Discography
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Just Like Christmas (2020 Mix) Single
(2020) -
What's This? (2014 Mix) Single
(2014) -
Stocking Stuffer Sampler
(2013) -
Christmas Spirits
(2012) -
Happy B-Day Jesus
(2009)
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Just Like Christmas (2020 Mix) Single
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What's This? (2014 Mix) Single
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Stocking Stuffer Sampler (2013)
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Album Credits:
Kevin O'Boyle
Backing Vox - Track 1
Drums - Tracks 1 & 4
Djembe - Track 2
Gang Vox - Track 4
Guitars - Track 1, 2, 3, 4
Sound Design - Track 1
Ukulele - Track 2
Vox - Track 1
Featuring:
Emma Chong
Flute - Tracks 1 & 2
Gang Vox - Track 4
Vox - Tracks 2 & 3
Will Esty
Bass - Tracks 1, 2, 4
Gang Vox - Track 4
Alexis Leon
Harmony Vox - Track 1
Gang Vox - Track 4
Vox - Tracks 3 & 4
Angelica O'Boyle
Electric Piano - Track 3
Gang Vox - Track 4
Melodica - Track 1
Piano - Track 4
Sleighbells - Track 4
Synth - Track 1
Tubular Bells - Track 1
Vibraphone - Track 1
Arrie Callahan
Gang Vox - Track 4
Marion Coatsworth-Hay
Gang Vox - Track 4
Jason E.R. Hedrington
Gang Vox - Track 4
Angela Mozeko
Gang Vox - Track 4
Autumn Pittelli
Gang Vox - Track 4
Craig Pittelli
Gang Vox - Track 4
Album Notes:
Stocking Stuffer Sampler was mixed, mastered, recorded and produced by Kevin O'Boyle (with help from Angelica O'Boyle) mainly at Kevin's home studio, with satellite ventures to the O'Boyle and Esty residences in Scranton, PA and Touchstone Theatre in Bethlehem, PA between July 2013 and October 2013.
The Sugarpills would like to thank everyone for their time, talent, energy, and creativity in creating another musical masterpiece. Super special thanks to Kevin's parents and the kind folks at Touchstone Theatre for lending their support and resources. Lastly, thank you to all of our friends, family, and supporters, without whom there would be no reason to continue to do this!
All song composition credits and rights belong to the original listed artists.
Tracklisting: (Click Titles for More Information)
1. Chiron Beta Prime [Originally By Jonathan Coulton]
Lyrics:
This year has been a little crazy for the Andersons.
You may recall we had some trouble last year.
The robot council had us banished to an asteroid. That hasn't undermined our holiday cheer.
And we know it's almost Christmas from the marks we make on the wall. And that's our favorite time of year.
Merry Christmas from Chiron Beta Prime, where we're working in a mine for our robot overlords.
Did I say overlords? I meant protectors.
Merry Christmas from Chiron Beta Prime.
On every corner there’s a giant metal
Santa Claus who watches over us with glowing red eyes.
They carry weapons and they know if you’ve been bad or good. Not everybody’s good but everyone tries.
And the rocks outside the airlock exude ammonia-scented snow.
It's like a Winter wonderland.
Merry Christmas from Chiron Beta Prime, where we're working in a mine for our robot overlords.
Did I say overlords? I meant protectors.
Merry Christmas from Chiron Beta Prime.
That's all the family news that we're allowed to talk about. We really hope you'll come and visit us soon.
I mean we're literally begging you to visit us.
And make it quick before they
[MESSAGE REDACTED]
Now it's time for Christmas dinner.
I think the robots sent us a pie!
You know I love my soylent green.
Merry Christmas from Chiron Beta Prime, where we're working in a mine for our robot overlords.
Did I say overlords?
I meant protectors.
Merry Christmas from Chiron Beta Prime.
2. Let It Snow [Traditional]
Lyrics:
Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
It doesn't show signs of stopping
And I've bought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But if you'll really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
The fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still goodbying
But as long as you love me so
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Let It Snow!
