Joey Ramone - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).wmv

[penthouse10]

Merry Christmas to all Ramoniacs and of course to the great Joey Ramone.

[twangmachine]

Who cares if he was Jewish or Christian? Joey LOVED Phil Spector.

[catcherintherye15]

Joey was a big fan of the whole Christmas thing in general. Great guy. x

[TheChabo76]

sin dudas joey fue y sera el mejor como persona y como cantante tuve la suerte de verlo en persona fue muy agradable q.p.d.

[Xendora]

Why does it matter if Joey was Jewiish? Harvy Levin runs TMZ & is Jewish, his show has always put up some nice Christmas-based stuff. Really, so what & who cares if you like it?

[vulcangrl13]

Joey... TT__TT I miss you....

[xYum1x]

Joey was jewish but he and his family celebrated christmas too because they saw that holiday as an american holiday.

[Pedda67]

Joey was a big Motownfan and was very influenced by "The Wall of Sound" by Phil Spector.Joey`s voice was made for songs like this.He likes to cover Songs by the Ronettes and all these kind of bands.It has nothing to do,if he was jewish.He only cares about the good music.This song is one of the best Christmas song in Rockversion.Joey lived for the music and it`s good to hear this song in these times.

[DommyRamone]

Man, this song melts my heart. Joey's and Darlene's versions are the best.

2:46 Ronnie Spector's back vocals?

[penthouse10]

Merry Christmas everybody...yep Joey Ramone is way bigger than any religion. Church of the Ramones!

[SEAN1983PHEANIS]

Joey Ramone is bigger than Judaism or christianity.

[hutch1111111]

@SEAN1983PHEANIS And islam combined! Joey was his own religion

[sallowdoll1987]

merry christmas to everyone.

[Pedda67]

Joey please come home......your fans will never forget you.I can`t wait to hear your second Soloalbum .A happy Christmastime to all RAMONES FANS

[94HEATH94]

Why does religion have to even be commented on this video? The song is great. So lets talk about the music.

[agent5250]

MARY CHRISTMAS BUT I THINK I'LL MISS THIS ONE THIS YEAR ( joey ramone)

[woonsocketrocket]

Who gives a fuck if Joey was Jewish, Muslim or Atheist ! Listen to the fuckin' song !!!!

[gymnastix]

One of the most popular Christmas songs of all time is "White Christmas," made a hit by Bing Crosby (a Roman Catholic) and written by Irving Berlin (a Jew), who also wrote "God Bless America.'

So Christians, Jews, agnostics (and even some atheists), have been celebrating Christmas in America for years and gotten along just fine. No need to slam the late Joey Ramone for having had a little Christmas cheer in his heart.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good-bye!

[gymnastix]

Nothing wrong with these traditions--a chance to relax, share some food, gifts and seasonal music with loved ones, and put the hostility of everyday life on the back burner at least one day a year.

Plus, one gets some pretty lights and nice decorations in the mix, which, if taken down well before July, is also a nice change of pace from the norm.

[gymnastix]

Besides which, Christians & Jews both read the Old Testament, only that Christians added a New Testament and believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ and a Holy Trinity. Other than that, from the same tradition, belief in the Ten Commandments.And everyone may believe in Santa Claus, St. Nick or Kris Kringle (why he's known by multiple names).

[gymnastix]

Also, many children are raised by parents where there is a Jewish father, but a Christian or non-Jewish mother, and as such celebrate Christmas, sometimes from a secular perspective, not unlike Halloween or Fourth Of July.

In such homes, it is a chance to celebrate with family and, friends, share gifts of love between others, enjoy the colorful decorations, food, seasonal music, etc., especially for the children.

[gymnastix]

Phil Spector's legend as a songwriter & record producer is well-established, not bringing in his current circumstances, from a tragic and unfortunate act on his part.

In the United States, at least, Christmas has become more than just a religious holiday, almost a secular holiday of peace and goodwill toward others (something not very much exhibited here by either side, by virtue of all the hateful, nasty comments)..

[gymnastix]

To all those engaged in a discussion about Christianity vs. Judaism on this message board--

This song was written by Phil Spector, Ellie Greenwich & Jeff Barry (the latter two once married to each other). All three are/were (Greenwich died last year) Jewish by birth, and wrote some of the best, popular rock & roll songs ever recorded, "Be My Baby," "Chapel Of Love" and "Da Doo Ron Ron" among them..

Barry & Greenwich also wrote "Leader Of The Pack," discovered & produced Neil Diamond.

[luvumo2day]

we is all ramones on chrismas T

[Pedda67]

A wonderful song and no reason to talk about some stupid things,I just read here...................

[woonsocketrocket]

this made me cry Joey..we miss you so much brother !

[Fallen385]

Eldermooth

go fuck your self u simple minded cunt, u some kind of fucking nazi, wtf u got against jews, or joey ramone, stupid cunt

[kimmiramone]

Why dont you go shine up your skinhead and sodomize yourself with your fuckin swastika you fuckin hateful piece of nazi shit. God should send lightening bolts to pick you motherfuckers off one by fuckin one.

