My favorite Christmas song is still Feliz Navidad

@stary1 (6612)
United States
December 16, 2011 4:48pm CST
I really love to hear, sing and dance to this song around Chriatmas...It makes me feel upbeat and very happy. I always am in a good mood when singing this one... I don't speak Spanish, but I learned the Spanish part just because I love this song
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@marguicha (223010)
• Chile
16 Dec 11
I love Feliz Navidad and other villancicos in Spanish as it´s my native language. In English, my favorite by far is Joy to the world. It has the same effect on me that Feliz Navidad has on you.
@marguicha (223010)
• Chile
17 Dec 11
I wish I could listento that, stary. Do you think that I could download it from my computer? I love odd versions of songs.
@marguicha (223010)
• Chile
18 Dec 11
I can get u-tube. What shall I ask for? It sound fun to listen to.
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
17 Dec 11
marguicha ..I like Joy to the World too...lol have you heard the 'Jeremiah was a bullfrog' version..not the same but it has it's place...and that vrsion is catchy....
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• United States
17 Dec 11
This is one of my least favorite songs, to tell you the truth. About 25 years ago, two boys in my Spanish class never failed to serenade me with that song, even long after the season was over. It just stuck with me and gives me bad memories of the time. My other least favorite song is by Paul McCartney--the chorus just keeps getting repeated over and over. And now I've got a weird combination of BOTH songs running through my head! :-0
• United States
17 Dec 11
Actually, I didn't dislike the song because of that, but during that year, the boy who sat next to me was killed in a horrific auto accident and it reminds me of how it tore our school apart. So it brings sad memories for me. The song that Paul McCartney wrote is: "Wonderful Christmastime". Like most of his music, he repeats the chorus too much. Too me, that's the sign of someone who just can't be bothered to create the rest of the chorus. Here's the song from YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=162DZ7Sc7cc. Then try listening to John Lennon's song (sorry it's a cover but EMI has blocked the use of his voice in our country???) Happy Xmas (War is Over) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrIrPMGflIQ I guess I'm a 'music snob'--the two previous men in my life were song writers and I learned the craft of song writing from them, even if I can't write one myself!
• United States
18 Dec 11
Happy Christmas is such a wonderful song--John Lennon was one of the best songwriters ever! You can definitely see how he was the stronger songwriter of the Lennon/McCartney duo. I love his melodies. This song has a touch of sadness to it, but Lennon's melody makes me smile too. I love this song too--every time it comes on, I MUST sing along!
• United States
16 Dec 11
There is something about this song that really connects with me to. It is very catchy and gets under the skin. Even more so when other join in! There is a lot of giggling afterward.
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@stary1 (6612)
• United States
17 Dec 11
zukichucha.. It is so very uplifting...I can go around singing it all day...
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• United States
17 Dec 11
You are right! My girls heard me singing it last night and now we can't get it out of our heads. Good thing I love this song lol
@celticeagle (166976)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Dec 11
Felliz navidad is a pretty song. I think Silver Bells is my favorite.
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@celticeagle (166976)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Dec 11
I think so.
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
18 Dec 11
celticeagle ....Silver Bells is beautiful, I like that too
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
17 Dec 11
yes it is so cool and upbeat. but every time i hear it or think of it, its in my head for days. thanks for that. i think maybe.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
18 Dec 11
joking. i really mean thanks.
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
18 Dec 11
bunnybon7..Sorry ..kind of... at least you are happy and upbeat
@Jphunk (72)
• South Africa
17 Dec 11
Ooh i dig that song too. It just really puts you into that xmas spirit. I remember when i used to go shopping when i was a chef at a mall complex and it was xmas time and that track was playing i would dance with my cart and my co-chef would dance along hehe
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@stary1 (6612)
• United States
18 Dec 11
Jphunk cute...but that is what the song does to you..makes you want to dance
@suspenseful (40193)
• Canada
7 Jan 12
My favourite modern one is "Have Yourself a Marry Little Christmas.: Everytime I hear it I want to cry because of I think of Judy Garland thinking that she has to move to New York away from her boyfriend and never seeing him again.
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
8 Jan 12
suspenseful..I like that song too..though Judy Garland was never my favorite actress...I don't know why, I just didn't care for her. I actually do not know the story with her boyfriend...