3. Silent Night [Written By: Gruber & Mohr / As Performed by Low]
Lyrics:
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
4. Christmas is the Time to Say I Love You [Originally By Billy Squier]
Lyrics:
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
Share the joys of laughter and good cheer
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
And a feeling that will last all through the year
On the corner carolers are singing
there's a touch of magic in the air
from grownup to minor no one could be finer
times are hard but no one seems to care
Christmas Eve and all the world is watching
Santa guides his reindeer through the dark
from rooftop to chimney, from Harlem to Bimini
they will find a way into your heart
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
Share the joys of laughter and good cheer
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
And a feeling that will last all through the year
Just outside the window snow is falling
but here beside the fire we share the glow
of moonlight and brandy, sweet talk and candy
sentiments that everyone should know
Memories of the year that lays behind us
wishes for the year that's yet to come
and it stands to reason that good friends in season
make you feel that life has just begun
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
Share the joys of laughter and good cheer
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
And a feeling that will last all through the year
So when spirits grow lighter
and hopes are shinin' brighter
then you know that Christmas time is here
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Christmas Spirits (2012)
Album Art:
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Album Credits:
Kevin O'Boyle
Backing/Harmony Vocals - Tracks 1, 2, 3, 7 & 15
Banjo - Tracks 1 & 4
Bass - Track 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 & 14
Cello - Track 16
Congas & Bongos - Track 5
Drum Machine - Track 9
Drums - Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 16
Electric Piano - Track 9
Gang Vocals - Tracks 12 & 15
Glockenspiel - Track 3 & 12
Guitars - Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 15 & 16
Harmonica - Track 1
Mandolin - Tracks 1 & 12
Piano - Tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13 & 16
Sleigh-Bells - Track 11
Slide Whistle - Track 14
Snare Drum - Tracks 6 & 10
Sound Design - Tracks 8 & 9
Synth Brass - Track 5 & 14
Steel Drums - Track 5
Synth Flute - Track 10
Synth Strings - Tracks 4, 9, 10, 12 & 16
Tambourine - Tracks 11
Timpani - Track 12
Tubular Bells - Tracks 12 & 16
Vibraphone - Tracks 9 & 13
Vibraslap - Track 14
Vocals - Tracks 1, 4, 6 (Days 2 & 12), 8, 10 & 14
Xylophone - Track 14
Featuring:
Adam Calandra
Gang Vocals - Track 15
Jackie Calandra
Gang Vocals - Track 15
Emma Chong
Flute - Tracks 4, 6 (Day 11) & 16
Vocals - Track 6 (Days 5 & 11)Will Esty
Bass - Tracks 5 & 16
"Bartleby" - Track 8
Bill George
Ukulele - Track 6 (Day 7)
Vocals - Track 6 (Day 7)
Mariel Iezzoni
Piano - Track 4
Vocals - Track 6 (Days 5 & 8)Jp Jordan
Sitar - Track 6 (Day 9)
Vocals - Tracks 6 (Day 9) & 14
Lisa Jordan
Kazoo - Track 6 (Day 10)
Vocals - Tracks 6 (Day 10)
Alexis Leon
Backing/Harmony Vocals - Tracks 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11 & 14
Clarinet - Tracks 6 (Day 6) & 9
Gang Vocals - Tracks 12
Lyrics - Track 7
Sleigh-Bells - Tracks 2, 3 & 12
Tambourine - Track 12
Vocals - Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (Days 1 & 5), 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 15
Rebecca Leon
Gang Vocals - Track 15
Anne Losq
Vocals - Track 6 (Day 6)
John Marcinkowski
Piano - Tracks 10 & 14
Angelica O'Boyle
Backing/Harmony Vocals - Tracks 1, 2, 3 & 4
Cello - Track 15
Gang Vocals - Tracks 12 & 15
Jug - Track 1
Melodica - Tracks 4, 6 (Day 8) & 15
Shaker - Track 15
Vocals - Track 8Cathleen O'Malley
Harmonica - Track 6 (Day 3)
Vocals - Track 6 (Days 3 & 5)
Craig Pittelli
Gang Vocals - Track 15
Guitar - Track 16
Tenor Saxophone - Tracks 3, 9 & 13
Matt Schwarz
Harp - Tracks 4 & 9
Mary Wright
Trombone - Track 6 (Day 4)
Vocals - Track 6 (Day 4)
Album Notes:
Christmas Spirits was recorded, mixed, mastered, and produced by Kevin O'Boyle (with help from Alexis Leon & Angelica O'Boyle), mainly at Kevin's home studio, with several satellite ventures to The O'Boyle residence in Scranton, PA, St. Maximillian Kolbe in Pocono Pines, PA, and Touchstone Theatre in Bethlehem, PA between October 2010 and October 2011.
The Sugarpills would like to thank everyone for their time, talent, energy, and creativity in creating what we consider to be our finest masterpiece yet. Extra super special thanks to the Touchstone Theatre Ensemble, without whom large chunks of this album wouldn't have been possible (or at least wouldn't sound so awesome).
All song composition credits and rights belong to the original artists.
Tracklisting: (Click Titles for More Information)
1. I Have a Little Dreidel
Track Info:
Lyrics By: Samuel S. Grossman
Music By: Mikhl Gelbarat & Samuel GoldfarbLyrics:
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeell...
