ALICE never struck me as hoity-toity, then i read that it came from the German Adelaide. Well, how-dyee-do. Modern connotations have to do with innocence yet challenging societal norms. (Cf. Cooper, Walker)
Toby Deane and the Hummingbirds lay down the kidsong “Alice in Christmas Wonderland” briefly before the Disney movie appeared. big band, but a bit spooky.
More modern “Alice the Christmas Camel” counts down the gradual maiming of a ship of the desert… or was that a mirage? Piccolo Music may be from Down Under as their sense of humor is wicked indeed.
Two Ronnies misspeak lyrics with their burlesque “Alice in Her Winter Underwear“. This BBC comedy from the ’80s gets quite political.
Bendy and the Ink Machine Song (feat. Lindsay Joan) use recognizable pop to portray “Alice Angel’s Christmas“. But this metal themed menace stinks of AI, so i’m two minds here. Weird/boring. From some video game.
In “The Tale Of Alice (Live From CCS)” Jon Smith’s Voyages spins a tale of sheltered womanhood busting out. Christmas presents are earned, but not appreciated. Curious Brit rock.
Down to earth country harmony helps “Christmas At Aunt Alice’s“, a sentimental journey from Melodie. Also five outta ten.
Drunk ballading, Idle reveals–through too much “Eggnog“–that he wants/has Alice, so he’s crossing her off his list. R+B rap that’s only a tad tipsy.