Christmas Wrapping
The Waitresses
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Bah Humbug; now that's too strong! 'Cause it is my favorite holiday. But all this year's been a busy blur Don't think I have the energy To add to my already mad rush Just 'cause it's 'tis the season. The perfect gift for me would be Completions and connections left from last year. Ski shop encounter most interesting. Had his number but never the time, Most of '81 passed along those lines. So deck those halls. Trim those trees. Raise up cups of Christmas cheer. I just need to catch my breath; Christmas by myself this year Calendar picture. Frozen landscape, Chill this room for twenty-four days. Evergreens. Sparkling snow. Get this winter over with! Flash back to spring time saw him again Would have been good to go for lunch. Couldn't agree when we were both free. We tried, we said we'd keep in touch. Didn't of course 'till summer time, Out to the beach to his boat. Could I join him? No. This time it was me; Sunburn in the third degree. Now the calendar's just one page Of course I am excited. Tonight's the night I've set my mind Not to do too much about it. Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas But I think I'll miss this one this year. Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas But I think I'll miss this one this year. Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas But I think I'll miss this one this year. Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas But I think I'll miss this one this year. Hardly dashing through the snow 'Cause I bundled up too tight. Last minute have-to-dos: A few cards, a few calls Because it's RSVP. No, thanks. No party lights. It's Christmas Eve, gonna relax, Turn down all of my invites. Last fall I had a night to myself Same guy called; Halloween party. Waited all night for him to show. This time his car wouldn't go. Forget it, it's cold, it's getting late. Trudge on home to celebrate. In a quiet way unwind. Doing Christmas right this time. And he has provided me With the world's smallest turkey. Already in the oven, nice and hot. Oh damn! Guess what I forgot. So on with the boots Back out in the snow To the only all night grocery. When what to my wondering eyes should appear In the line is that guy I've been chasing all year. 'Spending this one alone,' he said. 'Give me a break, this year's been crazy.' I said 'Me too, but why are you.. You mean you forgot cranberries too?' Then suddenly we laughed and laughed. Caught on to what was happening. That Christmas magic's brought this tale To a very happy ending. Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas Couldn't miss this one this year. Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas Couldn't miss this one this year. Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas Couldn't miss this one this year. Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas Couldn't miss this one this year. Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas Couldn't miss this one this year. Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas Couldn't miss this one this year. Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas Couldn't miss this one this year. Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas Couldn't miss this one this year. Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas Couldn't miss this one this year. Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas Couldn't miss this one this year. Merry Christmas; Merry Christmas Couldn't miss this one this year.
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Christmas Wrapping" by The Waitresses was originally released in 1981 on the album "A Christmas Record".
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SongwriterThe song was penned by Chris Butler, who was the lead songwriter for the band.
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Not a Fan Favorite InitiallyInterestingly, Patty Donahue, the band's lead singer, hated the song initially because it was difficult for her to breathe due to the song's fast pace.
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Popular Holiday TuneDespite the initial difficulties, "Christmas Wrapping" became one of the band's biggest hits and a popular holiday tune that is still played every holiday season on radio stations around the world.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, including The Donnas and Kylie Minogue.
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Chart Performance"Christmas Wrapping" reached number 45 on the UK Singles Chart in 1982, thanks to its holiday popularity.
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Single ReleaseThe song was released as a single in the UK in 1982 but it was not released as a single in the US.
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Music VideoThe original music video for the song features The Waitresses performing against a blue backdrop, while the story of the song is acted out by a woman and a man.
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TV PerformancesThe band performed the song on the popular music show "Top of the Pops" in the UK.
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Spelling Error on First PressingThe initial British pressing of the single misspelled the group's name as 'The Waiters'.
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Based on Real EventsThe song is rumoured to have been partially based on a true story from the life of songwriter Chris Butler.
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GenreThe song is classified as New Wave and Christmas music.
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Features in Advertising"Christmas Wrapping" has been used in advertisements due to its catchy tune and festive theme.
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Language VersionsThe song has been translated into Spanish, French, German, and Polish for international releases.
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LengthThe original version of "Christmas Wrapping" is just over five minutes long, making it one of the longer Christmas songs.
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