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.
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