[cro912]

how dare u talk about joey like tht he may be jewish but hes 1 of the reasons why this kind of music started so RESPECT HIM WELL!!

[BrickUnit]

@Eldermooth die

[thexoxomanda]

Why dont you go fuck yourself you stupid nazi bastatrd! you should be punched in the face until your spitting up blood.

[bucketbot101]

This and fairytale of new york by the pogues are my favourite xmas songs :) always get me excited for it! R.I.P Joey and Kirsty

[Mozzer232]

Fairytale of New York and Christmas(Baby Please Come Home) aren't just the 2 greatest Christmas songs ever, there 2 of the greatest songs period...

[TurboRamone999]

hey i've never listened to this song before, cool!!!

[mikeyd3md]

I thought Joey was Jewish.!.?

[frenzeek24]

he was.

[Grant691]

so, i'm an atheist and i celebrate Christmas

[mikeyd3md]

what exactly does an athiest celebrate on Christmas? Is it the birth of your savior the lord Jesus Christ?

[Grant691]

We celebrate family and friends and how we love them, sounds pretty disgusting huh?

[Grant691]

If you wanna have a conversation about message me. I don't wanna pollute the page with some religious propoganda

[LucianaRoss]

Joey cantava muito.......XD

[veilofviolet]

absolutely beautiful........

[yfytgfjhgkjhg]

Wonderful Voice=D Joey Ramone FOREVER <3

[Boltzavolts423956]

You know what I just relized? Joey Ramone was jewish and he made a song called "Merry Christmas (I don't want to fight) and he made this EP with this song. Did he convert to christianinty or was he only half jew or what?

[frenzeek24]

no he was whole but since he was a Ramone i guess it was ok.

[carolinafan22]

@Boltzavolts423956 Jews dig Christmas too.

[jacemrva]

@Boltzavolts423956 No, he didn't convert, but it doesn't matter. Irving Berlin was also Jewish, it didn't stop him from writing 'White Christmas'.

[gymnastix]

@Boltzavolts423956 Many Jews celebrate Christmas the way many people celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, and/or The Fourth Of July (Independence Day) in America. And because it's a holiday to spend with the family and/or with friends, eat a meal together, share gifts etc.

It's more about Santa Claus, Rudolph, Frosty The Snowman, etc., than about Jesus Christ, if you catch my drift. Even for many so-called Christians, the religious aspect of Christmas has been downplayed in modern times.

[gymnastix]

@Boltzavolts423956 Also, many families have inter-faith parents of Christian and Jewish religions, just as some are of Catholic and Protestant (two, different denominations of Christianity). So as to not have their children feel left out of the holiday celebrations of a majority, such families may celebrate Christmas AND Hanukkah, offering the best of both cultures.

[gymnastix]

@Boltzavolts423956 Also, since many Jews were of the merchant class, in retail, etc., many owners of the original big department stores (including, originally, I think, Macy's--the very center of "Miracle On 34th Street"), they practically invented Christmas shopping in America, anyway.

[gymnastix]

@Boltzavolts423956 Look up the late music composer Johnny Marks on Wikipedia sometime. Marks was a Jew. But you may be surprised how many Christmas songs ("Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer," for one) he wrote.

To put it bluntly, if it weren't for Jews, Christmas wouldn't be as much fun for Christians as it has become, just a low-key religious observance like Palm Sunday or some such.

Besides, I don't think one has to be religious at all to like alll the pretty lights and Christmas music.

[gymnastix]

@Boltzavolts423956  And most relevantly of all, this very cover Joey Ramone is singing here was written by Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, and Phil Spector, all three Jews.

[gymnastix]

@Boltzavolts423956 And the record many say is the best rock & roll Christmas album ever recorded, "A Christmas Gift For You From Philles Records" (later "From Phil Spector") was produced by Harvey Phillip "Phil" Spector. It is Spetor's production of The Crystals version of "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" that Bruce Springsteen basically plays.

And it is the "ring-a-ling-a-ling-a-ding-don­g-ding" arrangement of The Ronettes' "Sleigh Ride" that is more familar to many people.

[gymnastix]

@Boltzavolts423956 Spector also produced John Lennon's/The Plastic Ono Band's "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," which has become a staple of radio at Christmas time.

So lots of Jewish involvement with the modern Christian traditions of Christmas.

I just wonder if the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison, Corcoran (where Spector produces only license plates these days) serves Egg Nog?

[mooncaravan]

BEE-YOU-TI-FUL!!!!!

[meggy773]

this song is BEAUTIFUL !! rip joey .. YOU'RE AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE MAN ..

[brulldozer]

To the one who posted this...if you're a guy, dont get me wrong, but i love you man!!!!this is the best ever!!!RIP Joey1!!!!GabbaGabbaHey!!

[andresoasis]

I remember a coca cola spot about christmas with a song that i think the singer was Joey.. but this is not that song (and it´s not i dont want to fight tonight neither).

So anyone know which song could be?

[chriso35]

best xmas song i hav ever heard and joeys voice is the best

[bucketbot101]

This and Fairytale of New York are by far the best christmas songs ever!