OT - NO POLITICS NOT home for the Holidays.................

Alicat · Nov 25, 2020

McGarnagle said:
More than that, I think it's just a cheap cash grab. Not that he needs the money, but it's a cash cow he can milk year over year.

Paul was the sole writer, producer, and performer on the track, doing every part. I believe he owned his publishing rights by then too, so basically it's an easy novelty song guaranteed to get airplay every December. I just read that he collects approximately $400,000 per year on royalties for that song alone.

I call that a smart move.

McGarnagle · Nov 25, 2020

jgatie said:
The Wham one is pretty bad too. And I'm one who thinks George Michael's solo stuff is really underrated. The guy could sing.

I will defend Last Christmas - good song, and George Michael goes all out singing on it.

I prefer Wham! to George's solo stuff, but that's just me. You only hear like 3 of their songs get airplay in the US, but all their other hits from the UK are good in that early-80s British pop mold.

jgatie · Nov 25, 2020

Alicat said:
His rendition of Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me might be better than Elton's. I love that one and Father Figure.

Check out YouTube for his rehearsal of "Somebody to Love" for the Freddie Mercury tribute at Wembley. David Bowie is in the background rocking to the beat. When you impress Ziggy Stardust, you know you nailed it.

Alicat · Nov 25, 2020

Alicat · Nov 25, 2020

jgatie said:
Check out YouTube for his rehearsal of "Somebody to Love" for the Freddie Mercury tribute at Wembley. David Bowie is in the background rocking to the beat. When you impress Ziggy Stardust, you know you nailed it.

Thanks! Will def go down the Youtube rabbit hole later on

jgatie · Nov 25, 2020

McGarnagle said:
More than that, I think it's just a cheap cash grab. Not that he needs the money, but it's a cash cow he can milk year over year.

Paul was the sole writer, producer, and performer on the track, doing every part. I believe he owned his publishing rights by then too, so basically it's an easy novelty song guaranteed to get airplay every December. I just read that he collects approximately $400,000 per year on royalties for that song alone.

I think Linda sang backup, though as usual, her mic was turned off. :naughty:

DarrenBanks56 · Nov 25, 2020

Fenway said:
I have a problem with this list

Here Are the Top 25 Christmas Songs of All Time, According to Spotify

my daughter listens to xmas songs on elexa every nite.
i gotta say i kinda like the katy perry one and probably elle goulding singing River.

Alicat · Nov 25, 2020

How did KD Lang's version of Hallelujah not get on that list? I know it isn't necessarily a Christmas song but for whatever reason they play it like it is.

Seidenbergy · Nov 25, 2020

Guys: read the criteria.

It's not a ranking of the quality of the songs. It's purely based on the number of times they have been streamed on spotify.

jgatie · Nov 25, 2020

If one wants to listen to some lesser known, but great Christmas songs by relatively modern singers, check out the Christmas albums by Jewel and Aimee Mann. Both are excellent. Matter of fact, the Aimee Mann original "Calling on Mary" is one of my favorite Christmas songs (in a wry, cynical, Aimee Mann kind of way).

jgatie · Nov 25, 2020

Seidenbergy said:
Guys: read the criteria.

It's not a ranking of the quality of the songs. It's purely based on the number of times they have been streamed on spotify.

Yeah, but that's no fun. I'll ignore the criteria and continue the discussion. :laugh:

DarrenBanks56 · Nov 25, 2020

My town keeps posting about not gathering or going anywhere for thanksgiving. They are describing scenarios with diagrams of how 80 percent of gatherings came down with covid. I legit feel like Truman in the Truman Show.

LSCII · Nov 25, 2020

Alicat said:
How did KD Lang's version of Hallelujah not get on that list? I know it isn't necessarily a Christmas song but for whatever reason they play it like it is.

Because Jeff Buckley's version of it is a million times better? I'd take Leonard Cohen's over it too...lol

Alicat · Nov 25, 2020

LSCII said:
Because Jeff Buckley's version of it is a million times better? I'd take Leonard Cohen's over it too...lol

Point made. Never heard Buckley's version

LSCII · Nov 25, 2020

Alicat said:
Point made. Never heard Buckley's version

Troublesome 85 · Nov 25, 2020

Test time then picking up in n out

TD Charlie · Nov 25, 2020

Alicat said:
If people are looking for traditional Christmas songs sung by modern artists, I highly recommend Carrie Underwood's new album. Incredible.

I heard one of those jams on the radio this morning, I think. It was a bop and a half!

toria13 · Nov 25, 2020

In the modern traditional xmas music intersection, my family enjoys the Pentatonix christmas albums. If I didn't know there's no way I'd guess it's acapella but my nana adores their version of mary did you know and I really like coventry carol

Kate08 · Nov 25, 2020

Our second fridge for the basement was delivered yesterday. My husband measured the space for it but didnt measure the door. We needed like another in to get it in (keep it clean, you sickos) so he is currently taking off the door and frame. I hear power tools and I am concerned.

I knew there was an issue - he was at home to receive the delivery yesterday and he didn't text me a picture of it in the house which was a dead giveaway. I was out braving Wilson Farm to pick up our turkey so I don't think he wanted to add to my stress. :laugh:

Kate08 · Nov 25, 2020

toria13 said:
In the modern traditional xmas music intersection, my family enjoys the Pentatonix christmas albums. If I didn't know there's no way I'd guess it's acapella but my nana adores their version of mary did you know and I really like coventry carol

We went to see Pentatonix Christmas show live a few years ago. It was amazing.

Remember going to live shows? What a time that was.

Aussie Bruin · Nov 25, 2020

jgatie said:
No Fairytale of New York disqualifies that list no matter what insipid nonsense is the top 5.

100%. Fairytale of New York is the greatest Christmas song of all time. Objective fact!

Fenway · Nov 25, 2020

Worst Christmas song?

Doctor Demento apologized for playing this Vietnam era song

Troublesome 85 · Nov 25, 2020

That wasnt bad. Last time they took blood, this time they swabbed my throat. Results the latest in 5 days.

Nurse told me on the phone quarantine for 10 days after test. But my job doesnt pay you to self quarantine. Only if my results are positive.

I mean I feel fine so I will be going to work Sunday

talkinaway · Nov 25, 2020

Alicat said:
No Elton John "Step into Christmas"?

I like Wham, Mariah and Band Aid so I'm good with them on the list along with Buble.

I'll agree with you on the Wham, Mariah, and Band Aid - and I absolutely love Elton John. But "Step Into Christmas" can take a hike as far as I'm concerned.

And let the stoning begin, but I'm not a huge McCartney fan in the Wings era. Beatles, heck yeah. And even if "Wonderful Christmastime" is solo, it's still in that Wings era. Can't stand it.

I love the cheezy 50s songs, like "Jingle Bell Rock" and "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree". I'm slightly relieved to see that the list is only "most streamed" - meaning it's overwhelmed by the algorithm, which always seems to return "Bieber".

Alicat · Nov 25, 2020

Kate08 said:
We went to see Pentatonix Christmas show live a few years ago. It was amazing.

Remember going to live shows? What a time that was.

They are on my list to see probably in 2022 at this point.

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