![]() ![]() Recommended versions can be found on: the import best of set Collection (Universal UK, 2003) and New Wave Christmas: Just Can’t Get Enough (Rhino, 1996)īecause it samples Clarence Carter’s 1968 holiday song “Back Door Santa,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “Jingle Bells” and “Joy to the World.” And because it has a cadence all its own with call and response rapping from each member of the group. The song is classic ‘80’s synth-pop that features soundbites from old Christmas movies. One Christmas Catalogue – Captain Sensible The video can be found on You Tube at: ġ27. Recommended versions can be found on: Emerson Lake & Palmer’s Works, Vol. It was not light-hearted enough for MTV or VH1 in the ‘80s back when they played music. The original accompanying video was criticized for containing shots of the Vietnam War. Greg Lake wrote it as a protest against the commercialization of Christmas. I Believe In Father Christmas – Greg Lake Recommended version can be found on: the greatest hits compilation Come Dancing: The Best of The Kinks 1977-1986 (Arista, 1986) reissued by KOCH and Velvel in 20.ġ26. Give all the toys to the little rich boys We want your bread so don’t make us annoyed Well beat you up if you don’t hand it over They said: Father Christmas, give us some money When I was small I believed in Santa ClausĪnd I would hang up my stocking at Christmasīut the last time I played Father Christmas Its sardonic, intelligent and the perfect pop song. 2 (Capitol, 1967) and the box set Good Vibrations: Thirty Years of the Beach Boys (Capitol, 1993).īecause it’s classic Kinks. Recommended versions can be found on: The Beach Boys Christmas Album (Capitol, 1964), The Best of The Beach Boys Vol. Oh yeah, and it’s got a Chuck Berry groove. Why? Because it’s simple, a bit cheesy and a re-written version of “Little Deuce Coupe.” That’s why. Recommended version can be found on: the reissued version of the 1967 album Jingle Bell Rock (Collectibles, 1997). “Jingle Bell Rock” was his biggest hit (he only had one other song that charted) but this one charted five times. Lyrics i saw mommy kissing santa claus john mellencamp movie#It’s been used in tons of movie soundtracks and for good reason. Everybody knows it everybody realizes that once they hear it, the Christmas holiday has been ushered in and it’s here to stay. If you haven’t heard this song umpteen times you’re just not paying attention. Recommended version can be found on: You Tube where the original video resides at Written by Geldof (Boomtown Rats) and Midge Ure (Ultravox) to raise money for anti-poverty efforts in Ethiopia, the song reappears every holiday season and will for some time to come. The song was performed by a charity supergroup featuring leading British and Irish musicians and recording artists. This is the song that transformed Bob Geldof from a musician into Sir Bob. Recommended version can be found on: Original Soundtrack Music From The Odessa File (MCA, 1974)ġ22. Hey it’s even got a pedigree – it was written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by and Tim Rice. According to Jim from Westfield, who suggested it, the song comes from a movie about Nazi-hunting in Germany. It’s defined by its ability to move the listener. What you expected every Christmas song I list to be pop or rock? I’ve written this before and I’ll write it again. They may not be the definitive versions of these songs, but they are, in my opinion, essential. ![]() Wow! It’s really almost Christmas… and yes, as promised, this column will feature holiday songs. ![]()
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