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Florence Welch claims her career is "basically over".
The Florence + the Machine singer insists she has "nothing" to write about at the moment because she is so content with her life and joked she needs someone to break her heart again to give her inspiration.
She said: "If only they all knew it's basically over. I have nothing to write about. I'm happy. But not too much. Just right.
"How can I write another album now? I'll have to find an awful texter to fall for - you look like terrible news, come and devastate me."
The 29-year-old star also admitted she was very reluctant to release the group's most recent album, 'How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful', because the songs were so personal to her.
She told Q magazine: "I remember when the album as finally finished I was in LA and I was in the corner of my hotel room crying because I didn't want to release it. Like, 'Not this one. This one is too much. The next one we'll release. Can we keep this one? I'll just keep it.' 'Well, we've spent quite a lot of money on trumpets. It'd be good if we were to release it.'
"It was so uncomfortable because it was so close to me. For it to be embraced by so many so quickly."
Florence Welch is too happy to write
Florence Welch claims her career is "basically over".
The Florence + the Machine singer insists she has "nothing" to write about at the moment because she is so content with her life and joked she needs someone to break her heart again to give her inspiration.
She said: "If only they all knew it's basically over. I have nothing to write about. I'm happy. But not too much. Just right.
"How can I write another album now? I'll have to find an awful texter to fall for - you look like terrible news, come and devastate me."
The 29-year-old star also admitted she was very reluctant to release the group's most recent album, 'How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful', because the songs were so personal to her.
She told Q magazine: "I remember when the album as finally finished I was in LA and I was in the corner of my hotel room crying because I didn't want to release it. Like, 'Not this one. This one is too much. The next one we'll release. Can we keep this one? I'll just keep it.' 'Well, we've spent quite a lot of money on trumpets. It'd be good if we were to release it.'
"It was so uncomfortable because it was so close to me. For it to be embraced by so many so quickly."
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Gwen Stefani is planning to take her sons on tour.
The 45-year-old singer, who recently split from estranged husband Gavin Rossdale after 13 years of marriage, is currently working on her third solo album and can't wait to hit the road with their three children, Kingston, nine, Zuma, seven, and Apollo, 17 months.
She said: "I'll just put my three kids in a van and say, 'Let's do this!' They can sell T-shirts."
The 'Voice' USA mentor is also looking forward to sharing her new music with fans.
She added: "I've written about 15 songs - they're about my life. It's like the egg and the sperm just went together and created these songs. I feel like I'm in a place of, 'Wow, I have this gift - use it, share it!'"
The No Doubt star admits a lot has changed since her first major tour in 1997.
She explained to Us Weekly magazine: "When I started out, I didn't know anything about fashion. I had no money and didn't go shopping - I went to a s**t fabric store. Now, I love make-up and getting dressed up. It never gets old for me."
Gwen Stefani’s family tour
Gwen Stefani is planning to take her sons on tour.
The 45-year-old singer, who recently split from estranged husband Gavin Rossdale after 13 years of marriage, is currently working on her third solo album and can't wait to hit the road with their three children, Kingston, nine, Zuma, seven, and Apollo, 17 months.
She said: "I'll just put my three kids in a van and say, 'Let's do this!' They can sell T-shirts."
The 'Voice' USA mentor is also looking forward to sharing her new music with fans.
She added: "I've written about 15 songs - they're about my life. It's like the egg and the sperm just went together and created these songs. I feel like I'm in a place of, 'Wow, I have this gift - use it, share it!'"
The No Doubt star admits a lot has changed since her first major tour in 1997.
She explained to Us Weekly magazine: "When I started out, I didn't know anything about fashion. I had no money and didn't go shopping - I went to a s**t fabric store. Now, I love make-up and getting dressed up. It never gets old for me."
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Muse want to headline Glastonbury next year.
The 'Supermassive Blackhole' hitmakers wish they could perform at the iconic music event every summer, but are particularly keen to top the bill while promoting latest album 'Drones'.
Bassist Chris Wolstenholme said: "I think we would play Glasto every year if we could. It's probably the best festival in the world.
