Mele Kalikimaka Is the Thing to Say
My Favorite Version of Mele Kalikimaka
Bing Crosby, of course.
Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas)
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With Bing Crosby's smooth voice and the vivacious Andrews Sisters swinging backup vocals, this version of Mele Kalikimaka will get stuck in your head for weeks. It's the perfect antidote to the winter doldrums and an excellent holiday pick-me-up.
Music Videos for Mele Kalikimaka
I've included the clip from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation because, well, it's funny. The Reel Big Fish version of the song is a great deal of fun, after the crazy intro. I'm having a tough time with videos, unfortunately. I had a full compliment for the 2008 holiday season and I'm down to only a few for 2009. Here's hoping that more celebrities perform the song this Christmas, so that I can add more great versions. If anyone has a video of a full Chris Isaak version, please share it with me. That was one of my favorites!
Lyrics for Mele Kalikimaka
For the Bing Crosby and Andrews Sisters Version
The first verse is sung by Bing Crosby, then it's repeated by the Andrews Sisters. They sing the rest of the song together. You can almost picture the Andrews Sisters, smiling for all they're worth, doing a little fake hula, while Bing croons with that famous half-smile.Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawian Christmas Day
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say Merry Christmas to you
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
To say Merry Christmas to you
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawian Christmas Day
Thats the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way to say Merry Christmas
A very Merry Christmas
A very, very, Merry, Merry Chistmas to you
Sample Other Cover Versions of Mele Kalikimaka
Mele Kalikimaka Wear
For a bright, Hawaiian Christmas day.
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Which Is Your Favorite Version of Mele Kalikimaka
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- hlkljgk hlkljgk Jan 26, 2009 @ 12:57 pm
- this past christmas, i had my almost 3 year old daughter singing this - hysterical!
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