LA MUSIQUE!

Well, since it has become apparent that Christmas/Noel is quickly approaching, I thought I would help get us all in the spirit of the season with some new tunes!

I have added The Little Drummer Boy en francais by the French-Canadian artist Roch Voisine. I must admit that all I really knew of him was that my 7th grade french teacher thought he was tres beau! But I did a little digging (aka I googled him), and found out that he is originally from New Brunswick and when he is not performing in Las Vegas, he is a singer/songwriter/actor/radio host in Montreal.

I also added a tune by the timeless Frank Sinatra, because Christmas just isn't complete without a little bit of Frankie to put you in the holiday spirit!

As a bonus (especially for you Auntie D.) I have included The Christmas Song and Petit Papa Noel by the lovely Josh Groban. Petit Papa Noel is a purely French Christmas carol and has no English equivalent, so I've included the lyrics with the literal english translation. Joyeux Noel!

PS- Shout out to G. Gail for signing the guestbook, nicely done, we love hearing from you! The rest of you lurkers should be ashamed of yourselves! I kid, I kid!

PETIT PAPA NOEL

C'est la belle nuit de Noël La neige étend son manteau blanc Et les yeux levés vers le ciel À genoux, les petits enfants Avant de fermer les paupières Font une dernière prière.		It's a beautiful Christmas night Snow spreads its white coat And eyes lift toward the sky On their knees, small children Before closing their eyes Say a last prayer.
Petit papa Noël Quand tu descendras du ciel Avec des jouets par milliers N'oublie pas mon petit soulier. Mais avant de partir Il faudra bien te couvrir Dehors tu vas avoir si froid C'est un peu à cause de moi.		Little Santa Claus When you come down from the sky With thousands of toys Don't forget my little stocking. But before you leave You should dress well Outside you will be so cold And it's kind of my fault.
Le marchand de sable est passé Les enfants vont faire dodo Et tu vas pouvoir commencer Avec ta hotte sur le dos Au son des cloches des églises Ta distribution de surprises.		The sandman has passed The children are going to sleep And you will be able to begin, With your sack on your back, To the sound of church bells, Your distribution of surprises.
Refrain Il me tarde que le jour se lève Pour voir si tu m'as apporté Tous les beaux joujoux que je vois en rêve Et que je t'ai commandés.		Refrain I can't wait for sunrise To see if you brought me All the lovely toys that I see in my dreams And that I ordered from you.
Refrain Et quand tu seras sur ton beau nuage Viens d'abord sur notre maison Je n'ai pas été tous les jours très sage Mais j'en demande pardon.		Refrain And when you are on your beautiful cloud Come first to our house I wasn't always very good But I ask for your forgiveness.
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