"We're all hoping we get to do it on this album. It's been a while."
This year, the band headlined heavy metal festival Download and enjoyed being able to show off their early influences and prove they were a suitable choice for the event.
Chris added: "I thought it was great. We've always felt that there's a very heavy side to the band.
"Our early influences were all heavy rock bands and some of those influences still remain, so, for us, we weren't the left-field choice some people thought we were."
The trio recently performed an intimate stripped-back gig at London's Electric Ballroom venue and found playing such a small show had a "stronger energy" to their stadium concerts.
Chris told Q magazine: "The Ballroom was awesome. Sometimes it's nice to strip away all the production because it brings all of the focus of the room to the band. There's definitely a stronger energy and it's nice to have the crowd so close to us."
Muse want Glastonbury 2016 gig
Muse want to headline Glastonbury next year.
The 'Supermassive Blackhole' hitmakers wish they could perform at the iconic music event every summer, but are particularly keen to top the bill while promoting latest album 'Drones'.
Bassist Chris Wolstenholme said: "I think we would play Glasto every year if we could. It's probably the best festival in the world.
"We're all hoping we get to do it on this album. It's been a while."
This year, the band headlined heavy metal festival Download and enjoyed being able to show off their early influences and prove they were a suitable choice for the event.
Chris added: "I thought it was great. We've always felt that there's a very heavy side to the band.
"Our early influences were all heavy rock bands and some of those influences still remain, so, for us, we weren't the left-field choice some people thought we were."
The trio recently performed an intimate stripped-back gig at London's Electric Ballroom venue and found playing such a small show had a "stronger energy" to their stadium concerts.
Chris told Q magazine: "The Ballroom was awesome. Sometimes it's nice to strip away all the production because it brings all of the focus of the room to the band. There's definitely a stronger energy and it's nice to have the crowd so close to us."
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Sam Smith has made UK chart history with his new James Bond theme.
The 23-year-old singer is "so proud" that 'Writing's On The Wall' from the upcoming film 'Spectre' has become the first Bond track ever to reach number one after it achieved combined chart sales and streams of 70,000 copies.
He told OfficialCharts.com: "It was such an honour to be asked to write and record 'Writing's On The Wall' and it's incredible that it's become the first Number 1 Bond theme song. It's been an unforgettable experience working with Barbara [Broccoli] and Sam [Mendes] to become part of this British legacy. I couldn't have done this without my fans - this is a special moment I'll never forget."
The previous highest-charting Bond themes were Adele's 'Skyfall' in 2012 and Duran Duran's 'View To A Kill' in 1985, which both peaked at number two.
Speaking to BBC Radio 1 after the news was announced, the British star added: "Out of all the songs I've brought out in my life, I was not expecting this to even chart in the top 10, let alone number one. It's unbelievable."
The full music video for the track will be unveiled by Sam, who sold 13,000 more units than his closest competitor, Justin Bieber's 'What Do You Mean?,' at 00.07am on Monday (05.10.15) in honour of Global James Bond Day.
Sam Smith makes UK chart history
Sam Smith has made UK chart history with his new James Bond theme.
The 23-year-old singer is "so proud" that 'Writing's On The Wall' from the upcoming film 'Spectre' has become the first Bond track ever to reach number one after it achieved combined chart sales and streams of 70,000 copies.
He told OfficialCharts.com: "It was such an honour to be asked to write and record 'Writing's On The Wall' and it's incredible that it's become the first Number 1 Bond theme song. It's been an unforgettable experience working with Barbara [Broccoli] and Sam [Mendes] to become part of this British legacy. I couldn't have done this without my fans - this is a special moment I'll never forget."
The previous highest-charting Bond themes were Adele's 'Skyfall' in 2012 and Duran Duran's 'View To A Kill' in 1985, which both peaked at number two.
Speaking to BBC Radio 1 after the news was announced, the British star added: "Out of all the songs I've brought out in my life, I was not expecting this to even chart in the top 10, let alone number one. It's unbelievable."