I have a little dreidel
I made it out of clay
And when it's dry and ready
Then, dreidel I shall play.
Oh!
Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
I made it out of clay
And when it's dry and ready
Then, dreidel I will play.
It has a lovely body
With legs so short and thin
And when it gets all tired
It drops and I will win.
Oh!
Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
I made it out of clay
And when it's dry and ready
Then, dreidel I will play.
My dreidel is so playful
It loves to dance and spin
A happy game of dreidel
Come play now, let's begin.
Oh!
Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
I made it out of clay
And when it's dry and ready
Then, dreidel I will play.
2. Jingle Bell Rock [As Performed By Bobby Helms]
Track Info:
Written By: Joe Beal
Lyrics:
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell Square
In the frosty air.
What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet
That's the jingle bell,
That's the jingle bell,
That's the jingle bell rock.
3. Santa Claus is Comin' to Town [As Performed By Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
Track Info:
Written By: John Frederick Coots & Haven Gillespie
Lyrics:
You'd better watch out, you'd better not cry
You'd better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
He's making a list, he's checkin' it twice
He's gonna find out whose daughter you're nice
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows if you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
(so you'd) better be good for goodness sake
Better be good for goodness sake
You'd better watch out, you'd better not cry
You'd better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows if you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
(so you'd) better be good for goodness sake
Better be good for goodness sake
You'd better watch out, you'd better not cry
You'd better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
4. Fairytale of New York [As Performed By The Pogues]
Track Info:
Written By: Jem Finer & Shane MacGowan
Lyrics:
It was christmas eve babe
In the drunk tank
An old man said to me: won't see another one
And then they sang a song
The rare old mountain dew
I turned my face away and dreamed about you
Got on a lucky one
Came in eighteen to one
I've got a feeling
This year's for me and you
So happy christmas
I love you baby
I can see a better time
Where all our dreams come true.
They got cars big as bars
They got rivers of gold
But the wind goes right through you
It's no place for the old
When you first took my hand on a cold christmas eve
You promised me broadway was waiting for me
You were handsome you were pretty
Queen of new york city when the band finished playing they yelled out for more
Sinatra was swinging all the drunks they were singing
We kissed on a corner
Then danced through the night.
And the boys from the NYPD choir were singing Galway Bay
And the bells were ringing out for christmas day.
You're a bum you're a punk
You're an old slut on junk
Lying there almost dead on a drip in that bed
You scumbag you maggot
You cheap lousy faggot
Happy christmas your arse I pray god it's our last.
And the boys of the NYPD choir's still singing Galway Bay
And the bells were ringing out
For christmas day.
I could have been someone
Well so could anyone
You took my dreams from me
When I first found you
I kept them with me babe
I put them with my own
Can't make it out alone
I've built my dreams around you
And the boys of the NYPD choir's still singing Galway Bay
And the bells are ringing out
For christmas day.
5. Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)
Track Info:
Written By: Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich & Phil Spector
Lyrics:
The snow's coming down
I'm watching it fall
Watching the people around
Baby please come home
The church bells in town
They're ringing a song
What a happy sound
Baby please come home
They're singing deck the halls
But it's not like Christmas at all
I remember when you were here
All the fun we had last year
Pretty lights on the tree
I'm watching them shine
You should be here with me
Baby please come home
Baby please come home
They're singing deck the halls
But it's not like christmas at all
I remember when you were here
All the fun we had last year
If there was a way
I'd hold back these tears
But it's Christmas day
Baby please come home
Baby please come home
Baby please come home
6. The Twelve Days of Christmas [Traditional]
Lyrics:
On the first day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree.
On the second day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the third day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fourth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fifth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the sixth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the seventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eighth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the ninth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the tenth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eleventh day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the twelfth day of Christmas,
my true love sent to me
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten lords a-leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings,
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree!
7. Christmas Spirits
Track Info:
Written By: The Sugarpills
Lyrics By: Alexis Leon
Music By: Kevin O'Boyle
Lyrics:
I make the same strange journey
Never wanting to be here
Discomfort and misgivings
Underneath the tree each year
A tree that's bathed in firelight
Frames her face as she sits there
Looks at gathered kin and kindred
Each one just pretends to care
Pour myself a glass of spirits
Before I've much time to think
Try to drown their useless chatter
With the ice's comfy clink
Can't anesthetize the memory
(Of) what this evening does portend
The last time I saw her face
The family who had been my friend
Now her seat sits empty
Next year mine may be as well
With each passing holiday,
The family tree gets shot to hell
On this night silent and holy
I tell myself unlace the gloves,
You don't need to fight your family
They only say it out of love.
That first year we met without her
I forced myself to wear a grin
You shouldn't have to try with family,
Or lose yourself to let them win.
