Missing the Paigow (et al.) [sniff] - Page 55

bilmore · 12-05-2005, 01:15 PM

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Originally posted by Shape Shifter
Baltimore’s greatest filmmaker . . .

Sorry. I just wanted to see that again.

Replaced_Texan · 12-05-2005, 01:20 PM

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Originally posted by dtb
How about Puerto Rico? I could use a buddy poolside...

In other seasonal news:

I am feeling a little guilty, as I rather enjoy singing along to the xmas carols on the radio. As an old friend once said, "Those goyim sure do know how to put on a holiday!" I think I can get past the "sing to Jesus" aspect of the sing-along, but if some Jew/ess out there could chime in and make me feel a little less traitorous, I'd appreciate it. (If not, I'm sure I'll get over it on my own...)

So, once I get past the guilt, can anyone recommend some traditional xmas carol record? The songs I like are the "sing to Jesus" ones (funnily enough) rather than the "Red Nosed Reindeer" variety. Also, while I love choral music, for the sing-along, I prefer something that's one person and someone that doesn't get too inventive with the "interpretation". Say, like Amy Grant. (I know, blech - but she does a nice job with the Jesus music.)

John Denver and the Muppets

balt and I bought a Christmas CD in a truck stop somewhere in Indiana a few weeks ago. I think we paid $7.99 for it. I think it's called It's Christmas! Vol. 2. I'll let you know how it is after repeated hearing.

Replaced_Texan · 12-05-2005, 01:25 PM

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Originally posted by Shape Shifter
John Waters has his own xmas CD. I haven't heard it, but it sounds intriguing:

Baltimore’s greatest filmmaker has demonstrated a deep appreciation for that very American crossroads of kitsch and sensationalism since the late ‘60s, at least. Of course, quirky Christmas anthologies abound already – the three best probably being Christmas Party With Eddie G, American Song-Poem Christmas, and Where Will You Be Christmas Day. But the songs on A John Waters Xmas are novelty songs for the true connoisseur, including recordings so saccharine and horrifying you wonder how the engineers did not run from the booth screaming; "Happy Birthday Jesus" by the precocious Little Cindy is likely the scariest thing you will ever hear in your life. Not everything is so "Outsider"-y and thrift store score; there’s the rocking, funny "Fat Daddy" by Fat Daddy, a delightful song by the Coctails with the singing saw as the lead instrument, and a gorgeous obscure doo-wop number called "Christmas Time Is Coming (A Street Carol)" by Stormy Weather.

These Christmas classics were hand picked by Waters himself: "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer" by Tiny Tim, "Happy Birthday Jesus" by Little Cindy, "Sleigh Ride" by Alvin And The Chipmunks, "Here Comes Fatty Claus" by Rudolph And Gang, and "Santa Claus Is A Black Man" by AKIM & The Teddy Vann Production Company, to name a few.

"Have a merry, rotten, scary, sexy, biracial, ludicrous, happy little Christmas"--John Waters

Speaking of the American crossroads of kitsch and sensationalism, in looking for the truck stop CD, I found It's a Waffle House Christmas. I feel it must become a part of my CD collection immediately.

notcasesensitive · 12-05-2005, 01:25 PM

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Originally posted by ABBAKiss
I have decided it is not worth it to try to attend my family Christmas so I want to take a trip. I will be by myself, so ideas of where to go?

Los Angeles? I have a nice chaise longue that would be happy to host you... I think you might remember it? Mr Man and I are not really holiday people, so there would be no hall-decking requirements.

(if you want tropical, however, I would suggest either Hawaii or Cabo San Lucas - I'm happy to offer guidebook-like accomodation suggestions and the like for either of those locales)

notcasesensitive · 12-05-2005, 01:27 PM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
Burl Ives, baby. That cat was the shit (that he allegedly hated children gives it a John Watersish campy comedic undercurrent). And the Bowie/Crosby version of Little Drummer Boy is killer.

I hate the Harry Connick xmas disc. I don't hate Connick; I just think that disc blows.

ETA: I just cited Waters and Streisand back to back. That should disturb me. Somebody start a thread about hot wings and strip clubs... must redeem myself.

Bing Crosby is the classic interpretation, of course. I can't bring myself to listen to much in the way of Christmas music anymore, but if you're into that sort of thing, I'd say Bing or Burl.

"Bing Burl!

ABBAKiss · 12-05-2005, 01:37 PM

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Originally posted by notcasesensitive
"Bing Burl!

This made me happy.

"Ping! Pow!

LessinSF · 12-05-2005, 01:41 PM

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Originally posted by notcasesensitive
Los Angeles? ... Hawaii or Cabo San Lucas ...

