Comments on: The Least Liked Holiday Songs Of 2012

By: Seymour Tinsel

Seymour Tinsel — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:23:53 +0000

The only people who listen to Christmas music on the radio are women in their 30s? I could have sworn there were TWO genders plus people younger and older who love the mood evoked by the songs of the season. And most of them — as is the majority of the U.S. population – are, in fact, Christians (although that’s hardly a prerequisite). There are actually three different kinds of Yuletide tunes: the sentimental/romantic (“I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” “Merry Christmas Darling”); the Frosty-Rudolph-Santa fantasy fun (“Little Saint Nick,” “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer”) and the carols (“Silent Night,” “O Holy Night”). Everyone has their own favorites among them – and tunes they can’t stand. The same is true in any genre of music. Keep in mind that Christmas always marks yet another milestone in our lives. It’s a time when we stop, reflect, count our blessings and fondly recall Christmases long gone yet never to be forgotten. That’s one reason why traditional tunes — especially the original hit recordings of those songs — resonate so deeply in our hearts. For proof, listen to “The 100 Greatest Christmas Hits of All Time,” a brand-new ten-hour countdown special hosted by Wink Martindale and syndicated worldwide by Radio Express. Based on 75 years of Billboard research into the best-loved and best-selling Christmas singles and albums, it includes 25 surprise bonus tracks plus the stories behind all the songs along with Yuletide greetings and comments from nearly 160 stars.

By: Just Hear Those Sleigh Bells Jingle

Just Hear Those Sleigh Bells Jingle — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:48:08 +0000

[...] may want to steer clear of these songs though! The Least Liked Holiday Songs Of 2012 via Edison [...]

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:50:41 +0000

So you took a poll of some random women in a very narrow age bracket (because they are the only ones who listen to Christmas music right?)…and whats more horrifying is that instead of pointing out something actually terrible, like “Christmas Shoes” a song thats designed to make you feel like garbage around the holidays…by force and guilt, you single out a song written by a known musical genius, Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. “Man With All The Toys” is a masterpiece of songwriting…I challenge you try to make a memorable radio hit thats under two minutes these days and actually have the vocal talent to sing and harmonize without digital effects! It is not done in the top-40 world, instead you value quantity to quality and few can write a song this catchy and capture the joy of the season. I’m ashamed to be a women and you ladies are perpetuating a bad image for us all.. though I may be younger than this demographic polled, I feel a whole lot wiser…

By: Larry

Larry — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:21:39 +0000

There are lots of stinkers on the air during the holidays. Let’s hurry up and get through the mess and the madness. It only hurts for a little while. Everyone have a nice winter solstice.

By: Jay B.

Jay B. — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 07:25:47 +0000

It’s actually very difficult to choose the worst song or the worst rendition of the Christmas music. There are too many cheesy and plain bad Christmas songs. However, to ruin the “O, Holy Night” should be considered almost a crime. One can’t go wrong with the classics.

By: The 10 Worst Christmas Songs Ever « MIX 105.1

The 10 Worst Christmas Songs Ever « MIX 105.1 — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:01:07 +0000

[...] number of holidays tunes that get on your nerves every single time you hear it. According to Edison Research, these are the 10 Worst Christmas Songs [...]

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:45:12 +0000

Ditto, Gary. Number 9 was the biggest surprise to me, too. And Streisand puts her special touch on everything she sings with that phenomenal voice of hers, although I don’t remember her version of Jingle Bells.

By: DDP

DDP — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:51:09 +0000

You call “30-49″, OLD? That says a lot about you. And why not Christians? Christmas IS a Christian holiday you know. If you celebrate Christmas you must be a Christian and if you aren’t then you are a hypocrite. Just saying…

By: Shelly

Shelly — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:02:20 +0000

I have to agree with Melissa. I think
“Christmas Shoes” is the worst of all songs. Doesn’t anybody listen to the words, they’re just plain stupid. It’s like nails on a chalkboard everytime I hear it.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 04:30:53 +0000

I guess even Barbra Streisand hits a clinker once in a while. Sometimes South Park carries something into excess. Even though I did snicker at the fight between Jesus and Santa Claus,a South Park rendition of “O Holy Night” is bound to stretch the limits of bad taste. And, on the whole, I like Mannheim Steamroller and their Christmas albums. I would have added Madonna’s reboot of Eartha Kitt’s “Santa Baby.” But the classics endure and, like others have said, I hope they won’t feel the need to overplay Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, and Bing Crosby. Happy Holidays to all!