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12-17-2008, 09:54 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
1979 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Wilmington
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2003
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Christmas Tunes
Question:
What is your favorite Chrismtas song and who sings it?
I'm looking to add some variety to my Christmas music collection - figured what better place to ask than the Airstream forum to get a diverse group of opinion.
Thanks and hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season!
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12-17-2008, 10:02 AM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Almost anything by the Trans-Siberian orchestra, most chorus-sung Christmas tunes, anything instrumental. It makes great background music for the season.
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12-17-2008, 11:13 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2003 30' Classic
Londonderry
, New Hampshire
Join Date: May 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
Almost anything by the Trans-Siberian orchestra, most chorus-sung Christmas tunes, anything instrumental. It makes great background music for the season.
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You know I will have to say TSO's "Wizards in Winter". But I am biased:
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12-17-2008, 11:27 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
1964 26' Overlander
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Anna
, Illinois
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 5,720
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Christmas Tunes
I would have trouble selecting my absolute favorite from among the following:
Songs For Christmas by The Andrews Sisters- Sleigh Ride
- Jing-A-Ling Jing-A-Ling
A Walton's Christmas -- Together Again- Twas the Night Before Christmas
- Home For The Holidays
Kevin
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AIR #827
1964 Overlander International
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
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12-17-2008, 11:33 AM
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Rivet Master 
2002 25' Classic
Oro Valley
, Arizona
Join Date: Oct 2002
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Mannheim Steamroller "Christmas Extraordinaire"
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2002 Classic 25'
2003 Expedition EB 5.4L, AWD, AdvanceTrac Class IV hitch pkg. Reese dual cam/Prodigy
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12-17-2008, 12:23 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2006 28' Safari SE
Winter Park
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2006
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'64 Me / '60's-ish wife / '90's kids / '06 Black Lab / '02 Poodle / oh, and a horse, too.
GO GATORS!!
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12-17-2008, 12:27 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2006 28' Safari SE
Winter Park
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Sorry I didn't mean for that to link back to any particular online seller - I intended to just cut/paste the list of songs for you.
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12-17-2008, 12:55 PM
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tinhutjohn
1974 29' Ambassador
London
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 76
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Antzi McLean - Christmas in the Trailer Park
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12-17-2008, 01:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 26' Overlander
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2008
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My Favorite Things - Frank Sinatra
Merry Christmas, Baby - Lou Rawls
The Nutcracker Suite: Overture - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
Baby, It's Cold Outside - Al Hirt and Ann Margaret
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12-17-2008, 02:12 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
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My favorites are alternative/punk/irreverant:
soul coughing - suzy snowflakethe
vandals - oi to the world
flaming lips - xmas at the zoo
they might be giants-santa's beard
squirrel nut zippers - carolina xmas
bad religion - god rest ye gerry mentlemen
"tom waits" and "peter murphy" - xmas sucks
dandy warhols-little drummer boy
arrogant worms-the christmas song
thurl ravenscroft-you're a mean one, mr. grinch (thereis also a version by 'the whirling dervishes' which is great)
the ramones-merry xmas (I don't want to fight tonight)
they might be giants -o tannenbaum
descendents-xmas vacation
fountains of wayne-hannukah under the starss
quirrel nut zippers-santa claus is smoking reefer
cocteau twins-frosty the snowman
bad religion-joy to the world
beck-little drum machine boy
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12-17-2008, 02:34 PM
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Rivet Master 
1972 25' Tradewind
Currently Looking...
McHenry County
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Plenty of favorites but there are three that are a must play every year.
Stan Freberg : A Green Christmas
Vince Guaraldi: A Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack.
And, call me an old sentimental softy,
South Park’s Mr. Hankie’s Christmas Classics: Merry F***ing Christmas.
Happy Holidays to all,
Tom.
