"When it was released in January of 1963, “Our Winter Love” became something of a minor phenomenon. It stuck a chord with people, who found themselves caught up in the simplicity and emotional solitude of its haunting melody.
In the third verse the Anita Kerr singers provided the instrumental some choral texture. Their voices, combined with the angelic orchestration, propelled the verse, the melody, and in fact, the entire song, into some chilly, snow-covered netherworld."
Just like you can't access You Tube, I can't access tudou. I found two versions of Anderson's arrangement - his 1952 original which has 9 songs and another which has 8 songs. Both are beautiful! The original includes "The First Noel" (in my notes, I labeled it Song 5A) - it is between Song 5 "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" and Song 6 "Silent Night".
Who is the classical guitarist playing "Deck the Halls"? Perhaps I can find his/her video on You Tube if you give me more information.
Sending you wishes for peace, good health, and happiness across our many miles ...
I'm surprised you can't open Tudou. Both Perrie and Krishna can and they are in America (at least Perrie is) - but is that where you are? Can you open bilibili? I have posted some things recently on Folksongs and Folklore that are accessed through bilibili. Unfortunately, the guitarist is not identified, or if he is it is in Chinese so I can't help you with that.
Thanks for the good wishes, I wish the same for you.
Let me rephrase what I said. Your link opens, but all I get is a black screen where the video should play. In the black video screen is a lot of Chinese writing with the word "cookies".
I was thinking it must be one of the best known songs of all time. So I googled it:
There has been confusion and debate on whether Crosby's record is or is not the best-selling single, due to a lack of information on sales of "White Christmas," because Crosby's recording was released before the advent of the modern-day US and UK singles charts. [17] However, after careful research, Guinness World Records in 2007 concluded that, worldwide, Crosby's recording of "White Christmas" has, in their estimation, sold at least 50 million copies, and that Elton John 's recording of " Candle in the Wind 1997 " has sold 33 million, making Crosby's recording the best-selling single of all time. [2]
铃儿响叮当 (叮叮当叮叮当铃儿响叮当,我们滑雪多快乐我们坐在雪橇上) 4 lần 冲过大风雪,他们坐在雪橇上,奔驰过田野,欢笑又歌唱 铃声响叮当,你的精神多欢畅,今晚滑雪真快乐把滑雪歌儿唱, 嘿 (叮叮当叮叮当铃儿响叮当,我们滑雪多快乐我们坐在雪橇上) 2 lần 在一两天之前,大雪出外去游荡,打扮美丽小姑娘,她坐在我身旁 那马儿瘦又老,它的命运多灾难,把雪橇装进你旁边害的我们遭了殃 (叮叮当叮叮当铃儿响叮当,我们滑雪多快乐我们坐在雪橇上) 2 lần
那里白雪闪银光,趁着年轻好时光,带着心爱的姑娘,把滑雪歌儿唱 她有一匹栗色马,它一日行千里,我们把它套在雪橇上,就飞奔向前方 (叮叮当叮叮当铃儿响叮当,我们滑雪多快乐我们坐在雪橇上) 4 lần 叮叮当 嘿
"Jingle Bells (Tinkling Jingle Bells jingle, we ski much happier we sit on a sled) 4 Lần Through the blizzard, they sat on the sled, Mercedes-Benz across the fields, laughing and singing Jingle Bells, how happy you are, skiing tonight. Sing a ski song, Hey (Jingle bells, we ski more happy we're sitting on a sled) 2 Lần two days ago, the snow went out to wander, and dressed the beautiful little girl,
She sits next to me, the horse is thin and old, the fate of its many disasters, the sled loaded into your side of the damage we suffered (jingle Jingle Bells, we ski more happy we sit on the sled) 2 Lần Where the snow is shining silver, while the good times are young, sing the ski song with the girl she's got a chestnut horse, it's a Chichori, we put it on the sled, we run to the front (Jingle Bell jingle, we ski more happy we sit on the sled) 4 Lần jingle Hey"
Angels We Have Heard on High (Christmas w/ 32 fingers and 8 thumbs) - The Piano Guys
MERRY CHRISTMAS Everyone! Here's our version of "Angels We Have Heard on High," with a few other Christmas favorites mixed in. Can you name them all?
We wrote and performed this in the same style of our music video "What Makes You Beautiful" ... . ALL the sounds you hear were created by different parts of the piano (except the vocals of course).
We wanted this to be a fun music video full of "Christmas Spirit." While the video primarily presents the "fun" side of Christmas (complete with cameo appearances by Christmas icons which "helped" us film), we wanted the music to portray what, to us, is the true meaning of the Holiday season. As we wrote it we imagined the "shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night." And how the Angel appeared to them, announcing the humble birth of the Savior of the World. How incredible it would have been when, "suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men!" (Holy Bible, Luke Chapter 2) We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. We love you!
