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Post by Shan on Dec 8, 2005 19:27:19 GMT
I know you guys are going to be glad when Christmas is over so I will shut up, but until then here is another Christmas thread. This one is for all of the Christmas songs we hear at Christmas. Name ones that you like or don't like. Also post the lyrics and tell the story behind the song if you know them. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) It's Christmas so let's have some fun. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Shan ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by Shan on Dec 8, 2005 19:29:57 GMT
To start the thread off, how about Rudolph without him Santa might not be able to find his way. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Story behind Rudolph's song: “The famous Christmas song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer started life as a poem created by an American advertising executive called Robert May. He was requested to produce a poem that could be given away to children by the Santa Claus employed by Department Stores at Christmas! Working as an Advertising Executive Robert May had a natural flair with words and was able to compose the Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer poem which was specifically designed to appeal to children. This marketing ploy was a massive success and approximately 2.5 million Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer poems were given away in the first year of its publication! In 1949 the singer Gene Autry recorded a musical version of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer composed by Johnny Marks. Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose. And if you ever saw him, you would even say it glows. All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names. They never let poor Rudolph join in any reindeer games. Then one foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say: "Rudolph with your nose so bright, won't you guide my sleigh tonight?" Then all the reindeer loved him as they shouted out with glee, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you'll go down in history! Shan ![](http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/ashnara/gifs/reindeer.gif)
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Post by Shan on Dec 8, 2005 21:00:29 GMT
Silent Night There are some fanciful tales that follow this song no matter where it goes. The real story is that it was orginally written for the guitar. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) The origin of the Christmas carol we know as Silent Night was a poem that was written in 1816 by an Austrian priest called Joseph Mohr. On Christmas Eve in 1818 in the small alpine village called Oberndorf it is reputed that the organ at St. Nicholas Church had broken. Joseph Mohr gave the poem of Silent Night (Stille Nacht) to his friend Franz Xavier Gruber and the melody for Silent Night was composed with this in mind. The music to Silent Night was therefore intended for a guitar and the simple score was finished in time for Midnight Mass. Silent Night is the most famous Christmas carol of all time!. Silent Night - Joseph MohrSilent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ, the Saviour is born Christ, the Saviour is born Silent night, holy night Son of God, love's pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth " A very beautiful song. Shan ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by Shan on Dec 8, 2005 21:29:45 GMT
White ChristmasAnother favorite of mine. I love it when it snows for Christmas. It makes it seems more Christmasier (ok new word made up by shan ;D ) ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) The song White Christmas is undoubtedly the most famous and popular of all the Christmas songs. The music and lyrics for White Christmas were written by Irving Berlin in 1942 and originally featured in the movie Holiday Inn starring Bing Crosby. The lyrics of White Christmas struck a chord with the soldiers fighting in the Second World War and their families who were waiting for them back home. The song and recording of White Christmas by Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter's orchestra and the Ken Darby Singers was so popular that it was later reprised in the movie called after its name - White Christmas. The film White Christmas once again starred Bing Crosby together with Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen. White Christmas - Irving BerlinI'm dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the treetops glisten, and children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow I'm dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white I'm dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white Shan ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by Shan on Dec 9, 2005 3:05:25 GMT
Jingle BellsA favorite of my girls. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Believe it or not Jingle Bells, one of the most famous American Christmas songs, was originally written for Thanksgiving! The author and composer of Jingle Bells was a minister called James Pierpoint who composed the song in 1857 for children celebrating his Boston Sunday School Thanksgiving. The song was so popular that it was repeated at Christmas, and indeed Jingle Bells has been reprised ever since. The essence of a traditional Christmas is captured in the lyrics of Jingle Bells and the sound effects using the bells have become synonymous with the arrival of Father Christmas or Santa Claus to the delight of children of all ages! Jingle Bells - James PierpointDashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh O'er the fields we go Laughing all the way Bells on bob tails ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh A day or two ago I thought I'd take a ride And soon Miss Fanny Bright Was seated by my side The horse was lean and lank Misfortune seemed his lot We got into a drifted bank And then we got upsot Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh yeah Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Shan ![](http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/ashnara/gifs/elf_2.gif)
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Post by Shan on Dec 9, 2005 3:13:24 GMT
