and the movie makes it so nostalgic for ME...yea its one my top 5 christmas songs...love the hook....christmas VACTION....CHRISTMAS VACATION!!!
@gmove420
3 жыл бұрын
@@ianreuss5057 hardly on any christmas cds? idk lol
@drsingingeagle
2 жыл бұрын
@@gmove420 - Heck! I can't even find this version on iTunes!
@Kristy770
7 ай бұрын
Pretty embarrassing that this song isn’t on Apple or Spotify. Big thanks to whoever uploaded this!
@mrjaydee101
7 ай бұрын
They have some updated version by someone else.
@Kristy770
7 ай бұрын
@@mrjaydee101 I heard it. It ain’t Mavis!!🤦🏻♀️😩
@garycarr3857
6 ай бұрын
Nov 11, 2017
@SuperMarioBrosIII
6 ай бұрын
@@Kristy770 I have the long out of print soundtrack CD💽and yes it's a real CD released through six flage great adventure them park and SonyDotNet back in 1999 which at the time was the 10th Anniversary of the film release! Specially numbered disc! 🎅🎄🦌☃
@SuperMarioBrosIII
6 ай бұрын
@@Kristy770 The Pointer Sisters were asked to sing the title song but declined so Mavis Staples was chosen!🤗🤔♥🙏
@telubrico
2 жыл бұрын
This is probably one of the best Christmas songs people never heard of.
@joshcurie6703
Жыл бұрын
your right.
@OLManJenkins87
Жыл бұрын
Just heard it this year
@Tr4sh.cat_
Жыл бұрын
Fr
@sofiaangeline6677
11 ай бұрын
I always hear it everytime I watch the movie over Christmas break, but I never seem to actually think “imma listen to this song” well… until now haha 😅
@TheoP582
7 ай бұрын
Agreed
@justmep61
3 жыл бұрын
Mavis Staples deserves more recognition. This is a great Christmas song and she's a great singer. Salute Mavis!
@joshcurie6703
Жыл бұрын
i pledge alegence 2 mavis staples.
@andrewgahan3568
Жыл бұрын
Saturday December 17th 2022
@derekllewellyn6663
Жыл бұрын
@@EnviousJamYT same place looks like gaslight theater in new show on doing live Soopers spoof spoke with new movie sounds like story
@michaelp1365
Жыл бұрын
@@EnviousJamYT Yup, I bought the song thinking it was Mavis, National Lampoon Christmas Vacation but not her BS
@user-ig6lx9vk7x
9 ай бұрын
@@michaelp1365Yelp and she sho can sing anything
@nadecha5326
3 жыл бұрын
This song should have definitely been a radio classic!!
@jacquelineiona1996
Жыл бұрын
Indeed... I said that on another thread... I mean if Mariah Carey's song is up there why isn't this one as well????? Think they are both around the same age too ... Radiotards dropped the ball on this song .... We will continue to LOVE it 🥰
@moonlight_trains1
Жыл бұрын
They play this on my local AM station around Christmas. 800 CJBQ. They play it a couple times every day.
@MrWatchyourtoes
7 ай бұрын
@jacquelineiona1996 Mavis Staples is in her mid 80s 😅
@marcd2936
6 ай бұрын
Mavis Staples somehow got the copyright (was very unusual in the 80s) and will not allow streaming because too little $$$ comes her way ...pennies per stream.
@HarmonyMan
5 жыл бұрын
I here by declare this song an official Christmas song. Great Tune!
@davemack1946
5 жыл бұрын
I second that
@gsnman
5 жыл бұрын
@@davemack1946, I triple that! I love the melody.
@pdottie212fu
4 жыл бұрын
One of the best Christmas songs of the 80s
@steveeaton9126
4 жыл бұрын
I was almost ready to say "I triple that emotion", too! This tune has got some of the power and feel of Darlene Love's two great holiday songs!
@timothyadam576
3 жыл бұрын
I second that!
@theOrbitdeck
7 ай бұрын
The older I get, the more this song makes me cry. I miss my dad.
@mrjaydee101
6 ай бұрын
Know the feeling, they may be gone but never forgotten.
