After trying to stay up all night Xmas Eve, what else ya gonna do but GET UP! Arising on a holiday morn is never a bigger deal than on twelve twenty-five, but most participants don’t usually kick off the gift grab before 6 AM, according to those who bother with statistics. Still, that realization when you open your eyes that dreams are about to be fulfilled, the duty of getting the ‘rents up, the chore of b.fast/church/milking the cows first… Heavy Sigh. Let’s do this!
I don’t want to confuse baby Jesus with dead Jesus, yet when Anna Waronker sings “Rise” she’s actually referring to Sarah Silverman’s spirit as Santa’s second in command who wants to do more. Gospel-ish show tune anthem from some MAX animated series no one saw.
Blinded croon to indie pop “Is It Christmas Yet?” It begins with waking up… but that’s a frame of mind for CHANGE. Inspirational.
Brian Kinder doffs the topper to JC while awaking in “Joy to the World; It’s Christmas.” Kidsong with mucho brass fanfare. Now that’s up and about.