Musical Monday: Christmas Movie Songs Playlist

Because music is the best part of a movie, here’s a playlist of  music from some of my favorite holiday movies:

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“Even a Miracle Needs a Hand” (’Twas the Night Before Christmas)

“Christmas Chimes are Calling Santa” (’Twas the Night Before Christmas)

“Believe” (The Polar Express)

“When Christmas Comes to Town” (The Polar Express)

“Hot Chocolate” (The Polar Express)

“Where Are you Christmas?” (How the Grinch Stole Christmas)

“Put One Foot in Front of the Other” (Santa Clause is Coming to Town)

“The Miser Brothers” (A Year Without a Santa Claus)

“That Time of Year” (Olaf’s Frozen Adventure)

“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” (The Grinch)

“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” (Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas)

“One More Sleep Til Christmas” (The Muppet Christmas Carol)

“Frosty the Snowman” (Frosty the Snowman)

“It Feels Like Christmas” (The Muppet Christmas Carol)

“Bless Us All” (The Muppet Christmas Carol)

“Scrooge” (The Muppet Christmas Carol)

“Thankful Heart” (The Muppet Christmas Carol)

“Polar Express: Main Theme Song” (The Polar Express)

If you can find a Spotify playlist version of the song HERE.

What is your favorite holiday movie? Leave a comment and let me know.

Enjoy!

Musical Monday: Hakuna Matata

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Title:  “Hakuna Matata”

Artist: Lebo M,  Jimmy Cliff

Album: Rhythm of the Pride Lands

Released: January 1, 1995

Genre: Soundtrack

Label: Walt Disney Records

Songwriter(s): Elton John, Tim Rice

Producer(s): Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Fabian Cooke

Lyrics: You can find the lyrics here.

Why I chose it: The Lion King (the original animated film) was the first movie I took my oldest son to see at the movies. It holds a special place in our hearts. Who doesn’t love the duo of Timon and Pumba teaching young Simba to let his cares go and not bother having any worries? This version of the song was on an album that came out later called Rythm of the Pride Lands.  It as a beautiful album of music inspired by the movie. I love this version of the song. I like being able to listen to it (and singing) without feeling like I’m just belting out a movie soundtrack song. It makes me want to move. It’s an inspiring version of the song.

Where to find the song:

On Spotify – https://tinyurl.com/y52lz7jd

On Pandora – https://tinyurl.com/yyg2xwld

On Google Play — https://tinyurl.com/y2xa3q39

On Apple Music – https://tinyurl.com/yxnsxart

On Shazam – https://tinyurl.com/yyzmbgpo

Musical Monday: This is Halloween

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Title:  “This is Halloween”

Artist: Marilyn Manson

Album: The Nightmare Before Christmas (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Released: October 12, 1993

Genre: Soundtrack

Label: Walt Disney Records

Songwriter(s): Danny Elfman

Producer(s): Danny Elfman

Lyrics: You can find the lyrics here.

Why I chose it: I love when artists do covers of songs in different genres. I’m not usually a metal kinda girl, but sometimes a song just hits it. This is one of those times. I hope you like this rendition of the modern Halloween classic.

Bonus: Just for fun, I’m adding a link to a clip of the song in the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas. You can find the clip HERE. Enjoy!

Where to find the song:

On Spotify – https://tinyurl.com/y39prpvt

On Pandora – https://tinyurl.com/y6fskj5o

On Google Play — https://tinyurl.com/y6dkq6nn

On Apple Music – https://tinyurl.com/y6bch7r5

On Shazam – https://tinyurl.com/y24pkz3d

Musical Monday: I Put a Spell on You

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Title:  “I Put a Spell on You”

Artist: Bette Midler

Album: Hocus Pocus Soundtrack (special edition)

Released: September 30, 2013

Genre: Soundtrack, Classical

Label: Intrada Records

Songwriter(s): Screamin’ Jay Hawkins

Producer(s): John Debney

Lyrics: You can find the lyrics here.

Why I chose it: This is one of my favorite  Halloween songs! Many people have recorded this song, but I like this one because it is simply So. Much. Fun!

Bonus: You can hear the original version of the song HERE.

Where to find the song:

On Spotify – https://tinyurl.com/y39apuf9

Musical Monday: The Beauty Underneath

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Title:  “The Beauty Underneath”

Artist: Charlie Manton & Ramin Karimloo

Album: Love Never Dies

Released: March 8, 2010

Genre: Musical Soundtrack

Label: The Really Useful Group Ltd. &Polydor Records

Songwriter(s): Charles Hart, Glenn Slater & Andrew Lloyd Webber

Lyrics: You can find the lyrics here.

Why I chose it: I am a huge Phantom fan. This song is my favorite from the Phantom sequel Love Never Dies. I think it’s a perfect song for October. I hope you enjoy it.