I don't want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need I don't care about the presents Underneath the Christmas tree I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true oh All I want for Christmas is you
I don't want a lot for Christmas There is just one thing I need, and I Don't care about the presents Underneath the Christmas tree I don't need to hang my stocking There upon the fireplace Santa Claus won't make me happy With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true All I want for Christmas is you
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS… JEWS I just want you for my own More than you could ever know Make my wish come true All I want for Christmas is… Jews
I wont ask for much this Christmas I dont even wish for snow Just want a Jew who runs show business Speilberg, Stiller Ari Gold I will make a list and send it Of my choices for St. Nick Seinfeld, Zach Braff and Jon Stewart Are the boys with a big schtick. Cause I just want them here tonight Holding on to me so tight Ill take Zac Efron too all I want for Christmas is Jews.
Some people might be offended, but one way of looking at it is that its mocking negative stereotype, not mocking Jews.
I had a few good laughs--over lines like this:
They may have killed our savior Thats not the best behavior Thats ok he rose again three days later and now Im an active J-dater
Oh I dont want a lot for Christmas Gentile boys are such a bore Goldman, Weissman, Cohen, Levy These are names that I adore Oh I just want a chosen one Hebrew boys are so much fun
(If it sounds bigoted its not-- you'd have to see the video to realize that...)
Not so sure about that, but I guess Ivanka Trump and Chelsea Clinton are. It didn't work out so well for Mia Farrow and Debbie Reynolds as well.
However...
"Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God."
Dear Friend John Russell: Being the site's residence technology impaired Chaplain, I am unable to upload a streaming video of this song.
The song is available in Hebrew, Yiddish and English.
My favorite version is Yiddish.
Here goes.
Chanukah oy chanukah a yontif a sheyner.
Ah lustiker, a frelichker
Nicht do noch azoyner.
Ale nacht mit dreidelach shplit mir,
Frische heyseh latkes, essen a shir.
Geshvinder, tzindt kinder,
Di Chanukah likhtlech on.
Zogt, "al Ha Nissim", Lobt G-tt fahr di nissim,
Un lomir al ha tantsen in kon.
Zogt, "al ha Nissim", Lobt G-tt fahr di nissim,
Un lomir al ha tantsen in Kon.
In English:
Chanukah oh Chanukah
Such a cheerful and happy one.
There is none like it.
Every night with Dreidles (spinning tops) we will play.
Fresh hot potato pancakes we will eat endlessly.
Come quickly children, light the Chanukah candles.
Say "For the miracles", praise G-d for the miracles.
We will dance together in a circle (Horah).
Say, "For the miracles", praise G-d for the miracles.
We will dance together in a circle (Horah).
For four generations in my days, the Enoch family has the grandparents and parents singing, dancing; watching the candles illuminate us with the truth revealing by our of G-d, and warm us with His warmth of love; with our spouses, children and grandchildren.
If that isn't a beautiful celebration, I don't know the meaning of the term.
At this end of the secular year 2016, I wish one and all a meaningful and joyous time among those close whatever you celebrate, and however the spirit moves.
Peace, Abundant Blessings and the Best of Times on Your Holidays (Yom Tovim).
2017 Enoch, 2017. Usually, in January, people mistakenly write the previous year date, but in December?
By the way, it was Theodore Bikel's performances that started me on the road to loving folk music, to the extent that at one time I was the President of an organization that ran a Folk Music Festival, and took me to folk music festivals in Newport, Philadelphia and Washington DC.
I'm a metal head. What can I say.
I forgot about this. This is right on to what most of will go through in the upcoming few weeks.
"When it was released in January of 1963, “Our Winter Love” became something of a minor phenomenon. It stuck a chord with people, who found themselves caught up in the simplicity and emotional solitude of its haunting melody.
In the third verse the Anita Kerr singers provided the instrumental some choral texture. Their voices, combined with the angelic orchestration, propelled the verse, the melody, and in fact, the entire song, into some chilly, snow-covered netherworld."
This gives me chills if I close my eyes and listen.
One of the most awesome videos I have ever heard.
Lovely!
Deck the Halls (classical guitar)
A Christmas Festival (Leroy Anderson)
Nice!!!
Hi, Buzz ...
Just like you can't access You Tube, I can't access tudou. I found two versions of Anderson's arrangement - his 1952 original which has 9 songs and another which has 8 songs. Both are beautiful! The original includes "The First Noel" (in my notes, I labeled it Song 5A) - it is between Song 5 "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" and Song 6 "Silent Night".
Who is the classical guitarist playing "Deck the Halls"? Perhaps I can find his/her video on You Tube if you give me more information.
Sending you wishes for peace, good health, and happiness across our many miles ...
