Two sisters of mine and I love the song, “O Holy Night”. Earlier this week, one of the sisters and I were going back and forth with emails about which performer’s version of “O Holy Night” was the best version. Thanks to the email exchange, my sister introduced me to a new performer’s versions.
Point of clarification, the performer is not new. He has been around for years, and his voice is very well known on Broadway. However, though I recognized his voice, I had never before heard his version of “O Holy Night” until my sister shared it with me. (I’ll share his version later this month.)
This morning, I pulled together 25 different performers singing “O Holy Night”. While singing to myself I though, “Why not share these versions with the blogosphere? Share a little holiday cheer.”
So, starting today, I will post a different performer singing/playing his/her version of “O Holy Night”. Though the song’ is distinctively Christian, I hope you will take a moment and listen to it regardless of your faith (or lack thereof).
Side note: I am a huge fan of Neil Diamond. Huge fan. (HUGE) I laughed when I found he recorded “O Holy Night”. I am humored by the fact that a Jewish man is singing about the birth of someone the Jewish faith considers just another person. Cracks me up. I love irony. Moreover, I love people embracing things regardless of faith.
Today I share a comical version of “O Holy Night”. I hope you enjoy it. In the words of Cartmen, this song ‘kicks ass’!
Lenore's Thoughts Exactly 
Hey, great christmas idea, love it!!
Thank you! Hope you’ll come back for other versions of the same song.
Oh, holy goodness…..That was funny. I love that song (well, not necessarily that particular version). This is going to be fun.
Cartmen is awesome, K8. I know, I know, not everyone is a fan, but honestly – his version wasn’t too bad. He hit the notes well! (smile) Tomorrow’s will be more serious. Promise.
Ha! I was NOT expecting THAT .. but I did laugh out loud. Good on you … goofus.
😉 MJ
I am happy I caught you off guard, MJ! Even better that I got a laugh from you, too! This here Goofus plans on sharing more. (smile) Stick around, MJ! (And thanks for visiting!)
Ha! That is one version that I HAVE heard! Love South Park.
Cartmen cracks me up! Cartmen and his silly little politically incorrect self. Gracious.
I respect this song’s Authoritaaaay!!!
Hahahahaha! Nice one, Steve. By the way, those are MY cheesy poofs!
Okay, I’ll confess that I’m not a huge South Park fan and I got through about 20 seconds before needing it to stop, stop, STOP! But I do love this idea and I look forward to other versions! (Oh, how I hope you have one by Pavarotti!)
Okay, since you confessed to me, I shall confess to you. Ready? I don’t have Pavarotti. Ack. I’m sorry. BUT, but… I may be able to add him. I am pretty set on the remaining 24 slots. Please, fear not, Leonore. I am fairly confident you’ll enjoy the rest of the list.
I am looking forward to the next 24. Great idea!
Yay! I am glad you like the idea and are looking forward to the next 24 days. (Me, too!)
I haven’t listened to this one yet, but O Holy Night is one of my FAVORITES. 25 days of it is GOOD. I hope. 🙂
You have excellent taste, Patti. It is the best song, and I never tire hearing it. I listen to it year ’round.
Lenore what about the 26th version which you were singing to your self. 🙂 When you are going to post that one!
Yes, well, that is not going to happen, Arindam. Nice try. 🙂
Lenore lets give that a try. If you are afraid of comments you can post that one by making comments on that post disable. Is n’t it a great idea?
Great idea, Arindam!!
Just you hush, little Ms. Instigator. 🙂
Darla, it did n’t work. Have to try something new, to make Lenore sing. 🙂
Ok, here’s the deal. I will sing it for you and I will sing it in Cartman’s voice and post it on youtube. Then you will HAVE to do it, Lenore because I will have embarassed myself beyond repair!
Okay, back at you. If you are honestly willing to do your own version, then yes – I will do it, too. And, I will take it one step further and make it a link up post. I’ll challenge every one to sing their own version of ‘O Holy Night’, and they can link their version to my blog on Dec. 25th. Whatcha think? I’ll mention the idea in my post tomorrow.
Great! Can’t wait to see…. oops sorry hear you people sing!! I have already started clapping for both of you.
Great idea! (but does this mean, I actually have to do it now?! I’m not sure the world is ready…)
…. um, I am completely and utterly okay if you decide NOT to do it. Really. (Please decide not to do it….)
It’s amazing how one song can generate so many different versions! i like Mariah Carey’s one 🙂
I like Mariah Carey’s version, too. And yes, it is amazing how one song can generate so many different versions. Each one is different, too.
Jim loves South Park. His fave is Cartman. When we were first dating 13 years ago, that was my nickname for him because he was always busting out into Cartman’s voice.
“Jesus was born, so I get presents” Oh my word that is hysterical!
O Holy NIght is my favorite, buuut couldn’t understand a word of this version.
I know, I know…. rest assured, you’ll be able to understand the others. I just couldn’t resist a little Cartmen for the holidays.
As an atheist Jew, even I am offended by that rendition. I had a friend in the 8th grade who came from a musical family. She had (still does) an amazing voice and she sang that song at the “Hoiday” show and I will never ever forget how amazing it sounded. To me, that song belongs to 13-year-old Jennifer.
First I have to laugh… your comments crack me up, Kim. I’m not laughing at the fact that you are offended by Cartmen’s rendition. My apologies for the fact that he offended you. Second, a Jewish atheist? This means there is hope for you. The fact that you still claim your Jewish heritage leads me to believe you aren’t quite certain your an atheist. Let me know if you want to talk. I think the gift this week is a new coffee maker for all converts. (giggle, giggle)
I wish you had a recording of Jennifer’s version. Too bad recordings were so dang complicated all those years ago. HA!
I actually started reading backwards from the third iteration and was going to suggest Cartman’s version off the record. Wasn’t I just ticked to see you had it covered. That’s my girl, putting Cartman’s version in the first slot 🙂
Sheyra-E!! So good to see you! I would never disappoint you, my friend. Well, maybe once or twice, but we won’t go there right now. 🙂
Thank you for visiting!!!
*tickled
You visited AGAIN! (giggle, giggle)
As you can see (or not), my computer is still screwed up and I can’t play the audio. I bet it’s funny, though.
Ding dangity, Lisa! Your computer is mean! Does this mean you’ll miss all 25 days of fun? I sure hope Santa brings you a new ‘puter for Christmas. A nicer ‘puter, too.
HA!
I’ve got this great mental image of Cartman with his eyes scrunched up in that little ‘x’ and his gloved hands rocking back and fourth in time…
(you guys)!
🙂
I’m so glad you liked it, SIG. Cartman: You either love him or hate him. Me? Love him.
Hilarious!
🙂