The New Kids on the Block were at the peak of their popularity when they put out a Christmas album titled "Merry, Merry Christmas." Since then, the plants seem to be in a race to see which one can form a canopy over our heads. Find articles, news, musician pages, and more! Scratching through AM radio dial recently, I came across that song, and it made me smile. Playing next. The earliest records of the song being written down date to the 1700s, but the song is probably older than that. 'Baby, It's Cold Outside': Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson (2004), 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen': Barenaked Ladies (1997). About See All. Create New Account. [1] It peaked at #4 on Canada's RPM Albums Chart. Jackson 5 - Ultimate Christmas Collection. Just Swingin’ By. Symphony in Effect is the debut album of Canadian rapper Maestro Fresh-Wes, released in 1989 on Attic/LMR Records. Burl Ives - Have a Holly Jolly Christmas. Heavy metal band Twisted Sister, superstars of the mid-1980s, included this decidedly different version of the song on their 2006 Christmas comeback. 5, June 16 1990, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Symphony_in_Effect&oldid=908491513, Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year recordings, Short description is different from Wikidata, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Peter & Anthony Davis, Maximum 60, Stanley McCook, "Drop the Needle" – Contains a sample of "Dance Desire" by, "The Mic's My Piece – Contains a sample of ", "I'm Showin' You" – Contains samples of ", "Let Your Backbone Slide" – Contains samples of "The Champ" by, "The Maestro" – Contains a sample of "Bring It Here" by Wild Sugar, "Tear It Up" - Contains a sample of "The Lovomaniacs (Sex)" by Boobie Knight & The Universal Lady, This page was last edited on 30 July 2019, at 02:09. These are 100 of the top Christmas songs of all time, including details and links to pop performance videos. The Chipmunks have become durable pop culture characters, even performing in their own movies. "All I Want for Christmas Is You" was featured on Mariah Carey's hit 1994 holiday album "Merry Christmas." The swaying chains and swing smacked my knuckles, knees, and my right elbow. The first significant recording of "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" was Brenda Lee's version released in 1958. "Blue Christmas" was best known as a country Christmas song in a version recorded by Ernest Tubbs in 1948 until Elvis Presley made it a rock 'n' roll classic with his 1957 recording. Maestro's manager Farley Flex also made an appearance on the track "LTD's on the Wheel(s) of Fortune". 1 albums. A Swingin' Affair - 1963 was released on: USA: 23 May 1963 (Sacramento, California) comedian Cledus T. Judd recorded a rap version later on, and most Rufus Wainwright's performance of the classic song in a Gap commercial brought strong attention to his debut album. English Christmas carol "The 12 Days of Christmas" was popular in Europe as early as the 16th century. It was popularized in an arrangement by the Harry Simeone Chorale. The legend is more than 1,000 years old, but the lyrics date to the 1800s. "I'll Be Home With Bells On" is one of the performances from that event. Singer-songwriter Jewel recorded "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" for her own holiday collection in 1999. Ross Bagdasarian Sr. recorded under the pseudonym David Seville. It was also released as a promo single. New Kids on the Block - Merry, Merry Christmas. Canada's Crash Test Dummies recorded a version of the song for an obscure Australian compilation titled "A Lump of Coal. Billy Squier - "Christmas Is the Time To Say I Love You". I never question her taste in the positioning of yard-thangs, so we stood and wagged it squeaking to the new location. However, this version by the disco-pop group Boney M topped the UK pop singles chart in 1978. This is bright, happy music, adeptly performed by eight talented musicians who put their collective shoulders to the wheel to make it shine. Elton John recorded and released "Step Into Christmas" in 1973, a year in which he released three top 10 pop singles and two No. U2 put together their cover of the song for the 1987 Special Olympics benefit album, "A Very Special Christmas. Comedian Adam Sandler created an instant novelty classic in "The Chanukah Song" that strings together a wide range of celebrities and public figures who are Jewish—and some who are not. 1 UK hit in late 1988. Privacy Policy | We do not sell or share your personal information | © 2020 All About Jazz. [2] A second single, "Drop the Needle", was released in 1990. Unitarian pastor Edmund Sears wrote the words to "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" in 1849. Dave Matthews Band - Remember Two Things. Community See All. Originally published in 1954, "(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays" has become a frequently recorded classic. How did Eli Whitney change things socially? ': Jessica Simpson (2004), 'It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas': Perry Como (1951). Carrie Underwood's performance was part of a celebration of the 75th lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. ", As part of their platinum album "Merry, Merry Christmas," New Kids on the Block released this top 10 pop hit, "This One's for the Children.". It is a winter love song that is associated with Christmas although the lyrics never mention the holiday. Paul McCartney - Wonderful Christmastime. Report. It was an instant hit. ': Buster Poindexter (1987), 'Mele Kalikimaka (The Hawaiian Christmas Song)': Bette Midler (2006), 'A New York Christmas': Rob Thomas (2002), 'We Need a Little Christmas': Mitzi Gaynor (1967), 'Leroy, the Redneck Reindeer': Joe Diffie (1995), 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday': Wizzard (1973). At the peak of their popularity, they released this unique take on the classic "12 Days of Christmas" song. The Hanson brothers revived the song "Run Rudolph Run" on their 1997 Christmas collection, "Snowed In.". "Cool Yule," written by comedian and composer Steve Allen, is a jazzy Christmas classic. A moment later, when we sat down, I knew she was right because it was now in a perfect position to watch the setting sun. 27 people follow this. Lots of great ensemble writing and an open solo section for the soloists of your choosing. 1 single. Michael Bolton performed his version at Placido Domingo's 1997 Christmas celebration concert in Vienna. It was included on Amy Grant's second holiday album "Home for Christmas.". 25 people like this. Looking abandoned in rural areas is an open invitation for ne'er do wells. We try to sit in the swing each evening and watch the setting sun. [6] RapReviews.com gave it a 7/10 rating, stating "Maestro Fresh-Wes was exactly the right rapper to put Canadian hip-hop on the map. Sometimes the song is referred to as "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" from the lyrics in the song's first line. 1 at home in the UK due to Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas.". The ultimate Christmas rap classic, "Christmas in Hollis" was put together by Run DMC for the Special Olympics fundraising album "A Very Special Christmas," released in 1987. Andy Williams - The Andy Williams Christmas Album. 'O Little Town of Bethlehem': Sarah McLachlan (2006), 'Here Comes Santa Claus': Elvis Presley (1957), 'Holly Jolly Christmas': Burl Ives (1965). Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslas" tells the tale of a king, St. Wenceslas of Bohemia, who gives out alms to the poor on St. Stephens Day, the day after Christmas. Always Open. "Jingle Bell Rock" was first released by Bobby Helms in 1957. just a swingin. Written in 1953 by Joan Javits, niece of politician Jacob Javits, "Santa Baby" was a big hit for singer Eartha Kitt. John Mellencamp's version was recorded for the first "A Very Special Christmas" collection, a benefit for Special Olympics. The only reason we chose that location was that it was the closest shade to the driveway. "Santa Claus Lane" is the title song for teen pop star Hilary Duff's Christmas album. Was Greta Van Susteren a defense attorney in the OJ Simpson case? This performance of the song was put together for WGN-TV in Chicago featuring the leader of the Smashing Pumpkins (Billy Corgan) and the leader of the classic rock group Styx (Dennis DeYoung).