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Christmas, Christmas. by Moviz [Email]
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This is my first Christmas here at MJ, so I just had to do a Christmas song. It's a traditional cosy ballad, but I was never going to do Punk was I? Hope you give it a listen and like it, because there are no shocks here and it's my chance to wish you All here, All the Very Best for the Season and for my past months since I joined: you all made /make it such fun. The laughter at the end was genuine as I heard myself sing " Merry christmas Everybody-ey-ey-ey", in an un-intentional typical 'Bing' warbling fashion.I would have erased that bit, but It sounded so funny to me, that I left in because of the laughter and I never knew how much my laughter sounded like Santa 'till now LOL.

Lyrics:
Christmas, Christmas

Verse 1.
Christmas, Christmas, A time when love and laughter fill the air,
Children singing carols everywhere,
Trees stand tall in the firelight’s glow
And the Baubles shine so bright,
While the kids curl up in bed so warm and tight.
Verse 2.
Christmas, Christmas, Greetings being shared by one and all,
Loved ones taking time to make a call,
And, share a gift just to show they care,
Even though it’s been a while,
Wishing “Merrry Christmas” with a smile.

Bridge.
Church bells will be ringing and maybe snow will fall
People will be singing and a good time will be had by all.

Verse 3.
Christmas, Christmas, When Loving feelings surface once again,
A cosy, cosy feeling everywhere,
As….thoughts are turned to absent friends,
And glasses raised with cheer,
So Mem’rys will keep burning ever clear.

Middle Break….
Half Verse.
The trees stand tall in the firelight’s glow
And and the baubles shine so bright,
While the kids curl up in bed so warm and tight.

Repeat Bridge,
Repeat 2nd verse.
Ending…… Wishing “Merry Christmas” with a smile,
Merry Christmas Everybody,
Merry Christmas Al,l
Merry Christmas All,
Merry Christmas All.



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Beautifully done... &mdash 12/12/07 - 12:49:17 PM
Moviz, you deliver a lovely song. It really is nice. Your singing is so sincere and a pleasure to listen to. Thanks for sharing this one!



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Thanks Dadai &mdash 12/12/07 - 03:39:49 PM
I'm really pleased you like my vocal as it ain't getting any easier as the years roll by LOL, cheers M

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Christmas, Christmas. &mdash 12/12/07 - 01:13:53 PM
if its Christmas ..if its Easter of anything .
you made it sound like heaven with your Gentle
voice .what a precious song thank you my friend
for sharing this gem here ....and the laughters !!

All the best wishes and God Bless !!

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Feter, Thank you &mdash 12/12/07 - 03:42:45 PM
so much for your very kind words always, I love it when you comment, many regards and God Bless you also, M

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this &mdash 12/12/07 - 01:22:00 PM
is timeless; i feel like i have an old movie on and all of the problems worked out and now everyone is getting together to have a festive time. great job.

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Yes &mdash 12/12/07 - 03:47:46 PM
Michael2, it does have that oldie world feel and it's the kind of song for listening to with a glass of sherry, when you're spread in front of the fire after Christmas Dinner LOL, Thanks for listening to this, Regards M

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Such a... &mdash 12/12/07 - 03:31:47 PM
..gentle little song full of nostalgia. Yes, it does sound like it might be from a 40's movie as the final credits roll. Nicely constructed and with a very pleasant melody, Maurice. I love the bells...and the dreamy, whirly organ (?) in the accompaniment. Just a cozy song that one would easily hear inside that great photo you selected. Thanks for the beautiful gift.
Peace.
Paul

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Hi Paul, &mdash 12/12/07 - 03:55:20 PM
So pleased you listened to this and liked it. It is a nostalgic song (I'm hankering after my youth LOL). No Organ here, but Strings, Guitar, bass, choir and electric piano. I like the pic too even though it is 'Chocolate Boxy',because I thought it suited the song, regards M

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Merry Christmas to you too Maurice &mdash 12/12/07 - 04:14:44 PM
Thank you for this lovely Christmas gift you've given all of us. It is indeed a beautiful gift.

