# 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:** 8
**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 29, 2024, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/141 "2024-11-29T16:08:26Z")
> [@EinsteinsHund](#): > > Xmas In February - Lou Reed (also depressing, it’s about Vietnam) > > Run Rudolph Run - Chuck Berry Already on the list. You get 2 more. ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2024, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/142 "2024-11-29T16:24:42Z")
Ah, dang, I was once more too dumb to effectively search the thread, but I honestly tried. Sorry. Let’s see: Merry Christmas Darling - The Carpenters Little Drummer Boy - Joan Jett and the Blackhearts ---
**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:** [November 29, 2024, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/143 "2024-11-29T16:54:26Z")
I like David Benoit’s Christmas albums, but if you’re not into jazz, you may not like them. His Christmastime album in particular is nice. ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/144 "2024-11-29T17:00:02Z")
I’m not the OP, but why not post your favorite song(s) from that album? We have songs from every genre so far, so why not Jazz? ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2024, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/145 "2024-11-29T18:48:50Z")
So, I’m not Christian, so my Christmas/winter music tends to be eclectic to say the least. So three picks, and an honorable mention. Picks for 2024 [Happy X-Mas / War is Over](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8jtfgvSCJ4) - John Lennon (although this year I want to scream one line as “What have you DONE?!!!”, which works well with the original intent) [A Spaceman Came Travelling](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXSyqK9ERRs) - Celtic Woman version by preference. [Christmas Truce](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPdHkHslFIU) - Sabaton, which, hell, just rocks. Honorable Mention: Hazy Shade of Winter - Bangles version because I’m a child of the 80s. ---
**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 29, 2024, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/146 "2024-11-29T20:42:23Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > I like David Benoit’s Christmas albums, but if you’re not into jazz, you may not like them > [@EinsteinsHund](#): > > I’m not the OP, but why not post your favorite song(s) from that album? Exactly. This list belongs to everyone; I just curate it. > [@ParallelLines](#): > > [A Spaceman Came Travelling](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXSyqK9ERRs) - Celtic Woman version by preference. Celtic Angels? Just want to make sure before adding 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 29, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/147 "2024-11-29T20:57:25Z")
I’ll Be Home For Christmas - by John Prine If We Make It Through December - by Phoebe Bridgers Sing We Now Of Christmas - by Face Vocal Band ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2024, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/148 "2024-11-29T20:59:56Z")
> [@Saint\_Cad](#): > > Celtic Angels? Just want to make sure before adding it. “Celtic Woman” - Spotify shows it as available although it really, Really wants me to create an account. 😉 ---
**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 29, 2024, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/149 "2024-11-29T21:13:13Z")
We are up to date now. Over 8 hours. ---
**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:** [November 29, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/150 "2024-11-29T21:56:21Z")
> [@EinsteinsHund](#): > > I’m not the OP, but why not post your favorite song(s) from that album? Christmas Time Is Here Carol Of The Bells ---
**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 30, 2024, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/151 "2024-11-30T00:05:54Z")
I picked for my traditional carol Silver Bells by Dean Martin My last pick for this year is Hey Sis, It’s Christmas by RuPaul & Markaholic ETA: Chefguy’s pick added. ---
**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 30, 2024, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/152 "2024-11-30T14:11:04Z")
> [@Saint\_Cad](#): > > That sounds like a depressing song. Pair it with Klaus Nomi’s _The Cold Song_. It’s an “Obscurest Vinyl” track which tend to be comically sweary songs in old song styles, but I rather like that one. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/x09_-lFpIVw/maxresdefault.jpg "Let Me Melt") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x09_-lFpIVw) I’ve already made my picks for the year, but out of curiosity what’s the view of [“Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie](https://youtu.be/rDBfGrfUuug?feature=shared)? It’s just an anti-war song but because it mentions the word “Christmas” once in passing it gets played every year around here (much to Mr Lewie’s bemusement and profit). ---
**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 5, 2024, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/153 "2024-12-05T18:07:52Z")
I’m shocked we don’t have more contributors this year, especially as it is open for adding a traditional Christmas carol for the first time. I will be out of the country starting in about a week, so if anyone contributes our song list won’t be updated until just before Christmas. ---
**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:** [December 5, 2024, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/154 "2024-12-05T18:11:03Z")
Yeah, I was thinking that things were a little quiet this year. ---
**Author:** ![Cee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cee/32/18345_2.png) [@Cee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cee)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2024, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/155 "2024-12-15T06:06:34Z")
Whatever that one song was that was in Halloween 2. Mr. Sandman? ---
**Author:** ![msmith537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d9b06d/32.png) [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2024, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/156 "2024-12-16T01:01:53Z")
Christmas Time - Smashing Pumpkins All I Want for Christmas is You - My Chemical Romance Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight) - The Ramones Thank God It’s Christmas - Queen ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/157 "2024-12-17T18:43:00Z")
I’ve already voted for this year, but wanted to do an honorable mention for those who like… messing with the format. [Alcohol!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK8XbI1JKVQ) It’s a dungeon crawl song to the tune of Jingle Bells. ---
**Author:** ![We\_re\_wolves\_not\_werewolves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/838e76/32.png) [@We\_re\_wolves\_not\_werewolves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/We_re_wolves_not_werewolves)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2024, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/158 "2024-12-17T19:03:38Z")
_I’ve Got a Boner for Christmas_ - Nerf Herder ---
**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:** [December 19, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/159 "2024-12-19T14:42:03Z")
I haven’t participated this year yet, so here are my three picks for 2024: _Santa Claus is Coming to Town_ - Maureen McGovern w/ Jay Leonhart _Fum, Fum, Fum_ - Inner Voices _Cool Yule_ - Bette Midler ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_McQwark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4da419/32.png) [@Steve\_McQwark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_McQwark)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2024, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-build-a-straight-dope-christmas-spotify-list/975749/160 "2024-12-20T18:21:46Z")
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