The Little Drummer BoyI have liked this song from the first time I heard it which was on an old Tennessee Ernie Ford album that my parents have. The album is old and scratched now, but it still holds warm memories in my heart because of this song and another one called Little Gray Donkey. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) The words and music to the Christmas song Little Drummer Boy was composed by Katherine K. Davis, Henry Onorati and Harry Simeone in 1958. The lyrics of Little Drummer Boy consist of no less than 21 rum pum pum pum' - a major part of the song and therefore presenting an apparently easy task for the lyricist! However, Little Drummer Boy has been a huge hit for several artists. The most notable rendition was created by the most unlikely combination of Bing Crosby and David Bowie. This version of Little Drummer Boy was a massive hot for the artists and was in fact Bing Crosby's most successful recording since the legendary White Christmas. The Little Drummer Boy - Katherine K. Davis, Henry Onorati and Harry SimeoneCome they told me, pa rum pum pum pum A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, So to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum, When we come. Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum That's fit to give the King, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum, On my drum? Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum Me and my drum. Shan ![](http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/ashnara/gifs/angel_praying.gif)
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Post by Shan on Dec 9, 2005 19:46:48 GMT
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open FireChestnuts roasting on an open fire is definitively called the Christmas Song. The lovely music and lyrics were composed by Torme and Wells in 1946. The most popular recording of this truly great Christmas song, Chestnuts roasting on an open fire was recorded by Nat King Cole. The strong imagery in the words to this Christmas song are also complimented by such sentiments as reflected in one of its lines "from kids from from one to ninety-two" which encompass the essence of the family Christmas. The notion that a traditional Christmas should be white is also profligated in the lyric of this Christmas song, Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire - Thorme and WellsChestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping on your nose, Yuletide carols being sung by a choir, And folks dressed up like Eskimos. Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe, Help to make the season bright. Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow, Will find it hard to sleep tonight. They know that Santa's on his way; He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh. And every mother's child is going to spy, To see if reindeer really know how to fly. And so I'm offering this simple phrase, To kids from one to ninety-two, Although its been said many times, many ways, A very Merry Christmas to you Shan ![](http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/ashnara/gifs/SantaChim.gif)
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Post by Shan on Dec 9, 2005 19:54:07 GMT
Let It SnowThis is one of my favorite Christmas songs. Probably because it is about Christmas snow and I love white Christmases. The wonderful Christmas song Let It Snow was created by lyricist Sammy Cahn and the composer Jule Styne in 1945. The words and lyrics of Let It Snow reflect the feeling of warmth and security associated with Christmas and also brings in the more modern customs of popping corn! The song Let It Snow was reprised in recent years when used in the Bruce Willis film Die Hard which started with the film's hero travelling to meet his family at Christmas. Let It Snow - Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful, And since we've no place to go, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! It doesn't show signs of Pauseping, And I've bought some corn for popping, The lights are turned way down low, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! When we finally kiss goodnight, How I'll hate going out in the storm! But if you'll really hold me tight, All the way home I'll be warm. The fire is slowly dying, And, my dear, we're still good-bying, But as long as you love me so, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Shan ![](http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/ashnara/gifs/elf_walking.gif)
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Post by Shan on Dec 10, 2005 17:07:13 GMT
O Holy NightSince this is a favorite of several people here at Chaos including me, I think it needs to be included here with just a little about it. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) The words and lyrics of the old carol 'O Holy Night' were written by Placide Cappeau de Roquemaure in 1847. Cappeau was a wine seller by trade but was asked by the parish priest to write a poem for Christmas. He obliged and wrote the beautiful words of the hymn. He then realised that it should have music to accompany the words and he approached his friend Adolphe Charles Adams(1803-1856). He agreed and the music for the poem was therefore composed by Adolphe Charles Adams. Adolphe had attended the Paris conservatoire and forged a brilliant career as a composer. It was translated into English by John Sullivan Dwight (1812-1893). O Holy Night - Placide Cappeau de Roquemaure and Adolphe Charles AdamsO holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining. Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices! O night divine, the night when Christ was born; O night, O holy night, O night divine! O night, O holy night, O night divine! Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand. O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming, Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land. The King of kings lay thus lowly manger; In all our trials born to be our friends. He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger, Behold your King! Before him lowly bend! Behold your King! Before him lowly bend! Truly He taught us to love one another, His law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother. And in his name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, With all our hearts we praise His holy name. Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we, His power and glory ever more proclaim! His power and glory ever more proclaim! A very beautiful Christma carol full of meaning. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Shan ![](http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b172/ashnara/gifs/angel_praying.gif)
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Post by Sir Ped of Ro on Dec 12, 2005 13:28:57 GMT
any and all songs from the OST of "a nightmare before x-mas"...Danny Elfman is great!!!
regards
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Post by Konrad Flameheart on Dec 14, 2005 1:08:54 GMT
Sorry Shan, i have to say i hate christmas music. ![](http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d130/petewale/usedtolaugh.jpg)
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Post by janggut on Dec 14, 2005 8:31:54 GMT
konrad, u belong in Elliot's Christmas Sucks thread. ;D
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