I drank myself into a stupor
To keep my harsh tongue at bay
How could I know I'd miss those moments
As one by one we fell away?
Now her seat sits empty
Next year mine may be as well
With each passing holiday,
The family tree gets shot to hell
On this night silent and holy
I tell myself unlace the gloves,
You don't need to fight your family
They only say it out of love.
They say you can't go home again
I'll be damned if I'd even try
I'll find my Christmas Spirits elsewhere
And when the family ask me why
I will take a vow of silence
Use my teeth to lace my gloves
I don't want to fight my family
I only say this out of love.
8. Please Be Patient Intro [Skit]
Track Info:
Written By: The Sugarpills
9. Please Be Patient [As Performed By Feist]
Track Info:
Lyrics By: David Javerbaum & Adam Schlesinger
Lyrics:
Angels soaring through the air
As they did in Bethlehem
Angels answer every prayer
Once they get around to them
Please be patient, an angel will be with thee shortly
Due to increased prayer amounts
Seraphim will have delays
Servicing thy prayer accounts
For the next five million days
Please be patient, an angel will be with thee shortly
Please continue thee to hold
All thy ills will be relieved
Every human grief consoled
In the order' twas received
Please be patient, an authorized prayer technician will be with thee shortly
Or to save thee time, wait for the chime
10. Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy [As Performed By Bing Crosby & David Bowie]
Track Info:
Little Drummer Boy Written By: Harry Simeone, Henry Onorati & Katherine Davis
Peace on Earth Lyrics By: Alan Kohan
Peace on Earth Music By: Larry Grossman & Ian Fraser
Lyrics:
David Bowie:
Come they told me pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
A new-born king to see pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum
Peace on Earth, can it be
Years from now, perhaps we'll see
See the day of glory
See the day, when men of good will
Live in peace, live in peace again
Peace on Earth, can it be
Every child must be made aware
Every child must be made to care
Care enough for his fellow man
To give all the love that he can
I pray my wish will come true
For my child and your child too
He'll see the day of glory
See the day when men of good will
Live in peace, live in peace again
Peace on Earth, can it be
Can it be
Bing Crosby:
Come they told me pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
A new-born king to see pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum
Come they told me pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
A new-born king to see pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
to lay before the king pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum
so to honour him pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
when we come
Every child must be made aware
Every child must be made to care
Care enough for his fellow man
To give all the love that he can
Little baby pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
I stood beside him there pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
I played my drum for him pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
I played my best for him pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum
And he smiled at me pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
me and my drum
Can it be
Pretty thing, isn't it?
11. What's This? [From the Nightmare Before Christmas / As Performed By Fall Out Boy]
Track Info:
Music and Lyrics By: Danny Elfman
Lyrics:
What's this? What's this?
There's color everywhere
What's this?
There's white things in the air
What's this?
I can't believe my eyes
I must be dreaming
Wake up, Jack, this isn't fair
What's this?
What's this? What's this?
There's something very wrong
What's this?
There's people singing songs
What's this?
The streets are lined with
Little creatures laughing
Everybody seems so happy
Have I possibly gone daffy?
What is this?
What's this?
There's children throwing snowballs
instead of throwing heads
They're busy building toys
And absolutely no one's dead
There's frost on every window
Oh, I can't believe my eyes
And in my bones I feel the warmth
That's coming from inside
Oh, look
What's this?
They're hanging mistletoe, they kiss
Why that looks so unique, inspired
They're gathering around to hear a story
Roasting chestnuts on a fire
What's this?
What's this?
In here they've got a little tree, how queer
And who would ever think
And why?
They're covering it with tiny little things
They've got electric lights on strings
And there's a smile on everyone
So, now, correct me if I'm wrong
This looks like fun
This looks like fun
Oh, could it be I got my wish?
What's this?
Oh my, what now?
The children are asleep
But look, there's nothing underneath
No ghouls, no witches here to scream and scare them
Or ensnare them, only little cozy things
Secure them in their dreamland...
What's this?
The monsters are all missing
And the nightmares can't be found
And in their place there seems to be
Good feeling all around
Instead of screams, I swear
I can hear music in the air
The smell of cakes and pies
are absolutely everywhere
The sights, the sounds
They're everywhere and all around
I've never felt this good before
This empty place inside of me has been filling up
I simply cannot get enough
I want it, oh, I want it
Oh, I want it for my own
I've got to know
I've got to know
What is this place that I have found?
What is this?
