Share MP3s of Your Favorite Christmas Songs

[Johnny Stew]

We generally prefer that Ledgies refrain from posting commercially available tracks, but I thought it would be fun if we all shared some of our favorite Christmas songs.

So let us know some of your favorites and be sure to post an mp3 so we can all hear it. :D

[Johnny Stew]

I heard this version of "Little Drummer Boy" (my all-time favorite Christmas song) in a commercial quite a number of years ago, and totally fell in love with it. I posted about it on the Ledge and asked if anyone might know who performed it.
Barbara, one of the Ledge's original moderators, had also heard it and fell in love with it, and she hooked me up with this mp3.

So I always think of my friend Barbara whenever I listen to this song....

Low - "Little Drummer Boy" (http://www.sendspace.com/file/wachd1)

[Miss Vicky]

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
<a href="http://www.angelfire.com/music6/walteregan/Mp3/ChristmasAllOverAgain.MP3">"Christmas All Over Again"</a>

Billy Burnette (and Mick Fleetwood)
<a href="http://billy-burnette.com//Billy%20Burnette%20and%20Mick%20Fleetwood%20-%20It%20Came%20Upon%20A%20Midnight%20Clear.MP3">"It Came Upon A Midnight Clear"</a>

The Malibooz
<a href="http://www.angelfire.com/music6/walteregan/Mp3/CarolOfTheSwells.MP3">"Carol Of The Swells"</a> (Instrumental surf version of "Carol Of The Bells")

[DrummerDeanna]

One of my favorite carols is Silver Bells...but I love carols I can easily sing along with...and this has so far been one of my favorite versions...it's Martina McBride...

http://download.yousendit.com/B51B74FB653FA49E

[Johnny Stew]

Ooh, Vicky, I LOVE the Malibooz' take on "Carol of the Bells"!!! :blob2:

The Martina McBride track is terrific... thank you, Deanna. :xoxo:

Keep 'em coming!


Here's Chris Isaak, Stevie, Brian McKnight and Michael Bublé performing "Rudolph" on Chris Isaak's Christmas Soundstage special....

Chris Isaak & Friends - "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" (http://www.sendspace.com/file/6nwdum)

http://www.pbs.org/wttw/soundstage/xmas2004/images/gallery-main-4.jpg

[Miss Vicky]

Ooh, Vicky, I LOVE the Malibooz' take on "Carol of the Bells"!!! :blob2:

Glad you liked it!

What did you think of Billy's tune?

[Johnny Stew]

What did you think of Billy's tune?Believe it or not, I'd actually heard that one before. I hope everyone downloads it... I think he (along with Mick) did a really great job of it.
Billy's voice has such a smooth, soulful quality, he could easily do an entire album of Christmas music. :nod:

Now here's a little something from Christine....


Christine McVie - "Coventry Carol" (http://www.sendspace.com/file/rdedkv)

[Miss Vicky]

Believe it or not, I'd actually heard that one before. I hope everyone downloads it... I think he (along with Mick) did a really great job of it.
Billy's voice has such a smooth, soulful quality, he could easily do an entire album of Christmas music. :nod:

Really? I'd never even heard of it 'til I found it in a search on Amazon. And I certainly hope everyone does DL the song. (Y'all don't even wanna know how much I paid for that damn CD! Make it worth my money, people.) Besides, it's really beautiful, and I think everyone will like it.

I think it's safe to say that Billy's my new favorite Mac member.

[foxyluva]

Its not a fav, but it involves Stevie, so its a 'must-have':

Chris Isaak & Stevie Nicks - Santa Claus Is Coming to Town (http://www.sendspace.com/file/bw5wsz)

[Johnny Stew]

Never been a big fan of John Denver's music, but his Christmas album with the Muppets will always have a special place in my heart. :nod:

John Denver & The Muppets - "The Twelve Days of Christmas" (http://www.sendspace.com/file/ho2u2g)

[Johnny Stew]

One of the saddest and most beautiful Christmas songs ever....

