Memories That Strike A Chord - You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch

in Reflections7 days ago

Music has a magical way of triggering memories from the past. We can hear a song we recognize and suddenly nostalgia from the past comes flooding back to us. Often times this can be memories we had long forgotten, and now suddenly they're at the forefront of our minds like it happened yesterday. Let's dive into a song I love that triggers fond memories!

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You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch

If you haven't heard this song before, shame on you! Just kidding. But seriously, it's a classic. These days, you can't go through a Christmas season without hearing this song or watching at least one variation of the movie.

Jordan Smith does such a great job jazzing up this classic that I'd argue I like it more than the original. It's so well done between the instrumental pieces and him adding his own "flair" to it that it's now permanently in my Christmas playlist.

I grew up watching the original How The Grinch Stole Christmas movie from 1957. This song brings back memories of multiple December nights leading up to Christmas, watching the movie and then heading to bed, one day closer to the big day.

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I don't know if it's just me, but as a kid the Christmas season seemed to last two months. Now as an adult it feels like I blink a few times and half of December is gone. Blink a few more times and Christmas has passed and we've already entered the new year. I think immersing myself in the festivities, watching Christmas movies and listening to Christmas music helps prolong that Christmas feeling so I don't feel like time is whizzing past me.

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There's no stopping it, just enjoy it as much as possible when it comes, goes and make a few great memories.

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I agree. I just need to make the most of the time while I have it.

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I would agree with you, time does seem to fly now that we are older. Especially during this time of the year. It is also a happy and sad time of year for us, as it seems we have lost a handful of close family members over the years during this time of the year. So it often brings back sad memories too. We try not to let that bring us down though (the wife and I) and keep up a good spirit for the kids and all.

The Grinch! Love me some Grinch. I would have to choose the old cartoon over Jim Carey, although I did like his version as well. We usually watch a boat load of Christmas shows around this time, but haven't as many thi syear yet.

Yeah, it's harder each year as we lose more friends and family, but we do the best we can.

Have you seen the animated one voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch? It's pretty good and funny.

I definitely need to watch some more Christmas movies. I'm behind on my "quota." !LOL

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I don't think I have seen that one.

It's a fun one to watch. I'd recommend watching it at least once. 🙂

I don't know why, but I was never really a huge fan of The Grinch. I'm still not today even. I couldn't tell you why either. It's not like I don't enjoy Dr. Suess. I guess I am just weird.

Hey, to each their own. I'm personally not a fan of The Little Drummer boy and pretty much hate all renditions of it except for the one by For King and Country.

Jars of Clay did a pretty good one back in the day...

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