12. Happy Xmas (War is Over)
Track Info:
Written By: John Lennon & Yoko Ono
Lyrics:
So this is Xmas
And what have you done
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so this is Xmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young
A very Merry Xmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
And so this is Xmas
For weak and for strong
For rich and the poor ones
The world is so wrong
And so happy Xmas
For black and for white
For yellow and red ones
Let's stop all the fight
A very Merry Xmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
And so this is Xmas
And what have we done
Another year over
A new one just begun
And so happy Xmas
We hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young
A very Merry Xmas
And a happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear
War is over, if you want it
War is over now
13. O, Holy Night
Track Info:
Written By: Adolphe Adam
Lyrics:
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;
It is the night of the dear Savior's birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
[FRENCH]
Minuit, chrétiens, c'est l'heure solennelle,
Où l'Homme-Dieu descendit jusqu'à nous
Pour effacer la tache originelle
Et de Son Père arrêter le courroux.
Le monde entier tressaille d'espérance
En cette nuit qui lui donne un Sauveur.
Peuple à genoux, attends ta délivrance.
Noël, Noël, voici le Rédempteur,
Noël, Noël, voici le Rédempteur!
[TRANSLATION]
Midnight, Christians, it's the solemn hour,
When God-man descended to us
To erase the stain of original sin
And to end the wrath of His Father.
The entire world thrills with hope
On this night that gives it a Savior.
People kneel down, wait for your deliverance.
Christmas, Christmas, here is the Redeemer,
Christmas, Christmas, here is the Redeemer!
14. Snow Miser/Heat Miser
Track Info:
Lyrics By: Arthur Rankin Jr. & Jules Bass
Music By: Maury Laws
Lyrics:
[Snow Miser]
I'm Mister White Christmas
I'm Mister Snow
I'm Mister Icicle
I'm Mister Ten Below
Friends call me Snow Miser
What ever I touch
Turns to snow in my clutch
I'm too much!
[Minions]
He's Mister White Christmas
He's Mister Snow
[Snow Miser]
That's right!
[Minions]
He's Mister Icicle
He's Mister Ten Below
[Snow Miser]
Friends call me Snow Miser,
What ever I touch
Turns to snow in my clutch
[Minions]
He's too much!
[Snow Miser]
I never want to see a day
That's over forty degrees
I'd rather have it thirty,
Twenty, ten, five and let it freeeeEEEEEEeeze!
[Minions]
He's Mister White Christmas
He's Mister Snow
[Snow Miser]
That's right!
[Minions]
He's Mister Icicle
He's Mister Ten Below
[Snow Miser]
Friends call me Snow Miser,
Whatever I touch
Turns to snow in my clutch
...too much.
[Minions]
Too Much!
[Heat Miser]
I'm Mr. Green Christmas
I'm Mr. Sun
I'm Mr. Heat Blister
I'm Mr. 101
They call me Heat Miser
Whatever I touch
starts to melt in my clutch
I'm too much
[Minions]
He's Mr. Green Christmas
He's Mr. Sun
He's Mr. Heat Blister
He's Mr. 101
[Heat Miser]
They call me Heat Miser
Whatever I touch
Starts to melt in my clutch
[Minions]
He's too much
[Heat Miser]
Thank you
I never want to know a day
that's under 60 degrees
I'd rather have it 80, 90, 100 degrees!
Oh, some like it hot
but I like it really hot!
[Minions]
He's Mr. Green Christmas
He's Mr. Sun
[Heat Miser]
SING IT!
[Minions]
He's Mr. Heat Blister
He's Mr. 101
[Heat Miser]
They call me Heat Miser
Whatever I touch
starts to melt in my clutch
I'm too much!
[Minions]
Too much!
15. Just Like Christmas [As Performed By Fanfarlo]
Track Info:
Written By: Low
Lyrics:
On our way from Stockholm
Started to snow
And you said it was like Christmas
But you were wrong
It wasn't like Christmas at all
By the time we got to Oslo
Snow was gone
And we got lost
The beds were small
But we felt so young
It was just like Christmas
It was just like Christmas
It was just like Christmas
It was just like Christmas
It was just like Christmas
It was just like Christmas
It was just like Christmas
It was just like Christmas
It was just like Christmas
It was just like Christmas
It was just like Christmas
It was just like Christmas
It was just like Christmas
16. Christmas Eve / Sarajevo 12/24 [As Performed By Trans-Siberian Orchestra]
Lyrics:
[INSTRUMENTAL]
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Happy B-Day Jesus (2009)
Album Art:
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UN-CENSORED Version (Warning: Contains Graphic Language!)
CENSORED Version (Appropriate For All Ages!)