The full music video for the track will be unveiled by Sam, who sold 13,000 more units than his closest competitor, Justin Bieber's 'What Do You Mean?,' at 00.07am on Monday (05.10.15) in honour of Global James Bond Day.
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Ellie Goulding thinks fame has a dark side.
The 'Explosions' hitmaker credits her close friends for keeping her from "crumbling" under the pressures of the industry.
She told Glamour magazine: "I do think that if I hadn't had my manager or my friends around me, I could have crumbled very quickly. But anyone who is famous has probably wanted to be famous. It doesn't happen accidentally.
"So when you find out that it's not as pretty as it looks, I feel like that's almost your comeuppance or your karma. It's the universe saying: 'You wanted it so badly, and here it is. Not what you thought it would be, right?'"
Meanwhile, the 28-year-old star is looking forward to releasing her new album 'Delirium' but admits it is a bit of an "experiment".
She said: "'A part of me views this album as an experiment - to make a big pop album. I made a conscious decision that I wanted it to be on another level."
And Ellie says her favourite song of hers changes from day to day.
When asked which of her own tracks she likes best, she said: "Oh, I couldn't tell you that. It varies. Sometimes a particularly song will go down very well in a set and that then is my favourite, or I will hear one on the radio after not hearing it for a while and that'll be my favourite. They're all special for different reasons."
Ellie Goulding: Fame is hard
Ellie Goulding thinks fame has a dark side.
The 'Explosions' hitmaker credits her close friends for keeping her from "crumbling" under the pressures of the industry.
She told Glamour magazine: "I do think that if I hadn't had my manager or my friends around me, I could have crumbled very quickly. But anyone who is famous has probably wanted to be famous. It doesn't happen accidentally.
"So when you find out that it's not as pretty as it looks, I feel like that's almost your comeuppance or your karma. It's the universe saying: 'You wanted it so badly, and here it is. Not what you thought it would be, right?'"
Meanwhile, the 28-year-old star is looking forward to releasing her new album 'Delirium' but admits it is a bit of an "experiment".
She said: "'A part of me views this album as an experiment - to make a big pop album. I made a conscious decision that I wanted it to be on another level."
And Ellie says her favourite song of hers changes from day to day.
When asked which of her own tracks she likes best, she said: "Oh, I couldn't tell you that. It varies. Sometimes a particularly song will go down very well in a set and that then is my favourite, or I will hear one on the radio after not hearing it for a while and that'll be my favourite. They're all special for different reasons."
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Lance Bass hasn't ruled out the chance of an *NSYNC reunion.
The 36-year-old singer and his bandmates - Justin Timberlake, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone and JC Chasez - went on a hiatus in 2002 but Lance insists there is the possibility of the band reuniting if they get in the right "mood".
He said: "I mean, who knows? We're all brothers and we will be brothers the rest of our lives. It just depends on if we all get in the mood. You go through something like that, you're family.
"We love each other like brothers, we hate each other like brothers, every emotion comes out with your family members. It's great. I love that they're gonna be in my life the rest of my life. It's so funny to see everyone grown up now - Justin having a kid! It's so crazy cause I still look at them as teenagers. We still have not grown up."
The 'Bye Bye Bye' hitmaker also admits the band never planned to go on a permanent hiatus and wanted to do another album.
He told Entertainment Weekly: "We totally thought we were gonna do another album. Plans start changing in everyone's lives.
"Justin's career was just taking off. He had no idea that it was gonna be a success like that, no one did. It just wouldn't stop, so it just didn't make sense for us to do another album as long as he was doing so well. As you can tell, he hasn't stopped yet. There was no room for an *NSYNC album."
Lance Bass teases *NSYNC reunion
Lance Bass hasn't ruled out the chance of an *NSYNC reunion.
The 36-year-old singer and his bandmates - Justin Timberlake, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone and JC Chasez - went on a hiatus in 2002 but Lance insists there is the possibility of the band reuniting if they get in the right "mood".
He said: "I mean, who knows? We're all brothers and we will be brothers the rest of our lives. It just depends on if we all get in the mood. You go through something like that, you're family.
