I can't hold it in any longer (venting)

[Marty]

There is an easy listening radio channel here out of Chattanooga that I listen to in the barn and in the truck every day. It plays all Christmas carols and I am really in my glory with it.

But when one certain recording artist comes on, I have to shut it off. It's that bad.

OK I won't mention any names here.

(Michael MacDonald)

What he does to Christmas Carols is absolutely horrid!

It's a complete mockery.

Now, I don't mind anyone lending their own style to Christmas Carols that is within reason, and keeping with the melody that was intended. I don't even mind the kid's singing "Jingle Bells, Batman Smells..." (ok lying, I hate it) .... but this guy I tell you is destroying any facsimile of the songs. His version of "Deck the Halls" wants me to deck him. When he does the "fa la la la la" part, he sounds like he's coming off a three day drunk. What he has done to "Jingle Bells" makes me want to stuff my Christmas stocking down his throat. I cringe at the sound of this guy trying to sing Christmas Carols when he doesn't have a clue. Alvin and the Chipmunks do better!

This man was born to the Motown sound which is what he does best. His verson of "Ain't no Mountain High Enough" is just fine with me. But I am here to tell you that yes, this mountain IS high enough to keep him from getting to me, cause I am boycotting him from my radio channel.

I must be an old soul.

Give me Bing Crosby anyday for Christmas Carols.

 

[lilhorseladie]

I agree with you Marty

And by the way, he isn't related...I think

 

[backwoodsnanny]

Marty

I also agree and we listen to an all Christmas station in the barn too they started Dec 1 through Christmas day. He isnt the only one to butcher Christmas songs either.

 

[Marty]

He isnt the only one to butcher Christmas songs either

No he's not you are sooo right but he's the worst I have ever heard. It really makes me sad! I guess I'm just a mush....

 

[rabbitsfizz]

So ring the station up and give them a piece of your mind.

You are always saying you are having trouble holding it together at this time of year.

At least then, when you completely lose your mind you will know where that piece is.

 

[mountain_waif]

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[Jill]

Marty --

I have not heard the song you're talking about, but I probably would not like it, either.

There is this Christmas song by Blink 182. I think it's called "Won't Be Home For Christmas". This is a song you do not want to hear!

I'm almost ashamed to admit, I listen to it whenever I hear it on the radio and crank it. But, what can you expect? I spent my teenage years listening to the Dead Kennedys.

Jill

 

[Marty]

Who are the Dead Kennedys????

Boy that is in bad taste!

Oh never mind. I still morn over JFK, Jackie, and of course the beautiful John Jr.

And I also don't like that sad song about the shoe. What the heck is up with that one? The one about mommy might die tonite and needs some shoes and they fit? OH for heaven's sakes already. What on earth does that one have to do with SANTA????????

What is going on around here with this stuff????

Oh, Holy Night. Now that's CHRISTMAS!

 

[Jill]

Who are the Dead Kennedys????
Boy that is in bad taste!

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I think it's more of a were than an are, and I agree, it is in bad taste. I can't explain why I still listen to them and have for 20 years. Not consistently, but I do listen and sing along. At least I didn't ever live up to my once dream of being Mrs. Jello Biafra.

http://www.deadkennedys.com/

 

[Sterling]

I have to admit I enjoy all the traditional Christmas songs and music and it really chaps me when one is done differently. I don't particularly like the way the now pop people are re-doing the old time Christmas carols....with that what is it call.....up and down of high notes...(example Christina Aguilera)

. And then I'll be singing at the top of my lungs and all of a sudden I "think" I know what I'm singing and they go off on a different tangent.......embarassing? I think so!

 

[sharon]

We have a station up here (104.5) that is all Christmas now. I have it on in my car so listen to in when I'm in the car. Love Christmas music!

 

[minih]

I don't know who Michael McDonald or the Dead Kennedy's are

, but there is a group on my radio station (country

) called SheDaisy (sp?) ugh, they can kill a christmas song quicker than Old John can kill a rooster.

 

[CZP1]

I agree with Marty. I really like the Christmas stuff like Bing Crosby and the one by Bruce Springsteen. We were driving back from NY around Thanksgiving time (picked up my new big horse, a beautiful appy mare) and they were playing Christmas music and my husband made the comment too, about how the new "artists" do their rendition of Christmas music and how much they really

butcher some of the songs.

I was at wally world this morning and saw the Clay Aiken Christmas CD, where would he be without American Idol, and does anyone own it (would you fess up that you own it)

JMO!

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday All!

 

[Robin1]

I do not know who Michael McDonald is.

I don't own the Clay Aiken CD but did hear him do, "Mary Did You Know", on the radio and he did a beautiful job.

Robin

 

[whitney]

Heard MD's fa la la la la yesterday on the radio. Marty you are SO RIGHT!