Where to find the song:

On Spotify – https://tinyurl.com/y2qmj76j

On Pandora – https://tinyurl.com/y67vfv56

On Google Play — https://tinyurl.com/y3ot76kc

On Apple Music – https://tinyurl.com/y47letvr

On Shazam – https://tinyurl.com/y3dmvlwb

Musical Monday: When You Believe

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Title:  “When You Believe”

Artist: Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston

Album: The Prince of Egypt original motion picture movie soundtrack

Released: November 2, 1998

Genre: Gospel, Soul, R&B

Label: Dreamworks, Arista, Columbia

Songwriter(s): Stephen Schwartz, Babyface

Producer(s): Babyface

Lyrics: You can find the lyrics here.

Why I chose it: This song was written the wonderful animated feature movie The Prince of Egypt. I am not a religious person but I absolutely beautiful song from a great movie.

I love this song because it is a lovely reminder that anything is possible if we are willing to believe… in it, and ourselves.

Bonus: Prince of Egypt clip of the song

Where to find the song:

On Spotify – https://tinyurl.com/yyofacqd

On Pandora – https://tinyurl.com/y4layngq

On Google Play — https://tinyurl.com/y5yfh4ha

On Apple Music – https://tinyurl.com/yxw928hy

On Shazam – https://tinyurl.com/yy68rp3v

Musical Monday: Burning Heart

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Title:  “Burning Heart”

Artist: Survivor

Album: Rocky IV original motion picture soundtrack

Released: November 1, 1985

Genre: Hard Rock

Label: Scotti Brothers Records

Songwriter(s): Jim Peterik, Frankie Sullivan

Producer(s): Jim Peterik, Franki Sullivan

Lyrics: You can find the lyrics here.

Why I chose it: If you’re a child (or adult) of the 80s, then the first stanza of this song isn’t really gonna work for you as an inspirational song. But stick with it.

The greatest thing about songs (or music in general) is that, much like books, they are greatly influenced by our personal perspective, life experiences, goals, and dreams. What each song means differs from person to person regardless of what someone else feels, or even what the original meaning or intent of the song was.

Once you get past that first part, it is a great song to stoke the fires of whatever passions you harbor in your heart, including the search for knowledge and truth.

Where to find the song:

On Spotify – https://tinyurl.com/yxrkyogd

On Pandora – https://tinyurl.com/y2zx8q96

On Google Play – https://tinyurl.com/y23wd25c

On Apple Music – https://tinyurl.com/y2hhq5t5

On Shazam – https://tinyurl.com/y62mf6c6

Musical Monday: Rise

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Title:  “Rise”

Artist: Eddie Vedder

Album: Into the Wild motion picture soundtrack

Released: September 10, 2007

Genre: Folk, Rock

Label: J Records

Songwriter(s): Eddie Vedder

Producer(s): Adam Kasper, Eddie Vedder

Lyrics: You can find the lyrics here.

Why I chose it: This song was written by Pearl Jam’s own Eddie Vedder, for the movie Into the Wild. I love this song because it feeds my wanderlust.

Where to find the song:

On Spotify – https://tinyurl.com/y2eswdtf

On Pandora – https://tinyurl.com/yxdud5go

On Google Play — https://tinyurl.com/y49s5lcm

On Apple Music – https://tinyurl.com/y3gmazu2

On Shazam – https://tinyurl.com/yxckoazh

Musical Monday: No Day But Today

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Title:  “No Day But Today”

Artist: Performed by Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Rosario Dawson, Tracie Thoms, Idina Menzel, and Jesse L. Martin

Album: Rent (Orignal Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Released: 2005

Genre: Rock, Pop, Musical, Soundtrack

Label: Warner Bros. Records

Songwriter(s): Jonathan Larson

Producer(s):Rob Cavallo, Chris Columbus

Lyrics: You can find the lyrics here.

Why I chose it: Sticking with the theme of starting fresh, and the upcoming premiere of RENT Live on FOX (Sun. Jan. 27 @ 8/7c), I felt that this was the perfect choice for this week. It is the quintessential song about living life in the moment.

Note: While this song is best known as No Day But Today, the actual song track is titled “Finale B.”

Where to find the song:

On Spotify – https://tinyurl.com/ybagdxd2

On Pandora – https://tinyurl.com/y8dq8ykl

On Google Play — https://tinyurl.com/y7po9x5r

On Apple Music – https://tinyurl.com/y824khvf

Musical Monday: One More Sleep Til Christmas

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Title:  “One More Sleep Til Christmas”

Artist: Steve Whitmire

Album: The Muppet Christmas Carol Soundtrack

Released: 1992

Genre: Children’s Music, Christmas, Soundtrack

Label: Walt Disney Records

Songwriter(s): Paul Hamilton Williams, Jr.

Producer(s): Paul Williams, Chris Caswell, Robert Kraft

Lyrics: You can find the lyrics here.

Why I chose it: The Muppets Christmas Carol has been a part of a Christmas Eve family traditions since it’s release. Christmas wouldn’t be the same without it. This song always gets me in the mood and excited about the coming events. I hope you enjoy it.

Where to find the song:

On Spotify – https://tinyurl.com/ybo5f83p

On Pandora – https://tinyurl.com/ycxzqptd

On Google Play — https://tinyurl.com/y8eo55v4

On iTunes – https://tinyurl.com/ybu46csx