Music Wednesdays – Grace’s Christmas Favorites 2011

Hello everybody! Now that finals are far behind me, and Christmas is fast approaching, I feel the need to make a rare post. These, as the title suggests, are a couple of my favorite Christmas songs.

The first is Ann Margaret and Al Hirt with “Baby it’s Cold Outside.” This version is the best I have ever heard. It’s super sexy, which is something that is lacking in most Christmas jingles. Sadly, I cannot say the same for Al Hirt (he looks really creepy in this clip), but you know… we can’t all be timeless sex symbols like Ms. Margaret.

Next is a tune from another beautiful redhead. “Holly, Ivy, and Rose” is Tori Amos’ version of the Christmas classic “The Holly and The Ivy.” Amos added lyrics that turn this tune into a love song of sorts, and her little girl, Natashya, contributes the answering vocals. I know the video is kind of cheesy (there is no official one), but just listen to it with your eyes closed.

I hope you guys love these songs as much as I do!