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
17 Dec 11
HI Siary1 Thats a great Christmas song but my favorite ihs Holy,Holy, Holy as it gives me the great feeling of Christmas and the manger scene.I love a lot of the old favorites like Jingle Bell Rock, and Little Town of Bethleham, oh and I saw three ships come Sailing in and Oh Christmas Tree. There are others but these are my very favorites.
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
18 Dec 11
HatleyHoly,Holy, Holy is indeed a wonderful deep meaning song...I remember singing it for years in church. I like Jingle Bell Rock, Little Town of Bethleham, Oh Christmas Tree..but I don't think I ever heard I saw three ships come Sailing in ?? I'll look it up.. .
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
18 Dec 11
Oh Hatley..I just listened to I saw three ships..what a wonderful catchy, beautiful song!! I love it ..for anyone else who hasn't heard it, here is the link with the lyrics.. Thanks Hatley! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alqKjI7d98U&feature=related
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
17 Dec 11
My favorite is Blue Christmas by ELVIS. I haven't heard ir this year. I have it on a cd but haven't played it. Makes me sad to hear it.
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
18 Dec 11
ANTIQUELADY I like that one too..I loved many of the songs Elvis sang...This one is lovely and I never personally related to it so I still like it...
@zhawee (873)
• Philippines
27 Dec 11
this song were never is very popular in every Christmas i also love this song.. every wanted this song to heard in the radio and requested by the listener i the radio.also i love is Rudolph the red nose render..
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
27 Dec 11
zhawee ..I agree...Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer.. is also a very catchy fun song to sing.
@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
19 Dec 11
I like that song too. I'm half Spanish but I don't speak Spanish either but I was taught the song and my husband knows it as well.
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
27 Dec 11
ShyBear88 All 'foreign' languages are somewhat difficult unless we learn them as a child...I always said all children should be taught several languages because it's easier at a very young age..
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
19 Dec 11
ShyBear88 It's easy to learn the Spanish part and more fun to sing along
@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
20 Dec 11
The song is easy but talking Spanish is not easy at all it takes warts to learn. My dad is bilingoual bute and my brothers all just know English. My parents didn't want us to struggle like my dad did with two languages when we have learning disabilities.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
17 Dec 11
I love to hear Christmas songs, it makes me really feel the season. Feliz Navidad is one that has something that makes us in the mood for Christmas. For me, I like the song 'Last Christmas' by George Michael. Odd, I know it's not all about Christmas it's a heartbreak song But I don't know I just loved it since I was a kid.
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
18 Dec 11
enelym001 It makes sense..so many past memories come u[p around Christmas... I haven't heard Last Christmas..I'll look it up...
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
19 Dec 11
enelym001 I looked it up and I have indeed heard it before....IT'S A GOOD ONE
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
19 Dec 11
Last Christmas is one by George Michael.
@tamirs (1807)
• Philippines
17 Dec 11
Hmm, you know what stary1? This discussion makes me think a lot. "What is my favorite Christmas song" And the answer is "i can't think of one" why? I don't know any lyrics but the "chorus" of "jingle bell" :-(
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
18 Dec 11
tamirs ..lol ... btw...I didn't use that title because ot would be a poll The great advantage to u-tube is some songs have the lyrics on screen as the song it sung...
@tamirs (1807)
• Philippines
20 Dec 11
I will try to do that but am i not too old for doing that.They might mistook me for making carolings. :-d
@Jphunk (72)
• South Africa
17 Dec 11
Ooh i dig that song too. It just really puts you into that xmas spirit. I remember when i used to go shopping when i was a chef at a mall complex and it was xmas time and that track was playing i would dance with my cart and my co-chef would dance along hehe.We really did put up a show
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@anne25penn (3305)
• Philippines
17 Dec 11
My country has been colonized by Spain so we do know Feliz Navidad and it is part of the regular Christmas carols that you can hear playing every year. Even small children (carolers) sing this song. But my all time favorite Christmas song is "Silent Night". I know it sounds melancholy but I feel the Christmas spirit more when I hear this song.
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
18 Dec 11
anne25penn..I live in California so I guess because of the Spaish influence I fortunately hear it a lot..especially in stores I like Silent Night but I think I got a little tired of it...not nice to say I guess...but with all the years I sang it as a child and then my children sang it so many years... lol it just is not one of my fav...
@savypat (20216)
• United States
17 Dec 11
I agree, this is a very happy song and reminds us that this is a celebration of life and to be thankful for that. I don't speak Spanish either.
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
18 Dec 11
savypat I just lesarned Prospero Año y Felicidad. so I could sing along through the entire song...