Thursday, December 16, 2010

My Christmas Mix

This year it's been hard to get into the Christmas spirit. Usually I'm listening to Christmas music 24/7 at this point. The holiday music stations this year are more annoying than festive. I think this is because they never vary their Christmas songs. If I have to hear David Bowie & Bing Crosby sing "The Little Drummer Boy" again I'll scream. Get a clue Mix 101.5! Below are the songs they should be playing to death:



Dolly Parton AND Kenny Rogers??? What's not to love about this winning combination? Who knew taking off boots could be so hilarious?



I guess Kenny Loggins' "Celebrate Me Home" could be disputed as a Christmas song but I've heard it in the past during this time of year. Really uplifting! Sorry it's just a powerpoint family clipshow (???), but it was either this version or the 9 minute Live jam. Even I find that to be too much Kenny.




Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas In the Aire album is our Christmas tree decorating soundtrack. This opening number really gets you ready for the holidays. Be prepared - this video contains a lot of awesomeness.




Phil Spector may be a total nut job - but I can't help but love his Christmas music esp this Darlene Love number.





My family always watches White Christmas. One year my sister and I recreated all the musical numbers. That was more difficult than it sounds! It's hard for me to pick my favorite musical number from the film - they're all brilliant. Sisters is a classic, but I also have a soft spot for this number. Danny Kaye really steals the film with his matching pants & shoe wardrobe. "What is this the best 2 out of 3?"

2 comments:

cLAmZ said...

i totally don't get 'what is this, the best two out of three'? maybe i'm stupid or its just out of context. i like imagining you and your sister doing that number! looks complicated.
i've never seen "white christmas"!
also, manheim is always great too see live, and then you totally forget about that whole orchestra pit down there!

mcgregor said...

Christmas doesn't happen until Trans-Siberian Orchestra says so.