Saturday, December 15, 2012

{ialsolovechocolate} Saturday Sing Along Songs, the Christmas Playlist!



One of my favorite repeat themes on the old "ialsolovechocolate" blog was Saturday Sing Along Songs.

Typically, I would add one song, per week and accumulate a nice little selection of tunes, by the end of the year.  But since we're really close to Christmas (aahhh!!!) and I want to post a collection songs, I'm adding a link to a pre-filled,  playlist.

Click here to hear some our family's favorite Christmas songs.

Sadly, playlist.com is missing some KEY songs.

If you like "outside of the box" or unique songs, I strongly, strongly urge you to also give a listen to the following favorites!!

For Seabird fans (Don't you know you're beautiful) -

 Seabird- Joy to the World  (exactly 1:07 seconds into the song is joy to my ears!)  You'll need to buy it to hear it all, as I can't locate it on the internet, anywhere.  :(  Be warned- this is not your mama's "Joy to the World".


Priscilla Ahn (creator of the song "Dream", that plays on my pro site) gives a beautifully, haunting rendition of Silent Night.



Straight No Chasers (male vocals, tight harmonies, exquisitely executed), Christmas Can Can-  (Cman's Favorite)-



Jazz fans, check out Harry Connick Jr's Frosty the Snowman-



I'm still not sure if this is officially a Christmas song or not, but I first heard it on a Christmas disc, so ...?  Oh Happy Day, by The Edwin Hawkins Singers-


*Note to my family members- this is a "must have" for my future funeral.  In fact, I think having it blasted at the grave site, as the casket is carried to the hole, so people can sway & clap without intimidation, while they walk to the site... yes... that seems appropriate.  I'm. not. kidding.*


And the most sweet and sassy version of Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer, you'll ever hear comes from Jewel:



What are some of your favorite Christmas songs?  And what should we add to our playlist, for next week?!

2 comments:

  1. ooh, I love Straight no Chaser, too! so fun!!

    My favorite carol was/is Little Drummer Boy. I decided this year that it is because it is the ONE time this good little Baptist girl could justify drums! :)

    and I loved your playlists!! I used to open your blog and just leave it in the background so it would keep playing!!

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    1. Awe, that makes me feel good!!! It's funny, over the last few years, I've often thought- "Oh, how I want to share this particular song with people!", but I didn't have the right outlet, ya know?

      Your "good little Baptist girl" comment is hilarious! Good thing I attend a Mennonite church now. Drums, without guilt!!! ;)

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