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harmoneygarxe · 2024-12-08T17:39:13+00:00

Just that really. Is it a love it or hate it song?

Foxlover46 · 09/12/2024 02:44

I love it but nothing can beat Whams last Christmas for me

Firefly1987 · 09/12/2024 02:29

harmoneygarxe · 09/12/2024 02:06

I can’t tell if you’re being sarcastic? The Rare Old Mountain Dew is the name of an Irish song. Also it’s not relevant but FONY came out in 88, I highly doubt “Mountain Dew” was available everywhere in the UK/Republic of Ireland at that time.

And yes it’s quite refreshing it’s not played in the US, we don’t need a classic to be butchered by giving it a touch of Hollywood. Also equally just because something hasn’t gone across the Atlantic doesn’t automatically mean it’s not good.

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Well they're meant to be in New York but the lyrics aren't exactly factual-there's no NYPD choir either.

Firefly1987 · 09/12/2024 02:23

It wasn't one of my favourites until I listened to the music properly and realised how brilliant it is. Defo in my top 5 now. Other faves are Last Christmas, Driving home for christmas, all alone on christmas by Darlene Love, All I Want For Christmas and Stay Another Day. And the Darkness song don't let the bells end-that was one for my generation!

Jumell · 09/12/2024 02:06

No because it reminds me of something very sad from summer 1992

Original poster

harmoneygarxe · 09/12/2024 02:06

MissConductUS · 09/12/2024 00:24

I'm a New Yorker and had never heard of it. It's not played here. "The rare old mountain dew"? Mountain Dew is a sweet fizzy drink, available everywhere.

It hasn't cracked my top 20.

I can’t tell if you’re being sarcastic? The Rare Old Mountain Dew is the name of an Irish song. Also it’s not relevant but FONY came out in 88, I highly doubt “Mountain Dew” was available everywhere in the UK/Republic of Ireland at that time.

And yes it’s quite refreshing it’s not played in the US, we don’t need a classic to be butchered by giving it a touch of Hollywood. Also equally just because something hasn’t gone across the Atlantic doesn’t automatically mean it’s not good.

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sweeneytoddsrazor · 09/12/2024 00:32

River - Joni Mitchell

Really not getting all the love for Shakey.
But I do like Bon Jovi version of Blue Christmas

Had completely forgotten about the Wombles I think they should re-release that and maybe make a Madame Cholet Christmas cookery show.

I am not sure River is really a Christmas song.It is one of my all time favorites, but it's almost more of a metaphor?

TempestTost · 09/12/2024 02:02

I love it, but not my favorite, usually.

I don't think the shooter version that often gets played now is as good - the story is truncated, it loses something. I kind of wish they'd changed the offending word rather than remove the whole verse. It wouldn't be hard.

ARealitycheck · 09/12/2024 01:46

Can I get a little love for Abba with Chiquitita, Not strictly considered a crimbo song but it does have a snowman in the video.

dollybird · 09/12/2024 01:04

Love it, but I don't have a favourite. Really like We Need a Little Christmas by Idina Menzel. Can't stand Christmas Wrapping.

Copperoliverbear · 09/12/2024 00:43

Love it. X

sweeneytoddsrazor · 09/12/2024 00:32

River - Joni Mitchell

Really not getting all the love for Shakey.
But I do like Bon Jovi version of Blue Christmas

Had completely forgotten about the Wombles I think they should re-release that and maybe make a Madame Cholet Christmas cookery show.

MissConductUS · 09/12/2024 00:24

I'm a New Yorker and had never heard of it. It's not played here. "The rare old mountain dew"? Mountain Dew is a sweet fizzy drink, available everywhere.

It hasn't cracked my top 20.

ChessorBuckaroo · 09/12/2024 00:18

Love it. I adore his voice. So honest. As are the lyrics. The music is beautiful.

It belongs in a higher category than generic Christmas songs.

MasterBeth · 08/12/2024 23:56

Leavealightonformehey · 08/12/2024 23:54

Oh fgs 🤣

Blobby, Mr Blobby?

Yes.

(Obviously, no...)

Mmmm19 · 08/12/2024 23:55

Love it. Yes it’s the best. Lots of other good ones too.

Leavealightonformehey · 08/12/2024 23:54

Oh fgs 🤣

Blobby, Mr Blobby?

HR313 · 08/12/2024 23:53

No I hate it, always tell Alexa to skip when it comes on.

MasterBeth · 08/12/2024 23:52

Leavealightonformehey · 08/12/2024 23:50

@MasterBeth But it was about the events on christmas day??

The song isn't.

The video is.

There's nothing in the song about the Christmas Day truce.

MasterBeth · 08/12/2024 23:51

Anyotherdude · 08/12/2024 23:36

Tell you what? I’ll continue to think of it as a Christmas song and you continue not to - your choice. Have a great Christmas (with or without listening to it😁)

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You are allowed to listen to songs at Christmas that remind you of Christmas, even if they are not Christmas songs.

Leavealightonformehey · 08/12/2024 23:50

@MasterBeth But it was about the events on christmas day??

MasterBeth · 08/12/2024 23:49

Before you ask, Wonderful Christmas Time? Yes.

MasterBeth · 08/12/2024 23:48

Leavealightonformehey · 08/12/2024 23:46

Or the frog song @MasterBeth 😁

No.

Sonowimbackfromouterspace · 08/12/2024 23:48

What I will never understand is why, in Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmas time", he sings "The choir of children sing their song, they practice all year long" and then, when the children actually start singing, all they can manage is "ding dong, ding dong, ding dong, ding dong".

A year. For that. That's not a good use of anyone's time, not to mention the cost of heating & lighting the church hall for choir practice.

MasterBeth · 08/12/2024 23:48

Pipes of Peace? No.

Again, it's not difficult. Does the song have anything to do with Christmas? No, it doesn't.

Leavealightonformehey · 08/12/2024 23:46

Or the frog song @MasterBeth 😁