{ialsolovechocolate} Saturday Sing Along Songs- Christmas Favorites!

Thanks to this year's Camp Christmas Shoots, I've been in the mood for Christmas since October!

 And finally it's here!

 

I have my favorite Christmas songs, from years gone-by 

{Sing Along Songs of Christmas' Past can be found here!}

but I'm always on the hunt for new ones to add to the mix.

Here are a few of this year's favorite discoveries.

Ahhh... The Piano Guys!  Carol of the Bells.

Jason Mraz- Winter Wonderland

Lindsey Stirling- Celtic Carol

Naturally, we have to have an Eric Whitacre masterpiece!

Light and Gold

Light, light
Light, light
Light, light
Warm
Warm
And heavy
And heavy
And heavy
Pure
Pure
Pure like gold
They sing and sing and sing
To the newborn babe.

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And Scala & Kolacny Brothers!  

In my next life, I will be born in Belgium and perform with Scala & Kolacny Brothers when my schedule permits.  :)

Christmas Lights {by Coldplay}

River {by Sarah McLachlan}

 

 

What new Christmas favorites have you discovered?  Please share!  Please share!!

Oh and if anyone has heard the new Jewel Christmas CD, 

I'd love to hear your thoughts on it!  I have yet to listen to it!

Merry Christmas and happy singing, everyone!

{ialsolovechocolate} Saturday Sing Along Songs! "At the End of the World"

I couldn't resist.

In my defense, I really am a huge fan of Ingrid's and this song.  ;)


"When the sun runs out  
And there's no one to save you  
Will you go to our favorite place  
And try to say goodbye?"

I asked my hubby about our favorite place to say goodbye and the conversation went something like this:

Me: So, if the world was ending and we didn't have phones or any way to communicate, where would our favorite place be, to meet and say goodbye?

Fred: Mohonk

Me: Well, yes it's a favorite place, but... {it's about 4 hours from our house}

Fred: Cape May

Me:  Oh another good one, but I was thinking of someplace more practical.

Fred: Home Depot!

lol

Really?

Fred: Folklore.  Oh... also not a bad idea.  But...

Finally, I gave him some hints- I was thinking someplace romantic and within 20 minutes of our house.

Fred: The Star Barn!

Yess!

Not counting your home, where would YOUR favorite place be, to say goodbye?

{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?!