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Christmas with Karling Abbeygate

by Karling Abbeygate

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1.
What’s in the box? I really wanna know It’s such a funny shape With a pretty bow I shake it and it rattles But not the way you’d think I shouldn’t open it But I’m really on the brink What’s in the box beneath the Christmas tree? What’s in the box whatever can it be? What's in the box, the one that says to me? No I can’t open it prematurely I heard it make a noise Strange I know I even saw it move And I saw it glow What’s in the box beneath the Christmas tree? What’s in the box whatever can it be? What's in the box, the one that says to me? No I can’t open it prematurely I don’t know where it came from It’s such a mystery What’s in the box Beneath the Christmas tree
2.
Jingle Bells 02:06
Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh, Over the fields we go, laughing all the way. Bells on bob-tails ring, making spirits bright, What fun it is to ride and sing a sleighing song tonight. Chorus Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! O what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh. Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! O what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh. A day or two ago, I thought I'd take a ride And soon Miss Fanny Bright, was seated by my side; The horse was lean and lank, misfortune seemed his lot; He got into a drifted bank and we got upsot (Chorus)
3.
Have yourself a very merry Christmas I hope you have a happy new year And there’s a Christmas party going on over here Let’s spend this festive moment together Celebrate good will and good cheer ‘Cos there’s a Christmas party going on over here The mistletoe is hanging at the front door And I’ll be standing ever so near ‘Cos there’s a Christmas party going on over here Have yourself a very merry Christmas I hope you have a happy new year And there’s a Christmas party going on over here All my friends are Rockin’ and Rollin’ Dancin’ music playing loud and clear ‘Cos there’s a Christmas party going on over here Have yourself a very merry Christmas I hope you have a happy new year And there’s a Christmas party going on over here
4.
Santa’s coming I can feel it Santa’s coming hastily I don’t have to be a good girl Santa’s got a crush on me All year long I tease and taunt him I behave despicably My bad deeds go well rewarded Santa’s got a crush on me Mrs. Santa she don’t like it Leave me notes and threatens me Says she’ll bring a big ‘ole snow storm Down on my whole family Santa’s coming I can hear him Bringing gifts of jewelry Drink his milk and eat his cookies Santa’s got a crush on me Mrs. Santa got so angry Sent him packing on his sled He got drunk and hit the rooftop Now poor Santa Claus is dead Santa’s coming I can hear him Ghostly Santa from the grave Looking for his special bad girl I think this year I’ll behave I think this year I’ll behave
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Angel Tears 04:30
Christmas trees and mistletoe You and me out in the snow Faces warm with candle glow Just we two Kisses sweet like candy cane Will they ever come again Christmastime just ain’t the same Without you Snowflakes falling on the ground Angel tears don’t make a sound I wish you were still around On Christmas day Carol singers at the door Just don’t make me smile no more They always did before You went away Memories of Christmastime Chocolates and Cherry wine Way back then when you were mine On Christmas day Snowflakes falling on the ground Angel tears don’t make a sound I wish you were still around On Christmas day
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Christmas bells are ringing Chin ching ching ching chinging Everyone go tra la la la la la la la la la la All the children playing I hear what they’re saying Everyone go tra la la la la la la la la la la Christmas is the time for Joy and Caring Christmas is the time for Love and Sharing Christmas lights are blinking Twinkle twinkle twinkling Everyone go tra la la la la la la la la la la Chestnuts on the fire Listen to the choir Everyone go tra la la la la la la la la la la Christmas is the time for Joy and Caring Christmas is the time for Love and Sharing Christmas bells are ringing Chin ching ching ching chinging Everyone go tra la la la la la la la la la la All the children playing I hear what they’re saying Everyone go tra la la la la la la la la la la Christmas is the time for Joy and Caring Christmas is the time for Love and Sharing Everyone go tra la la la la la la la la la la, tra la la la la la la la la la la,
7.
My honeys coming home for Christmas He’s been away so long and gone so far My heart just knew that he’d be home for Christmas I made a wish upon a shootin’ star Sometimes someone goes away You think it will be ok Then you find to your dismay it’s not! My honey’s coming home for Christmas The only gift I wanted I just got My honey’s coming home for Christmas I’m so happy I think I could cry My heart is feelin’ lighter than a snowflake Soon I’ll have him right here by my side Sometimes someone goes away You think it will be ok Then you find to your dismay it’s not! My honey’s coming home for Christmas The only gift I wanted I just got
8.
The first Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel. They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel. Refrain
9.
Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Refrain Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la, la la la, la la la. Troll the ancient Yule tide carol, Fa la la la la, la la la la. (Refrain) Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa la la la la, la la la la. (Refrain) Sing we joyous, all together, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
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Silent Night 03:48
Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace. Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavely hosts sing alleluia; Christ the Saviour, is born! Christ the Saviour, is born! Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light Radiant beams from thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
11.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne? For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We'll drink a cup of kindness yet, For auld lang syne! For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We'll tak a cup of kindness yet, For auld lang syne!

about

GUESS WHO ‘SANTA’S GOT A CRUSH ON?’
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S LEADING ROCKABILLY
LADY, KARLING!