@TravisPrybylski
6 ай бұрын
I'm here for the same reason. Dad would even play this song in July while we were working; and I don't blame him, its a certified banger. Lost him December '19, used to watch the movie together every year (when he wasn't working). Cheers to our old men 🍻 Merry Christmas
@imaginepeace46
6 ай бұрын
I feel you. ❤
@pcwmoondoggie
Ай бұрын
Lost mine back in March. This will be a tough Christmas without my parents.
@springfluff
6 ай бұрын
Mavis Staples transforms what would normally be a "cute little Christmas song" into pure heart. Wish I could add this to my Christmas playlist on Spotify.
@ChrisR
6 ай бұрын
It's just not possible to listen to this song and NOT feel the Christmas Spirit. Hard to believe we only got this movie into our lives in 1989.....
@ThatGamingGuy911
6 ай бұрын
This was my friends favorite Christmas movie, she told me her and her husband would watch it every Christmas. She passed away today from cancer. I haven’t seen National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation in years so I watched it for her today and will do so every Christmas now. R.I.P Gina, I will miss you greatly
@thomtaylor3174
2 жыл бұрын
Mavis Staples voice is perfection and this Christmas song is priceless.
@AS-tb2mo
2 жыл бұрын
Perfection!
@joshcurie6703
Жыл бұрын
yor right
@XX2Media
Жыл бұрын
Damn straight. Mavis deserves MUCH more than anyone every remembered of her.
@susistrolch6930
4 жыл бұрын
I‘m German and we watch this movie every year during the holidays! Evergreen!😃😍
@chrisjoff45
4 жыл бұрын
Just wondering, have you also seen National Lampoon's European Vacation? If so what's that like to you?
@dnrebfrodneffap
4 жыл бұрын
Und läuft schon wieder 😁👍
@audio_buck
3 жыл бұрын
This observation made my day.
@susistrolch6930
3 жыл бұрын
Christian Joffre I watched that movie, too. But it didn’t catch me like the Christmas vacation movie! What do you think?
@howardmoon2687
6 ай бұрын
My wife played this at least twice a day all December so far. I'm definitely not complaining. Love this movie.
@bettypierce552
4 жыл бұрын
I love Mavis Staples singing the national lampoon christmas vacation song. Merry Christmas Every one.
@danib.5155
2 жыл бұрын
Merry (Upcoming) Christmas!
@TheNomadicRailfan
6 ай бұрын
The fact this version of the song isn’t available on Apple Music or Spotify is a crime against humanity. Sure there are other versions on there but none can hold a candle to this one.
@NN-mt5kc
6 ай бұрын
Habe diese Version auch nur bei KZitem gefunden:-(
@alejandroalvarez546
6 ай бұрын
You can download it and keep it on mp3, the old fashioned way.
@marcd2936
6 ай бұрын
It's not a crime, Mavis doesn't want it streamed and she owns the copyright. Maybe after she passes, she is in her mid 80s now.
@tammislewis3989
7 ай бұрын
Mavis was indeed THE BEST for this song! The movie, itself, is a Christmas Tradition for us!
@kevinhall2347
2 жыл бұрын
This needs to be Christmas No. 1 every year!
@Jluv875
2 жыл бұрын
This song is the definition of nostalgia.
@pritch2002
6 ай бұрын
Brilliant song, brilliant film. Merry Christmas, where's the Tylenol!!
@stevekoenig4856
4 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas! Shitter was full! 🤣 legendary
@Verminimum
4 жыл бұрын
hot topic lulz
@briand017
6 ай бұрын
This needs to be put on Spotify immediately
@russs7574
3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Christmas songs.....and movies. Cousin Eddie is one of the greatest movie characters of all time.
@matteowatteo1296
4 жыл бұрын
The incomparable Mavis Staples.