"We love each other like brothers, we hate each other like brothers, every emotion comes out with your family members. It's great. I love that they're gonna be in my life the rest of my life. It's so funny to see everyone grown up now - Justin having a kid! It's so crazy cause I still look at them as teenagers. We still have not grown up."
The 'Bye Bye Bye' hitmaker also admits the band never planned to go on a permanent hiatus and wanted to do another album.
He told Entertainment Weekly: "We totally thought we were gonna do another album. Plans start changing in everyone's lives.
"Justin's career was just taking off. He had no idea that it was gonna be a success like that, no one did. It just wouldn't stop, so it just didn't make sense for us to do another album as long as he was doing so well. As you can tell, he hasn't stopped yet. There was no room for an *NSYNC album."
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Sam Smith is releasing a special edition of his debut album complete with a brand new song as a "thank you" to his fans
'In The Lonely Hour: The Drowning Shadows Edition' features a bonus disc of previously unreleased songs, including unheard track 'Drowning Shadows' co-written by Smith and Fraser T. Smith and produced by Jimmy Napes and Steve Fitzmaurice.
The companion CD also contains stripped back versions of his songs, such as an acoustic recording of 'Omen', Sam's song with Disclosure, and cover versions of Amy Winehouse's 'Love Is A Losing Game' and Whitney Houston's 'How Will I Know?' alongside collaborations with A$AP Rocky, Mary J. Blige and John Legend.
Taking to Twitter to announce the project to his followers, the 23-year-old singer tweeted: "This is a present directly from me to my fans. This album, this journey has changed my life. So I have listened to all your wants and wishes and put some tracks on this album that you all wanted originally. I have also got a new song, and a special new cover for you all ... This is my thank you to you all, and the final bow before my second album. Love you all xx (sic)"
The original release of Sam's album has sold over 9 million copies worldwide and won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album.
Sam has also just released 'Writing's On The Wall', the theme song for for the new James Bond film 'SPECTRE'.
Meanwhile, a new documentary 'Sam Smith: Dreams Come True' is being released this month but it has been made without Sam's approval or involvement.
'In The Lonely Hour: The Drowning Shadows Edition' (available for pre-order now) tracklisting:
DISC 1:
1 - 'Money On My Mind'
2 - 'Good Thing'
3 - 'Stay With Me'
4 - 'Leave Your Lover'
5 - 'I'm Not The Only One'
6 - 'I've Told You Now'
7 - 'Like I Can'
8 - 'Life Support'
9 - 'Not In That Way'
10 - 'Lay Me Down'
11 - 'Restart'
12 - 'Latch' (Acoustic)
13 - 'La La La'
14 - 'Make It To Me'
DISC 2:
1 - 'Drowning Shadows'
2 - 'Love Is A Losing Game'
3 - 'Nirvana'
4 - 'How Will I Know?'
5 - 'Omen' (Acoustic) feat. Disclosure
6 - 'Latch' feat. Disclosure (Live from Madison Square Garden, New York)
7 - 'Stay With Me' Feat. Mary J Blige
8 - 'I'm Not The Only One' Feat. A$AP Rocky
9 - 'Lay Me Down' Feat. John Legend
Sam Smith releasing ‘thank you’ LP for his fans
Sam Smith is releasing a special edition of his debut album complete with a brand new song as a "thank you" to his fans
'In The Lonely Hour: The Drowning Shadows Edition' features a bonus disc of previously unreleased songs, including unheard track 'Drowning Shadows' co-written by Smith and Fraser T. Smith and produced by Jimmy Napes and Steve Fitzmaurice.
The companion CD also contains stripped back versions of his songs, such as an acoustic recording of 'Omen', Sam's song with Disclosure, and cover versions of Amy Winehouse's 'Love Is A Losing Game' and Whitney Houston's 'How Will I Know?' alongside collaborations with A$AP Rocky, Mary J. Blige and John Legend.