Album Credits:
Kevin O'Boyle
Bass - Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 & 9
Congas/Bongos - Track 10
Drum Machine - Tracks 11
Drums - Tracks 1, 4 & 6
Gang Vox - Tracks 1, 2 & 9
Glockenspiel - Tracks 4 & 6
Guitars - Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10 & 11
Handclaps - Track 9
Harmony/Backing Vox - Tracks 5, 6, 8 & 11
Mandolin - Track 2
Piano - Tracks 4, 7, 8 & 9
Sleigh-Bells - Track 6
Sound Design - Track 12
Synth Keyboard - Track 11
Synth Strings - Track 7
Triangle - Track 10
Vox - Tracks 5, 6, 7 & 9
Featuring:
Alexis Leon
Claves - Track 10
Gang Vox - Tracks 1, 2 & 9
Handclaps - Track 9
Harmony/Backing Vox - Tracks 4, 5, 6 & 8
Vox - Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12
Angelica O'Boyle
Gang Vox - Tracks 1
Handclaps - Track 9
Harmony/Backing Vox - Tracks 5 & 8
Shaker - Track 10
Vox - Track 5
Craig Pittelli
Saxophone - Tracks 4 & 8
Album Notes:
Happy B-Day Jesus was recorded, mixed, mastered, and produced by Kevin O'Boyle (with help from Alexis Leon & Angelica O'Boyle), mainly at Kevin's home studio, with several satellite ventures to The O'Boyle residence in Scranton, PA between December 2008 and November 2009.
All song composition credits and rights belong to the original artists.
Tracklisting: (Click Titles for More Information)
1. Christmas is the Time to Say I Love You [Originally By Billy Squier]
Lyrics:
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
Share the joys of laughter and good cheer
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
And a feeling that will last all through the year
On the corner carolers are singing
there's a touch of magic in the air
from grownup to minor no one could be finer
times are hard but no one seems to care
Christmas Eve and all the world is watching
Santa guides his reindeer through the dark
from rooftop to chimney, from Harlem to Bimini
they will find a way into your heart
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
Share the joys of laughter and good cheer
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
And a feeling that will last all through the year
Just outside the window snow is falling
but here beside the fire we share the glow
of moonlight and brandy, sweet talk and candy
sentiments that everyone should know
Memories of the year that lays behind us
wishes for the year that's yet to come
and it stands to reason that good friends in season
make you feel that life has just begun
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
Share the joys of laughter and good cheer
Christmas is the time to say "I love you"
And a feeling that will last all through the year
So when spirits grow lighter
and hopes are shinin' brighter
then you know that Christmas time is here
2. I Saw Three Ships [Traditional]
Lyrics:
I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas day, on Christmas day
I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas day in the morning
And all the bells on earth shall ring
On Christmas day, on Christmas day
And all the bells on earth shall ring
On Christmas day in the morning
Let us all rejoice again
On Christmas day, on Christmas day
Let us all rejoice again
On Christmas day in the morning
I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas day, on Christmas day
I saw three ships come sailing in
On Christmas day in the morning
3. Santa Baby [Originally By Earth Kitt]
Track Info:
Written By: Joan Javits, Philip Springer, Tony Springer
Lyrics:
Santa Baby, slip a sable under the tree, For me.
been an awful good girl, Santa baby,
so hurry down the chimney tonight.
Santa baby, a 54 convertible too,
Light blue.
I'll wait up for you dear,
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight.
Think of all the fun I've missed,
Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed,
Next year I could be just as good,
If you'll check off my Christmas list,
Santa baby, I wanna yacht,
And really that's not a lot,
Been an angel all year,
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight.
Santa honey, there's one thing I really do need,
The deed
To a platinum mine,
Santa honey, so hurry down the chimney tonight.
Santa cutie, and fill my stocking with a duplex,
And checks.
Sign your 'X' on the line,
Santa cutie, and hurry down the chimney tonight.
Come and trim my Christmas tree,
With some decorations bought at Tiffany's,
I really do believe in you,
Let's see if you believe in me,
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing,
A ring.
I don't mean on the phone,
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight,
Hurry down the chimney tonight,
Hurry, tonight.
4. Christmas Wrapping [As Performed By The Waitresses]
Track Info:
Written By: Chris Butler
Lyrics:
"Bah, humbug!" No, that's too strong
'Cause it is my favorite holiday
But all this year's been a busy blur
Don't think I have the energy
To add to my already mad rush
Just 'cause it's 'tis the season.
The perfect gift for me would be
Completions and connections left from
Last year, ski shop,
Encounter, most interesting.
Had his number but never the time
Most of '08 passed along those lines.
So deck those halls, trim those trees
Raise up cups of Christmas cheer,
I just need to catch my breath,
Christmas by myself this year.
Calendar picture, frozen landscape,
Chilled this room for twenty-four days,
Evergreens, sparkling snow
Get this winter over with!
