Yuletide Carols

Christmas music is polarizing. It's one of those things people either love or hate. Like sushi, Nancy Drew or the Lakers. I don't love Christmas music enough to listen to it prior to December 1st, but once the stockings are hung by the chimney with care...IT'S ON! And for years I have firmly believed that Baby It's Cold Outside is the greatest of yuletide carols.

The lyrics include: "I ought to say no, no, no sir/Mind if I move a little closer", "The neighbors might think/Baby it's bad out there/Say what's in this drink?", "Man your lips look so delicious", "There's bound to be talk tomorrow/at least there will be plenty implied" and "Baby don't hold out/Ahhh but it's cold outside". Sexmas, anyone? And if we blame it on the a-a-a-a-a alcohol and bad weather we might still make the Nice List.

Some versions include spoken commentary between the verses making the song more like a play or short dinner theater. Lines like: "Make it worth your while baby. Ahh, do that again..."

The major reason it tops the list though has more to do with the pairings. The song was written in 1944 by Frank Loesser, who originally sung it with his wife. But over the years it seems most of the duets are sung by young girls and much older men. Here are 4 of my favorite parings:

 {Okay, okay I realize Dolly Parton and Rod Stewart are peers, but it's still hilarious}

Have yourself a pervy little Christmas now!

Playlist Highlights
Santa Baby                                                 Kylie Minogue
Merry Christmas, Baby                             Elvis Presley
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus           Jackson 5
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)      Michael Buble
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas     Neil Diamond
Last Christmas                                           Wham!