Thank you again Maurice.

Ed

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Nice one Ed &mdash 12/12/07 - 04:46:32 PM
Glad you liked it, All the Best to you, regards M

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Thanks Maurice &mdash 12/12/07 - 05:12:20 PM
for sharing your Christmas cheer with us. It's hard to believe that this is your first MacJams Christmas. I like the nostalgic sound you've created - very warming and comfortable - leaves a warm glow! I'm having to stop myself opening the port...

Peter

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Don't &mdash 12/12/07 - 05:32:16 PM
open it yet Peter or you'll never get up in the morning, thanks for the call though, cheers M

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Timely &mdash 12/12/07 - 07:47:38 PM
Nice one. And just in time :)

Adding to my "December Favs" playlist!

Thanks
Bill

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Thanks &mdash 12/13/07 - 03:18:13 AM
for that Bill, I'm glad you like this one, your comments are always appreciated,regards M

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Great Song &mdash 12/12/07 - 10:42:36 PM
The voice really shines on this. You just don't hear this sound often enough these days. Keep it up Moviz!

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Hi Nick, &mdash 12/13/07 - 03:24:55 AM
Welcome to Macjams and thanks so much for your very much appreciated comment. That's what I like about MJ is that people with all kinds of musical backgrounds and tastes, still enjoy each others work. I just read your Bio and who'd have thought you would have liked this LOL. So pleased you did. I look forward to giving you a listen too, regards M

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This is charming &mdash 12/13/07 - 10:41:26 AM
and a little old fashioned, but so am I. The vocal performance fits in perfectly with the production. Every thing fits together nicely. Good one Maurice. Merry Christmas!

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Thanks for &mdash 12/13/07 - 10:45:50 AM
the nice comment Buckhorn, I too am a little old fashioned LOL... I've no option these days. Glad you liked it though, regards M

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I LOVE IT!!! &mdash 12/13/07 - 11:37:50 AM
Spot on - this is the kind of Christmas song that demands a log fire and a gallon of Bailey's on ice!!!

Great work, Mo. I always have a soft spot for "mem'ries"...

Suits you down to the last note. Straight to the Christmas playlist. I even like the Django Reinhardt inspired strumming (the cheaper the guitar the better!)

Great laugh too!!!

Jim

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Nice to &mdash 12/13/07 - 01:07:52 PM
hear from you again Jim, Thanks for listening.... and it wasn't that cheap you know, I bought it years ago for thirty quid off a neighbour LOL, but it gets me by and does the job. All the best Jim, M

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And a happy Christmas to you! &mdash 12/13/07 - 12:59:24 PM
This is what I call a Christmas song.

Lovely job :-)

cheers

Dick



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Really pleased &mdash 12/13/07 - 01:14:06 PM
you think it's still OK for this day and age Dick, because I'm a sucker for nostalgic sounding Christmas songs too, Cheers and All the Best to you, M

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This is &mdash 12/13/07 - 01:41:06 PM
so good Moviz.There is so much feeling in your song.I feel kind of bad putting up that weirdo "Rudolph" after hearing this!It's snowing like crazy here-just the perfect song to listen to as I look out the window!

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Well Mark &mdash 12/13/07 - 02:30:58 PM
I don't envy you all that snow and ice I saw on TV, but Glad you liked this and I quite enjoyed you Rudolph song, regards M

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Everybody Skate... &mdash 12/13/07 - 02:15:49 PM
As I listened to this warm little tune I could see the snowflakes falling and groups of people skating around a frozen pond.

Nicely done, Maurice and...

A Very Merry Christmas To You! ;)

--- Joe

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Thanks Joe &mdash 12/13/07 - 02:37:14 PM
yes all that and a film of 'little women' playing on TV. Glad you approve and here's wishing A Merry Christmas to you and yours, M

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right then M &mdash 12/13/07 - 03:40:46 PM
you are such a class act..thanks for this lovely tune and all the best to you and yours this holiday season!

