Herbert. Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Yes and it's the best one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 15 hours ago, Ulysses said: Won't you stay another day? You, on the other hand, can shag off. 🖕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 16 hours ago, been here before said: Not originally. Jona Lewie wrote it as an 'everyman' anti war song about soldiers everywhere (originally the Crimea) and the record company picked up on the wishing to be at home for christmas line, added some bells and voila. I'm not well today and was about to post about the bells (and the sentiment to be home for Christmas). Then read your post and was wracking my brain to think where the viola solo came in. 16 hours ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Who cares ? It’s pish Says the man who slammed me for expressing an opinion on John & Yoko's tune in the Christmas Song thread. Some shite about that not having been the question??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirt of 98 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 17 hours ago, Morgan said: Yes, or no. This even a question seeing as it say something about being home for Christmas. You joking?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, spirt of 98 said: This even a question seeing as it say something about being home for Christmas. You joking?? Is there any possibility that you could write this in English? That would be most helpful, and would allow me to understand your post and subsequently answer it appropriately. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 17 hours ago, Sooperstar said: It's an anti-war song about a soldier who wants to be home for Christmas, where the accompanying video shows snowy scenes and images of a living room with Christmas tree and decorations up. It also includes a brass band and other Christmas like music. It's not even a debate. oh yes it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 28 minutes ago, spirt of 98 said: This even a question seeing as it say something about being home for Christmas. You joking?? Theres also something in it about Churchill saying we're doing splendidly but its not about Churchills running of the war is it? Theres also something about Mary Bradley waiting in her nuclear fall out zone but its not about the cold war... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Of course it is. I think artists kid themselves on sometimes and when asked want to portray their song as having a profound meaning no one noticed. It’s got a Christmas vibe and melody about it and lyrics. It’s about longing to be back home for Christmas. 🎅 🎁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 It's the BEST Christmas song!!!!! Close thread. No discussion needed. Actually quite angry now...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 3 hours ago, Herbert. said: Yes and it's the best one. This guy gets it. We're best friends now as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 18 hours ago, Marvin said: It's about as much as am Xmas song as Die Hard is an Xmas film. Also gets it. Another best friend...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 5 minutes ago, Der Kaiser said: It's the BEST Christmas song!!!!! Close thread. No discussion needed. Actually quite angry now...... It is the best one for sure. There is someone on here who has it as a tradition involvong dancing around the living room with their son, whilst doing trumpet impersonations. Thinking now it might be you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better call Saul Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Answer me this why is East 17s stay another day a bloody Xmas song ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 19 hours ago, Ulysses said: Won't you stay another day? You, on the other hand, can shag off. 🖕 As for the song itself, one of the best Christmas songs out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SE16 3LN Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Not the same since stop the Chavalry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddysBar Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Better call Saul said: Answer me this why is East 17s stay another day a bloody Xmas song ? The song is actually about the brother of one of the band members committing suicide and how much he wanted to have one last day with his brother. Pretty tragic really. They added some bells etc as it was released at Christmas to make it more appealing. Great song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 6 hours ago, Morgan said: 💋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 48 minutes ago, PaddysBar said: The song is actually about the brother of one of the band members committing suicide and how much he wanted to have one last day with his brother. Pretty tragic really. They added some bells etc as it was released at Christmas to make it more appealing. Great song. It's also on my "less than entirely shite" Christmas playlist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirt of 98 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 4 hours ago, Morgan said: Is there any possibility that you could write this in English? That would be most helpful, and would allow me to understand your post and subsequently answer it appropriately. Thanks. You must be fun at parties. Aw wait you’re a fud. Typed on my phone with fat fingers but if you get your kicks picking up people on this forum you fill you boots saddo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 51 minutes ago, spirt of 98 said: You must be fun at parties. Aw wait you’re a fud. Typed on my phone with fat fingers but if you get your kicks picking up people on this forum you fill you boots saddo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Ulysses said: 💋 I seldom blush. But... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 1 hour ago, spirt of 98 said: You must be fun at parties. Aw wait you’re a fud. Typed on my phone with fat fingers but if you get your kicks picking up people on this forum you fill you boots saddo. Your phone has fat fingers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 Just now, been here before said: Your phone has fat fingers? It’s got fat fingers and no commas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Ah, the spirit of Christmas is alive and well. Ding Dong Merrily On High. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 1 hour ago, spirt of 98 said: You must be fun at parties. Aw wait you’re a fud. Typed on my phone with fat fingers but if you get your kicks picking up people on this forum you fill you boots saddo. What, pray, is a ‘boots saddo’? 🤷🏿♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 4 hours ago, Sooperstar said: It is the best one for sure. There is someone on here who has it as a tradition involvong dancing around the living room with their son, whilst doing trumpet impersonations. Thinking now it might be you? Did it this year. The big yin is 16 and surprisingly still agrees. I've told him the dream is to be doing this with grandkids in tow years from now...