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Favourite Christmas songs

noblehead said:
Prefer the original over the latest version, I hardly know any of them in the video, must be getting old :rolleyes:
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Actually I was going to post a thread about the older one v the new one, Fantastic help once again for charity, but you can't beat the original version ( but glad Bob G changed the " Tonight, thank god it's them, instead of you ") :)
I think the original had much better vocals so prefer that one, but teenager likes the new version bought the new one :)

RRB
 
Noblehead, did apologize to Mike D earlier for my mistake, got mixed up with Robert Palmer and for all who nearly had a heart attack then sorry for the confusion...
 
eddie1968 said:
Noblehead, did apologize to Mike D earlier for my mistake, got mixed up with Robert Palmer and for all who nearly had a heart attack then sorry for the confusion...
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Sorry missed that Eddie, your post came up in my notifications before I seen your reply to Mike.
 
I said I hope I haven't hexed him now because I know I will definitely get pelters for such an awful mix up...phew
 
Auld Lang Syne - because it means that we won't have to put up with any more Christmas songs for at least another 9 months. :woot:
 
It;s a wonderful song, a poem written by Robert ( Rabbie) Burns


Auld Lang Syne


Type: Poem

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne!

Chorus.-For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne.
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.

And surely ye'll be your pint stowp!
And surely I'll be mine!
And we'll tak a cup o'kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.

We twa hae run about the braes,
And pou'd the gowans fine;
But we've wander'd mony a weary fit,
Sin' auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.

We twa hae paidl'd in the burn,
Frae morning sun till dine;
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin' auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.

And there's a hand, my trusty fere!
And gie's a hand o' thine!
And we'll tak a right gude-willie waught,
For auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.

RRB
 
I still remember the wee animated film The Snowman and the song We're Walking In The Air by Aled Jones, nice wintry and Christmassy too...aww hope it's a white Xmas as well, adds that finishing touch too
 
sanguine said:
Auld Lang Syne - because it means that we won't have to put up with any more Christmas songs for at least another 9 months. :woot:
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When I was a child, you knew Christmas had really arrived when they had "Carols from King's" on Christmas Eve sat in front of a roaring fire. Would he hit that top note in the opening solo to "Once in Royal David's City"? He always did. Only later did I learn tthat my Grandfather was a prize-winning boy soprano in his time, and I have one of his books of sheet music that he was presented with. "Carols from King's" is relegated to the minor channels these days, maybe not even live, which is a shame. No way am I religious, but it still makes your skin tingle.
 
eddie1968 said:
I still remember the wee animated film The Snowman and the song We're Walking In The Air by Aled Jones, nice wintry and Christmassy too...aww hope it's a white Xmas as well, adds that finishing touch too
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The version in the film isn't sung by Aled, but a chap called Peter Aughty, Aleds version was recorded for a toys r us advert
 
lessci said:
The version in the film isn't sung by Aled, but a chap called Peter Aughty, Aleds version was recorded for a toys r us advert
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I stand corrected. Still a good flick and tune. Updating my memory banks now lol. Ta
 
eddie1968 said:
I still remember the wee animated film The Snowman and the song We're Walking In The Air by Aled Jones, nice wintry and Christmassy too...aww hope it's a white Xmas as well, adds that finishing touch too
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In the original, the solo was sung by Peter Auty. Gorgeous voice, - proper choir boy, absolute purity and NO vibrato!!

Got nothing against Aled Jones ( well, nothing printable.....we were in college together....!!!!) but I don't really like an over trained child's voice.


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sanguine said:
When I was a child, you knew Christmas had really arrived when they had "Carols from King's" on Christmas Eve sat in front of a roaring fire. Would he hit that top note in the opening solo to "Once in Royal David's City"? He always did. Only later did I learn tthat my Grandfather was a prize-winning boy soprano in his time, and I have one of his books of sheet music that he was presented with. "Carols from King's" is relegated to the minor channels these days, maybe not even live, which is a shame. No way am I religious, but it still makes your skin tingle.
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I love the New Year Day concert from Vienna. Lovely music and it means Christmas is well and truly over for another oooo...... 6 months at least :)
 
eddie1968 said:
I still remember the wee animated film The Snowman and the song We're Walking In The Air by Aled Jones, nice wintry and Christmassy too...aww hope it's a white Xmas as well, adds that finishing touch too
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It may be nonsense, but its a great song to sing. It's in our Community Centre choir Christmas programme. But it wasn't Aled Jones in the film. In the film, the song was performed by St Paul's Cathedral choirboy Peter Auty.

The songs in the 2 sequels haven't got the same magical appeal.
 
sanguine said:
When I was a child, you knew Christmas had really arrived when they had "Carols from King's" on Christmas Eve sat in front of a roaring fire. Would he hit that top note in the opening solo to "Once in Royal David's City"? He always did. Only later did I learn tthat my Grandfather was a prize-winning boy soprano in his time, and I have one of his books of sheet music that he was presented with. "Carols from King's" is relegated to the minor channels these days, maybe not even live, which is a shame. No way am I religious, but it still makes your skin tingle.
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The beauty of that service is all the unfamiliar & special carols they include. I enjoy browsing through my "Oxford Carol Book."
 
Looking for something different for the Choir Christmas party, I came across this in the Oxford arol Book. It's 133 in the OCB & is set to an ancient dance tune in 6-8 time.

Shepherds shake off your drowsy sleep;
Rise & leave your silly sheep:
Angels from heaven around are singing;
Tidings of great joy are bringing.
Shepherds, the chorus come & swell:
Jesus Christ, Immanuel.

Cometh at length the age of peace,
Strife & sorrow now shall cease;
Prophets foretold the wondrous story
Of this heaven-born Prince of glory.
Shepherds, the chorus come & swell:
Jesus Christ, Immanuel.

Shepherds then rise & quick away,
Seek the babe ere break of day;
He is the hope of every nation;
All in him shall find salvation.
Shepherds, the chorus come & swell:
Jesus Christ, Immanuel.​

I thought the tune would be good for a circle dance:
4 left, 4 right, 4 left, 4 right
4 Middle & back
But I didn't expect any to take the floor - lots of them did, so I had about 20 in a "circle" 20 feet by 5. :)

This year the direction for contributions was "NO dancing." :(
 
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