speed of dark

It's Saturday, and Indie Mom and I are seeing the Silversun Pickups tonight at the Troub. There aren't many days before Christmas, so I'm pausing the Favorites list again to post some more Christmas songs.

This is absolutely the most hilarious Christmas song I have ever heard. A parody of Queen's classic "Bohemian Rhapsody" wouldn't be so funny if it weren't done this well. The group obviously studied the arrangements and harmonies thoroughly, right down to Brian May's guitar style. And the lyrics! I laugh out loud every single time I hear,

Saint Nicholas has a lump of anthracite for me!"
Pledge Drive: Christmas Rhapsody

If you haven't heard Los Angeles band the Oohlahs yet, see this post at Yellow Stereo. This is one of the better versions of the Grinch song that I've heard.
The Oohlahs: You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch

For those who can't get home for Christmas, here's a song about low expectations and simple joys:

"7-Eleven Christmas--

There's sandwiches and wine

And soda pop and french fries

We'll have a bitchin' time!"
Toothpaste 2000: 7-Eleven Christmas from Stuck In the Chimney: More Christmas Singles (2001)

Finally, here's a rockabilly children's song that is really cute.
Rev. Horton Heat: Santa on the Roof from We Three Kings: Christmas Favorites