I'm going to get back to proper blogging after the Christmas break. Domestic matters have expanded to fill a lot of my time for the next fortnight, but I thought I'd post a couple of Youtube vids to a couple of procrastination pieces I have enjoyed recently, and that both have a slightly Christmassy theme. Over Christmas and New Year, I also hope to post a fun blog about Roger Bigod's hats, so watch out for that in late December or early January.
So, with Seasons Greetings to Everyone:
For some years I have been following versions of Leonard Cohen's song Hallelujah. It's a tricky one to get right and there are as many excruciating versions as there are magnificent ones. Connoisseurs tend to cite Jeff Buckley's version as THE one of choice. Personally I prefer Rufus Wainwright's. Recently though, I have come across one that blows my socks off - and no, it's not Alexandra's X Factor version. It's by Welsh band Brigyn. THIS is the one that deserves to be the UK's Christmas number 1 by a long chalk. Enjoy!
Another of my Youtube followings are the hilarious Simon's Cat videos. Just recently, Simon's Cat has been joined by Simon's sisters Dog. This a wonderful video with a warning not to overfeed your pooch this Christmas!
6 comments:
OMG - that dog video was funny! I used to work at a vet office and we always reminded them about not giving their dogs "people" food during the holidays! Plus, the dog resembled mine sitting under the table.
Happy Holidays EC!
i love the Rufus Wainwright version of 'Hallelujah' too, it's just perfect. The Brigyn version is lovely.
Merry Christmas!
That is a lovely version of Hallelujah (my favorite holiday song by far). Thanks for sharing that one!
Love, love, love the Brigyn version of Hallelujah! This is one of my all-time favorite songs (though I'm in the Buckley camp). Thanks for sharing this version/video.
Happy Christmas, and best wishes for the new year!
I loved that dog video! All dog owners must know that 'feed me' expression!
Have a great Xmas and New Year!
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