Year-round Yuletide oddities
Roz turns the R+B bucket round and round to churn out “I Wake Up to Christmas.” It’s about capturing that one special moment and holding onto it.
Sam Rodewald seems to channel his inner Sufjan Stevens for an exclamatory “Wake Up It’s Christmas!” Bluegrass indie of few lyrics. Great sitcom theme song, though.
Also simplistic, the folk fable “Wake Up to Christmas” from Kyle Henrickson is melodic merriment in a two minute package. Comforting.
The Mighty Spoiler wants you to “Wake Up Christmas.” Classic parang with all the patois of a party carol backed by a sassy brass band.
“Wake Up, It’s Christmas Time” by David Davenport is more of a wistfully melancholic slow pop piece, backed by the Salvation Army. Wake up here means Get With It. You first.
Retro pop for the indie of children clamoring, “Wake Up! It’s Christmas” from Scarlett & Disher calls us jollily into the family room in time for EFF YOU EN. Make that wish!
Parody intermission!
Rage Against the Manger metals out the conspiracy-busting rap “Wake Up (It’s Christmas!).” Santa, the banks, your dad… they’re all a part of it. Wise man up!
“Wake Me Up Before You Ho Ho (Live)” is pretty much what you’d expect from Never Ending 80s. Peppy, though, give you that.
Same idea with worse production quality but some more wit is “Wake Me Up on Christmas Morning” by ManiacClown (ft. My Cat is Norris). Who wore it out better?
Kidsong seems hardly necessary to send the arousal alarm. Kids know to GET UP Xmas morn, neh?
“Wake Up, It’s Christmas” is Elm Tree Town ringing bells and numbering days. A nice balance between childish treacle and danceable pop. For those who like that sort of thing.
“See the Little Children Sleeping Till It’s Christmas Day” is more of that kindergarten/opera approach from Twinkle Toes Music. With electric guitar bridge. It’s all over the place. Those children are so still… uh oh.
Tiny Totz Kidz delivers a more soothing pop number with “It’s Christmas.” Your assignment: spread joy and cheer, not forget Baby Jesus, and open eyes.
Remember 2021 when–on the blog–Zak Stegman begged you to wake up get up for Christmastime. Why? “It’s Gone Before You Know It.” Country pop barnstormer of a walloping mess.
Yarou (feat. Sydney Smithmartin) asks you to Wake me up when it’s Christmas in the loungey R+B moodsterpiece “Snowflake Eyes.” It’s a twelfth-night tango.
Afterdeath Television punks up some friendly advice: “Wake Up, It’s Christmas!” Crazy mindset wavering between wanting cash and Never go away. But the psychedelia sets up the crazy just so.
The children wake up excited for their toys making the scene Red Queen Hypothesis’s “Crockpot Barbecue.” Clanking indie celebrating chaos.
The “Christmas Morning” of Three Day Threshold & Summer Villains is no less messy, but more giggly glee is interwoven in this folk pop. All is good. Weee!
Superior ‘grass folk from Trout Fishing in America works over the refrain “You Gotta Get Up” from the overexcited child’s point of view. New bike, Bethlehem, bargaining are all worked in. Wonderful.
“Awakened” is Rob Lord’s salute to crucified Jesus just in time for Christmas. Folk so full or regret as to be soulful.
Placeholder Confidential bends their garage folk to spirituality with “Put My Soul to Bed and Wake Me up on New Year’s Day.” It’s the bargaining stage.
Shad Weathersby rings one tiny bell “One Christmas Morning.” Guess why! Lovely folk pop that rolls into almost a Celtic round.
Phil and the Osophers outline the itinerary staring “First Thing Christmas Morning.” Backbeaten within an inch of its life, this pop pusher has me toe tapping.
Unrelated, “The First Thing Christmas Morning” Janice Kapp Perry (feat. Steven Kapp Perry) relates JC’s game plan upon waking way back on Anno Domino Day One. Gospel folk.
Dan Fogelberg’s “The First Christmas Morning” is more simply descriptive in his symphonic reckoning. The Son of Man wakes up. There. Done.
Mumbletron ZK12 slur out the command to Mom/Dad: “Outta Bed.” This indie piano rock harps on the needs of the few outweighing the needs of the homeowners. But, hella fun.
VERY brief comical piece from Mighty Magic Pants tracks Becky “Waking Mom and Dad.” It’s not subtle (balloons are instrumental). Spoken word.
The Ornaments of Bowling Green riddle us about Christ to get us to “Wake Up, It’s Christmas.” Slow rolling folk pop that underlines every phrase. Lemme check my Cliff Notes on this topic.
Remember 2021 when The Little Rockers rocked us more than a little with “It’s Christmas Time Again.” Get Up are the first words of the song. So, welcome back.
The Count of Chateau Noir praise Christ the Landlord with “Awake Awake.” This veddy British pop ministration both lauds and lambasts the Christmas concept with much crucifixion. Mercy! (It begins Awake Awake!)
Good Morning begins “Christmas Ditty” from Make Like Monkeys. They just can’t wait to spend Christmas Day with you. I can’t wait for the song to end so i can replay this little pop mover.