Willie Nelson - "Pretty Paper" (http://www.sendspace.com/file/tajfdu)

[Miss Vicky]

One of the saddest and most beautiful Christmas songs ever....

Willie Nelson - "Pretty Paper" (http://www.sendspace.com/file/tajfdu)

I hadn't heard Nelson's version, but I have a Roy Orbison recording of it somewhere that is just gorgeous!

[Johnny Stew]

I hadn't heard Nelson's version, but I have a Roy Orbison recording of it somewhere that is just gorgeous!Roy Orbison's version is gorgeous and it can be difficult to choose between the two... but, for me, Willie's wins by a nose, because his voice is just so heartbreaking there.

And now for something completely different (with a "hello" to Brian J.)....

Queen - "Thank God It's Christmas" (http://www.sendspace.com/file/9h6d2g)

[irishgrl]

Can somebody share a good mp3 hosting site? I have a couple of songs I'd like to share... EDIT: nevermind, I used Stewies site!

anyway, here is one of my faves (its John Denver, sorry Stewie :shrug: )

Aspenglow (http://www.sendspace.com/file/zxb6od)

another John Denver tune:

Christmas for Cowboys (http://www.sendspace.com/file/vnpinu)

This one is a bit new age, but it was on a CD called Celtic Christmas, so I suppose it qualifies:

The White Spirit by Uman (http://www.sendspace.com/file/xbkdky)

and two of my faves from Rudolph:
The Most Wonderful Day of the Year/Island of Misfit Toys (http://www.sendspace.com/file/dfsl0z)

Silver and Gold (http://www.sendspace.com/file/mv9yzf)

ok, I think thats it!

[iamstevienicks]

You can use my gmail account to do it if u like, just upload them into there.

[irishgrl]

You can use my gmail account to do it if u like, just upload them into there.
Thanks, but I cheated, I used Stewies site :wavey:
Thanks anyway :xoxo:

[ryan8472]

Please, nobody post 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'. :laugh:

[gldstwmn]

This collection is too beautiful to break up into an mp3 here or there so here it is, all zipped up. It's Elvis's O Come All Ye Faithful, which is supposedly out of print, complete with outtakes, acetate versions, and alternate takes and mixes. The sound quality is A+. I ususally play this for my guests at Christmastime and everyone flips for it. Enjoy!

http://www.sendspace.com/file/t0642m

Tracklist
01 I'll Be Home On Christmas Day (Alternate Piano Version)
02 Winter Wonderland (Undubbed Master)
03 Merry Christmas Baby (Re-make For 'This Is Elvis')
04 The First Noel (Without Cymbal)
05 Oh Come All Ye Faithfull (Alternate Version)
06 It Won't Seem Like Christmas (Undubbed Take 6)
07 If I Get Home On Christmas Day (Extended Mix)
08 Holly Leaves And Christmas Trees (Undubbed Take 8)
09 Silver Bells (Undubbed Take 2)
10 On A Snowy Christmas Night (Extended Mix)
11 The Wonderful World Of Christmas (Extended Mix)
12 I'll Be Home On Christmas Day (Country Version)
13 Merry Christmas Baby (Unedited Master)
14 Holly Leaves And Christmas Trees (Remix)
15 If Everyday Was Like Christmas (Takes 1 & 2)
16 White Christmas (Remix)
17 Here Comes Santa Claus (Acetate Recording)
18 Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem (Acetate Recording With Echo)
19 Santa Claus Is Back In Town (Remix)
20 I'll Be Home For Christmas Day (Acetate Recording With Echo)
21 Blue Christmas - Santa Claus Is Back In Town (Informal Rehearsal)
22 Blue Christmas (Live In College Park MD, Sep 28, 1974)

[AliceLover]

Could someone possibly post the original version of Jingle Bell Rock?? I love that song. I'd really appreciate it!

[PsychCat]

Anybody have any Chrlie Brown Christmas music mp3-love to share? :wavey:

[Wild_Heart03]

Please, nobody post 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'. :laugh:

Just for that Ryan, I'm gonna post it AND the 12" mix. :p

[ragandbone]

I love the pretenders' 2,000 Miles, but I don't own it. There is a Coldplay cover circulating, but it just isn't the same.

