09-16-2016, 10:04 AM
(This post was last modified: 09-16-2016, 11:12 AM by Eric the Green.)
(09-16-2016, 09:53 AM)gabrielle Wrote:(09-16-2016, 09:16 AM)Eric the Green Wrote: snicker snicker!
That song is beloved of 6 year olds down the ages, that counts for something, right?
Not in my book. When I was 6 years old, my favorite songs were Beethoven's 6th Symphony and Mozart's Marriage of Figaro Overture. I expect no less of any 6-year-old. I am pretty literal in my interpretation (and opinion) of what are the best songs (music) ever. I of course thought of that one, but it doesn't qualify in my estimation; not by a long shot. For much the same reason as White Christmas and God Bless America don't qualify. Pretty conventional and pedestrian music. Fine for the masses, but not a cut above. Popularity does not always equal quality. But, the thread is open to all opinions, and since you think it qualifies, you posted it! So, there it is!
And yes, to anticipate you, I did give at-least honorable mention to a few songs that the kids like me liked from 1958. Not exactly childrens' songs; they had an extra edge to them, and I liked them and I still do.
Another thing: about "Christmas music." With the likely exception of Justin Bieber's marvellous reggae-fusion song " Mistletoe " (co-written by Nasri Atwah of Magic! and "Rude" fame, who also co-wrote "Pray"), I don't know a modern Christmas song I like. I get so tired of hearing them too. 20th century Christmas songs epitomize the commercialization of crass American culture, and the materialism of holidays, especially Christmas. It's because of the secularizing of society too; holy songs are not written for holidays anymore. It might offend non-believers. Holy songs don't help sell the merchandise. Pedestrian songs work better. Even though I'm not a traditional Christian, Christian art (and music at least since the Renaissance) is better and greater the further back you go. Baroque Christmas carols are the best. It was closer to the time when the religion really inspired and transported people into expectations of a better world. Kinda like.... below???