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Seasonal &mdash 12/13/07 - 04:07:16 PM
Greetings to you and yours also and thanks for the nice comment, cheers M

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Nostalgia &mdash 12/13/07 - 03:56:06 PM
The song art couldn't be more fitting... the song has an idyllic peaceful snowy night sound. Your singing is pretty amazing, and the whole production sounds incredibly well sculpted. The strings and bells are too perfect! The laugh definitely belongs in there.

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That's just &mdash 12/13/07 - 04:12:49 PM
the ambience I tried to project here so thanks for picking that up and for your very kind words of praise; most appreciated, best regards M

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Instant Classic &mdash 12/13/07 - 07:55:02 PM
Really well constructed in a traditional way, made a little special by the gentle story-tellling delivery you achieved with the vox. Good collab material for next year? Nicely done.

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Hiya Joe &mdash 12/14/07 - 09:53:56 AM
Don't think we met before, so nice to meet you. Thank you for your comments and by all means it can be a collab, for next year. I just listened to your latest and left a note, so cheers M

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Burt Ives!... &mdash 12/13/07 - 10:20:55 PM
...would be envious...

So amazingly warm this is...Merrry Xmas Moviz, Thanks for posting this!

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Merry Xmas &mdash 12/14/07 - 09:58:50 AM
and all the very best to you too Tom. You've been a good support with regard to my music since I arrived here. Glad you liked this one too. regards M

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Thank you - &mdash 12/13/07 - 10:40:09 PM
for the holiday wishes! I've been very busy, and haven't been around to visit MJ recently, but I'm glad I stopped here to get a bit of that Christmas Spirit. Very cozy, indeed! And, yes, you DO sound like Santa!

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Thanks Kristyjo &mdash 12/14/07 - 10:03:39 AM
for dropping in for some warmth LOL I do sound like him don't I? Or is it him that sounds like ME?, All the Best, M

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~ &mdash 12/13/07 - 10:45:31 PM
Very sweet tune. Nice composition. Cheapo guitar sounds nice to me.

Merry Christmas, Maurice...

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~ &mdash 12/13/07 - 11:02:00 PM
It's a very cool piece...so with the season, in my world, at least.

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If you &mdash 12/14/07 - 10:10:21 AM
Say my guitar sounds nice, then I'm very pleased Bob, because you're the expert around here and I'm pleased also that you like the song; Merry Christmas to you and yours, Regards M

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Authentic &mdash 12/14/07 - 04:44:25 PM
Maurice, this sounds so authentically Christmas. Conjures a picture postcard of a snowy scene with snowman and children frolicking. It even sounds like an old recording.
It should be being shown on the TV at the moment in that supermarket ad that you must have seen.
Merry Christmas Maurice.
Cheers
Len



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Hi Len, &mdash 12/14/07 - 05:07:10 PM
Thanks for that nice comment... not sure which add though Marks and Spencer? (please let it be them LOL) and not Asda LOLOL.I quite like the reference to sounding 'authentic'; that's what I was after, All the best Len, regards M

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Merry Christmas to you, too! &mdash 12/15/07 - 08:54:32 AM
fits perfectly with Dad's old LPs we pull out every year at this time of year.

Thanks!

. - Harold

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Thanks &mdash 12/15/07 - 01:11:15 PM
For listening to this Harold and glad you liked it... probably fits in with your Grandad's playlist too LOL.... you can't beat the old ones for after Christmas lunch, regards M

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Bing &mdash 12/16/07 - 06:45:14 AM
Yes, you do have a nice Bing Crosby quality to your voice, Moviz. Very listenable.

The part where the melody descends, and the chord changes to minor, sounds a lot like "Blue Bayou," sung by Linda Rondstadt, around 1977.