[jannieC]

This collection is too beautiful to break up into an mp3 here or there so here it is, all zipped up. It's Elvis's O Come All Ye Faithful, which is supposedly out of print, complete with outtakes, acetate versions, and alternate takes and mixes. The sound quality is A+. I ususally play this for my guests at Christmastime and everyone flips for it. Enjoy!

http://www.sendspace.com/file/t0642m

Tracklist
01 I'll Be Home On Christmas Day (Alternate Piano Version)
02 Winter Wonderland (Undubbed Master)
03 Merry Christmas Baby (Re-make For 'This Is Elvis')
04 The First Noel (Without Cymbal)
05 Oh Come All Ye Faithfull (Alternate Version)
06 It Won't Seem Like Christmas (Undubbed Take 6)
07 If I Get Home On Christmas Day (Extended Mix)
08 Holly Leaves And Christmas Trees (Undubbed Take 8)
09 Silver Bells (Undubbed Take 2)
10 On A Snowy Christmas Night (Extended Mix)
11 The Wonderful World Of Christmas (Extended Mix)
12 I'll Be Home On Christmas Day (Country Version)
13 Merry Christmas Baby (Unedited Master)
14 Holly Leaves And Christmas Trees (Remix)
15 If Everyday Was Like Christmas (Takes 1 & 2)
16 White Christmas (Remix)
17 Here Comes Santa Claus (Acetate Recording)
18 Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem (Acetate Recording With Echo)
19 Santa Claus Is Back In Town (Remix)
20 I'll Be Home For Christmas Day (Acetate Recording With Echo)
21 Blue Christmas - Santa Claus Is Back In Town (Informal Rehearsal)
22 Blue Christmas (Live In College Park MD, Sep 28, 1974)

I downloaded this last night- haven't listened to it yet but just wanted to say thank you. :wavey:

[gldstwmn]

I downloaded this last night- haven't listened to it yet but just wanted to say thank you. :wavey:

You're welcome. :wavey:

[Serrart]

The Christmas song I prefer is Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas. These are three of my favourite versions:

Rosemary Clooney - Have yourself a Merry little Christmas (http://www.filesend.net/download.php?f=06409914a5f44f435a0cef7727471f3d)

Judy Garland - have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (http://www.filesend.net/download.php?f=16ee04ab6983b047302566b57c8f8f57)

Coldplay - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (http://www.filesend.net/download.php?f=7e2f9ffca7c11464b0202c9600417189)

Romy

[trackaghost]

Has anyone got Bruce Springsteen singing Merry Christmas Baby?

It's on A Very Special Christmas Vol 1 (the one with Stevie's original Silent Night). I only have this on tape and I really want to put it on a compilation I'm making, which is possibly the greatest Christmas compilation in the history of man! And I'll post the whole thing if someone posts the Springsteen track for me :D

Thanks in advance!

[heyjupiter678]

Has anyone got Bruce Springsteen singing Merry Christmas Baby?
http://www.sendspace.com/file/955lql

:xoxo:

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

The Christmas song I prefer is Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas. These are three of my favourite versions:



Judy Garland - have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (http://www.filesend.net/download.php?f=16ee04ab6983b047302566b57c8f8f57)


Romy

Amen to this one. I also like the one Lorna Luft did, dueting with her Mum, Judy

Pip

[TheWILDheart]

My favourite xmas song is Fairytale of New York by The Pogues

[goldustsongbird]

Winter Wonderland (http://www.box.net/public/bd973h82bt) - Cyndi Lauper

:D

[trackaghost]

http://www.sendspace.com/file/955lql

:xoxo:

It's official: I want to marry you and have your babies!
Thank you so much Mikki! :xoxo:

[goldustsongbird]

It's official: I want to marry you and have your babies!
Thank you so much Mikki! :xoxo:

Who's that in your avatar?

[trackaghost]

Who's that in your avatar?

Chan Marshall aka Cat Power.

