ri Alban Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 For a wee bit of fun and to bring some early Christmas spirit to JKB on a cold November morning. What's your favourite Christmas songs and films? I'll kick off with Boney M Mary's boy child and It's a wonderful life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helzibob Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Miracle on 34th st, the newer version with the wee girl from Matilda and Dickie Attenborough. Song, the pogues, fairytale of New York. There’s clearly a New York theme appearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauld Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Film - Nightmare before Christmas Song - Dropkick Murphys The seasons upon us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Christmas My Arse - Ricky Tomlinson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Fairytale of New York by The Pogues. Nothing else matters at Christmas. Oh, and Die Hard remains the best Christmas movie of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@VladMagic Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Fairy tale of New York: Pogues. Nothing else gets me in the Xmas spirit more than this song. Home Alone: This film just oozes Xmas from start to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 5 minutes ago, VladMagic said: Fairy tale of New York: Pogues. Nothing else gets me in the Xmas spirit more than this song. Home Alone: This film just oozes Xmas from start to finish. Both of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Jersey_HMFC Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 As others have said the Pogues wins hands down, closely followed by Darlene Love's All Alone on Christmas Home Alone 1&2 and The Santa Clause for the movies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obua Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Slade :Merry Christmas everybody.Childhood memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 The waitresses Christmas wrapping and a Christmas carol, Patrick Stewart or George c Scott version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Muppetboy said: The waitresses Christmas wrapping and a Christmas carol, Patrick Stewart or George c Scott version The Muppets version, surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Touché Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyk Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Home Alone: Love it Fairy tale of New York: Pogues. Classic Have a soft spot for this forgotten gem though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 The Pogues or Wizard (I wish it could be Christmas every day) for the song. A Christmas Carol for the film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Muppets Christmas Carol Slade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Xmas vacation rock n roll Xmas - a classic of yesteryear. Not played as much these days ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkishcap Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Fairy Tale of New York and I must admit to being surprised how good The Polar Express was, Holiday Inn and Wonderful life up there as well......oh and the original Scrooge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkishcap Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 16 minutes ago, Montgomery Brewster said: Xmas vacation rock n roll Xmas - a classic of yesteryear. Not played as much these days ? Did you know GG dipped his testicles in glitter......its pretty nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 It's a Wonderful Life / Miracle on 34th Street (Natalie Wood version) / The Snowman Christmas Wrapping - The Waitresses / Ring Out Solstice Bells - Jethro Tull / Gaudete - Steeleye Span Carols - I Saw Three Ships / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / Joy to the World / Good Christian Men Rejoice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ri Alban Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 37 minutes ago, The White Cockade said: It's a Wonderful Life / Miracle on 34th Street (Natalie Wood version) / The Snowman Christmas Wrapping - The Waitresses / Ring Out Solstice Bells - Jethro Tull / Gaudete - Steeleye Span Carols - I Saw Three Ships / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / Joy to the World / Good Christian Men Rejoice Silent night and Good king whatshisface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkishcap Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Yep Christmas wrapping is a classic, just the start and the bells does it for me. Posted this before I think but go on YouTube and treat yourself to Lawrence Welk’s 1957 Jingle Bells album or try for selected tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 (edited) White Christmas by the Hearts fans in The Shed. And a few other grounds over the years. We should really start doing that again. Edited November 22, 2018 by been here before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunks Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 10 hours ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: Fairytale of New York by The Pogues. Nothing else matters at Christmas. Oh, and Die Hard remains the best Christmas movie of all time. Exactly this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 What a tough question. Songs from:- Slade, Wizzard, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Paul McCartney, Greg Lake....all much better than The Pogues, imo. ? Movies:- Trading Places, Lethal Weapon, Elf, Santa Claus The Movie, Muppets Christmas Carol.... Need to go away, have a think, and strip it back to a top 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Die Hard. Stop the