Nothing warms the cockles of the hearts of the Blagg Acre elves more than when one of the Calendarists (as I like to think of them) gets in touch to suggest a song.
The usual expectation here is that people don't (understandably!) bother to check the 475-odd tracks that have been on previously, and suggest one that has already appeared, but that's not the case this time. This year, two people have contacted me with excellent suggestions.
First up is JaneLV, who recommended 'Warm This Winter', a song originally a big hit for Connie Francis in 1958, but on this version, recorded by Australian Gabriella Cilmi for a Christmas Co-op promotion in 2008. It's particularly prescient this year, as my local Co-op department store has just closed after 144 years. Where were you when we needed you, Gabby?
Song aside, also coincidentally, I met a JaneLV in the bar at a Pretenders gig last year, and despite a year having passed, and her having a penchant for men with a rucksack, and consequently failing to take me up on my offer of a Sunday lunch until a month ago, it's all circled around again this year.
I wonder if it's the same woman? After all, it does seem unseasonably warm this winter.
Perhaps, I'll find out on Christmas Eve, who can say?
I’m delighted to hear that the cockles of the Blagg Elves are warmed by this, one of my favourite festive tunes, however, it is behind All I Want for Christmas is a Hippopotamus, which I notice is also on the list.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your suggestion. I'm pleased you like 'Hippopotamus' but more pleased you found it among the 475 already posted (Calendar 7). If, by chance, you are working your way through all the Calendars and have only just got to Year 7, may I suggest you stop now and, with respect, find something more productive to do? I'll be in London on Christmas Eve and a glass of champagne is on the menu should you wish to join me.
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