Tag Archives: Christmas

“Look in the Mirror”

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Double K

“And you see how you’ve been takenYou won’t surrenderBut now your heart is breakin’.” – John Waite There’s a poignant scene in the 1989 holiday classic “Christmas Vacation” where Clark gets locked in the attic while the rest of the … Continue reading →

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“We’re Soul Alone”

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Double K

“And soul really matters to me.” – Darryl Hall & John Oates Too much. Some people, some words just tap into your inner soul like a long lost relative grabbing hold and refusing to let go. Somewhere, maybe a place … Continue reading →

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“My God, I Thought You Were Someone to Rely On”

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Double K

“Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on” – George Michael / Wham! I will not apologize for the following post despite your eyerolls and the potential disdain you might personally harbor for this song! I will snowball fight you … Continue reading →

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“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Double K

“Let your heart be light. Next year all our troubles will be out of sight.” – The Pretenders Many people, myself included, love this slow, wistful, nostalgic song first sung by Judy Garland in the 1944 film, “Meet Me in … Continue reading →

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“Come They Told Me”

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Double K

“Pa rum pum pum pum.” – Various artists (written by Katherine Kennicott Davis) Ah yes, it is the beautiful musical story of the little boy who had nothing to bring the newborn king, but instead carried his drum and played … Continue reading →

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“Christmas Is the Time to Say I Love You”

Posted on December 8, 2021 by Double K

“Share the joys of laughter and good cheer.” – Billy Squier Christmas is the time when we do things or say things we may only do once a year or maybe once in a lifetime. It’s a season that brings … Continue reading →

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“They’ve Got Cars Big As Bars”

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Double K

“They’ve got rivers of gold. But the wind goes right through you. It’s no place for the old” – The Pogues Usually every December I’m featuring some 80’s Christmas song and video. I’ve written about Wham! and the iconic “Last … Continue reading →

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“The Time is Now, the Place is Here.”

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Double K

It’s Christmas time and Sincerely the 80’s has got the spirit… Continue reading →

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“It’s Christmastime”

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Double K

“There’s no need to be afraid.” – Band Aid My wife, daughter, and I attended Christmas eve mass with my parents for the first time in years.  It was a 4pm “family service” which felt like every single family in … Continue reading →

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“Tell Me Baby, Do You Recognize Me?”

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Double K

The Christmas video that continues to give year after year. Continue reading →

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