Well, Here it goes. Starting to bare my soul & probably let you in on way more than I bargained for by sharing my holiday play list & why I chose these particular songs/versions.
I love music you can dance to and this first hour is all about getting me up & motivated. So I picked songs that do just that - at least for me!
Green Christmas -Bare Naked Ladies/Dr. Suess's How the Grinch Stole Christmas Soundtrack
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- Some of the music in this reminds me of my alarm clock. So I thought it was appropriate to start the day with this one.
Boogie Woogie Santa Clause - Brian Setzer Orchestra/Christmas Comes Alive
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-A Little Brian Setzer makes the day better! If it sounds familiar - think back to the "Stray Cats". Yeah, it's that guy!
Santa Clause is Back in Town - Elvis Presley/Christmas Peace
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-It's Elvis! It's Classic. Enough said.
Step Into Christmas - Elton John/Elton John's Christmas Party
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-It's Elton John, and I love Elton John. The only negative is that you can really hear a quality difference in the recording compared to others, but crank it up and step away!
I Wish Everyday Could Be Like Christmas - Bon Jovi/A Very Special Christmas
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-Who doesn't LOVE Bon Jovi?!?!? (This one's for you Donna! LOL!) As someone who grew up listening to the band and going to their concerts, I always add some Bon Jovi into every mix! Thank goodness they did this Christmas album!
O Come, All Ye Faithful - Faith Hill/Joy to the World
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-A good version of the original hymn. Beautifully sung.
Christmas Here with You - The Four Tops/Give Love on Christmas Day
I actually found this in the bargain bin @ Target. But you might be able to find it elsewhere.
-Classic, old school motown.
Christmasy - Brian Wilson/What I Really Want for Christmas
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-Two words: BEACH MUSIC. This is Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, so the sound is very familiar. But having grown up on the beaches of the Gulf Coast, the Beach Boys sound runs through me like blood!
The Man with All the Toys - Brian Wilson/What I Really Want for Christmas
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- Again Beach Music! But I can also hear this one sung by Frankie Avalon and the crowd in some Christmas Beach Blanket movie! Just good clean fun! Try some of those 60's dance moves to this one!
On Christmas Day - Brian Wilson/What I Really Want for Christmas
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-Just a nice sweet song done as only Brian Wilson can do it.
Oh Santa - Mariah Carey/Merry Christmas II You
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-Love the energy of this one from her newly released Christmas CD! Definitely dancing music. I'm thinking about adding it to my cardio mix for the month of December!
Santa Baby - Madonna/A Very Special Christmas
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-As one who grew up with Madonna (singing all of her songs and yes, even dressing like her) I had to add this one in. The original by Ertha Kitt is also amazing & I have it in my collection as well. A cute version of the materialism we get to see in full force at the holidays!
Little Saint Nick - Brian Wilson/What I Really Want for Christmas
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-I love Santa songs. Add a true Beach Boys sound and I'm hooked!
What I Really Want for Christmas - Brian Wilson/What I Really Want for Christmas
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-A nice song, easy to listen to! Classic Beach Boys harmonies & sweet sentiments.
Nutcracker Suite/Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies - Del Rey/??
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-What I love about this arrangement is that it's not syrup-y sweet. Yes I love the ballet & the "Nutcracker Suite" and look forward to taking Little Bit to see them soon. But this has a dirty, gritty indie rock sound that just kicks butt. It makes you want to get up and do something! Another one I might add to my cardio mix for December.
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town - Faith Hill/Joy to the World
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-Again a good fun classic Santa song. (I have to admit I do have another version of this song much later in my mix, because I couldn't decide between the two!)
Run Rudolph, Run - Chuck Berry/??
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- Classic Rock N Roll by one of the best. It's hard to sit still for this one!
My Gift to You - Alexander O'Neal/Give Love on Christmas Day
I actually found this in the bargain bin @ Target. But you might be able to find it elsewhere.
-Nice & easy. I like the sentiment.
Well, that's it for hour one. Stay tuned for the next installment. And prepare to delve even deeper into my brain!
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