Christmas greetings! For the month of December, I plan to share a Christmas song each day with the hope of adding a little extra cheer to your holiday. Part of my challenge in this series is to bring to you a new-to-me song or artist discoveries. There’s no telling what song pick I’ll go with but you’ll find artists from all genres celebrating in song this almost magical, holy season.
Today’s featured artist’s golden period in the music industry was in the early 80s with five top 10 rock hits who I had all but forgotten until I began delving into song possibilities for this month and that’s when I came up with Billy Squier’s Christmas Is The Time To Say, “I Love You”.
The biggest part of my life I’ve reserved more traditional Christmas music to listen to during the holidays which accounts for most of the reasons why these sorts of newbies I either missed or toned out altogether. The song title itself makes me think it belongs in a jewelry store promo, don’t you think?
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I managed to remember to visit Anne to get this week’s Tuesday4 questions. Here are my responses.
1. Is there a hero or character on TV, in a book or a movie .. or even on all three, that you are especially like? I’m going with the first answer that point in my head, John McClan from the Die Hard movie series. What do you find attractive about them? I’ve always enjoyed the quiet, strong characters like John McClan who does what is needed to bring down the bad guy(s). That in itself makes the character attractive, he’s a manly man and one that a woman couldn’t beat up. A kind of fella if I were single, I’d have my eye on. All I can say is, I’m glad that I’m not single woman in my 20s today because it’s really hard to find men like this. Roles have almost reversed, girlie guy and boyish gals.
2. Was there a book that was better in movie form? How about a movie you thought didn’t live up to the book? This one doesn’t apply since I’m not a big reader so I can’t answer one way or the other but if a book sounds interesting I secretly hope it’s made into a movie.
3. When you choose a book, program or movie which subject it is most likely to be: science fiction, mystery, romance, comedy, documentary, etc.? Although we watch a lot of Sci-fi, generally, action/adventure flick appeal is my favorite genre but during the Christmas season I’m all about the romance. What draws you to a particular book or movie? I’m a visual person so the first thing to catch my eye is book/film artwork. If that grabs me then I’ll read the description.
4. How important is the title or picture on the cover of a book? I answered this with my previous response. How much importance do you place on a movie because of the actors who are in it? Having well known actors/actresses in any movie is a help. I would then hope that this meant the film will be good. I am definitely drawn to most movies because of who’s starring with the exception of romantic Christmas films. That’s not nearly as critical because what appeals to me most about those type of movies is the beautiful holiday decorations and the fact that you know there’s going to be a happy ending. I’m a sucker for these films this time of the year. Thankfully, DH enjoys them alongside me.
I haven’t forgotten folks about last week’s This Christmas BOTB Showdown. I surely failed to match these two artists. Megan Davies & Jaclyn stomped the boys Michael Lands in this battle big time (9 to 5). This is the breakdown on who voted for who in this round. *UPDATED VOTE COUNT*
Birgit, Lee, Diedre, Mary, Sandee, Brian Mimi, Marie, & Eugenia voted for the DAVIES sisters
Tom, Debbie, Stephen, Mike S, and Mike T sided with Michael Land
I appreciate everyone who took part in this battle showdown. I’m doing a second battle, the first in a very long time, on the 15th. Please, mark your calendar to join me for the fun. Let’s hear one more time from the winners, Megan Davies & Jaclyn Davies with an original song, Christmas With You.
I’ll be here with bells on tomorrow morning with another Christmas song waiting to start your day and please don’t let the hustle of the holiday weigh you down. The holiday festivities are beautiful and fun but the true reason warms the heart better than these earthly things. Take time to bask in God’s great love. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! X💋X💋, Cathy
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Well, now you’ve got me closer to wanting to do a 15th Battle post. I’m waiting to see how many responses I get on my results post before I decide. Your outcome was good because my favorite won the most votes.
As far heroes, my wife and I recently binged watched the “Dexter” series on Showtime and I really like that character even though I guess he is more of an anti-hero. The show kept us enthralled for the first 96 episodes and now we’re caught up in the new Dexter series which is only 10 episodes. I like the story line and the characters.
Arlee Bird
Tossing It Out
This was a rollicking rock and roll Squire set. You have to love those.
I do not buy books, but I have purchased many a vinyl record album, for the sake of its cover.
Good tune! Those were good answers too and love that Acme funny!
Fun music and great answers, hope you’re having a fabulous week!
Well, that is a fun rockin’ Christmas song. I could see myself play that one at New year’s. I am glad the gals won the battle but it was a close race. The cartoon was very funny. For the questions…I would got with George Bailey who always puts others first and it stars James Stewart who I always found attractive. Usually the books are better than the movies but It’s A Wonderful Life was based on a small story and I prefer the film version. Of course any of the old stars, I will watch a film by them especially if it stars Stewart, John Wayne, Spencer Tracy, Ingrid Bergman, Katherine Hepburn. I like watching Christmas movies now and just watched an excellent one, sweet and above average. It is called “Last Christmas”. It is about a girl who is just doing everything wrong and hurting everyone she loves in the process until she meets a young man who helps her recognize she is far better than she gives herself credit for. I know you would like it.
Always enjoy your Q&A. We like the same kind of books too. No surprise there.
Love both videos, but the gals are my favorite of the two.
Have a fabulous day, Cathy. Love and hugs. ♥
I’m sorry I missed your last battle. Megan and Jaclyn are a fantastic duo and I’m probably going to listen to a lot more by them. I started making a list of all the musicians I’ve discovered thanks to YouTube. Just thinking over the last twelve months, there have been at least 15 and probably more.
Wow! I’d forgotten about Billy Squier! Nice song selection, Cathy!
Hi, Cathy!
Happy S. a. D. Tuesday, dear friend! I hope your week is off to a good start.
Billy Squier is one of those rockers that time forgot. In the 21st century, his hits of the 80s are seldom heard compared to many of his contemporaries. At least that has been my experience. I never knew Billy released a seasonal single. I looked it up and found that “Christmas Is The Time To Say I Love You” was originally released in November, 1981, on the B side of “My Kinda Lover,” a single that made a run at the top 40 in early 1982. The picture sleeve shown in the video is from a single released in December, 1983, this time making “Christmas Is The Time To Say I Love You” the A side, with a rendition of “White Christmas” as the B side. Yessum, I agree that the title of Billy’s record would fit well in a TV commercial showing lovers shopping in a jewelry store.
I enjoyed the opportunity to understand you better by reading your answers to the questions. A conservative branch of Mrs. Shady’s family lives in Alabama. They love to watch Bruce Willis action genre movies and romantic Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel. I admit indulging a guilty pleasure and watching both types of films from time to time, but please don’t tell militant feminist Mrs. S. or she’ll give me the boot. (LOL)
Looks like Debbie, Stephen and Shady helped prevent a shutout in your latest band battle. I read the criticism of the male artists I voted for and agree with it, but after listening to the girls again this morning, they still wouldn’t get my vote. I love female vocals, but when they have that popish warbling quality, my ears tune out.
Ha! That’s a great cartoon to close the post. It even includes a reference to the ACME corporation, made famous in the Looney Tunes series.
Thanks the the mewsic and humor, dear friend Cathy. Have a super Tuesday and I’ll see you back here at CAAC tamale!