# Czarcasm's Definitive Christmas Album **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [November 26, 2012, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183 "2012-11-26T18:59:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Chicagojeff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b19c9b/32.png) [@Chicagojeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chicagojeff)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183/61 "2012-11-29T13:09:55Z")
Darlene Love’s version is better… but I do like U2’s version of Please Come Home… and for my addition… Donny Hathaway’s This Christmas… [Donny Hathaway- This Christmas [Original] - YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj1mVUEHeUE) just makes it for me… and on a dirtier… after hours mood Theirs CLarence Carter Clarence Carter Clarence Carter… [Clarence Carter Back Door Santa - YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtTfosvGdTY) Back door santa… ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183/62 "2012-11-29T14:25:51Z")
Good thread, **Czarcasm** , and I hope you don’t mind that I ran off with a whole bunch of suggestions. But good gods, people actually like that awful _Santa, Baby_ song? That is the worst song, ever. I can’t stand any of their whining voices, and I wish the song would burn in a fire! ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183/63 "2012-11-29T15:16:20Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > Good thread, **Czarcasm** , and I hope you don’t mind that I ran off with a whole bunch of suggestions. But good gods, people actually like that awful _Santa, Baby_ song? That is the worst song, ever. I can’t stand any of their whining voices, and I wish the song would burn in a fire! We are talking Eartha _Mroww!_ Kitt here. I would gladly spend an hour listening to her gargle! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183/64 "2012-11-29T15:18:37Z")
Yeah, my wife and I love that song, the Eartha Kitt version, anyway. She plays a very well-developed character in that performance. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183/65 "2012-11-29T15:28:58Z")
Eeyugh. I’m sure I might like it better if it was a man singing in a nice deep baritone. I prefer deeper, strong voices, even in women. But then the song might get _really weird_. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183/66 "2012-11-29T15:32:44Z")
The one that icks me is _Baby, It’s Cold Outside_, which seems to me to be about date rape. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183/67 "2012-11-29T15:35:51Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > Eeyugh. I’m sure I might like it better if it was a man singing in a nice deep baritone. I prefer deeper, strong voices, even in women. But then the song might get _really weird_. A male _Santa Baby_? [As you wish.](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbbFpzly3eo) ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183/68 "2012-11-29T15:48:44Z")
> [@Acsenray](#): > > The one that icks me is _Baby, It’s Cold Outside_, which seems to me to be about date rape. Flirting and persuasion doesn’t equal date rape. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183/69 "2012-11-29T15:50:03Z")
[My 2nd favorite _Santa Baby_.](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n0rTFkrTXQ) ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183/70 "2012-11-29T15:52:01Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > A male _Santa Baby_? > [As you wish.](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbbFpzly3eo) “This video is currently unavailable.” ☹ But I’ll search for it at home. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183/71 "2012-11-29T15:56:11Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > “This video is currently unavailable.” ☹ But I’ll search for it at home. It plays for me-sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183/72 "2012-11-29T16:26:03Z")
> [@Telemark](#): > > Flirting and persuasion doesn’t equal date rape. Yeah, until she says “Say, what’s in this drink?” He’s getting her all liquored up. ---
**Author:** ![Paintcharge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/paintcharge/32/7946_2.png) [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183/73 "2012-11-29T16:37:39Z")
The Christmas Song -[Johnny Mathis.](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlmdo_0nBiA) Actually his whole Christmas album is darn near perfect. [Sleigh Ride.](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBFXAEhWsio)[Silver Bells.](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbBqP40-qj0) ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183/74 "2012-11-29T16:48:59Z")
I went and looked up the lyrics to Baby it’s Cold Outside. I don’t agree it’s date rape. Yes, he’s totally trying to convince her to stay, but she _wants_ to be convinced. I just hope they have a condom or four! ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183/75 "2012-11-29T22:34:49Z")
“Christmas All Over Again” - Tom Petty and “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” - The Reverend Horton Heat “Christmas With The Devil” - Spinal Tap “Osama Got Run Over By A Reindeer” - Bob Rivers “Chanukah Under The Stars” - Fountains of Wayne They may be nontraditional, but they ain’t parodies. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183/76 "2012-11-29T23:38:20Z")
> [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](#): > > \*Santa Baby \*- call me a communist, but I still like Madonna’s version the best. Try [Calista Flockhart](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzCdG4bzJSI). ---
**Author:** ![Mtgman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5a626/32.png) [@Mtgman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mtgman)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2012, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183/77 "2012-11-29T23:39:18Z")
Frosty The Snowman Baby It’s Cold Outside White Christmas The Christmas Song Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Please Come Home For Christmas Santa Baby I actually tend to prefer instrumentals. Mannheim Steamroller and Trans-Siberian Orchestra have done most/all of these and make great background music for parties. Lots of good memories of putting Mannheim or TSO on the PA at the theatre and using it as background during set builds during the holiday season. I’m especially a fan of unusual instrumentation, so that factors into my enjoyment of their renditions. A classic that I’m surprised isn’t already on your list - “Silver Bells” I’m fond of the Bing Crosby version, but that’s just because of how effortless he makes it seem when he sings when I know exactly how hard it really is. As for other choices, have you considered more contemporary? I have two suggestions. “Little Drummer Boy” by Bob Seger, a great rendition of a classic. And the Goo Goo Dolls, “Better Days” which is a really nice departure from their regular style of punk or alt rock. Enjoy, Steven ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2012, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183/78 "2012-11-30T00:18:41Z")
Frosty The Snowman- [The Beach Boys](http://youtu.be/bO3cmvANSYI) Baby It’s Cold Outside- [Dean Martin](http://youtu.be/crFQpOCDfEc) White Christmas- [Michael Buble and Shania Twain](http://youtu.be/vNPwkLjCxZQ) The Christmas Song- [The Velvet Fog](http://youtu.be/LHCGoxa4Aj4) Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree- [She & Him.](http://youtu.be/gTPzDsgvYvs) Santa Claus Is Coming To Town- [The Crystals](http://youtu.be/NzsYx_DFAnE) Please Come Home For Christmas- [The Eagles](http://youtu.be/XeShHAZk3to) Santa Baby- Eartha Kitt And no Jingle Bells on your list? I like [Barry Manilow](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh-Eb60Q8X8) (not too often I type those words). ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2012, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183/79 "2012-11-30T02:01:17Z")
Thanks for the recommendations on Michael Buble! I like him in general. Will be buying a bunch of these tonight and tomorrow, thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2012, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183/80 "2012-11-30T03:54:47Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > Yes, he’s totally trying to convince her to stay, but she _wants_ to be convinced. Exactly, they’re flirting. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/czarcasms-definitive-christmas-album/642183.md?page=5)