Lonely this Christmas

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There are bad songs about being lonely at christmas, and great songs. Here are a few of the great tearjerkers. Suggestions on this theme are welcomed (comments!).

Prince - Another lonely Christmas
Brenda Lee - Christmas will be just another lonely day
George Jones - Lonely Christmas call
Adam Faith - Lonely pup in a christmasshop
KT Tunstall - Lonely this Christmas
Emotions - What do the lonely do at Christmas
Red Sovine - Christmas alone
Mr Magoo's Christmas Carol - Alone in the world

Comments

HowMarvellous said…
great stuff - The KT Tunstall version is very nice, but the original bears repeating too I reckon. listen & see what you think. It's a bit cheesy, but played dead straight.
9:38 AM
Anonymous said…
Lightspeed Champion - "Another Song About Being Alone At Xmas"


http://stereogum.com/archives/mp3/christmas-wishes-from-coldplay-belle-and-sebastian_007565.htm


Wish you a wonderful Christmas,
Brigitte
2:55 PM
Anonymous said…
Bonjour:

I'm making a documentary about underground/alternative Xmas music. I missed this tune and hoped you might reconsider posting?

Mr Magoo's Christmas Carol - Alone in the world

Or sending mp3 directly to me?

mitchell@jinglebellrocks.com
5:59 PM
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