trapical Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Surprise, surprise! It's that time of year... again. Anyway we've all heard the songs, from "Jingle Bells" to "Frosty the Snowman" but the real question is, what's the original/best version of these songs? I'm trying to obtain an extensive mp3 collection of the Christmas songs. For example, over 75 people have recorded Jingle Bells but I want the version that is most familiar. I think we could all benefit from this project and we all just need to contribute a few details. Here's my knowledge for starters: Jingle Bells - Dean Martin Feliz Navidad - Jose Feliciano Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms Happy Holidays - Andy Williams Holly Jolly Christmas - Burl Ives Carol of the Bells - John Williams Frosty The Snowman - Jimmy Durante Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - Gene Autry Santa Clause Is Coming To Town - Bing Crosby Simply Having A Wonderful Christmas Time - Paul McCartney ~Added songs~ Let it Snow - Dean Martin White Christmas - Bing Crosby God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Nat King Cole The Christmas Song (Chestnuts...) - Nat King Cole All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey Sleigh Ride - Ella Fitzgerald Last Christmas (I Gave You My Heart) - Wham So This Is Christmas - John Lennon Fairytale of New York - The Pogues Silent Night - Bros Thank God Its Christmas - Queen I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard Merry Christmas Everybody - Slade Mistletoe and Wine - Cliff Richards My Christmas List - Simple Plan Can anyone add to this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LP Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Thank God Its Christmas - Queen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_D_G_E_1039 Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralus Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Fairytale of New York - The Pogues La lune ne garde aucune rancune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How2PK Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Bros - Silent Night + videoclip. Ouch. :') Signature by Maurice SendakWhen the stars make you drool just like a pasta fazool, that's amore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 "Do they know it's Christmas" - Band aid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futurama Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Wham! - Last Christmas Slade - Merry Xmas Everybody Wizzard - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blushenka Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Wizzard - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday :) I so love this song ;] I'd add: Cliff Richards - Mistletoe and Wine ? - Here comes Santa Clause (I've no idea who sings this, I mean, in the version that I really liked. I had it on a tape somewhere and I remember it's very lively and happy rhythm and I googled for it and saw that Elvis Presely and Bing Crosby are singing it, but they aren't usually famous for singing in a cheerful sort of way. :/). If anyone knows other versions of the song, please say them. Merry Xmas (War is over) - John Lennon "Metal isn't about violence or faggy whiny lyrics. It isn't even about who plays the heaviest and fastest. It is about invoking a sense of wonder and magnitude that no other genre can depict." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Oh come on. How could we forget Slade? This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_D_G_E_1039 Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Oh come on. How could we forget Slade? Easily :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapical Posted November 24, 2006 Author Share Posted November 24, 2006 ?? - Here comes Santa Clause I've no idea who sings this, I mean, in the version that I really liked. I had it on a tape somewhere and I remember it's very lively and happy rhythm and I googled for it and saw that Elvis Presely and Bing Crosby are singing it, but they aren't usually famous for singing in a cheerful sort of way. :/). If anyone knows other versions of the song, please say them. Did some research, Here comes Santa Clause - Gene Autry Merry Christmas :wink: I can email it to you if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anesthesia Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Nat King Cole (I think). Some people are changed by being a moderator. I wouldn't be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChamp Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Simple Plan - My Christmas List Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assassin_696 Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 *looks at avatars and locations* Are you related? :? Fairytale of New York - The Pogues Absolutely. Nat King Cole - The Christmas Song "Da mihi castitatem et continentam, sed noli modo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapical Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Nat King Cole (I think). Lol, I forgot about that song, but it's sweet! Cole's version is cool because he really emphasizes the syllable breaks. Sounds like he's singing while riding a really bumpy train or something :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushrock Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Sleigh Ride by Ella Fitzgerald. Pure ownage. =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runemetsa Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 what was that "All I want for christmas is you" song called again? [Star Wreck][PM me][My gallery][DeviantArt][Cool T-shirts!][iron Sky - Trailer is now out!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapical Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 what was that "All I want for christmas is you" song called again? Heh, Christmas songs aren't very creative: Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilertay Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Theocracy - Deck the Joy ]http://www.theocracymusic.com/mp3/DeckTheJoy[extension not allowed] [Admin Edit: Religious text Not permitted]~108 combat~5.9k dusties killed / dragon chain :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Um...who's the pleb imitating me? This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futurama Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 simple plan? :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrettpoole Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 i hate christmas songs Thnaks Aijiru for the freaking awesome sig 8-) Why do today what you can put off till tomarrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat_Slug Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 bo'selecta - propper chrimbo :-$ Runescape nick : Fat_SlugOwner of Ears, Scythe and a 10 year veteran cape :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestrike Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Here's a couple I like: "Pretty Papers, Pretty Ribbons" -- by Willie Nelson "Have Yourself a Merry little Christmas" -- by Judy Garland And of course there's always "Snoopy's Christmas" by the Royal Guardsmen :D I will get that little Phoenix chick!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knives669 Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Ok, so I was thinking about this topic and the thought came to me this morning as my teacher was listening to some Christmas music. Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer- (and there are many people who sing it) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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