# Let's build a Straight Dope Christmas Spotify list **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** music\ **Created:** [November 29, 2022, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749 "2022-11-29T17:00:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2023, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/101 "2023-11-26T21:15:18Z")
Might as well go with my Honorable Mention list from last year: > [@Gyrate](#): > > **Honorable Mention:** > > Bethlehem Down - Philip Warlock (composer). There are lots of performances of this; which one you pick is entirely up to your personal taste. The Kings Singers or Voces8 do a clean, tight ensemble version, but there are performances by bigger choirs with more echo that also appeal. > > Riu Riu Chiu - Monkees (may be just listed as “Riu Chiu”) > > The Way-Too-Early Christmas Song - Paul and Storm For “Bethlehem Down” let’s go with the version by The Choir of Jesus College Cambridge. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2023, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/102 "2023-11-27T01:06:09Z")
Yes, that’s it. ---
**Author:** ![jerseymule](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jerseymule/32/3155_2.png) [@jerseymule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jerseymule)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2023, 10:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/103 "2023-11-27T10:36:24Z")
That’s Christmas To Me - Pentatonix Christmas In L.A. - The Bobs The Night Before Christmas.- Carly Simon ---
**Author:** ![TRC4941](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trc4941/32/6792_2.png) [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2023, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/104 "2023-11-27T15:18:38Z")
The Angels Cried - Alan Jackson w/Alison Krauss What a Glorious Night - Sidewalk Prophets The Christmas Blues - Dean Martin ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2023, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/105 "2023-11-27T17:25:32Z")
> [@jerseymule](#): > > Christmas In L.A. - The Bobs Lots of versions but I can’t find one from the Bobs ---
**Author:** ![jerseymule](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jerseymule/32/3155_2.png) [@jerseymule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jerseymule)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2023, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/106 "2023-11-27T17:27:51Z")
It’s on the album Too Many Santas. I will try to find the spotify link. EDIT: > **[Too Many Santas!](https://open.spotify.com/album/13SLe5Wlc9JwIRqT19bS5Z?si=3yuWDtPoQnWmLJGO_jKMbQ)** > > The Bobs · Album · 1996 · 11 songs. I couldn’t figure out how to link directly to the song but here’s the album link. ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2023, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/107 "2023-11-27T17:34:30Z")
Got it. Except for waiting for chela to get back to me on their specific song I believe I am current. 103 songs; 5hr 54min. ---
**Author:** ![jerseymule](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jerseymule/32/3155_2.png) [@jerseymule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jerseymule)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2023, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/108 "2023-11-27T17:41:30Z")
> [@Saint\_Cad](#): > > 103 songs I love this! Thanks to @Saint_Cad for doing this and to everyone for all the contributions. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2023, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/109 "2023-11-28T08:28:51Z")
Mary’s Boy Child - Jesse Hairston, Charlotte Church, Sian Edwards ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2023, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/110 "2023-11-28T15:30:06Z")
> [@Sam\_Stone](#): > > Yeah, I just checked. Strange. Elvis’ version was pretty popular back in the day. I saw The Honeydrippers play it on SNL, but I guess they never recorded it. Found out by accident it’s called _Santa Claus is Back in Town_. Added to the list > [@chela](#): > > I’d have to add something from Lorenna McKennnitt’s Midwinter’s Night Dream album. Added _Snow_ > [@ekedolphin](#): > > Mary’s Boy Child - Jesse Hairston, Charlotte Church, Sian Edwards Done Up to date and now over 6 hours of music. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2023, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/111 "2023-11-28T16:30:35Z")
I specifically added the Spotify skill to my Amazon Echo so that I could listen to this playlist on it, and the assistant reports that it can’t find it. 😡 ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2023, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/112 "2023-11-28T17:05:43Z")
I checked and it is public ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2023, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/113 "2023-11-30T18:03:50Z")
Fixed. I logged out of my daughter’s profile and into mine. ---
**Author:** ![TwoCarrotSnowman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/twocarrotsnowman/32/15879_2.png) [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2023, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/114 "2023-12-03T13:03:50Z")
Merry Christmas! Here are my picks for this year (all on Spotify): - Santa Baby by Me First and the Gimme Gimmes (an awesome punk cover of a Christmas standard) - Santa Claus Got Stuck in my Chimney by Ella Fitzgerald - Diddly Squat by Tasha Layton Not eligible, because it’s a carol, but worth a listen if you like electro-synthpop: - In the Bleak Midwinter (I’ll Gove You My Love) by Gemma Cullingford ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2023, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/115 "2023-12-03T13:18:45Z")
Hey Santa Claus - The Moonglows (can also be heard in Christmas Vacation) and while we’re at it: Christmas Vacation - Mavis Staples ---
**Author:** ![nicky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f0a364/32.png) [@nicky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nicky)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/116 "2023-12-03T15:37:28Z")
Backdoor Santa - Clarence Carter Fuck Christmas - Eric Idle Christmas - Chuck Berry ---
**Author:** ![nicky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f0a364/32.png) [@nicky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nicky)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2023, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/117 "2023-12-03T15:39:48Z")
My taste is so good i should get another go ---
**Author:** ![nicky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f0a364/32.png) [@nicky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nicky)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/118 "2023-12-03T15:42:22Z")
Merry Christmas (I dont want to fight tonight) - The Ramones Dont believe in Christmas - The Sonics Xmas with Simon - The Fall ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2023, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/119 "2023-12-03T16:23:05Z")
> [@nicky](#): > > Merry Christmas (I dont want to fight tonight) - The Ramones > > Dont believe in Christmas - The Sonics > > Xmas with Simon - The Fall Save these for next year. ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2023, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/120 "2023-12-15T22:30:55Z")
Two things: Question for all of you. Have you added ANY songs from this list to your personal one? I’ve added Come Darkness, Come Light by Mary Chapin Carpenter White Wine in the Sun by Tim Minchin Merry Christmas From the Family by Robert Earl Keen Mrs Cad added Come Darkness, Come Light by Mary Chapin Carpenter White Wine in the Sun by Tim Minchin something about december by Christina Perri Second for next year there will be one change to the rules. I said no traditional carols because I didn’t want the list to be 98% carols we hear all the time with 42 versions of Jingle Bells. We now have 112 songs so I think we can open it up a bit so for next year, everyone can include at most one traditional carol to their selections. Let’s tray a dry run and between now and Dec 24th, Dopers can put 1 and only one traditional carol on our list. But still no _Christmas Shoes_. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749.md?page=7)