Lyr Req: twisted Xmas Song: Silver bells Parody

Subject: Lyr Req: twisted Xmas Song: Silver bells Parody
From: redcoon
Date: 09 Nov 10 - 08:40 PM

here are the lyrics i remember, to the tune of silver bells

starts off these three old ladies pay a bum for the corner he is on so they can sing carols i think it is for a quarter this first part is not sung

its slightly humorous but may not be on a lyrics page so don't get hung up on that

i think the music is on accordion but i'm not sure

clanging bells, banging bells,
God it's the Salvation Army.

clattering, Shattering,
Who needs a headache right now

'i think the traffic lights blink a bright "red and red"'

ok thanks all

cant even find these lyrics on google!!! Grrrrr

Additional Details
one of the old ladies names is Nadine

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: twisted Xmas Song: Silver bells Paro
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 11 Nov 10 - 01:42 AM

It helps to know that the guy who wrote all the "Twisted Christmas" parodies was Bob Rivers.

It seems that lyrics to all of Bob Rivers' songs can be found at his web site but it's difficult to navigate if you don't know the title. You might try browsing there until you recognize something.

Wikipedia also has some information.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: twisted Xmas Song: Silver bells Parody
From: redcoon
Date: 11 Nov 10 - 11:20 AM

believe it or not, it was not Bob rIVERS, also did you know Spike Jones sang all i want for christmas is my two front teeth? elmo and patsy sang gRANDMA gOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER also look at artists Dr. Demento, Weird Al Yankovic, even Jeff Foxworthy, my point being it was not all bob rivers for the twisted christmas songs
thank you, but i have already researched Bob Rivers.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: twisted Xmas Song: Silver bells Paro
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 11 Nov 10 - 03:39 PM

Redcoon: I was referring specifically to the two albums titled "Twisted Christmas" and "More Twisted Christmas." That's why I capitalized "Twisted Christmas" and enclosed the title in quotation marks.

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are not always used randomly, but are sometimes intended to clarify meaning.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: twisted Xmas Song: Silver bells Parody
From: Louie Roy
Date: 11 Nov 10 - 07:34 PM

I don't know why anyone would want to change this beautiful Christmas Carol but everyone to their own taste Cheers

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: twisted Xmas Song: Silver bells Parody
From: GUEST,redcoon
Date: 11 Nov 10 - 07:42 PM

nothing against the original but i do enjoy humor

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: twisted Xmas Song: Silver bells Paro
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 11 Nov 10 - 08:18 PM

RedCoon

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However...a little more information PLEASE:
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When did you hear this? Approximate year
How did you hear this? Recording (vinyl or tape), Live (bar/pub)
Who was there? Any names you recall?

The WHY... is not necessary .... this is a fabulous piece....

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Subject: RE: Lyr Req: twisted Xmas Song: Silver bells Parody
From: redcoon
Date: 12 Nov 10 - 01:09 AM

where: United States...Pacific North West
When: Christmas time...of course...mid late 90's
How: Cassette tape...mix tape I believe...with some Bob Rivers but it also had all i want for christmas is my 2 front teeth there's something in the chimney and a few other twisted songs


i will be checking this thread daily and replying or giving anymore memories of the song as i am able to remember them

thanks for the advise Gargoyle!

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: twisted Xmas Song: Silver bells Parody
From: redcoon
Date: 15 Nov 10 - 06:20 PM

Found old cassette tape did my best to record and clean it up but im not great with audio editors anyone willing to work it for me i got about 10 songs total that will need work as well PLEASE HELP and Let Me Know

redcoon4christ (at) yahoo.com

anyone know this or the group???

i think they also do these songs:
IF U HAVEN'T GOT YOUR VISA CARD THEN Nuts to you {christmas is a coming (so you better get out of its way)}
Christmas rap
we wish you a merry business
walking in that nuclear winterland (not weird al yankovics version)
Deck me out with calvin Klein
Hymn No 9 (o come all the faithful, appeal to all their traditions send christmas cards to everyone you've known for the past 20 years


hear it here

hear it Here

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: twisted Xmas Song: Silver bells Parody
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Dec 11 - 07:29 AM

I remember clanging bells as well. Have been looking for it for years. The details I remember:

