1. A psychedelic pop band fr… Read Full Bio ↴There are seven artists with this name:
1. A psychedelic pop band from Boston, MA
2. A psychedelic/progsessive rock band from Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
3. A U.K. Folk band
4. A sludge/drone band from Malvern, West Midlands, UK
5. An Indie band from Medicine Hat, Alberta.
6. A rock and roll band from Olympia, WA
7. Atmospheric sludge/doom/post-metal band from Cleveland, Ohio, United States
1) Christmas were a band who recorded three albums of quirky neo-psychedelic pop in the late 1980s. Based in Boston, MA, the trio of Liz Cox (aka Miss Lily Banquette, vocals and bongos), Michael Cudahy (aka The Millionaire, guitar and vocals), and bassist Dan Salzmann released their debut album, In Excelsior Dayglo in 1986. The track "Big Plans" became a modest college radio and MTV hit, but the album, owing to Big Time Records' perennial financial woes, could not sustain the band's momentum.
The band relocated to Las Vegas, signed to I.R.S., and released Ultraprophets of Thee Psykick Revolution in 1989. Arguably their finest work, it featured another small-time hit in "Stupid Kids", and the caustic, satirical "Richard Nixon" earned critical attention as well. But the strange, though appealing, record seemed a bit out of step with the top college radio bands that year, and it sunk with little notice.
Christmas recorded Vortex in 1991 but could not immediately find a label for it. In the interim, Cox and Cudahy swapped tongue-in-cheek-psychedelia for tongue-in-cheek lounge music and formed the still quirky, but far more accessible and successful Combustible Edison together with Peter Dixon. When finally released in 1993, the bored-sounding Vortex made barely a ripple.
2) Christmas was formed in 1969 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, out of the ashes of the cult underground psychedelic band Reign Ghost. In July 1970, Christmas released an independent self-titled debut that brought some media attention to the band and a contract with the Daffodil Records label. In December 1970, less than six months after the release of the debut, Christmas released their debut Daffodil Records album entitled Heritage. Christmas was comprised of vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Bob Bryden, bass Tyler Raizenne, drummer Rich Richter, and Robert Bulger on guitars, all of whom were still in their teens. The album gathered good reviews and was well received by critics but it was not commercially viable because the long songs and hard rock sound. It became an instant favorite in the underground music scene just about everywhere but in Canada. Despite the international response to the album, Heritage proved to be the last release by the band under the name Christmas due to management problems and difficulty with the direction of the next album. Consequently, Christmas broke up in late 1971 only to resurface the following year, lineup intact, under the name the Spirit of Christmas. In the late '80s and '90s, the original Heritage album became a highly sought after collector's item, especially in the U.S.A. and Europe because of the band's unorthodox style and progressive influences.
3) Christmas was a short-lived UK based band called Christmas led by PJ Harvey's collaborators, Rob Ellis and Tim Farthing. They released a self-titled EP in 2001 on Morpheus Records. Their music placed the emphasis on atmosphere and pure evocation: mournful gothic narratives skated through mordent folky, psych landscapes.
4) Christmas are a four-piece from Malvern, West Midlands, UK. They play a gritty and minimal, yet melodic sludge/doom metal made of long drawn-out pieces, multiple movements and moods.
5) Christmas is an indie band from Medicine Hat, Alberta.
6) Christmas is a punk rock band from Olympia, WA. They released their first 7" on Endless Latino in September 2009. The members are Jake Jones, Emily Beanblossom, Patrick Michael Scott-Walsh, Dave Halegua. http://www.myspace.com/christmassed
7) Atmospheric sludge/doom/post-metal band from Cleveland, Ohio, United States who released their debut self-titled album on November 15, 2019.
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Blue Christmas
Christmas Lyrics
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I'll be so blue just thinking about you (ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree (ah ah)
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
And when those blue snowflakes start falling (ooh ooh ooh)
That's when those blue memories start calling (ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white (ah)
Ah ooh, ooh ah ooh
You'll be doin' alright, with your Christmas of white (ah)
But I'll have a blue, blue blue blue Christmas (ooh)
The lyrics to "Blue Christmas" by Elvis Presley convey a sense of loneliness and heartbreak during the holiday season. The singer is expressing his sorrow for being without his loved one during Christmas time. The first verse speaks to the sadness he will feel throughout the holiday season without his significant other. The second verse emphasizes the memories that will come flooding back when the snow begins to fall, reminding him of his past experiences with his loved one during Christmas. The chorus contrasts the "blue" Christmas that the singer will have without his loved one with the supposedly "white" Christmas that his loved one will experience, highlighting the stark contrast between his emotions and hers.
The lyrics of "Blue Christmas" are powerful because they are relatable. Christmas is often associated with togetherness and family, but for some, it can be a lonely and difficult time. The emotions that the singer expresses, such as longing and heartache, can be felt by anyone who has experienced loss or separation during the holiday season. This song resonates with listeners because it acknowledges these difficult emotions, offering solace for those who might be struggling during the holidays.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll have a blue Christmas without you (ooh ooh ooh)
Without you, Christmas will be a lonely and sad time for me.
I'll be so blue just thinking about you (ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
Even the thought of spending Christmas without you makes me feel depressed and blue.
Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree (ah ah)
The traditional decorations of red and green on the Christmas tree will not bring me any joy without you.
Won't be the same dear, if you're not here with me
The holiday season will not feel complete or joyful if you are not here by my side.
And when those blue snowflakes start falling (ooh ooh ooh)
As soon as it starts snowing, the memories of us together in the past flood back and make me feel blue.
That's when those blue memories start calling (ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
The falling snow triggers memories of us together, making me feel nostalgic and sad.
You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white (ah)
Even though I am not with you, I hope that you will still have a joyful and peaceful Christmas.
But I'll have a blue, blue blue blue Christmas (ooh)
However, I will be having a sad and lonely Christmas without you to share it with.
Lyrics © DEMI MUSIC CORP. D/B/A LICHELLE MUSIC COMPANY, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Billy Hayes, Jay Johnson
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@bigmuggs123
The ultimate man crush. How handsome was Elvis in his heyday.
@johnconway6976
And this is at age 33. Not fair at all. There's a reason handsome is followed by the word "devil." 😅😈
@sharronbenson5053
Faye, I'm 73 as well, and his music is still my favorite. He lives. 😉
@gregnormal55.
Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe
@sarahaziz8548
Really not fair. The singers nowadays are nothing close to Elvis. Elvis was everything. Voice, looks, charisma. God sent. And a good n kind soul too. Rip Elvis. Forever loved n missed.❤
@aixaadame3390
Have you seen Luis Miguel? He has all that that you've mentioned...
@LilyWartenbe134
He is not dead he a preacher
@suecole5543
Have you ever seen a man who looks as good as this.. The voice of an angel and the vocal range is amazing. Amazing human being .I love his kindness and his honesty.💗💗💗💗💗
@TurboMountTV
Have you ever seen a woman who looks as good as this??
I thought it was an original Jeannie C. Riley at first.
That is the look they were going for obviously.
@fayemcmeeken6086
I might be 73 and Elvis has been gone for 40 plus years, however he's still the King of Rock and Roll