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The official Christmas FM thread

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  • #92
    Winston Fit Orate
    Posts: 8,317 ✭✭✭ Winston Fit Orate


    TheCostumeShop.ie: Ronan wrote: »
    @Winston Fit Orate, Its a mixture of both, main stream well known songs. Mariah, Bill Crosby and Sinatra would be all great examples of A list songs. Not so much the darkness, but we played it a few times last year. There isn't much unknown stuff to be honest, but we do have a song contest to try to get new Artists into the mainstream and try to support them. So there will be a couple you might not have heard of.

    Check out www.ChristmasFM.ie and you can stream a 30 min sample on the listen live section.

    Just as long as you don't play the Ronan Keating version of Fairytale of New York. I lose all faith in a radio station if they play that monstrosity instead of the original classic :D


  • #93
    TheCostumeShop.ie: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 1,740 ✭✭✭TheCostumeShop.ie: Ronan


    Ronan Keating did WHAT??? :eek:

    I'm going off to seriously consider changing my name, followed by a ban on that cd ever entering the studio.


  • #94
    Toto Wolfcastle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,005 ✭✭✭✭Toto Wolfcastle


    TheCostumeShop.ie: Ronan wrote: »
    Ronan Keating did WHAT??? :eek:

    I'm going off to seriously consider changing my name, followed by a ban on that cd ever entering the studio.

    Eh I'm fairly sure it was played on Christmas FM last year. :D


  • #95
    dolphin city
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭dolphin city


    im going to show my age here but what about

    A winter's Tale by David Essex
    and
    Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, rock..........

    on a more sombre note :D:D

    drummer boy
    and
    o holy night.


  • #96
    angel_wings
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 103 ✭✭angel_wings


    I posted this question on another Christmas thread and was told I might get my answer here, so can anyone tell me why we cant get christmas FM in wicklow?? I love listening in online but would be great to have it in the car for the kids!!
    You can get the frequency in such a wide area of places, even county wexford, just down the road from us but we cant get it at all :(:(


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  • #97
    TheCostumeShop.ie: Ronan
    Company Representative Posts: 1,740 ✭✭✭TheCostumeShop.ie: Ronan


    @angel_wings Yup South east will be on 103.8FM

    @janeybabe eek I didn't even know it existed, but theres a team of us in xmas fm, So i'll mobilise the troops in revolt against insulting such a classic.

    Everyone else more good news, we'll have an iphone app so for those outside our coverage and abroad can tune in. More details to follow.


  • #98
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 28,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Just as long as you don't play the Ronan Keating version of Fairytale of New York. I lose all faith in a radio station if they play that monstrosity instead of the original classic :D
    God, please please don't play this! :pac:
    The line "you scumbag, you maggot, you're cheap and you're haggard" never fails to make me want to throw the radio out a window. :p


  • #99
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 26,601 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    TheCostumeShop.ie: Ronan wrote: »
    @angel_wings Yup South east will be on 103.8FM

    @janeybabe eek I didn't even know it existed, but theres a team of us in xmas fm, So i'll mobilise the troops in revolt against insulting such a classic.

    Everyone else more good news, we'll have an iphone app so for those outside our coverage and abroad can tune in. More details to follow.


    That's great news about the app, I'm looking forward to tuning in and pledging money for the charity this year! :D

    The lifeboat has set sail



  • #100
    Sharpshooter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,859 ✭✭✭✭Sharpshooter


    Posy wrote: »
    God, please please don't play this! :pac:
    The line "you scumbag, you maggot, you're cheap and you're haggard" never fails to make me want to throw the radio out a window. :p

    Me too, but only when it's keating singing it.:p

    It's different when you listen to Kirsty in this version.



    RIP Kirsty...


  • #101
    Radharc na Sleibhte
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,538 ✭✭✭Radharc na Sleibhte


    Anything with Frank Sinatra:
    It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
    I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day


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  • #102
    efb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35,514 ✭✭✭✭efb


    Driving home for Christmas- Chris Rea


  • #103
    dolphin city
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭dolphin city


    Posy wrote: »
    God, please please don't play this! :pac:
    The line "you scumbag, you maggot, you're cheap and you're haggard" never fails to make me want to throw the radio out a window. :p

    are they the actual words

    I always thought it said you scumbag you maggot you cheap lousy fa**ot.

    am I the only one that hates this song.


    couldn't stand it when I heard it first, can't stand it now. and will never be able to stand it. I turn the radio off when I hear it.


  • #104
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 26,601 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    Originally Posted by Posy viewpost.gif
    God, please please don't play this! pacman.gif
    The line "you scumbag, you maggot, you're cheap and you're haggard" never fails to make me want to throw the radio out a window

    dolphin city wrote: »
    are they the actual words

    I always thought it said you scumbag you maggot you cheap lousy fa**ot.

    am I the only one that hates this song.


    couldn't stand it when I heard it first, can't stand it now. and will never be able to stand it. I turn the radio off when I hear it.


    You're lyrics are correct Dolphin, the Lyrics Posy mentioned feature in the Ronan Keating cover version of the song, a version we shall never speak of again.

    The lifeboat has set sail



  • #105
    washiskin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭washiskin


    Ronan, is there a pic of the Christmas Jumpers?

    Also, where will you be selling them?


