Look, The Little Drummer Boy is terrible. But Mary Did You Know, a song repeatedly asking a woman whether she knows how special her son is after she makes up a whole song about how she does in fact know that her pregnancy would bring a revolution, also exists so for me that's the worst. The tune is catchy, though.
Long time/first time. I don’t know how you could have this take in a world where “Christmas Shoes” exists. That is the only song I’ve heard once and swore off forever.
Everyone hates it when the drummer gets a little love. “just keep the beat and let us shine”. This anti-drummer screed is unfair. Ringo Starr never released anything as bad as “Wonderful Christmastime”. 🎅😀
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But what Christmas song are we supposed to dramatically roll our "r"s on now? If you say "Rudolph" then I WILL order a drumset and gift it to your children....
Lyz! You do not even mention that the shepherd boy goes and rats out poor Mary (the worlds greatest con artist and props to her for saving herself from probable death at the hands of her father and brother given her unwed state) to the king, who is like, “a baby? Who will someday be an influencer? Let’s get him some silver and gold!!l” I mean, I guess it’s more useful by far than frankincense and myrr...
Not to be all lemonade out of lemons, BUT, while I understand your rant, my memory of the song includes our church choir (not Evangelical, just basic mainline) with my mom directing, me singing soprano, and my dad singing bass, relishing doing the drum "part": I love remembering him going "BUM, piddly-pum, piddly-pum."
Here's a business point of view. I'm part of a professional caroling group. While many of us despise Little Drummer Boy, it does serve a purpose in that it's easy and it kills a lot of time. You could sing two or three other carols during the time it takes to slog through Drummer. Also, it is one of the most requested carols, though I don't think people know what they're getting into. It just happens to be the one they remember. Fortunately, we're good musicians and we don't pack drums--just our voices. BTW, as other comments have pointed out, there are a lot of really bad Xmas songs out there. There's a circle in hell reserved for Paul McCartney.
sign me up for your team, lyz. hate that dratted drummer boy with a passion. on the other hand, there are some lovely carols out there. here is one from my childhood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn3mXcFED0M
I love a good rant and this was an excellent one, Lyz. And major props to you for sharing that video.
Baby Jesus was born during the Civil War? It started off badly and then got downright scary when something apparently was on fire in the middle of a river/pond/small body of water. Then we see Baby Jesus alone in a gazebo, precariously balanced on a pile of hay. WHERE WERE HIS PARENTS? Truly the stuff of nightmares. At least the drummer boy was on the Union side.
Finally, as much as I love Dolly, my favorite Christmas carol is, and shall be forever more, "Silent Night." The third verse about the "radiant beams" coming from the baby's face just kills me. I think about all the babies and how we are doing the worst job of keeping them safe, and I cry. Every time.
During this season of gratitude, I am grateful for you, Lyz.
I TOTALLY AGREE ABOUT LITTLE DRUMMER BOY!! My late mother also hated it, making this a fun bonding moment. Also, a wee note that Tapestry Farms is in the Quad Cities, not Dubuque. I will add them to my 2022 giving list so thanks for the info.
The worst secular Christmas song (honestly, all of them!) from all my years working retail, is called "Hey Santa" and I hope none of you have heard it and never will! Saccharine 90s dross!
Dingus of the Week: The Little Drummer Boy
Look, The Little Drummer Boy is terrible. But Mary Did You Know, a song repeatedly asking a woman whether she knows how special her son is after she makes up a whole song about how she does in fact know that her pregnancy would bring a revolution, also exists so for me that's the worst. The tune is catchy, though.
Long time/first time. I don’t know how you could have this take in a world where “Christmas Shoes” exists. That is the only song I’ve heard once and swore off forever.
Everyone hates it when the drummer gets a little love. “just keep the beat and let us shine”. This anti-drummer screed is unfair. Ringo Starr never released anything as bad as “Wonderful Christmastime”. 🎅😀
Please consider featuring Laughing Bear Bakery, in St. Louis, MO. Started by my friend Kalen McAllister, to provide jobs for formerly incarcerated people. Every community, including ours, should have such a business.
https://www.today.com/video/laughing-bear-bakery-provides-jobs-for-formerly-incarcerated-people-today-all-day-155059269770?fbclid=IwAR1ol42eDwyauKz2mq4agJ4rNDIko8LN0Gkb3hzYzMLTD-pFFdcBIdOjmzg
But what Christmas song are we supposed to dramatically roll our "r"s on now? If you say "Rudolph" then I WILL order a drumset and gift it to your children....
Lyz! You do not even mention that the shepherd boy goes and rats out poor Mary (the worlds greatest con artist and props to her for saving herself from probable death at the hands of her father and brother given her unwed state) to the king, who is like, “a baby? Who will someday be an influencer? Let’s get him some silver and gold!!l” I mean, I guess it’s more useful by far than frankincense and myrr...
Personally my least favorite christmas song is "Do they know it's Christmas?" But little drummer boy sure is a bad one
Not to be all lemonade out of lemons, BUT, while I understand your rant, my memory of the song includes our church choir (not Evangelical, just basic mainline) with my mom directing, me singing soprano, and my dad singing bass, relishing doing the drum "part": I love remembering him going "BUM, piddly-pum, piddly-pum."
Here's a business point of view. I'm part of a professional caroling group. While many of us despise Little Drummer Boy, it does serve a purpose in that it's easy and it kills a lot of time. You could sing two or three other carols during the time it takes to slog through Drummer. Also, it is one of the most requested carols, though I don't think people know what they're getting into. It just happens to be the one they remember. Fortunately, we're good musicians and we don't pack drums--just our voices. BTW, as other comments have pointed out, there are a lot of really bad Xmas songs out there. There's a circle in hell reserved for Paul McCartney.
sign me up for your team, lyz. hate that dratted drummer boy with a passion. on the other hand, there are some lovely carols out there. here is one from my childhood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn3mXcFED0M
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I love a good rant and this was an excellent one, Lyz. And major props to you for sharing that video.
Baby Jesus was born during the Civil War? It started off badly and then got downright scary when something apparently was on fire in the middle of a river/pond/small body of water. Then we see Baby Jesus alone in a gazebo, precariously balanced on a pile of hay. WHERE WERE HIS PARENTS? Truly the stuff of nightmares. At least the drummer boy was on the Union side.
Finally, as much as I love Dolly, my favorite Christmas carol is, and shall be forever more, "Silent Night." The third verse about the "radiant beams" coming from the baby's face just kills me. I think about all the babies and how we are doing the worst job of keeping them safe, and I cry. Every time.
During this season of gratitude, I am grateful for you, Lyz.
I TOTALLY AGREE ABOUT LITTLE DRUMMER BOY!! My late mother also hated it, making this a fun bonding moment. Also, a wee note that Tapestry Farms is in the Quad Cities, not Dubuque. I will add them to my 2022 giving list so thanks for the info.
The rum pa pum pum makes it the perfect theme song for retail workers during The Season. It feels like an interminable nagging headache.
The worst secular Christmas song (honestly, all of them!) from all my years working retail, is called "Hey Santa" and I hope none of you have heard it and never will! Saccharine 90s dross!
This is actually my Christmas song--Feliz Navidad, all! https://youtu.be/vDuiVgXHbYg