While on the subject of Christmas music, I’m reminded of this video. Sure, it is likely the pinnacle of tacky, ostentatious holiday decorations but I love it so.
[ Trans-Siberian Orchestra - “Wizards in Winter” via BlankTV ]
My Non-Traditional Christmas Classics
As the season comes upon us, the air is filled with the traditional songs of Christmas. While the usuals are nice, I’ve grown to enjoy some non-traditional tunes over the normal ones. It’s really never Christmas to me until I work my way through them.
Therefore, I figured it’d be interesting to share a top twelve (yeah, I couldn’t limit to ten) of my favourite songs to get into the mood for the holidays. Links will take you to a YouTube version of the song in question (except for What the Hell Child is This?, which goes to Last.fm).
- Fairytale of New York - The Pogues w/ Kirsty MacColl
- This Christmas - Harry Connick, Jr.
- Christmas Wrapping - The Waitresses
- White Christmas - The Drifters
- Let’s Put Christ Back in Christmas - Pat Godwin
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - South Park Cast
- You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch - Thurl Ravenscroft
- Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel - South Park Cast
- Merry Christmas Everybody - Slade
- Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney & Wings
- What the Hell Child is This? - Issac Hayes (Chef)
- Walkin’ ‘Round in Women’s Underwear - Bob Rivers
What are your non-traditional Christmas faves?
