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Dec 7, 2017 · A hard lesson, to be sure. But then, A Christmas Story is chock full of such barbed, hard-earned wisdom. Far from sugar-coating its seasonal truths, a franker consideration of this heartwarmingly nostalgic, Middle American Christmas reveals deliciously bittersweet depths to its chortling cheer.
- Tom Eames
- Who wrote 'Last Christmas'? George Michael both produced and wrote the song, and it became part of a double A-side single with 'Everything She Wants'. What a deal!
- What is 'Last Christmas' about and what inspired it? Wham's greatest music videos: Andrew Ridgeley breaks down his biggest hits | Smooth's Video Rewind.
- The video is a total classic. Wham! - Last Christmas (Official 4K Video) The iconic video sees George and Andrew Ridgeley join their girlfriends to see friends at a ski resort (some scenes were filmed at Saas-Fee, Switzerland).
- It featured Wham's backing singers. Martin Kemp's 80s Story. The video features cameos from the duo's backing singers Pepsi and Shirlie. It was said for many years that it also had a very brief appearance from Spandau Ballet bassist Martin Kemp, the boyfriend and future husband of Shirlie Holliman.
The Story Behind 'The Christmas Song' Mel Tormé famously co-wrote one of the most well-known carols of all time in 1945. His son, James, tells the story of how the song came to be.
- “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” by Darlene Love. One of the season’s most beloved songs bombed on impact for a tragic reason. The kickoff single from the later-to-be classic album A Christmas Gift for You From Phil Spector had the unfortunate fate to be released on the same day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
- “Christmas Time Is Here” by the Vince Guaraldi Trio. The first Peanuts-related TV special, A Charlie Brown Christmas, which made its debut in 1965, has earned as much love for its music as for its characters and script.
- “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey. Nearly every song that’s considered a holiday classic was written at least 40 years ago. In 1994, however, Carey cooked up a piece that stands with the best of them.
- “White Christmas” by Bing Crosby. Not only is “White Christmas” the biggest-selling holiday track of all time, it’s estimated by Guinness World Records to be the biggest-selling song ever.
Dec 15, 2023 · From “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” to “White Christmas,” each has a unique story behind them that resonates with audiences today. “O Holy Night” Originally called “Cantique de Noël,” French lyricist Placide Cappeau penned the song, and Adolphe Adam set it to music in 1847.
1 day ago · Irving Berlin's 1954 classic holiday movie 'White Christmas' has some surprising facts behind it. Here's what you need to know about the cast, the songs and more.
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Dec 3, 2020 · By Tom Eames. 'The Power of Love' is a favourite ballad every Christmas, but what is it about? The Frankie Goes to Hollywood number one was a huge hit in 1984, and it still sounds gorgeous 35 years later. Here are all the big facts about the timeless song: Who wrote 'The Power of Love'? Holly Johnson in 1986. Picture: Getty.
