Remembering at Christmastime

As much as our hearts ache for loved ones we have lost it is at Christmastime when we feel the loss the most. They are not lost to us but waiting for us when that someday comes when we have to leave this world and join them. Christmas candles are lit to bring light and joy into our homes and we know that they all gather around us in spirit. Take a look at snowflakes dancing in the wintry air, you are sure to find a face you recognize that was always so dear. Invite them into your home and your heart and know they’ll be with you all Christmas long. Listen to songs of remembrance and don’t feel sorrow but embrace the memories they bring and know that you are loved by someone up above.

“Don’t Forget to Remember” or “Don’t Forget to Remember Me” is a country ballad recorded by the English-Australian pop-rock band The Bee Gees. It is included in their album Cucumber Castle. The song was written by Bee Gee members singer, songwriter, and record producer Barry Gibb and musician Maurice Gibb. The song lyrics follow the country-song tradition of romantic laments.

“Let’s Make a Night to Remember” is a song that was written by Canadian rock artist Bryan Adams and South African songwriter and record producer Robert John “Mutt” Lange. It was recorded in 1996 by Adams and is the third single from his seventh album 18 Til’ I Die. The musical style of the song was inspired by both pop and rock music from the 1980s. It charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became his eighth number one single in Canada.

“Remember Me” is a song that was written by the British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac member English songwriter and musician Christine McVie. The band recorded the song in 1973 and it is on their album Penguin. McVie performed it live onstage at American musician Bob Welch’s 1981 concert featured Live from the Roxy.

“I Forgot to Remember to Forget” is a 1955 rockabilly and country song. It was written by American songwriter, musician, and record producer Stan Kesler and American musician Charlie Feathers. The song was first recorded by Elvis Presley and was his first charting hit going to number one nationally. The song was on the Billboard Country Music chart at number one in 1956. 

“Remember (Walking in the Sand)” is a song that was written by American songwriter and record producer George “Shadow” Morton. It was originally recorded by American girl group The Shangri-Las in 1964. In 1979 another version was recorded by American rock band Aerosmith. The Shangri-Las version charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and on the UK Singles chart. Their version is at number 395 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

“Remember When the Music” is a song that is on the posthumously produced album by the American singer and songwriter Harry Chapin. It was released in 1987 and contains the track os the album Sequel.

“Days of Wine and Roses” is a popular song from the 1962 movie of the same name. The song was written by American composer, conductor, arranger, pianist, and flutist Henry Mancini with lyrics by American lyricist, singer, and songwriter Johnny Mercer. It received the Academy Award for Best Original Song and at the 1963 Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The song is the lead single from Bee Gee member American singer and songwriter Robin Gibb’s posthumous album 50 St. Catherine’s Drive. It’s named after the address where Gibb was born in Douglas the Isle of Man off the English coast. The song title is taken from the 1896 English poet, novelist, and short story writer Erenest Dowson's poem “Vitae Summa Brevis” popularized by Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde “They are not long, the days of wine and roses.” It was used as the title of a 1962 Hollywood movie and the theme song was a hit for Harry Mancini. 

“Memories” is a song recorded in 1968 by American singer and actor Elvis Presley. It was written by American singer and songwriter Billy Strange and American country music singer, songwriter, and actor Mac Davis specially for Presley to perform on “Elvis” his comeback TV special in 1968. The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1969. It is included in the album Elvis, the soundtrack album from the TV special.

“Memories Are Made of This” is a popular song about nostalgia. It was written in 1955 by American folk music band The Easy Riders featuring Terry Gilkyson, Richard Dehr, and Frank Miller, A successful version was recorded by American singer and actor Dean Martin and The Easy Riders were the backing band. Martin’s version made it to number one on the Billboard Top 100 chart. Since them it has had many versions but a sentimental country version was recorded by American country singer and songwriter Johnny Cash in 1996.

“Those Were the Days” is a song that is credited to American musician and playwright Gene Raskin who gave the English lyrics of the Russian romance song translating to “By the Long Road.” It was composed by Soviet musician and composer Boris Fomin with words by Russian poet Konstantin Podrevsky. In 1968 the debut single of this song by Welsh singer and songwriter Mary Hopkin was produced by Beatle Paul McCartney and it became a number one hit on the UK Singles chart.