Flashback to springtime, saw him again,
Would've been good to go for lunch,
Couldn't agree when we were both free,
We tried, we said we'd keep in touch.
Didn't, of course, 'til summertime,
Out to the beach to his boat could I join him?
No, this time it was me,
Sunburn in the third degree.
Now the calendar's just one page
And, of course, I am excited
Tonight's the night, but I've set my mind
Not to do too much about it.
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
But I think I'll miss this one this year.
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
But I think I'll miss this one this year.
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
But I think I'll miss this one this year.
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
But I think I'll miss this one this year.
Hardly dashing through the snow
Cause I bundled up too tight
Last minute have-to-do's
A few cards a few calls
'Cause it's r-s-v-p
No thanks, no party lights
It's Christmas Eve, gonna relax
Turned down all of my invites.
Last fall I had a night to myself,
Same guy called, halloween party,
Waited all night for him to show,
This time his car wouldn't go,
Forget it, it's cold, it's getting late,
Trudge on home to celebrate
In a quiet way, unwind
Doing Christmas right this time.
A&P has provided me
With the world's smallest turkey
Already in the oven, nice and hot
Oh damn! Guess what I forgot?
So on with the boots, back out in the snow
To the only all-night grocery,
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
In the line is that guy I've been chasing all year!
"I'm spending this one alone," he said.
"Need a break; this year's been crazy."
I said, "Me too, but why are you?
You mean you forgot cranberries too?"
Then suddenly we laughed and laughed
Caught on to what was happening
That Christmas magic's brought this tale
To a very happy ending!
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
Couldn't miss this one this year!
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
Couldn't miss this one this year!
5. Ocho Kandelikas [Traditional Ladino]
Track Info:
Written By: Flory Jagoda
Lyrics:
[ORIGINAL]
Hanukah linda sta aki, ocho kandelas para mi,
Hanukah Linda sta aki, ocho kandelas para mi.
O...
Una kandelika, dos kandelikas,
Tres kandelikas, kuatro kandelikas,
Sintyu kandelikas, sej kandelikas,
Siete kandelikas, ocho kandelas para mi.
Muchas fiestas vo fazer, con alegrias i plazer.
Muchas fiestas vo fazer, con alegrias i plazer.
O...
Una kandelika, dos kandelikas,
Tres kandelikas, kuatro kandelikas,
Sintyu kandelikas, sej kandelikas,
Siete kandelikas, ocho kandelas para mi.
Los pastelikos vo kumer, con almendrikas i la myel
Los pastelikos vo kumer, con almendrikas i la myel.
O...
Una kandelika, dos kandelikas,
Tres kandelikas, kuatro kandelikas,
Sintyu kandelikas, sej kandelikas,
Siete kandelikas, ocho kandelas para mi.
[TRANSLATION]
Beautiful Chanukah is here, eight candles for me.
One candle, two candles, three candles, four candles
five candles, six candles, seven candles
eight candles for me.
Many parties will be held,
with joy and with pleasure.
One candle, two candles, three candles, four candles
five candles, six candles, seven candles
eight candles for me.
We will eat pastelikos [a Sephardic delicacy]
with almonds and honey.
One candle, two candles, three candles, four candles
five candles, six candles, seven candles
eight candles for me.
6. Sometimes You Have to Work on Christmas (Sometimes) [As Performed By Harvey Danger]
Lyrics:
Sometimes You Have to Work on Christmas
A studio apartment in a dull part of seattle
A strand of light suspended by a thumbtack in the drywall
The restaurants are closed
So are the record shops, the banks, and bars, and bartel drugs,
And so's the half price bookstore
But the movies are always open
And I always have to open
A repertory movie house
Well life is not so wonderful
For 15 soggy patrons who have no better place to be
Not to mention me
I'm working for a holiday wage
My family is two time zones away,
I'm supposed to call them
My vodka and snow is melting
The alcohol isn't helping
Sometimes you have to work on christmas, sometimes
You have to work on christmas, sometimes
You gotta work on christmas,
I doubt I'll miss this
There's an artificial tree blinking in the lobby,
Sitting on the coffee table, yea
Strangers and spare changers stand in line like poor relations
At some kind of sad reunion
And I'm selling the tickets
They come in out of the weather
For christmas alone together
Sometimes you have to work on christmas, sometimes
You have to work on christmas, sometimes
You have to work on christmas,
I doubt I'll miss this next year
Sometimes you have to work on christmas, sometimes
You gotta work on christmas, sometimes
You have to work on christmas,
I doubt I'll miss this at all
7. Baby, It's Cold Outside
Track Info:
Written By: Frank Loesser
Lyrics:
I really can't stay - Baby, it's cold outside
I've got to go away - Baby, it's cold out there
This evening has been - Been hoping that you'd drop in
So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
My mother will start to worry - Beautiful what you're hurry
And father will be pacing the floor - Listen to that fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry - Beautiful, please don't hurry
Well, maybe just a half a drink more - put some records on while I pour
And the neighbors might think - Baby it's bad out there
Say, what's in this drink? - No cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how - Your eyes are like starlight now
To break the spell - I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
I ought to say no, no, no sir - Mind if I move in closer?
