Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Lovely song, lovely sentiment. Thank you Cherish David for the clip. Doesn't feature David, unfortunately, but still, a way for me to reiterate my best wishes to you and yours this holiday season. Not sure if I'll be posting before the New Year. Until then, take good care everyone. You have made my blogging journey very enjoyable so far and all your contributions have been appreciated. Thank you!

"The Christmas Song"

David NOW. Wish he'd enunciated better but I quibble. He still has a smoooooth voice. And dang, that "you" at the end? Consider yourself warned.



Merry Christmas! I wish you all Happy Holidays with your loved ones.

"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"...

Love the bells at the beginning of this Partridge Family version. LOVE the way David sings "feeling" (0:48). Who wouldn't try to stop under the mistletoe* with him?!




*For those unfamiliar with the tradition: a couple standing under hanging mistletoe must kiss. For those interested in the history of the tradition, some info here.

"Jingle Bells"

Who knew "snow" could sound so sexy? DC's "dashing through the snow" line is pretty much the only thing that redeems this version.

"Frosty the Snowman"

If this version of the song had been used in the movie instead of the original on which it was based, would "Frosty the Snowman" be the beloved children's classic it is?
Nope.

The Magic of Christmas

Not mentioning particulars about this clip because of copyright. Find more info here. Don't you just love how he sings "heart" and "soul"? So sweet and warm.



You can hear the whole song here, courtesy of SumerKis. Don't recall on which album it is.

His brother Shaun had a hit with the song in 1978. Good voice but it lacks David's sweetness, doesn't it?



Written by John Sebastian of The Lovin' Spoonful, it was a hit for them in 1965. A great song.

"Winter Wonderland"

The man certainly can do justice to a tux. Too bad he lightened his hair though. He looks striking with dark brown hair; borders on ordinary with lighter hair. Hmm. Could that have been the goal?



Jones and Cassidy sounded different in "The Partridge Family" version, didn't they? I do believe it is Shirley Jones on lead here.

"White Christmas"

Ok, by now, you've probably figured out that I'll be featuring songs from The Partridge Family's Christmas Card album during December. Did you expect anything else? For shame.



And here's David Cassidy solo in 1982. Doesn't Shirley Jones look proud?

"Santa Claus is Coming to Town"

Well, he is. And our little one is starting to believe us and getting to bed without a fuss. So there.

Once again, David Cassidy with The Partridge Family:




For the heck of it and some cute pictures, this is Frank Sinatra's version:



Now, I'm not overly fond of either arrangement - each fussy in its own way - but listen to the vocals. Can someone explain to me why Frank Sinatra is considered to be among the top male singers EVER? I don't hear it. I really don't.

The King and Him

Elvis Presley and David Cassidy. Parallels have been drawn and comparisons have been made. They both recorded "Blue Christmas". Compare if you dare.

Elvis Presley (never mind the visual - it was the only video I could find that had the recorded version of the song.)



David Cassidy (singing lead for The Partridge Family)



Remember when I wondered if perhaps Billy Idol's voice could give David's a run for its money? Well, what sounded sexy in "Sweet Sixteen" sounds scary in "Blue Christmas".

My Christmas Card to You

I've mailed out my Season's Greetings to friends and family, so this is "My Christmas Card to You", dear blog readers. Can someone's best holiday wishes be expressed any better than this?

"To you and all your family, your neighbors and your friends
May all your days be happy with a joy that never ends
May peace and love surround you
At Christmas time and all the whole year through
May your life be filled with sunshine, may your every wish come true
May you find the sweet fulfillment in everything you do
May your days be blessed with the very very best
Both now and the whole year through"

Thank you Tony Romeo for another classic song.

Here's David, singing it THEN to "yew":



And, NOW, live in 2007. Thanks to SumerKis for posting both videos.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

Now, here's an à propos clip. Thanks to Catgil for the early Christmas present. I daresay I've never seen David sport a more adorable smile than he does after he sings his Pooh bear line.

BTW, this clip is from the 1982 "Frank Mills' Christmas Special". Frank Mills is the Canadian pianist who wrote the catchy instrumental "Music Box Dancer" which became a huge hit for him in 1978. I have very vivid memories of my father turning up the volume when this tinkly piano tune came on the radio - can't believe that was over thirty years ago.

Lights...Camera...Happy Christmas

Doesn't he just look absolutely FABULOUS here? His drop-dead gorgeous smile is the same one he sported more than twenty years prior in the Weekend at Wembley documentary when he's looking up at the cheering crowd: an ageless, confident, sweet and heart-melting open smile. In this 1995 clip below, he talks briefly about putting on a Liverpudlian accent for his role in Blood Brothers. The sound isn't clear enough to make me feel guilty for not really listening ;-)