  • #106
    Winston Fit Orate
    Posts: 8,317 ✭✭✭ Winston Fit Orate


    lockie1983 wrote: »
    You're lyrics are correct Dolphin, the Lyrics Posy mentioned feature in the Ronan Keating cover version of the song, a version we shall never speak of again.

    That's right Keating changed the lyrics. With his wholesome image he couldn't be seen to be singing a swear word! Oh No! only bad people swear. The egomaniac thought he could take a classic, change the lyrics and get away with it. All this not taking into the account he can't even sing in the first place.


  • #107
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 26,601 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    Deleted User wrote: »
    That's right Keating changed the lyrics. With his wholesome image he couldn't be seen to be singing a swear word! Oh No! only bad people swear. The egomaniac thought he could take a classic, change the lyrics and get away with it. All this not taking into the account he can't even sing in the first place.


    In Ronan's defence the original lyrics were prob offensive to Stephen! ;)

    The lifeboat has set sail



  • #108
    littlemis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 430 ✭✭littlemis


    Stop the cavalry by Jona Lewie.

    you know the one ...wish i was at home for christmas......:)


  • #109
    Winston Fit Orate
    Posts: 8,317 ✭✭✭ Winston Fit Orate


    littlemis wrote: »
    Stop the cavalry by Jona Lewie.

    you know the one ...wish i was at home for christmas......:)
    I'm confused...why have people started suggesting Christmas songs all of a sudden? Wasn't that last year? It seems to have started after I mentioned Ronan Keating. The competition is over!


  • #110
    dolphin city
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭dolphin city


    Deleted User wrote: »
    That's right Keating changed the lyrics. With his wholesome image he couldn't be seen to be singing a swear word! Oh No! only bad people swear. The egomaniac thought he could take a classic, change the lyrics and get away with it. All this not taking into the account he can't even sing in the first place.

    did he have the lisshpp on him singing it - he's such a plonker


  • #111
    dolphin city
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭dolphin city


    littlemis wrote: »
    Stop the cavalry by Jona Lewie.

    you know the one ...wish i was at home for christmas......:)

    oh ya, I remember that - brilliant.


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  • #112
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 26,601 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    littlemis wrote: »
    Stop the cavalry by Jona Lewie.

    you know the one ...wish i was at home for christmas......:)


    Interesting fact, that was never meant to be a Christmas record, although it mentioned Christmas in it, the artist wanted to release it in April, however the record company talked him out of it and they released it closer to Christmas and incorporated Christmas images into the music video.

    The lifeboat has set sail



  • #113
    littlemis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 430 ✭✭littlemis


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I'm confused...why have people started suggesting Christmas songs all of a sudden? Wasn't that last year? It seems to have started after I mentioned Ronan Keating. The competition is over!

    Oh I am so sorry to cause you such confusion,I men't to put it under the favorite song section, But as a matter of interest, as you say the competition is over, and it was so last year,why did you bring it up this year ????or have I misinterpreted.:)


  • #114
    Winston Fit Orate
    Posts: 8,317 ✭✭✭ Winston Fit Orate


    littlemis wrote: »
    Oh I am so sorry to cause you such confusion,I men't to put it under the favorite song section, But as a matter of interest, as you say the competition is over, and it was so last year,why did you bring it up this year ????or have I misinterpreted.:)
    All I wrote was I didn't want them playing Ronan Keating this year.


  • #115
    littlemis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 430 ✭✭littlemis


    lockie1983 wrote: »
    Interesting fact, that was never meant to be a Christmas record, although it mentioned Christmas in it, the artist wanted to release it in April, however the record company talked him out of it and they released it closer to Christmas and incorporated Christmas images into the music video.

    Just goes to show ,I do learn something new every day,,,Thank you.:)I still love it though,but then I am a sucker for anything to do with Christmas..;)


  • #116
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 26,601 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    littlemis wrote: »
    Just goes to show ,I do learn something new every day,,,Thank you.:)I still love it though,but then I am a sucker for anything to do with Christmas..;)


    Me too!! :D

    The lifeboat has set sail



  • #117
    Jesus Wept
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,243 ✭✭✭✭Jesus Wept


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkx_8PqoIKk


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-3INb4E26k


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcQJj7d18eA


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pu-bVrndgY


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0xWdoQJxMM


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co7ZGOjGV4A




  • #118
    glimmerman123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 492 ✭✭glimmerman123


    Will there be any testing before November 29th or will it just appear on launch day? Best of luck to all the team involved.:)


  • #119
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 26,601 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    glimmerman123 wrote: »
    Will there be any testing before November 29th or will it just appear on launch day? Best of luck to all the team involved.:)


    Well the iphone Christmas FM App has already started playing Christmas songs!! I love listening to it at night when I'm tucked up in a nice warm bed!! :D

    The lifeboat has set sail



  • #120
    Cormac2791
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 515 ✭✭✭Cormac2791


    1. Fairytale of New York - The Pogues

    2. Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bell's End) - The Darkness


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  • #121
    glimmerman123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 492 ✭✭glimmerman123


    lockie1983 wrote: »
    Well the iphone Christmas FM App has already started playing Christmas songs!! I love listening to it at night when I'm tucked up in a nice warm bed!! :D
    Guess i will have to listen on my internet radio if i can't pick it up on fm here in Tipp.


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