Why I Love the Holidays: Music Edition

One might think that hearing Christmas music 2.5 months would be annoying. They would be right. The thing that's good about Christmas music is that people rarely come out with new songs. You always know the song whether it's Christina, Bing Crosby or Beyonce and Friends singing it. The thing that's bad about Christmas music is that people rarely come out with new songs. i have worked for the same retail company for 7 years and the songs are basically the same from year to year. Here are some songs that I love for Christmas:

"Last Christmas"- Wham! I love this song because it's super sad for the holidays. But at least it's honest. This is the time of year when broke asses dump you so they don't have to buy you a present. I'm not bitter, but let's just move on. Jimmy Eat World also has a good version of this song

Anything by Christina Aguilera: She put out a CD like right after she came out. She was still white and pop princess-y. She also felt the need to belt out every note. Each song is littered with melismas and vocal runs. It's pretty funny how a simple song like "This Christmas" gets turned into a 25 minute long song full of cunty dramaticalness. I like the dance remix to "The Christmas Song" Another good song is "This Year" it's Christmas, yet it's a song you could knock boots to. I guess she's always been a little dirrty. We like that about her.

"This Christmas"-Donny Hathaway. This song is such a standard. I love it and it makes me feel all warm and toasty inside (oh wait, thats the egg nog) People seem to like Macy Gray's version, but I cannot endorse it.

"Santa Baby"-Ertha Kitt. I love how she purrs through the song. It's super sexy and superficial--it totally screams Christmas! Kylie Minogue has a pretty sexual version that is worth checking out.

8 Days of Christmas-Destiny's Child. I LOVE this song. It's pretty modern (2000, i think?) and is full of superficial desires paired off with things that are from the heart. (ie a pair of chloe shades and a diamond belly ring vs a gift certificate to get my favourite CD) The song doesn't stray from the fast delivery and sass that DC made their trademark and I like it when people remain true to who they are (see: xtina whoring up christmas tunes)



"All I Want for Christmas is You"-Mariah Carey. THIS IS MY FAVOURITE SONG. I think it just signals Christmas for me. It puts me in a good mood from the jump. Her whole Christmas CD is filled with really good Christmas songs. I like this version of the video because she reminds me of my mom from way back when here. It's my site, so I'll post whatever version I please. If you don't like it, feel free to send an email to idontgiveawhat@biteme.com




When is Amy Winehouse's holiday album dropping? I imagine her talking about doing blow with santa or punching Mrs. Claus in the face. I'll go ahead and cross my fingers for a 2009 release date.

Things that Make me want to be Jewish...

Christmas is the best/worst time to work in retail. I have worked retail for 10 years now and I think it has only made me dislike Christmas that much more. It's never like the movies, where people are nice and happy to be living. Instead, it's a whole bunch of "WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU RAN OUT OF BOXES TWO DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS?!?!" and "CAN YOU HURRY UP?!? I'm IN A RUSH!!!" Quickly, let me respond to these questions:

1.) Your shopping this close to the holidays is not my fault. I know we're in a recesssion, blah blah blah, but don't blame your lack on planning/saving on me. I guess Little Timmy will know that you shopped last minute for him and don't love him when he receives a girl's belly shirt with no box.

2.) Don't shop if you don't have time. Once again, I cannot be held responsible for your lack of time management. IF you only have 2 minutes to shop, then I suggest you do it online. There are no lines, and you won't get a side eye from the likes of me.


On top of silly folks, I have to listen to Christmas music. I have gotten to the point, where I block most of it out, but every once in awhile, a gem (cough) like this one just sticks out and stays with me the whole day:



Now, who told Ashanti, her non singing butt needed to ruin Christmas? It's just horrible enough that it grates on my nerves, but since it's Ashanti, it's catchy. I find myself singing along to her. Please note this video may look cheap and bootleg like it was made during these tough times, but no, it's just a busted video from when Ashanti was kind of a big deal (read: Pre Beyonce)

New Video: Halo

Even though I much prefer "Sasha Fierce" to the "I Am..." disc, I have to say that Halo is a standout song for me. It's the type of song that you wish someone would have written about you. This video does the song justice and almost melted my frozen heart. It kinda reminds me of the Sophie Muller videos for Gwen Stefani/No Doubt and is perfect for giving us that intimate feeling. B is really upping her dramatic side. I was waiting for her to overdo it with a single tear, but alas, she apparently has learned the art of restraint. Brava!


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New Video: Diva

This is the second video off the Sasha Fierce disc. I like this song because it's really repetitive. So much easier to sing along in the club after I've had about two or twelve... I like the choice of black and white and it's filled with tons of visual imagery. I'm not sure if I really get the ending with the cigar and blowing up the car, but I guess that's just how Beyonce rolls. She is constantly giving us videos that make us stop and say "the hell?" I guess that's good. She's never too predictable.



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