Is this the perfect Christmas song?

[exitseven]

It;s coming on Christmas, they're cutting down trees,

They're putting up reindeer and singing songs of joy and peace

I wish I had a river I could skate away on."

[lightbulb27]

that's a sad sounding "key", and there is that aspect to how Christmas can feel. I'm not so sure this is even about Christmas... But, Christmas is also a "spirit", inspired by St. Nichlaus whom went around and gave food to starving children. That probably felt good and joyful, which is Christmas. Christmas went all commercial and that's not so good, but the spirit is really a good one in the human condition. This song.. the heart is somewhere else. Reading her story, one can possibly see why.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joni_Mitchell

[Lliam]

That's a good one. I haven't heard it in decades. It's not a joyful Christmas song, but the lyrics are excellent and Joni's vocals are enchanting.

Joni was extraordinary. She had a beautiful and unique voice, was a good musician, and an exceptional song writer.

[DizzyDesii]

I like when she hits the long notes but her voice is more talk than singing. Makes it hard to focus on the lyrics. Now this, this is good Christmas

https://www.youtube.com/embed/wr0fjWqqzKE

[exitseven]

it is the lyrics that are important.

[DizzyDesii]

Her voice wasn't good to focus on the lyrics. Do you have a cover where someone else sings it?

[exitseven]

I just found this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1dsuUzJOBs

[DizzyDesii]

Much better voice but doesn't go with the beat/symphony like the one above did. Well at least i could pay attention to the lyrics

[TrueConfection]

Hmmm. Her voice is pretty. I'm not sure if I like the lyrics though.

[exitseven]

Sometimes Christmas makes me want a river I could skate away on.

[TrueConfection]

Why? You are blessed to have such a beautiful family.

[exitseven]

I have a lot of baggage. It still bothers me.

[TrueConfection]

You also have a lot of blessings my friend! 🤗

[exitseven]

Yes, I know, probably better than I deserve.

[TrueConfection]

Thank you for the MHO ❤

[SnowedIn]

I like the song and I like Joni Mitchell, but I'm not sure this fits under the description of "perfect Christmas song".

[AviatorTom]

Joni Mitchell has a beautiful voice, but this song is a bit too sad for me for Christmas, a time that should be joyous and happy.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/OwIG7OGTPfs

I think I found the perfect Christmas song…

[TadCurious]

It's a beautiful song by a truly great artist.

[LiamJHayden]

Joni is soooo talented.

[BJP21]

Little Drummer Boy

[Literalbillionaire17]

It’s pretty