

Me too. OldBaldy1701E Nov 2023 #48

Yes and it was such a joy when the kids started to recognize the songs and tell me "hey , thats from Charlie Brown" My debm55 Nov 2023 #61

Thank you, Vince Guaraldi Trio provided perfect music. debm55 Nov 2023 #89

Baby its Cold Outside/Dean Martin doc03 Nov 2023 #6

The lyrics are really creepy: Ocelot II Nov 2023 #8

I don't find it creepy. It was originally Frank Loessa and his wife LisaM Nov 2023 #85

Open to interpretation, maybe, but I've always been creeped out by that song. Ocelot II Nov 2023 #87

I think finding it creepy *is* an interpretation. LisaM Nov 2023 #88

I'm old. I've known the song forever, never cared for it. Ocelot II Nov 2023 #95

I didn't know it was originally done by a husband and wife duo. debm55 Nov 2023 #90

I like that one House of Roberts Nov 2023 #9

Self-deleted as redundant. Glorfindel Nov 2023 #11

I like the James Taylor and Natalie Cole version Bayard Nov 2023 #47

I am going to have to look that one up. yes, with the little bit creepy. debm55 Nov 2023 #91

Stevie Wonders................................. Lovie777 Nov 2023 #7

I like anything Stevie Wonder does. This sound included. TY, debm55 Nov 2023 #27

O Holy Night Sneederbunk Nov 2023 #10

+1.. Permanut Nov 2023 #28

True Dough..... Upthevibe Nov 2023 #37

Agree and it is made for KT2000 Nov 2023 #44

That exquisite song always gives me goosebumps ailsagirl Nov 2023 #64

My absolute fave snpsmom Nov 2023 #111

I hate Christmas music. bif Nov 2023 #12

bif. I understand, but some of us do and we are posting about it. I am stuck in a car from Pittsburgh to Boston debm55 Nov 2023 #30

I don't hate it, exactly, but I get tired of it very quickly Ocelot II Nov 2023 #98

It's "The Christmas Song" written by the great Mel Torme (n/t) PJMcK Nov 2023 #13

I knew Mel Torme wrote it , but I could not for the life of me remember the title. TY, PJMcK debm55 Nov 2023 #32

Hi PJMcK Nov 2023 #33

I am now in Boston, in a suburb called Arlington, MA How was your week end? debm55 Nov 2023 #62

We were in Sturbridge, MA PJMcK Nov 2023 #70

Thank you. Dolly is with us too. We go north of NYC and the coast and come down to the Boston area from the north. It debm55 Nov 2023 #86

Have a holly jolly Christmas jpak Nov 2023 #15

Fun song, and Silver and Gold by Burl is another good one, debm55 Nov 2023 #63

Ring Christmas Bells. rsdsharp Nov 2023 #16

Astonishing version... Glorfindel Nov 2023 #34

I live that song. The church I used to go to had the bell ringers. I thing that is one of the reasons I went. debm55 Nov 2023 #66

Love that song. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #92

Not my favorite song, but this performance is a huge favorite of mine: tblue37 Nov 2023 #17

tblue37....... Upthevibe Nov 2023 #38

Wonderful, thank you so much for posting this version. debm55 Nov 2023 #39

"All I Want for Christmas is You"..... anciano Nov 2023 #19

Thank you for posting. debm55 Nov 2023 #67

Pretty much any song from Trans Siberian Orchestra Niagara Nov 2023 #25

Love both but especially the Carol of the Bells. I have some of their disks and blast them. debm55 Nov 2023 #96

raised in an Italian home -- so it's Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle... nebby70 Nov 2023 #29

Nebby, this is from Debby, thank you for the song. I though you were going to post dominick the donkey. hehahe debm55 Nov 2023 #99

Paul McCartney... and a children's chorus... Jrose Nov 2023 #31

Neat version thank you post that , Jrose. debm55 Nov 2023 #100

"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" Judy Garland (nt) Paladin Nov 2023 #35

Love Judy's version , She puts her heart and soul into it. Thank you. debm55 Nov 2023 #97

Reminds me of a comment I recently saw about Christmas movies. Paladin Nov 2023 #112

Thank you Paladin. debm55 Nov 2023 #125

"We need a little Christmas" and "Silver Bells" rurallib Nov 2023 #40

Thank you for your songs, rurallib. debm55 Nov 2023 #101

Here is the one that I think of first. A song about my hero. Chainfire Nov 2023 #41

But he changed and was filled with the Christmas spirit. I didn;t like him at the beginning and how he treated Max. But debm55 Nov 2023 #102

O Holy Night Golden Raisin Nov 2023 #42

Beautiful song. Thank you. debm55 Nov 2023 #122

Charles Brown, Merry xmas baby Ferryboat Nov 2023 #43

Thank you Ferryboat. debm55 Nov 2023 #113

"Mary, Did You Know" madamesilverspurs Nov 2023 #45

I love, "Mary, did you know." Perfection, I really am trying to put my dad;s death in order. Thanksgiving was hard.. debm55 Nov 2023 #103

Linus and Lucy TlalocW Nov 2023 #46

Thank you TlalocW, You post is very informative debm55 Nov 2023 #114

Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks - Carol of the Bells Brother Buzz Nov 2023 #49