@nigelcorney1915
2 жыл бұрын
GOOSEBUMPS!!! Every time I hear this!!!! 😳
@Cjnw
7 ай бұрын
Fried pussy bumps 😹😭😘
@aic9612
6 ай бұрын
One of the BEST Christmas movies and songs of all time
@KutsaiChan
2 жыл бұрын
I really wish this was on Spotify! I found it in a playlist, but it's unavailable along with 90% of the rest of the playlist. This is such a jam! It needs to be played on the radio and be available on streaming platforms, too! We need more Christmas music like this playing during the holidays!~ ❤💖❤💖❤💖
@robertl7239
Жыл бұрын
I found this version of the song on iTunes, years ago. For some reason, the availability is hit-and-miss AND it's damn near impossible to get a radio station to play it.
@moonlight_trains1
Жыл бұрын
@@robertl7239 they play it on my local AM Radio Station. Usually a couple times a day until Christmas ends. (Also if you wanna try yourself the station is 800 CJBQ)
@angelagrun3159
6 ай бұрын
Was für ein wunderschönes Weihnachtslied zu dem bestem Weihnachtsfilm ❤
@ohwell8512
6 жыл бұрын
I love this movie!!!
@ramsoncole4605
2 жыл бұрын
The instant this song came out, it became a classic
@b_3791
3 жыл бұрын
eddie, if i woke up tomorrow morning with my head sewn to the carpet, i wouldn’t be more surprised than i am now.
@ccorfield2243
2 жыл бұрын
🤣
@brandymcmanus4296
7 ай бұрын
Hahaha 😂😂😂😂😂
@moose583
6 ай бұрын
WE'RE SO GLAD IT"S CHRISTMAS VACATION!! makes me feel like a kid again
@casullarms1
Жыл бұрын
Dear Ms. Staples, you undoubtedly recorded the greatest up-tempo Christmas song of all times. Great Job.
@thewanderingfool4435
7 ай бұрын
Love this criminally underrated Christmas song and Christmas Vacation is my favourite Christmas movie of all time!!! Merry Griswold Christmas everyone.
@joshuabrooks4907
7 ай бұрын
"Merry Christmas, shitter's full!"
@thewanderingfool4435
7 ай бұрын
@@joshuabrooks4907 Are you serious Clark?
@athenakamburis9787
7 ай бұрын
This song makes me feel nostalgic about Christmas growing up. It’s top notch!
@rodneycline5854
Жыл бұрын
Our tradition for 22 years has been to loop this DVD on Black Friday (if not shopping) while we decorate for Christmas. This year we got a headstart on a wonderful Sunday Nov 13th.
@christianstranzl408
4 жыл бұрын
Definitely one of the best songs ever recorded although it is a Christmas song :)
@Aro111
4 жыл бұрын
One of the best Christmas songs! I love this movie, Chevy Chase rules :-)
@Casey-du4jj
3 жыл бұрын
The vocal melody on this is great, but the way Mavis bought into it is amazing. It sounds like she's dragging it up the side of a mountain with a smile on her face. Mavis is a queen and this song wouldn't have been worth snot without her.
@hoisin75
3 жыл бұрын
I wish wish wish this song was available on streaming platforms
@ChuckyWiggins
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Alexa/Spotify has some knockoff.
@KeKe4Christ
2 жыл бұрын
YES! Alexa keeps playing the dupe versions 😭
@kurtiscobain3224
2 жыл бұрын
Faxx
@jamierivard2003
2 жыл бұрын
It used to be on iTunes. I missed my chance at downloading it.
@kurtiscobain3224
2 жыл бұрын
@@jamierivard2003 damnn
@minecraftg2165
4 жыл бұрын
This is like the best song ever
@sdchef2013
3 жыл бұрын
I play this song almost everyday in December...to get me in the mood...this Year we need this song more than ever! 😷
@amjnyc79
6 ай бұрын
I watch this movie every year. My 2yr old loved watching it for the first time this year. This song will stay on repeat for a while lol.
@jackmcgregor1983
2 жыл бұрын
Probably my favorite Christmas song. I listen to it even in the spring, fall and winter. It’s just a great song.
@Tereselynn
3 жыл бұрын
This song will carry you away! I love this!!
@MAArch-ec7se
3 жыл бұрын
Luv this song❤️❤️❤️. Mavis Staple is a music genius❣️. Luv her sound. ✝️🎄
@csilvatr
Жыл бұрын
Just heard this song yesterday. At 56, I started crying because I was so sad Christmas is over. Love this song.