Taking to Twitter to announce the project to his followers, the 23-year-old singer tweeted: "This is a present directly from me to my fans. This album, this journey has changed my life. So I have listened to all your wants and wishes and put some tracks on this album that you all wanted originally. I have also got a new song, and a special new cover for you all ... This is my thank you to you all, and the final bow before my second album. Love you all xx (sic)"
The original release of Sam's album has sold over 9 million copies worldwide and won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album.
Sam has also just released 'Writing's On The Wall', the theme song for for the new James Bond film 'SPECTRE'.
Meanwhile, a new documentary 'Sam Smith: Dreams Come True' is being released this month but it has been made without Sam's approval or involvement.
'In The Lonely Hour: The Drowning Shadows Edition' (available for pre-order now) tracklisting:
DISC 1:
1 - 'Money On My Mind'
2 - 'Good Thing'
3 - 'Stay With Me'
4 - 'Leave Your Lover'
5 - 'I'm Not The Only One'
6 - 'I've Told You Now'
7 - 'Like I Can'
8 - 'Life Support'
9 - 'Not In That Way'
10 - 'Lay Me Down'
11 - 'Restart'
12 - 'Latch' (Acoustic)
13 - 'La La La'
14 - 'Make It To Me'
DISC 2:
1 - 'Drowning Shadows'
2 - 'Love Is A Losing Game'
3 - 'Nirvana'
4 - 'How Will I Know?'
5 - 'Omen' (Acoustic) feat. Disclosure
6 - 'Latch' feat. Disclosure (Live from Madison Square Garden, New York)
7 - 'Stay With Me' Feat. Mary J Blige
8 - 'I'm Not The Only One' Feat. A$AP Rocky
9 - 'Lay Me Down' Feat. John Legend
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Jessie J has joined the 'Grease: Live' TV special.
The 'Bang Bang' hitmaker confirmed she has signed up to star in the production yesterday (01.10.15) on Twitter with the post "True #GreaseLive" and while she won't be part of the main cast, she'll perform a live version of the song 'Grease (Is the Word)' by songwriter Barry Gibb to open the show.
The pop star gushed about her new job to her eight million Twitter followers, posting: "Grease is the word! I'm thrilled to announce that I will officially be joining the @GreaseLive family!"
The 27-year-old singer joins 'Call Me Maybe' singer Carly Rae Jepsen, 29, who will play Pink Lady Frenchy, while Vanessa Hudgens has been cast as Rizzo.
'Safe Haven' star Julianne Hough and 'Les Misérables' actor Aaron Tveit will play the roles of lovers from opposite sides of the track Sandy and Danny.
'Grease: Live' will also welcome 'Pitch Perfect' actress Kether Donohue, who is set to play Pink Lady Jan, and 'Spare Parts' actor David Del Rio who will play T-Bird Putzie.
The televised offering isn't the first of its kind and follows in the footsteps of NBC's 2013 live remake of 'Sound of Music', which starred Carrie Underwood and 2014's 'Peter Pan Live!' which starred Allison Williams.
The live show is scheduled to air on Fox on January 31.
Jessie J to star in NBC’s Grease: Live
Jessie J has joined the 'Grease: Live' TV special.
The 'Bang Bang' hitmaker confirmed she has signed up to star in the production yesterday (01.10.15) on Twitter with the post "True #GreaseLive" and while she won't be part of the main cast, she'll perform a live version of the song 'Grease (Is the Word)' by songwriter Barry Gibb to open the show.
The pop star gushed about her new job to her eight million Twitter followers, posting: "Grease is the word! I'm thrilled to announce that I will officially be joining the @GreaseLive family!"
The 27-year-old singer joins 'Call Me Maybe' singer Carly Rae Jepsen, 29, who will play Pink Lady Frenchy, while Vanessa Hudgens has been cast as Rizzo.
'Safe Haven' star Julianne Hough and 'Les Misérables' actor Aaron Tveit will play the roles of lovers from opposite sides of the track Sandy and Danny.
'Grease: Live' will also welcome 'Pitch Perfect' actress Kether Donohue, who is set to play Pink Lady Jan, and 'Spare Parts' actor David Del Rio who will play T-Bird Putzie.