Jasper
Hi Jasper,
I'm surprised you can't open Tudou. Both Perrie and Krishna can and they are in America (at least Perrie is) - but is that where you are? Can you open bilibili? I have posted some things recently on Folksongs and Folklore that are accessed through bilibili. Unfortunately, the guitarist is not identified, or if he is it is in Chinese so I can't help you with that.
Thanks for the good wishes, I wish the same for you.
Buzz
Let me rephrase what I said. Your link opens, but all I get is a black screen where the video should play. In the black video screen is a lot of Chinese writing with the word "cookies".
Copy and paste the Chinese onto Bing Translator or any translator to see what the Chinese tells you. I don't know what else to tell you.
Of course my favorite is this one.
https://www.bing.com/search?q=bing+crosby+white+christmas&qs=LS&pq=bing+crosby%2c+wh&sc=8-15&cvid=201D58E55BF84E5581052B1DA356F424&FORM=QBRE&sp=1&ghc=1
A true classic!
I was thinking it must be one of the best known songs of all time. So I googled it:
There has been confusion and debate on whether Crosby's record is or is not the best-selling single, due to a lack of information on sales of "White Christmas," because Crosby's recording was released before the advent of the modern-day US and UK singles charts. [17] However, after careful research, Guinness World Records in 2007 concluded that, worldwide, Crosby's recording of "White Christmas" has, in their estimation, sold at least 50 million copies, and that Elton John 's recording of " Candle in the Wind 1997 " has sold 33 million, making Crosby's recording the best-selling single of all time. [2]
铃儿响叮当
(叮叮当叮叮当铃儿响叮当,我们滑雪多快乐我们坐在雪橇上) 4 lần
冲过大风雪,他们坐在雪橇上,奔驰过田野,欢笑又歌唱
铃声响叮当,你的精神多欢畅,今晚滑雪真快乐把滑雪歌儿唱, 嘿
(叮叮当叮叮当铃儿响叮当,我们滑雪多快乐我们坐在雪橇上) 2 lần
在一两天之前,大雪出外去游荡,打扮美丽小姑娘,她坐在我身旁
那马儿瘦又老,它的命运多灾难,把雪橇装进你旁边害的我们遭了殃
(叮叮当叮叮当铃儿响叮当,我们滑雪多快乐我们坐在雪橇上) 2 lần
那里白雪闪银光,趁着年轻好时光,带着心爱的姑娘,把滑雪歌儿唱
她有一匹栗色马,它一日行千里,我们把它套在雪橇上,就飞奔向前方
(叮叮当叮叮当铃儿响叮当,我们滑雪多快乐我们坐在雪橇上) 4 lần
叮叮当 嘿
Are you sure about this?
I guess I translated it wrong-- I thought the first verse was something like:
Yule Log in Hoisin Sauce with Chinese Vegetable!
The 12 Gays of Christmas
Straight No Chaser - The 12 Days of Christmas (original from 1998)
Hallelujah Chorus (performed by The Silent Monks)
Angels We Have Heard on High (Christmas w/ 32 fingers and 8 thumbs) - The Piano Guys
MERRY CHRISTMAS Everyone! Here's our version of "Angels We Have Heard on High," with a few other Christmas favorites mixed in. Can you name them all?
We wrote and performed this in the same style of our music video "What Makes You Beautiful" ... . ALL the sounds you hear were created by different parts of the piano (except the vocals of course).
We wanted this to be a fun music video full of "Christmas Spirit." While the video primarily presents the "fun" side of Christmas (complete with cameo appearances by Christmas icons which "helped" us film), we wanted the music to portray what, to us, is the true meaning of the Holiday season. As we wrote it we imagined the "shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night." And how the Angel appeared to them, announcing the humble birth of the Savior of the World. How incredible it would have been when, "suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men!" (Holy Bible, Luke Chapter 2)
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. We love you!
Never seen or heard anything like this. Awesome!
Little Drummer Boy - Snare Drumline Encore Performance
Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You
All I Want for Christmas Is... Jews
Since I cannot open YouTube, would you mind explaining the statement you made?
Its the name of the song. Its a spoof of Mariah Carey's big hit "All I Want for Christmas is You (Comment 2O, above).
Here are the first few verses of Mariah Carey's song:
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true oh
All I want for Christmas is you
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need, and I
Don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
(Lyrics cont'd HERE )
I see if I can find the lyrics of the second one.
Found them (Google is always so helpful
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS… JEWS
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is…
Jews
I wont ask for much this Christmas
I dont even wish for snow
Just want a Jew who runs show business
Speilberg, Stiller Ari Gold
I will make a list and send it
Of my choices for St. Nick
Seinfeld, Zach Braff and Jon Stewart
Are the boys with a big schtick.
Cause I just want them here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
Ill take Zac Efron too
all I want for Christmas is Jews.
(Cont'd HERE)
Some people might be offended, but one way of looking at it is that its mocking negative stereotype, not mocking Jews.
