What is the Best Modern Original Christmas Song?

"Tim (Fractal Footwork)" (fractalfootwork) 12/07/2013 at 21:19 • Filed to: Traffic Jams, OppositeLock

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I generally dislike Christmas music, but I'm quite fond of Christmas Lights by Coldplay.

Also, Fairytale of New York....

dogisbadob > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/07/2013 at 21:25

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Mariah Carey's Christmas song has to be on the list!

I also like Harry Connick Jr's "Must've been old Santa Claus"

both from about 20 years ago

ShelbyRacer78-Fusion Modifier > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/07/2013 at 21:31

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I win!!

The Transporter > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/07/2013 at 21:36

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I think we can shut it down after this.

Quasi Hatrack > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/07/2013 at 21:39

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EL_ULY > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/07/2013 at 21:41

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lol sorry, but you asked :]

E30Joe drives a Subaru > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/07/2013 at 21:44

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Colbie Caillat is my favorite, and she isn't married!! I can fix that!

Tyler's SVT Focus Hates Him > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/07/2013 at 21:47

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Anything from this lol.

Chip Overclock® > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/07/2013 at 21:52

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I'm not a fan of the Home Alone franchise, but the John Williams score to the first movie makes for a nice Christmas soundtrack.

imaginaryfriend > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/07/2013 at 21:53

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Balmut > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/07/2013 at 22:00

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wait, you said good...also this isn't a song is it :/

Flat Six > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/07/2013 at 22:08

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Ramones!!!

Definitely the most realistic :)

The Compromiser > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/07/2013 at 22:13

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Fairy tale came on the radio today. I started singing along. My 11 year old tried to slink to the floor of the car and slip out through the floor vents. Yes I'm that guy!!!!

Balmut > Balmut 12/07/2013 at 22:17

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Do South Park songs count?

Destructive Tester > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/07/2013 at 22:23

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I'm really a fan of the whole Bad Religion Christmas album... Yeah, that's a thing!
This video holds a special place in my heart considering it has the Morman Tabernacle Choir with Bad Religion music.

Flat Six > The Transporter 12/07/2013 at 22:28

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Ready?? Fight!!

Tony Montana > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/07/2013 at 22:33

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I know, I know, it's technically a cover of an older song, but... U2 FTW

Flat Six > ShelbyRacer78-Fusion Modifier 12/07/2013 at 22:41

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Good pick, runner up in the hip-hop category:

Honorable mention to Beck for repping Chanukah

Gray-Lensman > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/07/2013 at 23:10

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This.

The Transporter > Flat Six 12/07/2013 at 23:18

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MCCARTNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jinxe > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/08/2013 at 00:19

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q`Tzal > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/08/2013 at 00:54

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Merry Christmas from the Family by Robert Earl Keen.

Sadly I have these in my extended family. When Jerry Springer got on air it was old hat compared to my holiday family gatherings.

q`Tzal > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/08/2013 at 01:09

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12 days of Christmas by Allan Sherman (the guy who the Camp Grenada song)

Arpad Okay > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/08/2013 at 01:55

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Arpad Okay > ShelbyRacer78-Fusion Modifier 12/08/2013 at 01:57

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Darklighter > Tony Montana 12/08/2013 at 04:20

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Ugh. Bono's got nothing on Darlene Love.

Darklighter > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/08/2013 at 04:23

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There's only one truly great modern addition to the Christmas canon, and shockingly, it's by Mariah Carey.

WatchingPreacher > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/08/2013 at 07:18

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I don't know about best, but this is definitely the most heartbreaking. (also, who am I kidding, best)

dawnell > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/08/2013 at 10:10

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Doesn't count as original, and I don't drink alcohol, but...

reverberocket is nipping the apex..and gently blowing in it's ear. > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/08/2013 at 10:49

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Keepin' it 21st century:

The Polyphonic Spree (They do a great Lennon/"Happy X-mas..." cover, too)

Julian Casablancas (The Strokes)

The Darkness

TheHives and Cyndi Lauper

MysticlightsisnotaWASP > Flat Six 12/08/2013 at 17:19

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Every damn mall store plays this. This song makes me itchy and crabby.

Flame Princess, Garbage-Monger > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/08/2013 at 17:45

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I have special places in my heart for Christmas Wrapping by the Waitresses:

And Slow Club's Christmas TV, if only because of its placement in Chuck. It's hard not to love a song that soundtracks Chevy Chase getting offed.

Flat Six > MysticlightsisnotaWASP 12/08/2013 at 18:15

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I was being slightly tongue in cheek...it sort of crosses the line into schmaltz

Destructive Tester > Destructive Tester 12/09/2013 at 22:35

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Wow, I suck at life!
I just realized it said Best Modern ORIGINAL Christmas Song...