This song really resonates this year as it did the year it was released. Bittersweet memories of a lonely teen. No melancholy of a struggling mom and grandmother at Christmas. Beautiful song.
I came across this song as I fumbled through Utube and it made me cry a bit. I remember those exciting and fun times during Christmas with my family and friends with the anticipation of opening gifts. Now I sit here in my room all by myself with nothing but this computer and reminiscing of how it all use to be like before. Merry Christmas everyone.
Elizabeth, THANK YOU for one of the BEST vocals ever recorded in pop music. I'm a 47 year old African American male who has taught music for 13 years now and I must tell you this song is played by me ALL YEAR LONG! Since it's close to Christmas, I play it even more. EVERY TIME I hear it and you get to the last chorus I CRY ALSO.....EVERY TIME!!! You really brought this song to life with a simple yet very intense and heartfelt vocal performance! I really wish you would have even been recognized by NARAS with a Grammy just for this song (I'm really serious!!) because I can REALLY FEEL this when you sing it. You know they say we musicians are very emotional and sentimental but i find that to be a compliment! i LOVED the Jets back in the 1980's and I'd just like to say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for expressing a songso beautifully and memorably for all the world to share! I really hope you get a chance to read this comment soon. God bless you and the Wolfgramm family forever! Thanks for the beautiful memories when the world was SUCH a better place! Thanks for allowing me to revisit some of the BEST times of my life. Love, Alvin Dotson of Memphis, TN
I feel you.. This is the kind of music you will never get tired of listening. I'm a big big fan of Savage Garden (I don't know if you still remember them, too bad they split too soon).
I couldn't agree more Alvin. I always wondered why it didn't get recognized as well. Infact many people always looked at me crazy like they never even heard of it. I am lucky to have found it here on youtube. This time of year I would be planning a good time with my family but after loosing my mother and older sister last year christmas has been really tough to enjoy this year. I am feeling this song big time right now.
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I can remember the first time as a kid that I heard this song and watched the video on MTV (remember when they used to have actual music on "Music Television"? lol) and how much it moved me then. The song took on even more significance over the years thru romantic breakups and more recently after the loss of a parent. And even 24 years later, the song stands up well and is a testament to the talent of the wonderful Wolfgramm family. Thanks to them and Happy Holidays to all.
Hey Jets!! We love you here in California!! We have 80s Beachside Concerts and would LOVE to have you there. It's been going on for a few years, and everytime people ask what happened to the Jets!! Would just LOVE to have you perform. The crowd remembers you like no other, and we absolutely LOVE you all.
When your Grandma showed up on the set OMG Standing Ovation for you on holding it together while you were singing. I thank you for all the memories I remember when I hear you songs God bless you and your Family. Long live the 80's ' ' )
Elizabeth , She so beautiful and with a singing voice to touch your heart..... the jets were great and her voice made it much more better, god bless her,,,,,, THIS song is so touching,,, and she sings it beautifully,,,,,, her voice matches the words,,, heartfelt,
this song is so me every word but especially when she says but my holiday heartache makes it hard to celebrate behind the tears I lost my dad this year I became homeless can't work anymore because my health and I'm now disabled my car got broken into and my transmission is gone 🥺if you took out the time to read this I say ty from the bottom of my heart and please pray for me and I will do the same for you just leave your first name and you'll be in my prayers I promise 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰 we
Here I go again. Only a few Christmas songs that I have and hold so dear. This is one of the few. A kid, a few years removed from home, deemed an adult, a man armed with the backing of the most powerful assembled forces on the planet....alone, freezing cold, seemingly armed, standing at the ready to protect,defend all who dare to meet their fate at my hand. With aforementioned securities placed. Holding on to memories of childhood of holidays past a comfort the feeling of being scared of the known/unknown enemy that currently wanted me dead. To drown out the silence, overcome only by snowfall lighting upon surrounding trees and foliage. The occasional sight and sound of forest animals moving about, wereva few distracting thoughts of home so many miles away. The Jets may not know, but for me and some of the guys in this position we signed up for; this was a needful comfort in the time of need. Geared up and ready to die, Walkman on, fresh new cassette tape,full blast with a headset that was top of the line by those standards. Longing for the stimulation of smells, sight and sound of the celebrations going on a million miles away, taken for granted. I've played this song every since this time of year and whenever I feel the need to rem be reminded. If anyone knows what I'm talking about. If anyone can tell the Jets. Though I've rocked all their jams up till this day, this particular song has saved lives. Word
This song touch my heart. It almost made me cry. So heartfelt in her singing! I hope Elizabeth just felt the song, not an experience she had to go through.
This is my first Christmas without my mother, who passed on March 8, 2014. This song has been playing non-stop in my head for a few weeks now. The words truly describe how I feel. Despite my best efforts, I just cannot generate any Christmas spirit. I honestly do not think that Christmas will ever be the same.
I completely feel you. I lost my mother and sister last year and this would be such a special time for us all. The magic of Christmas just isn't the same any more at all.
My Mother passed away in November 2015! I know how you feel when the Holidays roll around every year! I know my Mother. When she was here! She always done things to make sure you were happy! In her passing is the same way! In Heaven there are no tears. The Bliss and the Completion are overwhelming! If they are in Heaven! I'm sure they wouldn't want us to be sad! The love never ends! God will make all things right! Nobody can put a Family Reunion together like God can! A New Heaven and a New Earth is on the Horizons! God is good all the time!
What wonderful Christmas song, one heard for the first time today despite knowing the other great music from The Jets. This is woefully under-recognised and what an absolutely stunning gem. They got it all, just not long enough and for what they're worth. Thank you!
R.I.P Eugene Wolfgramm.Too young to leave us....and yes...with respect,I always thought you looked like the Tongan version of a young Rex Smith.Very handsome guy.❤❤❤
I remember when I was a little girl, my oldest sister gave me this tape as a Christmas present. I need to find it on CD. Gosh! I would listen to that tape over and over again. It does make me cry. One day when I start a family of my own I will share this good ol' music with them. God bless us; everyone.
this song helped me own my feelings as a child. society painted this magnificent spectacular image of what Christmas should be. this song help make sense of the feelings i felt. some Christmases just weren't happy! : (
WOW! This song was my Christmas anthem for many years after my father passed (March1987) up until my daughter was born in 1995. As sad as this song may have been, it was a comfort during such as emotional season.
My aunty Pinky Kapuwai died August of this year and this is most Definitely 1 of her favorite songs. This will be our 1st Christmas without her and this song just hits the spot. Love and miss you. 12/24/1969 - 08/22/2018
So many beautiful voices in the music industry! This is one of them this keeps me spell bound! A smooth trance. Takes care of what's bothering you! This is why music is so spiritual. It lifts my heart! Takes you there!
I knew I had seen this video years ago when it first came out, but I never found the song on their other albums. I didn't know it was part of a Christmas album. I remembered Liz was shedding tears in the video and that kind of stuck in my mind.
