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[Kev Kev]

mine is 'have yourself a merry little christmas', specifically a solo jazz trombone playing it

one of the first times i got drunk i was 13 or 14 and it was near christmas time, and i was listening to this christmas jazz album. I have no idea where i got the CD from to why i decided to put it on, but there was a trombone playing 'have yourself a merry little christmas' and it was just the most beautiful thing id ever heard (the booze was helping me think that lol). and ever since then ive been a sucker for a trombone playing that tune

post your favorite version/arrangement of your favorite christmas tune...

i actually will never be able to find that arrangement again as i have no idea what it was called and there are likely a bazillion versions of a solo jazz trombone playing it, but this video captures the spirit of it...

 

[Star-Lord]

 

[T8SC]

Although it's close between East 17 & the Die Hard soundtrack.

 

[ManaByte]

Although it's close between East 17 & the Die Hard soundtrack.

 

[Jennings]

 

[T8SC]

 

[West Texas CEO]

 

[Dark Star]

this whole soundtrack



and anything frank Sinatra and/or dean martin



but the best song is this one from Home Alone. That saxophone solo is dope.

 

[Con_Z_ǝdʇ]

 

[carlosrox]

Very NSFW warning



I remember first hearing it early 2000s and found it pretty hilarious.

 

[pauljeremiah]

 

[Kev Kev]

this is classic

 

[BouncyFrag]

Short:
Coventry Carol:


Long:
Alfred Reed’s Russian Christmas Music:

 

[KrakenIPA]

There's a whole lot of funny little Who's in Whoville in this thread. I hope yall realize Santa is watching, and he knows if you have been bad or good or grinching up Christmas threads by sarcastically posting bad tunes.


My fav: the classic Here Comes Santa Claus by Gene Autry



But I'm usually running this chill jazzy playlist at a low volume while at work:

 

[V1LÆM]

 

[Impotaku]

Screw boring played out xmas songs, if i'm not pissing myself laughing i don't wanna know










And yes Bob rivers is essential xmas listening. God tier parody for xmas, and some weird al for non xmas.

 

[Deleted member 1159]

I always had a soft spot for The First Noel, and Nat King Cole’s entire Christmas album was like…how I knew it was the season growing up.

 

[Peggies]

 

[Lukaku's First Touch]

Driving home for christmas (Forgot singer)

 

[NeoIkaruGAF]

Simple, playful, joyous McCartney silliness.

 

[Kraz]

My favourite to hear caroled.


Overall fave

 

[Dr. Suchong]

Eric idle's "Fuck Christmas"

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

All time:





Modern:

 

[AJUMP23]

O Holy Night.

 

[Toytown Assassin]

 

[teezzy]

 

[Putonahappyface]

 

[Radioskugga]

Cat Rapes Dog - Bjällerklang (1992)​

Bjällerklang is swedish for Jingle Bells.

S.P.O.C.K - White Christmas (1992)​

 

[Platinumstorm]

I don't know that I could honestly pick. From the classics: I'm a fan of Sleigh Ride, Have Yourself..., Nutcracker, and Carol of the Bells, Feliz Navidad.

In the Modern World:
[R I P]


The Holidays Rule Volume 1 album


Kaskade Christmas:


Good Lovelies:


I also enjoy the Windham Hill Holiday Guitar Collection: This song is some some sort of religious Scottish folk song. I just think the vibe on this is amazing.


My least favorite song is... the unspeakable song.... you know which one it is... the one that haunts you..... it's in this thread and I immediately want to walk out of any store when it plays.

 

[Durien]

So I went to Japan one year on vacation and I swear to God. This song was put on replay in every single store we went into. Imagine, the only music, or English for that matter, you hear for 2 weeks is that f'ing song.

 

[Durien]

My least favorite song is... the unspeakable song.... you know which one it is... the one that haunts you..... it's in this thread and I immediately want to walk out of any store when it plays.

Which is it: Christmas Shoes or Walking in Seattle Latte Land? I hate both songs equally...A LOT

 

[funkygunther]

 

[MastAndo]

 

[HoodWinked]

i'm always so insanely impressed by the fidelity of this remastering. 35mm was alien tech for it's time, it's really quite incredible.

 

[Prison Mike]

Every time

 

[navii]

 

[Werewolf Jones]

Fairytale of New York.

Let the dead woman say the F word, the song bangs.

 

[Sidney Prescott]

I like Sinatra's dulcet tones.

Makes you feel warm inside this time of year.

 

[p_xavier]

And to the opposite of feels.

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

There’s one called Have a Rockin’ Rollin’ christmas but don’t know if you are allowed to post it cos of the author.

 

[Happosai]

This one was never written or even sold as a Christmas song -- but always gave me that type of sentiment. The lyrics are simple and remind me that I was a kid during a time in which entertainment could still be considered going outdoors, media was what I wanted to read in books (not instant access via the internet), and for Christmas I often received traditional toys and games. I didn't have access to video games until I went out of my way to save up and buy an SNES when I was 12-years old. I know that when Paul McCartney wrote this is speaks of any generation's times past but it doesn't seem like there would be much relatable in the song meaning to someone born in the late-90's/early-2000's.

 

[John Marston]

 

[joedan]

 

[Javthusiast]

I'm a basic bitch.

 

[Mr Nash]

Not sure if I like it more for the song or the Die Hard connection.

 

[Ozzy Onya A2Z]

Background music when we put up our tree/decorations. Eventually the misses wants the classics to sing along to though. At least we have our tradition to always watch Christmas Vacation on XMAS eve.

 

[0neAnd0nly]

Bummmmpp for the birthday of Christ coming tomorrow. Here are some of my “must-play”:

The Carpenters - Merry Christmas, Darling



The cover by Phil Vassar is a nice touch for a male sung version as well:



Josh Groban - Believe



Either Nat King Cole or Bing Crosby - Oh Holy Night





Statler Brothers - “Old Toy Trains” and “I Believe in Santa Clause”






Can’t go wrong with…

Wham! - Last Christmas



And finally…

Vince Gill - Let there be Peace on Earth



And yes, I know some people may not like the style of some of these songs, but these are all songs that put me in moments this time of the year that I enjoy. A feeling of comfort and warmth, and I figured some of these many people here may never have heard of.

Merry Christmas, GAF!

 

[Durien]

Noel and some of the newer Little Drummer Boy covers.

Merry Christmas GAF!

 

[akimbo009]

Momma love the Roses - Elvis.

Not really a Christmas song but was on one of his early Christmas releases, and became my mom's favorite song. So when I hear it I think of her and Christmas together.

 

[Jennings]

Still this one.