And now for something completely different (I always like to give you a treat at the weekend). As well as being much more charming than you’d expect, this version is notable for featuring the best “ho ho ho” in the history of popular music.
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White Christmas, December 5: The Carpenters
I love this wistful version, which I was saving for another day, but today is a wistful day so let’s have it today. Be safe and warm, wherever you are.
White Christmas, December 4: Rosemary Clooney
Don’t you love the sound of crackles in the background of a vinyl record? There’s even something a bit Christmassy about it, because it sounds like a log fire. And this is a lovely arrangement, and the first by a girl (there are more to come, don’t worry). Also, I like looking at Rosemary Clooney’s face, because it’s more like George’s than you expect it to be.
I’m sorry that it’s hours and hours late. It’s been that sort of a day.
White Christmas for December 3: Erasure
So this is exciting: did you know that Erasure have a new Christmas album out, and it’s awesome? I mean, obviously it’s awesome; it’s Erasure. But listen to this! And then listen to the rest of it! And then listen to this again! This is a very happy start to a Tuesday.
White Christmas for December 2: The Drifters
On a Monday, when there are still three weeks until the holidays, you need a happy song. Fortunately, The Drifters are here to oblige.
Advent song for December 1: White Christmas
What do you think is the most famous Christmas song in the world? I don’t know the answer, but if White Christmas isn’t the most famous, it is definitely the Christmas song with the most recorded versions: so many that this year’s musical advent calendar will consist of twenty-four different recordings, and I’ll still have to leave some good ones out. If you think that sounds repetitive, just wait. (Plus, don’t tell me you wouldn’t be happy to listen to White Christmas once a day throughout December even if it was always the same version.)
Of course, Bing had to go first or last, and since there’s no surprise if I leave him for Christmas Eve, we get to enjoy him today. Happy Advent!
Advent song for December 2: Happy Christmas, Lindsey
I’d never heard the full introduction to White Christmas before, but when Lindsey nominated this song she specifically mentioned it, so I searched out this version and I’m glad I did, because it’s lovely – and, I think, more interesting and a little bit more wistful than the Bing Crosby version we all know and love.
I don’t know Lindsey very well, but she’s one of those people I immediately fall into conversation with whenever I see her, because she’s such witty and entertaining company that I can’t help it. She’s the sort of person you might accidentally confide in, but it wouldn’t matter because she would keep your secrets and make you laugh at the same time.
Happy Christmas, Lindsey!
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