Vegas, Baby. Starting Dec. 22 for the Vegas Bowl between Cal and BYU.

Alex_de_Large · 12-05-2005, 01:47 PM

"...but have you seen the way she eats a
Snickers?!?"

"Freshman 15" by Kanye West

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Did you just call me Coltrane? · 12-05-2005, 02:09 PM

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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
John Denver and the Muppets

balt and I bought a Christmas CD in a truck stop somewhere in Indiana a few weeks ago. I think we paid $7.99 for it. I think it's called It's Christmas! Vol. 2. I'll let you know how it is after repeated hearing.

Beaker's part in "The 12 Days of Christmas" is unbelievable. Especially when you're stoned.

Mr. Man · 12-05-2005, 02:13 PM

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Originally posted by dtb
How about Puerto Rico? I could use a buddy poolside...

I will be there, but only until the 21st, alas.

ThurgreedMarshall · 12-05-2005, 02:13 PM

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Originally posted by ABBAKiss
I have decided it is not worth it to try to attend my family Christmas so I want to take a trip. I will be by myself, so ideas of where to go?

Yez.

http://www.oneandonlyresorts.com/oao...ang=0&sct=home)

TM

baltassoc · 12-05-2005, 02:19 PM

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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
John Denver and the Muppets

balt and I bought a Christmas CD in a truck stop somewhere in Indiana a few weeks ago. I think we paid $7.99 for it. I think it's called It's Christmas! Vol. 2. I'll let you know how it is after repeated hearing.

No way it was $7.99. $4.99 tops.

That said, it's not bad. It's all copies of pre-modern copyright sound recordings (that are therefore in the public domain), so it's got some classic stuff, even if the recordings are sometimes a bit sketchy. Sinatra, Crosby, Clooney, Armstrong.

Pick it up at a Luvs on your next trip to grandma's house.

baltassoc · 12-05-2005, 02:27 PM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
ETA: I just cited Waters and Streisand back to back. That should disturb me. Somebody start a thread about hot wings and strip clubs... must redeem myself.

Perhaps this is close enough: I was back in the back-water, podunk town I grew up in last week and almost ran off the road when I turned the corner and spotted the new Hooters. The town can't keep a half way decent Italian restaurant open for more than six weeks, but Hooters was packed at 5 pm. And still packed at 12.

Later, coming out of a funeral home (I was there for a funeral), I couldn't help but notice that directly across the street is a totally nude, byob strip club (with handy, obviously affiliated package store next door). There is something to be said for zoning.

Perhaps while growning up I was sheltered from such things, but it seemed like a terrible perversion of my childhood.

Of course, every time I'm in town, I'm surprised to see people using cell phones out of some combination of nostalgia and subconsciously believing the town is a third world backwater.

Hank Chinaski · 12-05-2005, 02:30 PM

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Originally posted by baltassoc
Perhaps this is close enough: I was back in the back-water, podunk town I grew up in last week and almost ran off the road when I turned the corner and spotted the new Hooters. The town can't keep a half way decent Italian restaurant open for more than six weeks, but Hooters was packed at 5 pm. And still packed at 12.

Later, coming out of a funeral home (I was there for a funeral), I couldn't help but notice that directly across the street is a totally nude, byob strip club (with handy, obviously affiliated package store next door). There is something to be said for zoning.

Perhaps while growning up I was sheltered from such things, but it seemed like a terrible perversion of my childhood.

Of course, every time I'm in town, I'm surprised to see people using cell phones out of some combination of nostalgia and subconsciously believing the town is a third world backwater.

Which one hired your sister?

pony_trekker · 12-05-2005, 02:33 PM

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Originally posted by dtb
How about Puerto Rico? I could use a buddy poolside...

In other seasonal news:

I am feeling a little guilty, as I rather enjoy singing along to the xmas carols on the radio. As an old friend once said, "Those goyim sure do know how to put on a holiday!" I think I can get past the "sing to Jesus" aspect of the sing-along, but if some Jew/ess out there could chime in and make me feel a little less traitorous, I'd appreciate it. (If not, I'm sure I'll get over it on my own...)

So, once I get past the guilt, can anyone recommend some traditional xmas carol record? The songs I like are the "sing to Jesus" ones (funnily enough) rather than the "Red Nosed Reindeer" variety. Also, while I love choral music, for the sing-along, I prefer something that's one person and someone that doesn't get too inventive with the "interpretation". Say, like Amy Grant. (I know, blech - but she does a nice job with the Jesus music.)

Anything by Bob Rivers. Or just sing John 7:1, 11:53-54 a capella.