December 18: The Chanukah Song: Part 3
Sequel to: The Chanukah Song (Song, 1995), The Chanukah Song: Part 2 (Song, 1999)
The third time's a charm, right?
Apparently for Adam Sandler, it is, as today we present The Chanukah Song: Part 3, the third in his trilogy. Heck, this one even has a children's choir!
Two versions of this song were actually released, as it was part of the soundtrack to his animated film flop, Eight Crazy Nights (Rotten Tomatoes Score: 12%). There was a "Movie Version" and a "Radio Version," with the former being a little cleaner than the latter (which is what is featured today). That said, as mentioned in my "Special Listener Note" below, be selective in how you experience this song.
After a run of releases in 1995, 1999, and 2002, the bandwagon of Chanukah Songs seemed to stop. A "Part 4" has never materialized. One has to wonder if the novelty had completely worn off by the time a 2nd sequel came around.
Special Listener Note: As this is an Adam Sandler recording, it blurs the line of family-friendliness I typically hold for the 25 Days. You may want to preview before exposing to impressionable kids, pets, and other humans.
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- Adam Sandler – The Chanukah Song: Part 3 (Released 2002, 3:42, 4.7 MB)
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From the Archives: December 18
- 2002:
- Sleigh Ride by Arthur Fielder and the Boston Pops
- Christmas Eve in Sarajevo by Trans-Siberian Orchestra
- 2003: Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town from Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
- 2004: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Kenny G
- 2005: Medley: O Tannenbaum/Deck The Halls by George Feyer
- 2006: Santa's Gonna Come In A Stagecoach by Buck Owens & Susan Raye
- 2007: Joy To The World by Daniel Newton
- 2008:
- Santa Claus Is Coming To Town by The Gypsy Hombres
- Santa Claus Is Coming To Town by The Soulful Strings
- 2009: A Mad Russian's Christmas by Trans-Siberian Orchestra
- 2010: Have A Holly Jolly Christmas by Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs
- 2011: Some Children See Him by Mannheim Streamroller
What's This All About?
New to Steve's 25 Days of Christmas Music? Take some time to read the explanation and introduction!