Cavalry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Elf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Song - Wombling Merry Christmas Movie - Edward Scissorhands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Darkness - Christmas Time Scrooged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Tempted to go for a Darlene love double whammy. All alone at Christmas and lethal weapon. But it has to be die hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 18 hours ago, ri Alban said: For a wee bit of fun and to bring some early Christmas spirit to JKB on a cold November morning. What's your favourite Christmas songs and films? I'll kick off with Boney M Mary's boy child and It's a wonderful life. I'll go with Boney M's Little Drummer Boy, and the Alistair Sim version of Scrooge ( aka A Christmas Carol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 (edited) It has to be said, the seen in Elf when Will starts shouting 'SANTA' in the store. every time. Edited November 23, 2018 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 21 hours ago, Muppetboy said: The waitresses Christmas wrapping and a Christmas carol, Patrick Stewart or George c Scott version Reg Owen? Supposedly the best version of A Christmas Carol. The one and only Alastair Sim for me, other than the one and only Bill Murray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 22 hours ago, Geoff Kilpatrick said: Fairytale of New York by The Pogues. Nothing else matters at Christmas. Oh, and Die Hard remains the best Christmas movie of all time. Seeing your post has saved me typing out the same answer. Always watch the first 2 die hard films over the festive period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Movies It's a Wonderful Life and the original Miracle on 34th St. Plus a wee bit of Polar Express for good measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Christmas Wrapping Wizard Of Oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 12 hours ago, Debut 4 said: What a tough question. Songs from:- Slade, Wizzard, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Paul McCartney, Greg Lake....all much better than The Pogues, imo. ? Movies:- Trading Places, Lethal Weapon, Elf, Santa Claus The Movie, Muppets Christmas Carol.... Need to go away, have a think, and strip it back to a top 2. I cannot stand Paul McCartney's Christmas effort. Dreadful! I'd concur with the mentions of Die Hard and Home Alone 1&2. Last Christmas by Wham deserves a mention for the tune. For a Christmas programme, The Office Christmas Specials are the best I've seen. The finale accompanied with 'Back for Good' and 'Only You' is perfectly written and acted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Song. Stop the calvary, fairytale of new york or that stay another day song. Film. Die hard or planes trains and automobiles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 21 minutes ago, Samuel Camazzola said: I cannot stand Paul McCartney's Christmas effort. Dreadful! I'd concur with the mentions of Die Hard and Home Alone 1&2. Last Christmas by Wham deserves a mention for the tune. For a Christmas programme, The Office Christmas Specials are the best I've seen. The finale accompanied with 'Back for Good' and 'Only You' is perfectly written and acted. Pipes of peace is a fantastic song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 8 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Pipes of peace is a fantastic song. I was thinking of the monstrosity that is 'Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Mull of Kintyre - Wings was pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Samuel Camazzola said: I was thinking of the monstrosity that is 'Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time'. Frog chorus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 2 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Mull of Kintyre - Wings was pretty good. Is it really a Christmas song though or just a song that was out at Christmas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 4 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Movies It's a Wonderful Life and the original Miracle on 34th St. Plus a wee bit of Polar Express for good measure. I've had that Dylan song on my Christmas playlist for a few years now but had never seen the video. God, it's weird! Don't think I've ever seen him trying a dance before and don't think I want to again! Answering the question (sort of): most of the best ones have been mentioned (Fairytale, Wombles, Wizzard, Slade, Cavalry) but I'll give honorable mentions to: * Springsteen's Santa Claus is Coming to Town * Eartha Kitt's Santa Baby * The Ramones - Merry Christmas (I Don't want to fight tonight) * Simon & Garfunkel - 7 o'clock news * Stina Nordenstam - Soon After Christmas * Kelly Clarkson - Run Run Rudolf And I actually like the first Band Aid... (Sorry - I love a Christmas song or two!) It's a Wonderful Life is the only Christmas movie I care about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Youse do realise it's November ffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Greg Lake - I believe in Father Christmas. Like Home Alone and when I first saw original Miracle on 34th Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 54 minutes ago, Marvin said: Youse do realise it's November ffs. Humbug! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 4 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Is it really a Christmas song though or just a song that was out at Christmas? Just out at Xmas but better than the so called Xmas song IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Jingle Bell Rock. Die Hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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