Charismatic British-Born Songstress and Hollywood
Music In Media Award (HMMA) Winner Invites
Her Fans to Spend ‘Christmas With Karling’—Enjoying
A Mix of Colorful Originals and ‘Karlingized’
Versions of Holiday Classics

It takes a bold soul to emphatically declare, “Santa’s Got A Crush On Me”—but coming from Karling, it’s not that far-fetched a notion. Not even the bearded guy in the red suit can resist the charms of the charismatic singer-songwriter whose electrifying performances, and her undeniably successful residency, "Karling's Rockabilly Review," at Big’s Bar & Grill in Fullerton are making Southern California a hotbed of Rockabilly and Americana music.

Sure it’s taboo to peek into Santa’s goody bag, but no doubt he’s going to have one special item as he makes his rounds this year: Christmas With Karling, a fun-filled celebration of the season featuring six fresh original tracks (including, of course, “Santa’s Got A Crush On Me”) and cleverly arranged, new “Karlingized” renditions of five timeless carols and holiday classics: “Jingle Bells,” “First Noel,” “Deck The Halls,” “Silent Night” and “Auld Lang Syne.”

Recorded live (with just a few percussion overdubs) in her home studio over the course of three warm SoCal days in July, Christmas With Karling is the follow-up to her critically acclaimed 2010 full length album Bound For Nowhere, which at one point captured the #1 spot on CDBaby.com. Her track “Miss Fortune” earned a 2010 Hollywood Music in Media Award (HMMA) in the Americana/Roots category.

The British-born performer and her powerhouse band create an emotional mix of styles, ranging from straightforward rockabilly to R&B/soul, Western Swing and even calypso.

"My band-mates were ready for a challenge, and when I gave them the songs and the deadline they quickly got themselves motivated!” says Karling. “We sat around mulling over ideas, drinking eggnog and playing some of our favorite songs on my old record player. We started jamming, and that's when the magic began to happen. The twinkling Christmas lights that I'd found in my shed added just the right amount of surreal seasonal atmosphere. Plus the eggnog was heavily spiked! A few days after, we laid down some percussion tracks and background vocals, and then we called Santa on the phone. He signed off on it, so we're happy!"

While the classic country flavored ballad “Angel Tears” adds a touch of melancholy to Christmas With Karling, most of the other five originals find the singer in a more festive spirit. “What’s In The Box” is a playful and humorous, spooky/mysterious romp that might even inspire the Grinch to crack a smile. “Christmas Party” is a raucous high energy rockabilly jam, while “Tra La La La La” offers a whimsical, childlike view of the season’s magical sights and sounds. The similarly buoyant “Honey’s Coming Home For Christmas” includes jangling jingle bells over a distinctly Western Swing vibe. And the infectious, “Santa’s Got A Crush On Me” combines the sassiness of “Santa Baby” with the faux-innocence of a child awaiting the big guy’s arrival—until something unexpected happens.

Though Karling always loved holiday music and has long wanted to record a Christmas project, the impetus for Christmas With Karling was a request for seasonal songs by Opus 1 Music Library, which is “the fastest growing music library in the world” Karling recently inked a deal with them for film and TV licensing opportunities.

“When they signed us,” she says, “the first thing they wanted were Christmas songs because they usually need those a few months before the season officially begins. I was already in a creative mode, but this deadline gave me focus and an extra push that inspired me. I started thinking about the animals that are abandoned after the holidays, and how I've always been saddened by this. The thought that I could help by donating the proceeds of this album pushed me forward, and I believe allowed me to channel some truly original songs. After all, it is the season for giving!"

credits

released November 1, 2011

Karling Abbeygate-Vocals,
Bob Gothar-Guitar-Mandolin-6 String Bass-BG Vocals,
Jason Eoff –Keyboards,
Russell Scott-Upright Bass,
Johnny Palmer–Drums- Percussion,
Big Manny Gonzalez-BG Vocals
Donnie Whitbeck Produced-Engineered-Mixed & Mastered

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Karling Abbeygate Las Vegas, Nevada

This site is dedicated to the music created by Donnie Whitbeck and Karling Abbeygate during the years 1997 to 2013
.Donnie Whitbeck recorded and produced six albums with Karling Abbeygate and many other songs that were never released.
My goal is to give our fans, new and old a continuing history of songs from my archives not released to the public, this along with our current catalog.
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