@jorgemiracle1419
7 ай бұрын
Christmas is back!
@csilvatr
6 ай бұрын
@@jorgemiracle1419 I emailed this link to myself and scheduled it to be sent to me the day after Thanksgiving. I loved it!! Felt so happy it was Christmas again. I don't think we can ever be too old to enjoy that special Christmas spirit. Merry Christmas to you!!!🥰
@jorgemiracle1419
6 ай бұрын
@@csilvatrMerry Christmas to you too! the best time of the year!! Make every day count =)
@redoctober67
7 ай бұрын
This is the one Christmas song that really puts a smile on my face. She has such a beautifully soulful voice
@DeepFckingValue
6 ай бұрын
This should be played every Christmas season along with all of the other classics. It sits right up there with The Pogues, Wham & Slade as the best Christmas song of all time.
@LeonardHuffman
Жыл бұрын
I'm a huge fan of the "Vacation" film series. I had no idea Mavis Staples sung this!
@paulholden-km9fv
6 ай бұрын
If this song don't lift your spirit,nothing will
@stunningandbrave7475
6 ай бұрын
Bro, the 80s went hard. Not just with the writing and character depth, but even the soundtracks were on point.
@renabh751
2 жыл бұрын
One of the best christmas songs ever. Should be available and played more!!!
@Gambino85
6 ай бұрын
Love this whole song, so nostalgic.
@putawaywet1
3 жыл бұрын
By far the best version with mavis
@williamsiler9116
2 жыл бұрын
Love hearing Mavis sing this song!
@valerieannrumpf4151
4 жыл бұрын
It's the gift that keeps on giving clark.
@moonlight_trains1
Жыл бұрын
*Jelly Of The Month Club*
@michaelpessolano6458
2 жыл бұрын
Voice like an angel..love you Mavis.
@33Luger
6 ай бұрын
One of my favorite Christmas songs and movies. Still holds up after 30 years. My dad was a lot like Clark. And my uncle was like Eddie.
@NBjambo
7 ай бұрын
Still my all time favourite Christmas movie ever!! 🎅❤️❤️
@Isaacthebiggestmoviefan57
6 ай бұрын
same
@UltraSaiyan419
6 ай бұрын
Just watched this movie last night. A shame this song ain't available on Spotify. I wanted to add it to a Christmas playlist that I sat up.
@harryodell9497
6 ай бұрын
This should be on a Christmas album. I played the vhs movie thru my stereo to hear this. Classic!! Love it
@harryodell9497
6 ай бұрын
I'm still listening. Be on my mp3 while I'm mowing grass all summer
@jacquelineiona1996
Жыл бұрын
OMG... I could watch the movie and listen to Mavis' song all the season long many times over 🥰🎶🤪🎵💯💕
@IbindaMaerchenprinz
6 ай бұрын
Best Christmas song and movie ❤❤❤
@davedavidson682
2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Christmas movies and also my 11 year olds favorite movie this is a tradition in our house we watch this movie the first day of his Christmas vacation from school
@gb.recordings
9 ай бұрын
I used to rewind the VHS back just to hear this song over and over
@jonathanbuck1555
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy that this is Mavis Staples, I'd have never picked up on that without looking it up.
@steveeaton9126
4 жыл бұрын
I thought it was a male lead, sort of Stevie or somebody!
@retluoc
Жыл бұрын
Every time I see that movie will be on one of my channels, I tune in just for this opening song. Merry Christmas... Shitter was full! 😆😆😆 One of the best lines ever.
@Trengerikkenavn
7 ай бұрын
It’s that time of year again 🎅🏻🤩 Best Christmas song ever.
@susanforrest2071
7 ай бұрын
Here we go!! Christmas 2023. I always play this song. Nobody can top Mavis Staples with a remake of this song. I do think of the movie, but with the energy in this song, you certainly don't need it!
@sergiobalderas477
Жыл бұрын
Mavis brought what this song needed. SOUL..... its not the same by any other pseron..... you need soul to sing this song...