45 rpm vinyl. Had Christmas rap on the other side. Was a woman's group. Must have been 86 or 87 in the pacific northwest as well. Portland oregon specifically.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: twisted Xmas Song: Silver bells Parody
From: GUEST,Dave in Michigan
Date: 02 Dec 11 - 11:14 AM

redcoon: click on your link yields the message:
"the file link you requested is not valid"

Subject: Lyr Add: Silver bells Parody
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 06 Dec 11 - 11:09 AM

No, sorry. Can't find it on an internet search.
A parody of Silver Bells seemed a good idea though. Unfortunately it turned out a little saccharine (must be the season!)

Cheers
Nigel

____________________________________________________________

SILVER BELLS
Nigel Parsons Dec 2011

In his corner, by the fireplace,
Fred is nursing his beer
Feeling glad
for the warmth
and the light.
At the counter, youths are laughing
Freely sharing good cheer
While poor Fred
makes two pints
last all night.

Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them sing
Soon it will be Christmas day

In the bar now, come some matrons,
It's the Watchtower brigade.
Singing car'ls
to the sound of
their tambourines.
Seek donations, from the patrons,
Sip a swift lemonade.
Then dispensing
God's blessings
and magazines.

Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them sing
Soon it will be Christmas day

And they tell all, of the homeless,
And the suff'ring about.
And Fred gives them
the last of
his change.
As they exit, Fred then rises,
And he follows them out
Leaving after
one pint seems
so strange!

Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them sing
Soon it will be Christmas day

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: twisted Xmas Song: Silver bells Parody
From: GUEST,Ken from Juneau
Date: 11 Jan 12 - 12:52 AM

Reply to Redcoon:

I used to have that tape! It was done by the Fallen Angels Choir-a vocal group based in Portland(ia?) that specialized in pointed, yet comic, political Christmas carols. In the late 1970's I heard them sing the Silver Bells parody on local tv-then I actually encountered them in the 1980's performing live at the Saturday Market.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: twisted Xmas Song: Silver bells Parody
From: GUEST,rich
Date: 08 Dec 13 - 09:07 PM

Ken is correct.. It was the Fallen Angels Choir.. from Portland.. They sang at our Christmas Party in the early 80's. had a song book for many years.. Can't find it now..
Some of the other lines of this song.

Cramming sidewalks, jamming sidewalks. Dressed in holiday style. In the air theirs a feeling of Christmas. Store ads lying, people buying, Sellers doing their job, and on every street corner you hear.

Clanging Bells, Banging Bells, god it's the salvation army. Clattering Shattering, Who needs a headache right now.

All the street lights and the stop lights blink a bright red and red, as the muggers rush home with their treasures. ........


Clanging Bells, Banging Bells, god it's the salvation army. Clattering Shattering, Who needs a headache right now.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: twisted Xmas Song: Silver bells Parody
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 09 Dec 13 - 02:42 AM

WHIPS AND CHAINS

Melody - Silver Bells

presstelegram

Walking sidewalks, city sidewalks
In her leather and heels,
In my pants there's a feeling of stiffness.

Her name's Bambi, and it may be,
That tonight I might catch,
A face full of Bambi's pink snatch.

Whips and chains (whips and chains),
Beat me lame (beat me lame),
My only pleasure is pain.
Crush my balls (crush my balls),
Make me crawl (make me crawl),
Bambi please make me your slave.

From: Oslo Hash House Harriers
www.oh3.no/songs/hash_holidays.htm

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: twisted Xmas Song: Silver bells Parody
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 09 Dec 13 - 03:03 AM

We have this one posted to the forum threads "Mad Maazine Parodies."

mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=113950

12 December, 2009 11:16 A.M.

Sung to the tune "Silver Bells"

Drivers weaving, signs unheading
down the highway they race.
You can tell it's the season of Christmas.

Wildly weaving, sometimes heaving
with the cops giving chase,
and with each fatal crack-up you'll hear...

Count the toll
count the toll
It's Christmas time on the highway..

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: twisted Xmas Song: Silver bells Parody
From: GUEST,Stonr
Date: 16 Aug 21 - 10:37 PM

Dirty sidewalks
Filthy sidewalks
Trash blowing about the place....