[goldustsongbird]

Chan Marshall aka Cat Power.

Oh, cool. I thought it was Marianne Faithfull. :lol:

[SpyNote]

I love this song. The holidaze are very stressful, so this always cheers me up.

All I Want For Christmas Is You (Mariah Carey) (http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=5EE05C8F498B69C6)

[JazmenFlowers]

I love this song. The holidaze are very stressful, so this always cheers me up.

All I Want For Christmas Is You (Mariah Carey) (http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=5EE05C8F498B69C6)
one of my all-time favorites! :)

I had planned on uploading some last night, but got busy. so, I'll make up for it tonight and post some of my favs.

[JazmenFlowers]

in this .zip:

This Christmas - Patti LaBelle
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? - Barbra Streisand
I Remember - Barbra Streisand
The Christmas Song (live at the White House) - Christina Aguilera
Christmas Without You - Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers
The Bells of St. Paul - Linda Eder
O Holy Night - Mariah Carey

http://download.yousendit.com/17014193070486BC

[carrie721]

in this .zip:

This Christmas - Patti LaBelle
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? - Barbra Streisand
I Remember - Barbra Streisand
The Christmas Song (live at the White House) - Christina Aguilera
Christmas Without You - Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers
The Bells of St. Paul - Linda Eder
O Holy Night - Mariah Carey

http://download.yousendit.com/17014193070486BC

sweet baby jebus! i'm downloading this.

[skcin]

This collection is too beautiful to break up into an mp3 here or there so here it is, all zipped up. It's Elvis's O Come All Ye Faithful, which is supposedly out of print, complete with outtakes, acetate versions, and alternate takes and mixes. The sound quality is A+. I ususally play this for my guests at Christmastime and everyone flips for it. Enjoy!

http://www.sendspace.com/file/t0642m

Tracklist
01 I'll Be Home On Christmas Day (Alternate Piano Version)
02 Winter Wonderland (Undubbed Master)
03 Merry Christmas Baby (Re-make For 'This Is Elvis')
04 The First Noel (Without Cymbal)
05 Oh Come All Ye Faithfull (Alternate Version)
06 It Won't Seem Like Christmas (Undubbed Take 6)
07 If I Get Home On Christmas Day (Extended Mix)
08 Holly Leaves And Christmas Trees (Undubbed Take 8)
09 Silver Bells (Undubbed Take 2)
10 On A Snowy Christmas Night (Extended Mix)
11 The Wonderful World Of Christmas (Extended Mix)
12 I'll Be Home On Christmas Day (Country Version)
13 Merry Christmas Baby (Unedited Master)
14 Holly Leaves And Christmas Trees (Remix)
15 If Everyday Was Like Christmas (Takes 1 & 2)
16 White Christmas (Remix)
17 Here Comes Santa Claus (Acetate Recording)
18 Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem (Acetate Recording With Echo)
19 Santa Claus Is Back In Town (Remix)
20 I'll Be Home For Christmas Day (Acetate Recording With Echo)
21 Blue Christmas - Santa Claus Is Back In Town (Informal Rehearsal)
22 Blue Christmas (Live In College Park MD, Sep 28, 1974)

I really want this. Can't figure out how to DL it - help! I joined sendspace - now what?

[carrie721]

I really want this. Can't figure out how to DL it - help! I joined sendspace - now what?

you don't have to join - if you click that link and scroll down the page a bit, there is a link with a red arrow pointing towards it - that's your download link. the first time i used sendspace, it took me FOREVER to find it.

[goldustsongbird]

^ Get Behind Me, Santa is just about the funniest song title ever.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

My fave Xmas track is Fairytale of New York - The Pohues with Kirsty MacColl

http://www.yousendit.com/download/aRYXbKPCz4N5TA%3D%3D

[DrummerDeanna]

Finally getting around to getting some more up here:

A new Christmas Staple..Billy Mack (Bill Nighy) _ Christmas is All Around:p

http://download.yousendit.com/C47243D906B29C1F

[trackaghost]

I uploaded this for Carrie the other day and the link is still good.