The televised offering isn't the first of its kind and follows in the footsteps of NBC's 2013 live remake of 'Sound of Music', which starred Carrie Underwood and 2014's 'Peter Pan Live!' which starred Allison Williams.
The live show is scheduled to air on Fox on January 31.
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Kylie Minogue is releasing a Christmas album.
The pop star has been snowed under recording classic Yule Tide tracks for her LP 'Kylie Christmas' and will be joined by her sister Dannii Minogue for a duet on '100 Degrees.
Also helping Kylie spread the festive cheer are Iggy Pop and James Corden, while the late great Frank Sinatra will feature on her cover of 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town'.
'The Late Late Show' host Corden joins Kylie on 'Only You', while Iggy will duet with the diminutive beauty on a rendition of The Waitresses' hit 'Christmas Wrapping'.
The album - to be released on November 13 - will come with a DVD featuring video footage of Kylie singing six of the tracks at Angel Studios and Sarm Music Village and will be followed by a a Christmas concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London on December 11 which the 47-year-old singer has promised will be a night of "joy".
Kylie said: "This year, it's a 'Kylie Christmas'. I cannot wait for you to hear these songs, it's so much fun. Get ready, it's gonna snow!
"To perform at the Royal Albert Hall will be a dream come true. I can't wait for December 11 to share a night of joy and celebration with everyone."
Standard 'Kylie Christmas' tracklisting:
1. It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
2. Santa Claus is Coming to Town featuring Frank Sinatra
3. Winter Wonderland
4. Christmas Wrapping (With Iggy Pop)
5. Only You (With James Corden)
6. I'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter
7. Every Day's Like Christmas
8. Let It Snow
9. White December
10. 2000 Miles
11. Santa Baby
12. Christmas Isn't Christmas 'Til You Get Here
13. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Deluxe tracklisting:
14. Oh Santa
15. 100 Degrees (With Dannii Minogue)
16. Cried out Christmas
DVD tracklisting:
1. It's Most Wonderful Time of the Year
2. 2000 Miles
3. Christmas Isn't Christmas 'Til You Get Here
4. 100 Degrees (With Dannii Minogue)
5. I'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter
6. Oh Santa
Kylie Minogue to release Christmas album
Kylie Minogue is releasing a Christmas album.
The pop star has been snowed under recording classic Yule Tide tracks for her LP 'Kylie Christmas' and will be joined by her sister Dannii Minogue for a duet on '100 Degrees.
Also helping Kylie spread the festive cheer are Iggy Pop and James Corden, while the late great Frank Sinatra will feature on her cover of 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town'.
'The Late Late Show' host Corden joins Kylie on 'Only You', while Iggy will duet with the diminutive beauty on a rendition of The Waitresses' hit 'Christmas Wrapping'.
The album - to be released on November 13 - will come with a DVD featuring video footage of Kylie singing six of the tracks at Angel Studios and Sarm Music Village and will be followed by a a Christmas concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London on December 11 which the 47-year-old singer has promised will be a night of "joy".
Kylie said: "This year, it's a 'Kylie Christmas'. I cannot wait for you to hear these songs, it's so much fun. Get ready, it's gonna snow!
"To perform at the Royal Albert Hall will be a dream come true. I can't wait for December 11 to share a night of joy and celebration with everyone."
Standard 'Kylie Christmas' tracklisting:
1. It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
2. Santa Claus is Coming to Town featuring Frank Sinatra
3. Winter Wonderland
4. Christmas Wrapping (With Iggy Pop)
5. Only You (With James Corden)
6. I'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter
7. Every Day's Like Christmas
8. Let It Snow
9. White December
10. 2000 Miles
11. Santa Baby
12. Christmas Isn't Christmas 'Til You Get Here
13. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Deluxe tracklisting:
14. Oh Santa
15. 100 Degrees (With Dannii Minogue)
16. Cried out Christmas
DVD tracklisting:
1. It's Most Wonderful Time of the Year
2. 2000 Miles
3. Christmas Isn't Christmas 'Til You Get Here
4. 100 Degrees (With Dannii Minogue)
5. I'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter
6. Oh Santa