At least I'm gonna say that I tried - What's the sense of hurtin' my pride?
I really can't stay - Baby don't hold out
Baby but it's cold outside
I simply must go - but Baby it's cold outside
The answer is no - i say it's cold out there
The welcome has been - How lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm - Look out that window, at the storm
My sister will be suspicious - Gosh, your lips look delicious
My brother will be there at the door - Waves upon a tropical shore
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious - Gosh, your lips are delicious
Well maybe just a cigarette more - Oh, never such a blizzard before
I've got to go home - Baby, you'll freeze out there
Say, lend me your comb - It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand - I thrill when you touch my hand
But don't you see - How can you do this thing to me
There's bound to be talk tomorrow - Think of my lifelong sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied - If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay - Get over that hold out
ah but it's cold outside
ah but it's cold outside
8. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree [As Performed By Brenda Lee]
Track Info:
Written By: Johnny Marks
Lyrics:
Rocking around the Christmas Tree
At the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see
Ev'ry couple tries to stop
You will get a sentimental feeling When you hear voices singing
"Let's be jolly; Deck the halls with boughs of holly"
Rocking around the Christmas Tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone's dancing merrily
In a new old fashioned way
Rocking around the Christmas Tree
Let the Christmas Spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
and we'll do some caroling
You will get a sentimental feeling When you hear voices singing
"Let's be jolly; Deck the halls with boughs of holly"
Rocking around the Christmas Tree
Have a happy holiday
Everyone's dancing merrily
In a new old fashioned way
9. Bizzarre Christmas Incident (Censored Version) [Originally By Ben Folds Five]
Lyrics:
(Ho, ho, ho...
Let's tell them a little story
about this Christmas....
Yeah, tell them...
tell 'em 'bout Christmas)
Christmas Eve, I didn't get much sleep
I kept hearing things,
Heavy breathing from the chimney
Who could it be?
(What happened then?
Yeah, what happened then Ben?...
Yeah, what happened?...
Well, I went back to sleep...
Back to sleep?
I'm tired if I dont' get sleep)
And in the morning, I couldn't believe my eyes
A whale of a corpe with a long white beard
Was dangling over the fire
Oh, Santa he's a big fat schmuck
Went down the chimney got his fat sack stuck
Oh, honey, call the lawyers fast
'Cause Mrs. Clause is gonna sue for cash
hey, hey, hey
(Ok grandpa, step up, sing in this thing right here, tell 'em what you saw,
tell 'em what you saw grandpa)
I gotta tell you folks,
He wasn't wearin no clothes
He musta rubbed a whole gallon of Crisco aww
From his back down to his toes
While I was talking to the cops outside
The dog was lickin Crisco off of his thighs
They hauled him away in a double-wide
I almost couldn't believe my eyes
Hey, hey, hey
Oh, Santa he's a big fat schmuck
Went down the chimney got his fat sack stuck
Oh, honey, call the lawyers fast
'Cause Mrs. Clause is gonna sue for cash
hey, hey, hey
10. Feliz Navidad [Originally By José Feliciano]
Lyrics:
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero Ano y Felicidad.
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero Ano y Felicidad.
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart.
11. Last Christmas [Originally By Wham!]
Lyrics:
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, You gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, You gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance but you still catch my eye
Tell me baby do you recognise me?
Well it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me
(whispered) "Happy Christmas!"
I wrapped it up and sent it
With a note saying "I Love You" I meant it
Now I know what a fool I've been
But if you kissed me now I know you'd fool me again
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, You gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
I'm hiding from you and your soul of ice
My God I thought you were someone to rely on
Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
A man undercover but you tore me apart
Oooh Oooh
Now I've found a real love you'll never fool me again
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, You gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
A man undercover but you tore me apart
Next year
I'll give it to someone special, special
12. Silent Night, Broken Night [Originally By Lisa Hannigan]
Lyrics:
Silent night, broken night
All is fallen when you take your flight
I found some hate for you
Just for show
You found some love for me
Thinking I'd go
Don't keep me from crying to sleep
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, moonlit night
Nothing's changed
Nothing is right
I should be stronger than weeping alone
You should be weaker than sending me home
I can't stop you fighting to sleep
Sleep in heavenly peace