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 4 hours ago, Der Kaiser said: It's the BEST Christmas song!!!!! Close thread. No discussion needed. Actually quite angry now...... Phil Spector has just been on the phone*. Not happy, not happy at all. It is the best Christmas song since then though. *from the dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 For me yes. Not my favourite but I only hear it at Christmas so it’s a Christmas song for me. A space man came travelling would be my personal favourite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 41 minutes ago, Morgan said: I seldom blush. But... I ❤️ you too. You can still GTF, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, King prawn said: For me yes. Not my favourite but I only hear it at Christmas so it’s a Christmas song for me. A space man came travelling would be my personal favourite! Despite being a committed atheist, two of my favourite Christmas songs are both songs of faith. Later. 🎵 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Section Q Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 On 20/12/2023 at 08:36, been here before said: Not originally. Jona Lewie wrote it as an 'everyman' anti war song about soldiers everywhere (originally the Crimea) and the record company picked up on the wishing to be at home for christmas line, added some bells and voila. Probably one of the least heard of the usual christmas standards. He still picks up a few bob in royalties. Jona, (not his real name), is also known as Terry Dactyl and the Dinasaurs. Remember seaside shuffle back in the 70s...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddysBar Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 4 hours ago, Ulysses said: It's also on my "less than entirely shite" Christmas playlist. To be honest, it’s such a sad situation, especially at this time of year, it gets me every time, ‘oh don’t leave me alone like this, don’t say it’s the final kiss…’ 😭 But I’ll post a more positive Christmas message in a minute and in my opinion the best Christmas song (apart from white Christmas). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddysBar Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 https://m.youtube.com/shorts/afOI6Mqeens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 40 minutes ago, PaddysBar said: https://m.youtube.com/shorts/afOI6Mqeens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Costanza said: Phil Spector has just been on the phone*. Not happy, not happy at all. It is the best Christmas song since then though. *from the dead. I have no brother..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 8 hours ago, Der Kaiser said: Did it this year. The big yin is 16 and surprisingly still agrees. I've told him the dream is to be doing this with grandkids in tow years from now...... If he's still doing it at 16 then you're good for life now I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynnlondon Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 11 hours ago, PaddysBar said: The song is actually about the brother of one of the band members committing suicide and how much he wanted to have one last day with his brother. Pretty tragic really. They added some bells etc as it was released at Christmas to make it more appealing. Great song. Beat out Mariah Carey for the Christmas number one that year as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 14 hours ago, Der Kaiser said: It's the BEST Christmas song!!!!! Close thread. No discussion needed. Actually quite angry now...... Is it your good self, that marches around the room with his kids when it’s playing? Yes, it’s most definitely a Christmas song. One of the best as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 hour ago, iantjambo said: Is it your good self, that marches around the room with his kids when it’s playing? Yes, it’s most definitely a Christmas song. One of the best as well. Got a feeling you're onto something there, Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 2 hours ago, iantjambo said: Is it your good self, that marches around the room with his kids when it’s playing? Yes, it’s most definitely a Christmas song. One of the best as well. We all do. We swap the leader during the song and you have to follow regardless so you often try to go over beds and behind sofas to make it difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Burgundy Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Not only is it very much a Xmas song, it is by some way the best one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 12 hours ago, Ulysses said: You can still GTF, though. We need a dedicated 'Morgan GTF' thread, imo. 12 hours ago, Ulysses said: Despite being a committed atheist, two of my favourite Christmas songs are both songs of faith. I'm a committed atheist anaw, but I like to dip my toes into a bit of faith around Christmas time ( ). I think it's the 'peace on Earth and goodwill to all mankind' message that resonates, tbh, and for the individual at least, how the birth of a child can change absolutely everything that matters. Anyway, Christmas song, 'ave it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 21, 2023 Author Share Posted December 21, 2023 3 hours ago, il Duce McTarkin said: We need a dedicated 'Morgan GTF' thread, imo. To be honest, it’s been said that many times we could just merge them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 Sorry guys, I'm concerned you may be missing my point. I don't want Morgan to GTF. I want Morgan to feel bad for enabling a shadow of uncertainty to be cast over the status of Stop The Cavalry as an iconic Christmas song. But realistically, "you can just feel bad for enabling a shadow of uncertainty to be cast over the status of Stop The Cavalry as an iconic Christmas song" is not as pithy a slogan as "you can just GTF". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Morgan said: To be honest, it’s been said that many times we could just merge them too. Although it's been said many times, many ways you can just Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 21, 2023 Author Share Posted December 21, 2023 16 minutes ago, Ulysses said: Sorry guys, I'm concerned you may be missing my point. I don't want Morgan to GTF. I want Morgan to feel bad for enabling a shadow of uncertainty to be cast over the status of Stop The Cavalry as an iconic Christmas song. But realistically, "you can just feel bad for enabling a shadow of uncertainty to be cast over the status of Stop The Cavalry as an iconic Christmas song" is not as pithy a slogan as "you can just GTF". Phew! 15 minutes ago, Ulysses said: Although it's been said many times, many ways you can just You giveth with one hand and take away with the other.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden Gorgie Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 My favourite Xmas song by far. Has meaning to it at least, as opposed to the usual shite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirt of 98 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 19 hours ago, been here before said: Your phone has fat fingers? Ooo a wee double act. Not sure which one is the biggest saddo you or that walloper Morgan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirt of 98 Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Morgan said: To be honest, it’s been said that many times we could just merge them too. Don’t waste a thread on that wee virgin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 21, 2023 Author Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 minute ago, spirt of 98 said: Don’t waste a thread on that wee virgin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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