25 Songs of Christmas: Greatest Hits 2023
It's the songs that take you back. It's the songs that celebrate the joys and hopes of the Holiday Season. Welcome to "25 Songs of Christmas: The Greatest Holiday Songs Ever Made." In this podcast, we will embark on a musical journey through some of the most beloved and iconic Christmas songs of all time. From the traditional carols that have been sung for centuries to the modern classics that dominate the airwaves, these songs capture the spirit and joy of the holiday season. Join me as we explore the history, lyrics, and enchanting stories behind each of these 25 timeless treasures.
Episodes
32 episodes
Day 25- The 25 Songs of Christmas Greatest Hits 2023- SILENT NIGHT (1818) Performed by BOYZ II MEN ( 1993)
Well Today is our last day for our Greatest Hits Countdown. So we are going to end it with a bang with the R&B Vocal group BOYZIIMEN who brought a Gregorian Chant to this classic Austrian Carol written by Franz Gruber and Joseph Mohr. ...
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Episode 25
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Day 24- The 25 Songs of Christmas Greatest Hits 2023- Twas the Night Before Christmas (1823)
This Ken Darby composed and arranged holiday classic to Clement C. Moore's poem and made it a Symphony standard. Today marks the 200th anniversary of the iconic poem. ENJOY! DISCLAIMER: I hereby declare that I do not own the rights...
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Episode 24
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Day 23- The 25 Songs of Christmas Greatest Hits 2023- I'll be home for Christmas. (1943) by Tre Morgan Lewis.
Local Houston musical theatre actor Tre Morgan Lewis performed this classic holiday song. This episode was first aired in 2021 Season of Love. This year marks the 80th anniversary of this Holiday Classic. DISCLAIMER: I hereby...
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Episode 23
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Day 22- The 25 Songs of Christmas Greatest Hits 2023- JOYFUL JOYFUL by The St. Francis Choir (1993)
This classic musical number from Sister Act 2 had a great Beethoven piece ( Nineth Symphony's Ode to Joy ) and gave it a Gospel flavor with the help of Marc Shaiman. Mervyn Warren and Allan Menken. Plus, a great voical from Lauryn Hill.
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Episode 22
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Day 21- The 25 Songs of Christmas Greatest Hits 2023- In the Bleak Mid-Winter performed by Judy Pancoast.
It's the First Day of Winter and this classic song was first performed by Judy Pancoast in 2022 for our Christmas Around the World Season last year. We thought her performance was outstanding. DISCLAIMER: I hereby declare tha...
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Episode 21
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Day 20-The 25 Songs of Christmas Greatest Hits- OH HOLY NIGHT performed by Abby Ge
Abby Ge performed this song in 2020 for our Home Edition. She did a lovely song with this 19th-century French Carol. DISCLAIMER: I at this moment declare that I do not own the rights to this video/music/song. All rights belong to t...
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Episode 20
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Day 19- The 25 Songs of Christmas Greatest Hits 2023-The Nutcracker March performed by Le Petit Cirque
The Aerial Cirque Troupe first performed this song for our Christmas Around the World Season in 2022. Be amazed and thrilled. Enjoyed. DISCLAIMER: I hereby declare that I do not own the rights to this video/music/song. All rights b...
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Episode 19
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Day 18-The 25 Songs of Christmas Greatest Hits-Christ Child Lullaby Performed by Kathy Mattea.
Returning for a second time, this classic Australian Carol was first introduced for our Christmas Around the World Season in 2022. This song is a beautiful love song for the Christ Child. DISCLAIMER: I hereby declare that I do not ...
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Episode 18
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Day 17- The 25 Songs of Christmas Greatest Hits 2023- Good King Wenceslas 16th Century English Carol.
This English Carol speaks of the Duke of Bohemia of the 10th Century. This song is over 500 Years Old. Enjoy and Happy Holidays. DISCLAIMER: I hereby declare that I do not own the rights to this video/music/song. All rights belong&...
