-Music Monday-
This meme was created by Drew @ The Tattooed Book Geek. You pick a song that you really like and share it on Monday. I’m having so much fun with this meme and look forward to sharing a new song every Monday!
This Week’s Pick
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Intro
Christmas pretty much starts for my family on Thanksgiving day and because this is my favorite time of year, from now until Christmas, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite Christmas songs.
This song comes from the National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Movie. It’s the intro song “Christmas Vacation”. I love this movie so much and we usually watch it a handful of times throughout the Christmas season.
This song is sung by Mavis Staples
“Christmas Vacation”
Everybody knows, there’s not a better time of year
Hear that sleigh, Santa’s on his way
Hip, hip hooray, for Christmas vacationGotta a ton of stuff to celebrate
(Jing-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-ling)
Now it’s getting closer, I can’t wait
(Jang-a-lang-a-lang-a-lang-lang)
Gonna make this holiday as perfect as can be
Just wait and see this Christmas vacation
This old house, sure is looking good
Got ourselves the finest snowman in the neighborhood
Ain’t it fun, always on the run
That’s how it’s done on Christmas vacation
Let’s all deck the halls and light the lights
(Jing-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-ling)
Get a toasty fire burning bright
(Jang-a-lang-a-lang-a-lang-lang)
Give St. Nick the warmest welcome that he’s ever had
We’re so glad it Christmas vacation
And when the nights are peaceful and serene
We can cuddle up and do our Christmas dreaming
Jing-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-ling
Jang-a-lang-a-lang-a-lang-lang
Christmas vacation
Christmas vacation
We’re so glad it’s Christmas vacation
Peace and joy and love are everywhere
(Jing-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling-ling)
You can feel the magic in the air
(Jang-a-lang-a-lang-a-lang-lang)
Let the spirit of the season carry us away
Hip, hip, hooray for Christmas Vacation
Fa, la, la, la, la and ho, ho, ho
Jingle, jangle, jingle as we go
Let the spirit of the season
-You can find this song on-
The Ultimate Christmas Album, Vol. 3 – WOGL Oldies 98
You must be careful because there are a few versions of the song that are NOT sung by Mavis Staples. This one has the original film version you just heard. Just click to find it on Amazon.
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I like Mavis Staples’s voice and spirited singing.
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Thanks, David. 💖🎄🤗
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Awww, this video and the song are so sweeet! Literally put me in a christmas mood!! I want to see this movie, too. I have never watched it, but I would definitely look it up. Thank you so much for the share, Mischenko ❤
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I hope you watch it, Noriko. It’s a comedy and a tad raunchy at times, but so funny. I think it was filmed in 1989 so it’s an older movie. 🤗❄🎄Thanks for commenting!
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Great choice, fantastic film!
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Thanks, Drew. 🎄😉
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Awesome choice! I can’t wait to watch it this year. Got to get the tree up first. Love it!
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Hahaha! Thanks, Deanna. It is a classic! 🤗❤
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Oh yeah! When that song comes on, it’s time to laugh and, thank God, I’m not a Griswald, lol.
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Exactly, lol! ❤
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I agree this is a spectacular film but it is far too early! I don’t do Christmas movies until Christmas week, decorations don’t go up until Christmas Eve and I am known as Scrooge to friends and family! 😂
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Haha! Just like my mom. She’s not a Christmas person either. Complains about the music and such, lol. For me, it goes to fast! I like to enjoy the decorations and Christmastime because it only happens once a year. 😉❤
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I think you will be suitably amused with my Xmas music Monday choice! 😂
And don’t scare me with the idea Xmas could happen more than once per year! Good heavens are you trying to send me into an early grave?!
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I’m sure I’ll like it! Hahaha! You’re cracking me up. 😆😉
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Omg! Can’t believe you ratted me out Jen! Lol. I don’t mind. You got the Christmas thing from your grandma. It skipped my generation. I would really like to see the movie. I’ll plan on it this season for sure. 🌲
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Lol! I couldn’t help it! She sounded just like you, lol. I did inherit Grandma’s love for decorating, hahaha.
You watched this with us last year, remember? Haha, can’t wait for you to see it again. 🎄🤣❤
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