@imjustpeachy8395
2 жыл бұрын
Best Christmas song, hands down!
@Cjnw
7 ай бұрын
…all the way to Mr Griswold's crotch! 😘 (Police raid scene)
@gagagirl618
2 жыл бұрын
Love the way Ms Mavis sings it !!
@rhondahumphrey5556
7 ай бұрын
Why do I absolutely love this song? ❤🎉❤
@johnspottedeagle71
8 ай бұрын
Ever just get that feeling of joy and all out good vibes when you hear this song along with other songs because it's just that time of year...HAPPY HOLIDAYS
@adamsharrock5591
Жыл бұрын
How this isn’t a classic Christmas song boggles my mind
@TIMCOWBOY1971
7 ай бұрын
Classic song 🎶 and movie 🎥
@jmm4405
2 жыл бұрын
This song helps make Christmas fun!
@leettayarlot95
Жыл бұрын
Love that song !! ❤❤❤
@bulletthecowboyfox7925
7 ай бұрын
Such a classic. We need more songs like this one
@timhowland7103
6 ай бұрын
Christmas Vacation >>>>>>>>>>>> All I Want for Christmas is You We would watch this movie every year on Christmas at our family gathering. You don't know how fun and good times are until they're gone. I make a point to listen to this and watch the movie every year as "tradition". This song should be on the radio with all the other classics, honestly.
@akala-bluesaville9866
2 жыл бұрын
Mavis could sing the phone book….making you want an encore!! Bless her🙏💕🤩
@moonlight_trains1
Жыл бұрын
Turn on loop you'll get a infinite encore lol
@Cjnw
7 ай бұрын
Griswold, Griswold, Griswold, bringen Sie mir Griswold!
@wendysimmons5906
2 жыл бұрын
She nails this song! Perfection!
@rich1839
7 ай бұрын
Watched the movie every year since it came out ...great tune
@leonadams1942
3 жыл бұрын
Heard this song this morning on my radio and I appreciated it very much. Merry Christmas everyone
@uniquelyunique1
4 жыл бұрын
I love this movie & the intro song. 🎄🎁
@otisroseboro5613
2 жыл бұрын
Same here
@jtz100607
Жыл бұрын
aw man.. I love this flick. So many memories 🥲
@swojton
6 ай бұрын
Love this song!! Have been searching for Mavis Staples' version for years and finally found it!
@chaseg5878
Жыл бұрын
This is my families traditional Christmas movie we watch every year. My mom and dad started the tradition before we were even born and then every year since we've watched it. It was my dad's favorite Christmas movie, my dad has since passed but we every year on Xmas Eve we still get together as a family and watch this movie!
@justinepurdham7128
Жыл бұрын
This is my favorite Christmas movie and song! I absolutely love it 💝
@SamuelSimmons-iw8jo
6 ай бұрын
Every year my family watches Christmas vacation and it’s our favorite Christmas movie ever
@Ampher03
2 жыл бұрын
I just met her yesterday at the Lincoln Academy Awards. She’s so nice
@KaylinWright-mw7lh
6 ай бұрын
Best Christmas movie hands down
@lochneassa1678
7 ай бұрын
I’m so glad this is here! I love this song ❤
@philippodolsky2368
7 ай бұрын
A classic from the '80s for sure.
@KendrickHarrisKenfinity
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome memories and Santa definitely will need a vacation after a Christmas Eve fiasco like in that unforgettable opening. Stay safe everyone!😂💯🎄
@SuperFirebird3000
8 ай бұрын
My favorite holiday song
@madison3116
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't find this one on spotify. Only other versions :( Glad to hear it here though, good memories 🎄
@julesg2083
8 ай бұрын
God this song is the absolute best
@pcwmoondoggie
Ай бұрын
It always make me beam when he is watching the stars, and as the movie ends you see him petting Snots 😊
@kathleenvarco3699
4 жыл бұрын
Love this song and the movie national lampoons Christmas vacation
@statementleaver8095
4 жыл бұрын
The career start of Mr Leonard Hoffstader (Big Bang Theory)
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