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Season 14
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Episode 17
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DAY 16- 25 Songs of Christmas Greatest Hits- WHAT'S THIS from Nightmare Before Christmas.(1993)
What's This performed and written by Danny Elfman. The Film The Nightmare Before Christmas is now 30 Years Old. Enjoy the music
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Season 14
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Episode 16
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Day 15- The 25 Songs of Christmas 2023- Christmas, Baby Please Come Home by Darlene Love
This song first aired in 2018 and it was a tradition on the David Letterman Show every Christmas Week. Darlene Love was a Phil Spector Girl and was a part of the famous " WALL OF SOUND". Enjoy the music. DISCLAIMER: I hereby declar...
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Episode 15
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Day 14- The 25 Songs of Christmas 2023- When My Heart Finds Christmas by Harry Connick Jr. (1993)
Harry Connick, Jr. released the title track in 1993, and has been a holiday standard 30 years later. Enjoy the music. DISCLAIMER: I at this moment declare that I do not own the rights to this video/music/song. All rights belong to the ...
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Season 14
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Episode 14
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Day 13 - The 25 Songs of Christmas 2023- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Shondra Marie.
This Ralph Blane and Hugh Martin Song was written for the 1944 film Meet me in St. Louis. Judy Garland became a household name because of HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS. Let Houston Musical Theatre Singer Shondra Marie a hou...
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Episode 13
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25 Songs of Christmas: Greatest Hits 2023: - GROWN UP CHRISTMAS LIST- EPISODE 12
This David Foster Classic was covered by artists such as Natalie Cole and Amy Grant. Grown Up Christmas List was performed by Vincent Evangelista in 2020. Enjoy!
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Season 14
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Episode 12
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25 Songs of Christmas: Greatest Hits 2023:- MERRY CHRISTMAS DARLING- EPISODE 11
This classic Carpenters Song was co-written by Richard Carpenter. Charlene Alberto performed this song for our Home Edition Season in 2020. She did a glorious job. Enjoy.
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Season 14
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Episode 11
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25 Songs of Christmas: Greatest Hits 2023 RIU RIU CHIU -EPISODE TEN (1556)
The Psophonia Dance Company performed this beautiful Spanish Carol during the height of the 2020 Pandemic. It was a great performance and episode.
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Episode 10
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25 Songs of Christmas: Greatest Hits 2023 BRING A TORCH JEANETTE ISABELLA- EPISODE NINE
This 17th Century French Carol was sung beautifully by local Houston Musical Theatre actress Chelsea Duncan. Enjoy!
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Episode 9
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25 Songs of Christmas: Greatest Hits 2023 CHRISTMAS EVE/SARAJEVO -EPISDOE EIGHT
PMP Dance Company performed the classic Trans-Siberian Orchestra piece that is combination of CAROL OF THE BELLS and GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN.
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Episode 8
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25 Songs of Christmas: Greatest Hits 2023 2000 MILES by the PRETENDERS EPISODE SEVEN 1983)
This song was written and sung by Chryssie Hyde in 1983. This song was feature on the band's LEARN TO FLY CD. Have a great day.
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25 Songs of Christmas: Greatest Hits 2023 SANTA BABY-EPISODE SIX(1953)
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the classic holiday song SANTA BABY first recorded by Eartha Kitt.
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Episode 6
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25 Songs of Christmas: Greatest Hits 2023:- JINGLE BELLS- EPISODE FIVE
This episode we spotlight Houston Country Singer Pamela Mary who will sing the classic 1867 song Jingle Bells.
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Episode 3
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25 Songs of Christmas: Greatest Hits 2023 IT"S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR-EPISDOE FOUR
On this episode we spotlight Andy Williams classic 1963 Holiday Song, It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.
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Episode 4
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25 Songs of Christmas: Greatest Hits 2023 STILL STILL STILL -EPISODE THREE (1865)
This beautiful Austrian Carol is written in Mid- 19th Century. AJ Fields performed this piece both on HOUSTON LIFE TV and our 25 Songs of Christmas. ENJOY.
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