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12-17-2008, 03:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' International CCD
Lapeer
, Michigan
Join Date: Oct 2003
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A local Ann Arbor Michigan musician Timothy Monger has a Christmas Airstream song that is as nostalgic as it is cool, about rememberences of an Airstream at a Christmas tree lot. Wish a special Airstreaming friend a Merry Christmas.
Secure download available here 2.2MB https://www.yousendit.com/transfer.p...dEM1R1BIRGc9PQ
And a favorite artist of mine Paige Bridges and her prints available for purchase.
For more from these artists:
( ((timothy.monger)) )
CHRISTMAS TRAILER ART
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12-17-2008, 04:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Winston Salem
, North Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2007
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The Christmas Song Nat King Cole
Peanuts Christmas soundtrack Vince G. Trio
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1979 Avion 30ft rear bath
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95 Cadillac FW Brougham, LT1,3:42, 7k tow pk.
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12-17-2008, 05:21 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' International CCD
Willoughby
, Ohio
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Here they are:
O Come O Come Emmanuel - Linda Ronstadt
The Christmas Song - Mel Torme
Silent Night - Sinead O'Connor
Mary's Boy Child - Harry Belafonte
Sweet Little Jesus Boy - Mahalia Jackson
Gesu Bambino - Luciano Pavarotti (this one makes me cry every time)
The Birthday of a King - Stephen Amerson
Oh Holy Night - Mahalia Jackson
Oh Come All ye Faithful - Josh Groban
Ding Dong Merrily on High - Roger Whittaker
Go Tell it on the Mountain - Mahalia Jackson
Marshmallow World - Dean Martin
No Christmas like a Home Christmas - Perry Como
The Chipmunks Song - Alvin and the Chipmunks
Frosty the Snowman - the Ronettes
The Peanuts Theme - Vince Guaraldi Trio
Sleigh Ride - the Ronettes
Rockin Around the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee
Holly Jolly christmas - Burl Ives
Silent Night - Chris Botti
Christmas - Darlene Love
I sure hope I spelled those all correctly.
MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR to ALL!!!
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WBCCI# 03876
AIR# 6511
2005 28' CCD, 2011 Sierra 5.3L, Equal-I-Zer
Empty Nesters - spending our money on OURSELVES for a change!
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12-17-2008, 05:51 PM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Christmas Island - Jimmy Buffett
Christmas in Dixie - Alabama
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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12-17-2008, 09:20 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1954 22' Flying Cloud
1954 25' Cruiser
2005 25' International CCD
Paradise
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 407
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Ray Coniff in a vintage Airstream...
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A&P Vintage Trailer Works, Inc.
AirForums #1565
WBCCI #7162
Heart of Texas Camping Unit
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12-18-2008, 08:15 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' International CCD
Ottawa
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Definitely A Charlie Brown Christmas (Vince Guaraldi Trio)
I give the CDs as gifts every Christmas - it's the definitive album! (in my humble opinion, of course)
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[COLOR=Blue] 2005 28' International CCD
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12-18-2008, 10:29 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Some of my favorite Christmas tunes, along with other holiday tunes can be heard by clicking on the links in my article: Home for the holidays.
Happy Holidays and New Year!
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12-20-2008, 12:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,495
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'Twas The Night Before Christmas"
When I was growing up, my father brought home a few LP's with Christmas tunes that I just loved. One was instrumental mood music for the holidays, "All I Want For Christmas", by Jackie Gleason and his Orchestra. (Capital Records STBB-346)
Another was "'Twas The Night Before Christmas", by Fred Waring and The Pennsylvanians, cover illustrated by Norman Rockwell, (MCA Records - 15016, Formerly MCA-517).
On You Tube I found the original 1942 version of the above directly transferred from the 45 rpm record, .
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12-20-2008, 01:41 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Cleveland
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2007
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My favorite is "The little drummer boy" performed by David Bowie & Bing Crosby. Also any song performed by an orchestra.
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1989 345 LE Classic Motorhome
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