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Friday Playlist: Christmas at Home
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I feel so hip.. I have actually heard all of these… Except for #1 :(
Log in to replyhttp://fashionhauties.blogspot.com/2011/11/vintage-on-way.html
can we share our own favourite christmas songs?
I’ve already put this on like my facebook and everywhere else, but it’s SO GOOD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IippcraBPKA
Log in to replyDat’s cute
Log in to replyKevin!!!!!!
Log in to replyPerfect antidote to the corny songs on the radio ( not that I don’t awkwardly sing along to those). Will be downloading some of these!
Log in to replyI’ll never understand She & Him’s fandom… they’re so bland. Where’s “Christmas In Hollis” by Run DMC?
Log in to reply(McCallister) :-))
Log in to replyOi to the world! (no doubt cover because i dont care)
Log in to replyTerrific playlist, Rookie-ites. This here’s my favourite non-traditional Christmas tune –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUJB-yyfZas
Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman (today’s background) seems to be following me everywhere in the last two days – at school, at work, on my Starbucks cup ( “when we’re together snowmen come to life” Tell me that isn’t a direct reference??) and now here!
Fun fact about The Snowman movie – Raymond Briggs appeared in the film’s original introduction, but was later replaced by DAVID BOWIE “reminiscing” about a certain childhood winter. As a kid I only ever saw the version with no intro at all, a beautiful classic of course, but let me tell you, the Bowie version ROCKS.
Log in to replyHark ye!! Where is the MARIAH?!?! ::slams gavel down::
Log in to replyHAHA Maria. You are in charge of making next years Christmas playlist, you should demand it right now! Also I love that song too. And the Bieber remix. NOT JOKING.
Log in to replyBOOTS from The Killers!!
Log in to replyGreat list but for the nerdier (sp?) people at rookie I would add some wizard rock into the mix such as:
Xmas Rules, Voldemort Droolz by Harry and the Potters
Oh! Christmas Tree by The Whomping Willows
Funky Xmas by Solitary Snape
Wrocking Around the Bathroom Stall by The Moaning Myrtles
These songs are fun to listening to when making Harry Potter themed food like Treacle Tart or Pumpkin Pasties to give to friends for the holidays!
Log in to replyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=vZIcbbSUUQQ#!
Thought people would like this.
Log in to replyI’ve been waiting for the day when there is a Rookie post regarding Best Coast + Wavves. I’m so happy now <3
Log in to replyI have a bone to pick; WHY HAVE YOU NEVER INCLUDED THE BEATLES IN ANY OF THE PLAY LISTS?
Log in to replyHonestly, whatever anyone says, they’re not old music that your dad listens to, even 50 years on most of their music still sounds fresh :)
I liked that ad by Pomplamoose last year.
Log in to replyMay I add a request? I really like “Holiday” by Vampire Weekend. :)))
Log in to replywhat about “all i want for christmas” by yeah yeah yeahs??? or some bright eyes (however morbid). otherwise, killer playlist once again! <3
Log in to reply“2000 Miles” by the Pretenders is one of my favorite Christmas songs.
Log in to replyNo Charlie Brown Soundtrack? It’s the sound track to my 8 crazy nights.
Log in to replyDid you know that the lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie is married (or was, who knows who is still together in the celebrity world) to Zoey whats-her-name from 500 Days of Summer??? I love them both so it makes me supah psyched that they are married!!! I love DCFC!!! And I agree w/ ‘Flower’ WHERE ARE THE BEATLES????
Log in to replyThey’re splitting up. Sadface.
Log in to replyHAZEL I LOVE THAT BEST COAST SONG OMG.
Here’s a list of some of my faves:
Log in to replyhttp://birdwings.tumblr.com/post/13210499346/winter-tunes
Another sweet holiday favorite of the melancholy sort, Joni Mitchell’s The River. Uuuuuugh. Hurts so good!
http://youtu.be/xCov0TYXBp8
Log in to replyoh just you wait, we have so much joni this month.
Log in to replythank goodness!
Log in to replyHere’s a rad Xmas mix:
Log in to replyhttp://www.mixcloud.com/BangShangALang/vol-iii-the-xmas-special/
Also check out our other stuff…it’s very!
i love the inclusion of more new christmas songs here too! yay for sufjan’s christmas album!
Log in to replyI love “River” by Joni Mitchell. Reminds me of You’ve Got Mail (my favorite Christmasy-love story movie to watch in winter) :)
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