It's Emmylou Harris and the McGarrigle sisters singing O Little Town Of Bethlehem. (http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=E38A657C777408EF)

[shackin'up]

I'd LOVE to hear that Elvis compilation, but it expired. GLDSTWMN!!! please...:xoxo: :xoxo: :xoxo:

[BTFLCHLD]

http://download.yousendit.com/694A8933055FC16C

[BTFLCHLD]

http://download.yousendit.com/6BF6EF731205153E

http://download.yousendit.com/79A0B3C66E22609E

[skcin]

I'd LOVE to hear that Elvis compilation, but it expired. GLDSTWMN!!! please...:xoxo: :xoxo: :xoxo:

Me too. I'd very much appreciate it when you have time.

[BTFLCHLD]

I uploaded Chris' .zip file:

http://download.yousendit.com/2924E03579902B2B

[skcin]

^ Got it! Thanks Chris & Niki. Can't wait for my mom to hear it.

[shackin'up]

http://www.yousendit.com/download/OTSFo0tjUTl5TA%3D%3D

OK, this is a zipped 23 track alternative christmas album.

It contains songs from Eels, Bright eyes, Neil diamond, Chris Cornell (ave maria...incredible!), Enya, Dido, Sheryl Crow, Sufjan Stevens, Smashing Pumpkins, Dandy Warhols, Grandaddy, Tom McRae, Pilate, Saint Etienne, Low, Chris Isaak and Stevie Nicks, etcetera etcetera.

Gotta love this one.....


gerald

[skcin]

^ Sweet! I'll grab it when I get home tonight. Thanks.

[Mari]

I don't really like christmas pop songs (last week I really enjoyed playing some joy division while doing my christmas decorations around the house, so go figure) but Gerald's download sounds good, will grab that one tonight :thumbsup:

[shackin'up]

http://www.yousendit.com/download/OTSFo0tjUTl5TA%3D%3D

OK, this is a zipped 23 track alternative christmas album.

It contains songs from Eels, Bright eyes, Neil diamond, Chris Cornell (ave maria...incredible!), Enya, Dido, Sheryl Crow, Sufjan Stevens, Smashing Pumpkins, Dandy Warhols, Grandaddy, Tom McRae, Pilate, Saint Etienne, Low, Chris Isaak and Stevie Nicks, etcetera etcetera.

Gotta love this one.....


gerald

OK, I renewed the upload for this year:

http://download.yousendit.com/92D477E17DEF6B2E

it expires in a week so grab it!
tracklist:

01 – O Little Town Of Bethlehem – Bright Eyes

02 – Alan Parsons In A Winter Wonderland – Grandaddy

03 – Everything’s Gonna Be Cool This Christmas – Eels

04 – My Christmas Prayer – Saint Etienne

05 – O Come. O Come Emmanuel – Belle & Sebastian

06 – Just Like Christmas – Low

07 – Little Drummer Boy – The Dandy Warhols

08 – Christmas Downer - Departure Lounge

09 - The Christmas Song - The Raveonettes

10 - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - Death Cab For Cutie

11 - Ave Maria - Chris Cornell With Eleven

12 - Last Christmas - Jimmy Eat World

13 - Wonderful Christmas - Tom McRae

14 – Fairytale Of New York – Pilate

15 – Merry Christmas - Smashing Pumpkins

16 - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Chris Isaak & Stevie Nicks

17 - Get Behind Me, Santa! - Sufjan Stevens

18 - Oiche Chiun (Silent Night) – Enya

19 - Blue Christmas - Sheryl Crow

20 - Christmas Day – Dido

21 - Happy Christmas (War Is Over) - Neil Diamond

22 - Walking Round In Women's Underwear - Bob Rivers

23 - White Christmas - Bright Eyes

[Betsy]

^^^

Thanks Gerald! I totally missed this thread last year so the links have expired. I am so glad that you re-vived your list.

It is snowing and has been snowing all day....in this part of Colorado, we definitely are having a "White Christmas." (How appropriate to end your list with that song.)