That is funny, but I like it . thank you , Brother buzz. Very different. debm55 Nov 2023 #104

A few favorites--can't pick just one Bayard Nov 2023 #50

Bayard, thank you for all of the songs. they are wonderful and unique in the own ways. debm55 Nov 2023 #115

There are a few. OldBaldy1701E Nov 2023 #51

I love Father Christmas. The "song" I can do without, but they do have the right to artistic expression. debm55 Nov 2023 #116

"O Holy Night" gopiscrap Nov 2023 #52

gopiscrap--that is funny. I sang in a chorus and remember the song. debm55 Nov 2023 #121

No brainer .... Diamond_Dog Nov 2023 #53

Greg Lake's beautiful song mactire Nov 2023 #65

Thank you, mactire, I too love Greg Lake's song. the song and his voice are beautiful. Also, thank your list of songs. debm55 Nov 2023 #76

Here you go multigraincracker Nov 2023 #54

Oh you.--------------- debm55 Nov 2023 #106

"Winter Wonderland." brush Nov 2023 #55

I sing that song when I walk Dolly Dog in the snow. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #84

"I've Got Some Presents for Santa." Not safe for work or suitable for children. rzemanfl Nov 2023 #56

Thanks for the warning. Now I will have to look it up. debm55 Nov 2023 #83

Look for the lyrics. The YouTube of the Sarah Taylor recording no longer works. rzemanfl Nov 2023 #139

Thanks debm55 Nov 2023 #142

Richie Blackmore's Night - Christmas Eve IcyPeas Nov 2023 #57

Guitar work and voices are great. The illustrations are very unique. Thank you. debm55 Nov 2023 #75

Crosby and Bowie's mashup of Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth woodsprite Nov 2023 #58

I love that version. So miss David. Each had their own style and added to the total song. debm55 Nov 2023 #69

Ronettes. Sleigh Ride amerikat Nov 2023 #60

That is a fun song I remember dancing to as a kid with my cousins. brings back great memories. Thank you for posting. debm55 Nov 2023 #68

Eartha Kitt - Santa Baby patphil Nov 2023 #71

Loved her version. Thank you debm55 Nov 2023 #74

It's a Christmas hymn claudette Nov 2023 #72

I am going to have to look that up. Thank you. debm55 Nov 2023 #73

Here's a claudette Nov 2023 #109

The Waitresses. Christmas Wrapping. amerikat Nov 2023 #77

Thank you amerikat. It is different and unique. You opened my ears to a new group. Thanks debm55 Nov 2023 #80

Run run Rudolph, Chuck Berry Walleye Nov 2023 #78

I haven't heard that song in a long time. Thank you Walleye--it brings back good memories for me and my day who died two debm55 Nov 2023 #79

I'll be home for Christmas 🎄 Polly Hennessey Nov 2023 #81

Thank you Polly. I always liked this song. debm55 Nov 2023 #82

Alice's Restaurant Mr.Bill Nov 2023 #93

Ok, it is . Ty Mr.Bill debm55 Nov 2023 #94

I'll post one more. Christmas in Prison by John Prine. amerikat Nov 2023 #105

Thank you amerikat. Very meaningful song. debm55 Nov 2023 #120

Happy X-mas (War is Over ) Lunabell Nov 2023 #107

Yes, Very meaning song. Thank you for posting.it. debm55 Nov 2023 #119

Last Christmas RandySF Nov 2023 #108

Thank you , RandySF I like this song but at the same time it is sad. debm55 Nov 2023 #118

Here are a few of my favorite... Manfred Arcane Nov 2023 #110

Manfred Arcane, thank you for your beautiful songs. debm55 Nov 2023 #117

Sleigh Ride, especially the Ronettes' version. Mad_Dem_X Nov 2023 #123

Thank you Mad_Dem _X. I agree and there are some religious songs that are just so all out cheesy. I like contemparary debm55 Nov 2023 #124

Come, Emanuel no_hypocrisy Nov 2023 #126

I loved singing and listening to that song. Thank you debm55 Nov 2023 #128

by kate bush dembotoz Nov 2023 #127

Thank you for the beautiful voice and song. debm55 Nov 2023 #129

It's impossible to pick just one but today I'll go with this one by the Monkees... 50 Shades Of Blue Nov 2023 #130

Thank you for the song and for bringing back memories to me. debm55 Nov 2023 #131

Actually a few favourites: SOteric Nov 2023 #132

Thank you. debm55 Nov 2023 #133

Rocking Around the Christmas Tree. Elessar Zappa Nov 2023 #134

I like that too. debm55 Nov 2023 #135

It reminds me of my childhood Elessar Zappa Nov 2023 #136

A Classic Christmas: Little Drummer Boy Goonch Nov 2023 #137

Great, thank you for posting. debm55 Nov 2023 #140

Vince Gill - Blue Christmas - Warning, this will make the tears flow. Emile Nov 2023 #138

Thank you Emile, it touched my heart. debm55 Nov 2023 #141

"I'll be home for Christmas" CTyankee Nov 2023 #143

Yes, a very touching song. TY debm55 Nov 2023 #144