- Christian stations choosing to play Christmas music should not play anything that refers to Santa Claus, Saint Nick, or Father Christmas.
- Medleys of more than two songs should never be played. Leroy Anderson's A Christmas Festival is the only known exception to this rule. Two songs put together is acceptable. Examples of acceptable two song medleys are Bing Crosby/David Bowie Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth (which really isn't a medley, but more of two songs playing on top of one another. What's that called? I should know) and Amy Grant singing Immanuel/O Little Town of Bethlehem (Which actually isn't a medley either, but more like two songs put together).
- A Karen Carpenter song should be followed by a six and one half hour respite. It is strongly encouraged that she not be played during drive time traffic.
- The Harry Simeone Chorale version of Little Drummer Boy can be played twice a day.
- Sleigh Ride should not have lyrics.
- Radio stations should challenge their listeners with tunes such as Bring a Torch, Coventry Carol, Fum Fum Fum, and other lesser known tunes of the season. (They could even throw in the "4/4 version" of Away in the Manger)
Okay, there they are. Feel free to comment on these or add your own in the comment section.
2 comments:
I know it's hilariously culturally inappropriate, but that "Do They Know It's Christmas Time At All?" song from the '80s gets me every time. I'm also a big fan of Annie Lennox's version of "Walking in a Winter Wonderland." Yep, I'm an '80s kid - can't help it.
Nothing wrong with the 80s! Both songs are acceptable in my book. Since I've written this one though, I've gone a bit renaissance. I would love some of the local stations to throw in "Gaudete," "Riu, Riu, Chiu" or "Personent Hodie" in the appropriate segment of music. You know? :-)
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