monica Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 So we have come to that time of year, where we hear Christmas carols all round us, I know not everyone is a fan, however we cant resist having a sing along. So for the sake of conducting an EDF carol service, I would like to know what are your favourite carols. Then the top 5 carols will be sung in the parade on the 19th, even those who dont agree with the parade, take part.ThanksMine areOnce in Royal David CityOh come all year faithfulOh little town of BethlehemAve MariaAway in a manger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townleygreen Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Personally I cannot stand Oh come all ye faithless... it is sooo overplayed - it is on at EVERY blooming carol service.My faves are:Oh little town of Bethlehem Hark the herald angelsIt came upon the midnight clearO come O come EmmanuelSilent night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladymuck Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 We three Kings of Orient here,Selling knickers at tuppence a pair,No Elastic,How Fantastic,Luck comes to those who dare.*****While shepherds washed their socks by night...****Jingle Bells,Batman Smells,Robin did a fart.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monica Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Now now LM carry on and I will make you come along to sing a wee little ditty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladymuck Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 monica Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Now now LM carry on and I will make you come along> to sing a wee little dittySorry Miss...*nurses slapped wrist* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monica Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Clearly everyone is more concerned about who will be eating snakes tonight. My oh my how TV really has literally gone to the snakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Fairytale of New York. That's a carol to me 2000 MilesPower of LoveLittle Drummer BoyThat's all I know. Is Ave Maria a Christmas Carol, Monica?? I went to Lourdes in the summer once - they sang it every day - probably practising for Christmas...NB - I typed the above line and then checked google and it is a Christmas song (apparently) - but being an honest guy I have left my comment there in full expectation of much ridicule. (Still not sure why they were singing Christmas carols in the mid summer in the south of France tho). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monica Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 Well Mic Mac we can have a go at fairytale but I will need a Sean,maybe not drunk but slightly merry.Ave Maria is technically a Christmas carol, however I think its recognised generally as a tune for all occasions. I love it because my uncle sings it so well. mario and friends torremolinos 7My uncle singing ahhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladymuck Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Mick Mac Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Is Ave Maria a Christmas Carol, Monica?? I went to> Lourdes in the summer once - they sang it every> day - probably practising for Christmas...Well, I've been to Church Weddings and they've sung it there too (and it wasn't Christmas)...and at funerals! So I don't know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 That's great Monica - You must bring your Uncle to the Christmas Forum drinks......Does he he know any Saw Doctors????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monica Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 lOL he lives in Spain although hes italian. Thanks for the compliment, I grew up in that environment and I never tire of him singing. He does a mean Danny boy though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Understand the relevance of 5 carols to the parade, but surely if it's a Hit Parade of carols it has to be 9?I'm very fond of In Dulce Jubilo and O Holy Night, as well as all the rafter-shakers like Hark the Herald.We're rehearsing an extract from Bach's Christmas Oratorio in choir at the moment, and it's just beautiful. Bloody hard, but so lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Pack it in, we're only halfway through November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Well, you have to practise you kno-Ow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonaloochieB Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Fairy Tale Of New York (quite right MM).Silent Night sung by slightly out of tune wobbly-voiced kids.Away In A Manger (see above).Deck The Halls sung with gusto and lots of swinging elbow business.The Boar's Head because we did it in primary school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Fairy Tale Of New York 12 days of xmas, just for drunken "5 GOOOOOOOLLLLLLDDDDDDDD RIIIIIIINNNNGGGSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!" Bit.Hark the Herald (with trumpet descant)First NoelCan't think of the name of the other one that I am always humming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonaloochieB Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Keef Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Can't think of the name of the other one that I am> always humming.That's Mike Oldfields version of In Dulci Jubilo, Keef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Max Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 The Coventry Carol's wistful yearning for spiritual renewal would be the ideal foot-stomper as you march past Iceland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 As it goes, the 'Cov' is my favourite.It is a Lib Dem thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Either that, or an upbeat jazzed-up Tijuana-style version of God Rest You Merry Gentlemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockney piers Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Merry Christmas Everybody obviously. I liked rocky road when I was a little'un. Is that christmassy or is my memory bad? Haven't really done christianity for about thirty years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Ladymuck Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Mick Mac Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > > Is Ave Maria a Christmas Carol, Monica?? I went> to> > Lourdes in the summer once - they sang it every> > day - probably practising for Christmas...> > > Well, I've been to Church Weddings and they've> sung it there too (and it wasn't Christmas)...and> at funerals! So I don't know!Ave Maria is just the Hail Mary in Latin. The clue's in the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinceayre Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Fairy tale of New York If you look at the two artists and the lyrics it shouldn't work, but it does and its beautiful.Last Cristmas - Wham sorry but I like it !White Christmas - Otis ReddingHave Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Frank SinatraI'll Be Home For Christmas - Diana KrallAnd anything by Nat King Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonM Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 "In The Bleak Midwinter" has the best lyics, with the possible exception of the Rugby Songs version of the Twelve Days of Christmas.Rocky Road is an ice creamMary's Boy Child - but only if you can get Harry Belafonte over to lead it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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