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Kevin Fischer is an award-winning veteran broadcaster who has been seen and heard on Milwaukee TV and radio stations for nearly three decades.
Kevin, who is a legislative aide to state Sen. Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin), can be seen offering his views on the news on the public affairs program, “INTERchange,” on Milwaukee Public Television Channel 10. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, in Franklin.

The music of Christmas....that has nothing to do with Christmas

By Kevin Fischer
Friday, Dec 14 2007, 12:05 AM

Ever notice how so many “Christmas” songs have absolutely nothing to do with the holiday?

Let’s look at some examples, shall we?

There’s the 1937 song, “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” sung here by the man who’s re-invented himself by  performing tunes older than he is….Rod Stewart.

The late 40's brought us, "Baby It's Cold Outside," and many, many duets have been recorded, including Tom Jones and Cerys Matthews.

In 1945, Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne wrote a love song that never mentions "Christmas," done here by Celtic Woman.

Do you see a pattern developing here?

Songs about winter, bad weather, December.......suddenly they're Christmas songs.

But how do you explain this one?

It was performed........

During.......................

A thunderstorm....




Does it really matter?

Love 'em all.


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