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Alternative Christmas Tunes Appeal
by deana24 @ 2007-12-04 - 21:39:59

It happened yesterday. There I was, queuing to pay for handcream in Superdrug, when I discovered my toes were tapping. Tapping to the tune of a Christmas song. Rocking Around the Christmas Tree, or something like that. But it was a Christmas song and I wasn't spitting 'bah humbug'.

And then, tonight, this came on the ipod as we sailed past Manchester Uni and I thought, 'may be I can get in the mood for Christmas'.

OK, so it's not your traditional classic. Some might say it's a bit moody, but I love this song. I couldn't find a Joni version, but sh'es not bad.

So, what are our alternative Christmas tunes? The one's that make us think of our Christmases, not someone else's idea of Christmas.

Let's make a mix tape. Yo, ho, ho!

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UsksiderUsksider pro
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2007-12-04 @ 21:43

Once in Royal David's City - Jethro Tull

deana24deana24 [Member]
2007-12-04 @ 21:52

Ah, the Tull. Good thing? Bonker? So hard to tell sometimes. I come from Fairport country so I'm well-versed in 70s folk. I must go and ask B if we have it. I'm guessing it's not on youtube...

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UsksiderUsksider pro
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2007-12-05 @ 07:25

I've been having a quick look and can't find it on YouTube... I have it on an old LP, but will see if I can find an mp3 somewhere.

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UsksiderUsksider pro
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2007-12-05 @ 07:40

Found it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zm9RmfNZIA

Tagged as Ian Anderson, not Jethro Tull. :roll:

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deana24deana24 [Member]
2007-12-05 @ 09:35

Is that the bloke from Tull?

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UsksiderUsksider pro
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2007-12-05 @ 09:45

Yes it is - it's a live video from a tour in 2003 (I think).

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deana24deana24 [Member]
2007-12-05 @ 13:52

I would never have recognised him, the cock-sure chit-chat was a bit of a clue though. Glad to see he's still out there.

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UsksiderUsksider pro
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2007-12-05 @ 15:08

Funny old thing, age... ;)

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jackfrostjackfrost pro
2007-12-04 @ 22:19

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0v0DhLIQ97A

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deana24deana24 [Member]
2007-12-05 @ 09:37

Ah, the original crazy frog... nice left-field choice there, jackfrost

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EllieGantEllieGant pro
2007-12-05 @ 11:05

You know that saying that claims some people resemble their pets? Well, I think john Denver has been spending too much time with Kermit, if the opening sequence to that is anything to go by!

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thespianthespian pro
2007-12-04 @ 23:30

i'm a sucker for the theme song to the 'snowman' film animation...i'll probably cry again this year.

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deana24deana24 [Member]
2007-12-05 @ 09:38

I'll include that, happily.

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thehomelyyearthehomelyyear pro
2007-12-05 @ 17:22

Loads, but I love the Pogues...Fairytale of New York

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deana24deana24 [Member]
2007-12-05 @ 20:42

Oh yes, dear Kirsty MacColl. That's a great choice.

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hannahfurhannahfur [Member]
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2007-12-06 @ 20:07

"Christmas Number One" by The Black Arts. It's out sometime this month.

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