The Monday Sessions: Merry Xmas Everybody
Part of The Monday SessionsAbout Merry Xmas Everybody
As John Lennon once sung, so this is Christmas… So yeah, as Christmas approached us this year, I began to consider whether I should bother recording a festive song or not.
Now, I’m not the biggest fan of Christmas songs, most of them are far too optimistic for me. But then I suppose if 2020 has told us anything, it’s that we’ve got to be optimistic once every now and then. Anyhow, my options were limited.
I only like two Christmas songs; one being John Lennon’s Happy Christmas (war is over) – and I wasn’t going to tackle that, as there is no way I could pull off the Yoko part. The second was Slade’s Merry Xmas Everybody.
I learnt how to play the song, some years ago – I think after hearing it during the Royale Family Christmas Special, where Noel Gallagher covered it. Listening to my attempt now, I wish I tackled it at a lower key, as I am struggling a bit with the vocals here.
Anyhow, Merry Christmas Everyboday. Stay safe and have fun.
About The Monday Sessions
A quick introduction into what The Monday Sessions are all about; where I can, I'm planning on recording at least one of these every two weeks. I plan to record, edit and mix them, and have them ready on Mondays. 🙂
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