tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446705.post116602339640140109..comments2023-09-26T05:08:11.190-05:00Comments on Rick's Reflections: Christmas SongsRick Rosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03203445347348671817noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446705.post-1166111791618204562006-12-14T09:56:00.000-06:002006-12-14T09:56:00.000-06:00One of the histories of Jingle Bells state that th...One of the histories of Jingle Bells state that the composer (James Pierpont) wrote it (cir. 1850's)about impressing single ladies at races, the forerunner of todays drag races, of extravagantly decorated sleighs. This occured in/around the Boston area. Pierpont is not one of histories more upstanding characters. Ever since I learned the story behind it, I have been turned off by the song.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446705.post-1166104699227450522006-12-14T07:58:00.000-06:002006-12-14T07:58:00.000-06:00Rick, I love Christmas music. I could listen to it...Rick, <BR/><BR/>I love Christmas music. I could listen to it year round especially "O Holy Night" and "Mary Did you Know?". They are my two favorite Christmas Carols. I really like the Acapella version of "Mary Did you Know". I can do without "Silver Bells"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446705.post-1166054194976978492006-12-13T17:56:00.000-06:002006-12-13T17:56:00.000-06:00Handel "The Messiah"Tchaikovsky "The Nutcracker"Handel "The Messiah"<BR/>Tchaikovsky "The Nutcracker"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446705.post-1166045753970506992006-12-13T15:35:00.000-06:002006-12-13T15:35:00.000-06:00I just reread my blog. At the end, I meant that I...I just reread my blog. At the end, I meant that I would like to hear your opinion -- not your nose.Rick Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03203445347348671817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446705.post-1166045007219622522006-12-13T15:23:00.000-06:002006-12-13T15:23:00.000-06:00Of course he can hit the high note! I try to figu...Of course he can hit the high note! I try to figure out some way to bribe him into singing it every year, but he is always reluctant. Strange....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446705.post-1166033970348633142006-12-13T12:19:00.000-06:002006-12-13T12:19:00.000-06:00Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap,Let's go, let's lo...Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap,<BR/>Let's go, let's look at the show,<BR/>We're riding in a wonderland of snow.<BR/>Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap,<BR/>It's grand, just holding your hand,<BR/>We're riding along with a song<BR/>Of a wintry fairy land.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446705.post-1166030678313673022006-12-13T11:24:00.000-06:002006-12-13T11:24:00.000-06:00I love Carol of The Bells. I most difnitely do not...I love Carol of The Bells. I most difnitely do not like Feliz Navidad. That song just gets on my last nerve.Casseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14563534658715284860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446705.post-1166029587218886732006-12-13T11:06:00.000-06:002006-12-13T11:06:00.000-06:00Kyle,It is true that the letter Chi (X) was used a...Kyle,<BR/><BR/>It is true that the letter Chi (X) was used as an early abbreviation for Christ. But I always just assumed X-Mas was shorthand for Christmas. I never thought of it as a plot to take Christ out of Christmas.<BR/><BR/>Karise,<BR/><BR/>I would LOVE to hear Terry sing "O Holy Night." He is so awesome! Just wondering though: Can he hit the high note?:)Rick Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03203445347348671817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446705.post-1166028792741836072006-12-13T10:53:00.000-06:002006-12-13T10:53:00.000-06:00Rick,You just think Pavarotti can sing "O Holy Nig...Rick,<BR/><BR/>You just think Pavarotti can sing "O Holy Night" well. Try Terry Cheatham. And NO I am not prejudice, but I have heard many people sing this, and he has always been my favorite. Of course he sings it acappella and I get goosebumps to this day. If ya'll hang out in Crockett this year, we will be there and maybe he will sing it for you. He is always accepting donations! HA!<BR/><BR/>Karise CheathamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446705.post-1166028517722135182006-12-13T10:48:00.000-06:002006-12-13T10:48:00.000-06:00I like "O Holy Night" alot also.I listen to KLTY m...I like "O Holy Night" alot also.<BR/><BR/>I listen to KLTY mostly and I like a song they play alot, I think it's called "Mary, Did You Know?"<BR/><BR/>Speaking of KLTY. Last year they started playing Christmas songs the day after Halloween. I couldn't handle that and promptly switched stations. Apparently many folks felt the same way I did, because this year they did a survey, and it was overwhelmingly in favor of waiting to play Christmas songs AFTER Thanksgiving, which is the way it should be.<BR/>______________________________<BR/>On another Christmas note. <BR/><BR/>Rick, you probably know the answer to this. <BR/><BR/> Is the the Greek letter X an abbreviation for Christ? I think your friend and mine, Marvin Bryant, once told me that early Christians abbreviated Christ with an X. And if it is, then I suppose it would not be disrepectful to write Merry X-mas. I was taught that the world wrote X-mas because they wanted to omit Christ from Christmas. Just curious. Anybody know the origin behind "X-mas?"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958802674036850912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8446705.post-1166024686982721452006-12-13T09:44:00.000-06:002006-12-13T09:44:00.000-06:00I like them all the first few times I hear them. ...I like them all the first few times I hear them. After the gazillionth time they start to wear on me.<BR/><BR/>I used to have a CD of Christmas carols played by several pop and rock singers/bands that really jazzed them up and enjoyed it.<BR/><BR/>I guess Jingle Bells is the one that plays through my head the most so I would say it must be my favorite.<BR/><BR/>Maybe Beverly will sing her rendition at Casa Torres.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00606199377889821435noreply@blogger.com