Songs of Christmas: #8

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#8 Eurythmics, "Winter Wonderland" (1987)

Is this a Christmas song?  Whether or not it was originally intended as such, it certainly has become one.  I love the intro part on this version:

Over the ground lies a mantle of white
A heaven of diamonds shines out through the night
Two hearts a-thrilling
in spite of the chilling weather

Love knows no season, Love knows no clime
Romance can blossom any old time
Here in the open
We're walking and hoping together

This song does a great job in expressing the magic and wonder of a snowy scene.  There's nothing quite so peaceful as the fresh falling snow.  And yes, isn't it the perfect setting for romance to blossom?    This version is without a doubt my favourite rendition of the classic - I would even be so bold to state that it is the definitive version.  Annie and Dave own this song.

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