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Thanks John &mdash 12/16/07 - 08:24:51 AM
Glad you could listen to this. I know I've heard that song, but not sure which part you mean. I'll try to find it somewhere.... then again, I think we all have pieces of music subconsciously swirling around which surface at given times.... and.... there are only so many notes for us to use, to compute into various songs and melodies. Glad you approve of this John, Merry Christmas, M

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MELLOW MAN &mdash 12/18/07 - 08:27:06 AM
you DO croon a smooooooth tune, maurice.
no hidden agenda here, no secret message - just a straightforward wonderful delivery.
thank you for the sounds,
anne

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Thank you Anne &mdash 12/18/07 - 10:03:40 AM
I really appreciate that comment from a singer's singer, glad you liked it, regards M

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Wow &mdash 12/18/07 - 05:30:29 PM
Right out of a Bing Crosby movie! What a wonderful holiday tune!

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Thank you &mdash 12/18/07 - 06:45:29 PM
So much joe for listening and I'm pleased that you enjoyed it so much and thank you for your very merry Picture LOL, Have a great time, M

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Warm, cozy, nostalgic &mdash 12/18/07 - 11:38:40 PM
When I think of all the very best Christmas memories I have with my family since childhood, I can easily place this song as the soundtrack for every one of them. Somehow you have tapped into the qualities that make a song universally appealing. Thanks! This is superb! A DL for sure!

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Thanks Rick, &mdash 12/19/07 - 09:40:06 AM
I'm really pleased that you found this song so appealing..... and I love your generous comments, All the best M

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wow &mdash 12/19/07 - 08:17:38 AM
u've captured the feeling of the holiday perfectly......doesn't get any better than this!....many bows!!!

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Welcome home &mdash 12/19/07 - 09:44:31 AM
McBoy nice to see you around again and thank you for listening and for your nice remarks,Cheers M

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Very, very nice &mdash 12/20/07 - 09:33:13 PM
This has a beautiful, classic sound to it that makes me think of Christmas TV when I was a kid. Nice delivery and instrumentation - good, warm vocal performance. This is a nice addition to the MJ Christmas canon. Niec work, and a Happy Christmas to you and yours. Peace.

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nice to &mdash 12/22/07 - 05:05:26 AM
see you back here David and i.m pleased that you enjoyed this. Thank you for the nice comments and all the very best to you and yours, regards M

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I was &mdash 12/28/07 - 08:51:56 PM
a little late logging in on this one but glad I did. This is simply the best christmas song on Majams!!!

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Thank you &mdash 12/29/07 - 06:32:46 AM
for that one H... better late than never LOL and I appreciate your words, regards M

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Glad I stopped by &mdash 12/30/07 - 06:59:42 PM
You always seem to have an uplifting tune when I go to your site. But also the pics are nice to see. This one fits in nicely plus the sweet sounds of moviz. I miss the sweetness of the 50's. And you seem to bring that back. To me that is precious because it celebrates an era that supplied some of the best music I've ever heard. Maybe you can be instrumental in helping it come back!

way to go

Hey, love the ending too!

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Thanks Bill... &mdash 01/02/08 - 06:21:11 PM
Nice of you to call in and glad you liked this song, all the best, M

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Christmas, Christmas &mdash 01/04/08 - 01:02:47 AM
Howdy Moviz, this is what Christmas lacks these days... I enjoyed this thoroughly!!!!

Thanks very much,
Wade

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Hiya Wade... &mdash 01/04/08 - 06:02:18 AM
thanks for dropping by here and listening. I'm glad you liked this Chrissie' song; all the best to you for the New Year too, regards M

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Christmas Christmas &mdash 07/20/08 - 07:15:05 PM
Just beautiful Maurice really enjoyed the listen. Thank you.
I feel much better already :)

Peace Dee.

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Again Dee &mdash 07/21/08 - 02:33:45 PM
I thank you for going through my repertoire LOL and for listening and commenting. I'm pleased you liked this on, cheers M

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brings a tear of joy &mdash 10/07/08 - 08:31:26 AM
you sure captured the Christmas spirit with this one!

thanks

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Thanks Smokey VW &mdash 10/07/08 - 11:26:15 AM
Didn't expect to see a message here after so long, so that was nice to see this, cheers M

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