I had a few good laughs--over lines like this:
They may have killed our savior
Thats not the best behavior
Thats ok he rose again three days later
and now Im an active J-dater
Oh I dont want a lot for Christmas
Gentile boys are such a bore
Goldman, Weissman, Cohen, Levy
These are names that I adore
Oh I just want a chosen one
Hebrew boys are so much fun
(If it sounds bigoted its not-- you'd have to see the video to realize that...)
You're hogging the thread Hari!
That was a YUGE hit in the U.S. Bigly YUGE!
And I just found "All I Want for Christmas is You" on a site that you can see in China.
(Now let's see if I can find the spoof onthat Chinese site-- or elsewhere where you can view it).
You're still missing the best one of all, Krish, I'll give you a hint: Paul McCartney
OMG-- I don't believe it-- I found it on the same site-- Buzz you should be able to see it here :
All I Want for Christmas is Jews!
???
Paul McCartney's Christmas Disc 1965
Sorry, I meant John Lennon.
???
Not so sure about that, but I guess Ivanka Trump and Chelsea Clinton are. It didn't work out so well for Mia Farrow and Debbie Reynolds as well.
However...
BRENDA LEE - ROCKIN AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE
Grandma Got Runover By A Reindeer - Home Free
Elvis Presley-Merry Christmas Baby
Elvis Presley - Amazing Grace
Twisted Sister - Oh Come All Ye Faithful
Twisted Sister - Silver Bells
Dear Friend John Russell: Being the site's residence technology impaired Chaplain, I am unable to upload a streaming video of this song.
The song is available in Hebrew, Yiddish and English.
My favorite version is Yiddish.
Here goes.
Chanukah oy chanukah a yontif a sheyner.
Ah lustiker, a frelichker
Nicht do noch azoyner.
Ale nacht mit dreidelach shplit mir,
Frische heyseh latkes, essen a shir.
Geshvinder, tzindt kinder,
Di Chanukah likhtlech on.
Zogt, "al Ha Nissim", Lobt G-tt fahr di nissim,
Un lomir al ha tantsen in kon.
Zogt, "al ha Nissim", Lobt G-tt fahr di nissim,
Un lomir al ha tantsen in Kon.
In English:
Chanukah oh Chanukah
Such a cheerful and happy one.
There is none like it.
Every night with Dreidles (spinning tops) we will play.
Fresh hot potato pancakes we will eat endlessly.
Come quickly children, light the Chanukah candles.
Say "For the miracles", praise G-d for the miracles.
We will dance together in a circle (Horah).
Say, "For the miracles", praise G-d for the miracles.
We will dance together in a circle (Horah).
For four generations in my days, the Enoch family has the grandparents and parents singing, dancing; watching the candles illuminate us with the truth revealing by our of G-d, and warm us with His warmth of love; with our spouses, children and grandchildren.
If that isn't a beautiful celebration, I don't know the meaning of the term.
At this end of the secular year 2016, I wish one and all a meaningful and joyous time among those close whatever you celebrate, and however the spirit moves.
Peace, Abundant Blessings and the Best of Times on Your Holidays (Yom Tovim).
Enoch.
Merry Christmas Brother! May the lord bless you and keep you.... (and thank you)
Dear Friend Nowhere Man: Thank you for the wonderful video.
The recording artist, Theo Bikel is one of my favorites.
One of his Israeli renditions of an Israeli folk song, Shir ha Avodah was the all time favorite of my wife's mother.
One of the words in the song lyric is what she named my wife.
That is mega fan status!
My older brother knew Mr. Bikel very closely and well.
Peace, Blessings, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.
Enoch.
Love ya brother, one more for ya....
Maoz tzur-Oh mighty Stronghold
(I apologize for the subtitles, but I though that it would be nice for those that don't speak it can at least read it)
It's not Hanukkah without doughnuts......
ps thanks for inviting me....
Dear Friend Nowhere Man: Much obliged.
Gratefully, Your Brother in Spirit.
E.
2017 Enoch, 2017. Usually, in January, people mistakenly write the previous year date, but in December?
By the way, it was Theodore Bikel's performances that started me on the road to loving folk music, to the extent that at one time I was the President of an organization that ran a Folk Music Festival, and took me to folk music festivals in Newport, Philadelphia and Washington DC.
I forgot to mention I attended the Fox Hollow Festival of Traditional Music on a country estate near Petersburgh, N.Y., a few times in the late 1960s.
This was a nice article Mr. Russell. Merry Christmas!
ugghhh why does all that info post?
OMG, colour.....that has to be the most outstanding rendition of my favorite song!
Merry Christmas, my friend. MeMe
They are an amazing group - glad you liked it
Merry Christmas mag
I just came in from doing a wee bit of shoveling only to discover I am out of hot coco mix - [pout'e face]