This song has been done by so many people - - do you know if this is the original? I like this Charles' version by far the best of all I've heard! :) And dig that simple, cool piano part - -just chord-after-chord - - excellent. Even if it's not time for Christmas, thanks for answering, Jaimie! :)
Yes, the subject matter of that song is indeed sad.
Yet, somehow (and I have people in my life affected by cancer) I find the song very annoying and over-the-top/maudlin. Too sappy, somehow. That's just me, though. I can be sort of weird when it comes to my music choices. :)
I can definitely see that! I think it's very obviously intended to make someone emotional, and that in and of itself can be irritating sometimes. But man, IT GETS ME EVERY TIME.
I can relate to that in other cases, too, mk1217! You're right! Sometimes I seem to have no choice when I get emotional -- if it happens, it happens! :)
I see where you're coming from, whistle6 -- it is long and repetitive! I have heard some parody versions that I enjoy - - like The Muppets version and then some other version with a male voice (one among many singers) getting increasingly more irritated each verse as he has trouble with the Christmas lights. :) Thanks for answering!
mk1217 -- so you are familiar with that 'irritated-with-the-lights' guy version? Cool! Ha! I think the title is something like The 12 Things I Hate Most About Christmas. :)
Yeah, I did know that, I believe. I tend to forget about that aspect to the song because I, like you, still just find it a repetitive and long song! :)
The song can be annoying, no matter what. You're right, whistle6! :)
I've never heard this song. It's nice! And the more and more I hear Merle Haggard songs, I realize more and more what a pleasant singing voice he has! I admit that I never had paid much attention to his singing before. Thanks for answering, JaneS! :)
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