This makes me happy, every holiday season
2 things make me happy during the holiday season. One is a Starbucks Gingerbread Latte.
The other is below. Straight, no Chaser, Indiana University’s men’s A Capella troupe. Enjoy. :)
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December 8th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
This makes my holiday season every year, thanks Peter!
December 9th, 2008 at 4:21 am
just adorable – thanks for sharing
December 9th, 2008 at 4:47 am
Music brings together what man tries to tear apart. Thanks for sharing!
December 9th, 2008 at 4:55 am
I enjoy receiving cards and letters from old friends and family. Every time the mail is delivered to my office…there’s always a good surprise in there.
Along with the bills, and offers…is a handwritten note, a card from someone I taught years ago, or met on a plane, or somehow connected with along the way.
Yesterday’s mail had a wonderful card from a client of mine at Marshall’s. We did marketing for her, and she became a friend.
Today’s mail? Who knows. I’m leaving for New York…and there will be a good pile from people who I haven’t seen in years, catching me up on their lives. I love it.
December 9th, 2008 at 4:58 am
Thank you. First time I’ve sat and listened to anything holiday related, nice.
December 9th, 2008 at 5:00 am
You made my morning.
December 9th, 2008 at 5:19 am
I had a little dreidel I made it out of clay and when…..
Best part!
December 9th, 2008 at 5:40 am
They are AWESOME!!!
Thanks for sharing.
Robin
December 9th, 2008 at 5:47 am
This video is such a gem – thanks for starting my day off right!
December 9th, 2008 at 6:50 am
Great way to start a COLD day here in the Boston – it warmed my heart :)
Thanks Peter!
December 9th, 2008 at 6:59 am
Saw a segment on ABC News last night on this group and it stopped me cold. Just had to watch! Thanks, Peter!
December 9th, 2008 at 7:04 am
Wow! Picture this: the whole office standing around the computer screen in awe. What a great way to start a morning!
December 9th, 2008 at 7:04 am
Peter! This is ab-fab! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE it and am going to share this with everyone I know. A big smile and a hearty laugh on a cold morning? You da man! Someone should bankroll an entire concert/DVD of these guys doing more of this. It just *couldn’t* get old… Thanks again :-)
December 9th, 2008 at 7:12 am
Oops! I guess that CD idea wasn’t exactly new! (I *knew* it was a good idea! LOL)
December 9th, 2008 at 7:15 am
What a great way to start the day! Thanks, Peter!
December 9th, 2008 at 7:19 am
IU has a large Jewish student population, many of my BBYOers in St. Louis went to IU. It was great hearing the crowd roar during the Dreidel Stop! Thanks for sharing!
December 9th, 2008 at 7:45 am
Crackling fires and balsam trees with white lights top my list!!!
December 9th, 2008 at 7:45 am
Saw this for the first time 2 years ago and I absolutely loved it…also one of my favorite holiday treats! Thanks for reminding me it was out there, Peter.
December 9th, 2008 at 8:00 am
AAAAHHHHH….music! The universal language! Gracias/Thank you Peter.
December 9th, 2008 at 8:12 am
That was FANTASTIC! Loads of talent…wow!
I’m showing this to our son who was just accepted to IU, and is waiting word on a full ride scholarship he applied for :-)
Thanks for sharing!
December 9th, 2008 at 8:17 am
Love the Starbucks latte too…minus the crystallized ginger!
December 9th, 2008 at 8:18 am
Love it! Listened to it twice … then started sending your link around. We all need more of this. And by “this” I mean things that make us happy.
December 9th, 2008 at 8:30 am
Classic.
December 9th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Oh, wow, they’re great! Thanks to you and our friend, YouTube, I wasted about an hour last night watching EVERY SINGLE ONE of this group’s videos! Thanks, Peter.
Seriously, thanks. I gave you a shout-out on my blog post about this fun group. You can see it here: http://givinguponpictureperfec.....e-off.html
December 9th, 2008 at 9:06 am
I love when I click on a link and then like magic a smile appears on my face! this is the second video this week thus far that has done that! 2 for 2!
thanks Peter!
December 9th, 2008 at 9:13 am
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December 9th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Wow, I’d never heard these guys, what a great little gift Peter thank you so much. This I’ve got to share with my peeps. You make me look good!
December 9th, 2008 at 9:29 am
I was obsessed with Straight No Chaser last holiday season! (They have a number of videos on YouTube.) They are a talented group of men! Thanks for the reminder. I will be forwarding to all again this year.
December 9th, 2008 at 9:38 am
As an IU Alum and long-time fan of Straight No Chaser, I’m so excited for the world to have a chance to experience them too! Real guys making really good music– what more could you ask for this holiday season?
If you haven’t already, make sure you buy their new holiday CD (on i-Tunes and elsewhere)… http://www.upped.com/content/S.....NCredirect. It includes a few bonus tracks, and the always-popular “12 Days of Christmas” live performance!
December 9th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Wow, they are fantastic! This lit up a dreary New Jersey day and reminded me of all the great A Capella groups from college days at UVa! Thank you!
December 9th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Thanks for spreading the holiday spirit… enjoyed it tremendously and it definitely made my day! Have a festive and safe holiday season! Ros
December 9th, 2008 at 10:44 am
That was utterly delightful. Thanks for the lift!
December 9th, 2008 at 10:56 am
This is WONDERFUL! Thanks so much for including it in this morning’s HARO.
December 9th, 2008 at 10:57 am
What makes this so fabulous isn’t just the obvious talent of these gentleman but the personality and style in which they deliver their musical expertise.
December 9th, 2008 at 11:05 am
I also love both of these things!
December 9th, 2008 at 11:10 am
Wow! Those guys are good. Thanks for sharing.
December 9th, 2008 at 11:32 am
I got to sing with these guys when I was in high school because one of their members was an alum of my school…thrilling, and they were all so down-to-earth for being so talented! I love the fact that they come to Chicago so often so that I can see them as often as possible.
December 9th, 2008 at 11:35 am
That was really awesome. My cousin graduated from IU and I don’t think she ever mentioned these guys. I would love to see them in concert.
Thanks for sharing!
December 9th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Peter:
Honey, you hit the nail on the head everytime – whether it’s about your workout pain or holiday joy. Makes me think of your skydiving video once again and what your friend wrote in your year book that is inspirational to me. Keep it comin!
December 9th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
This was great. My sister just sent me a homemade fruitcake. So I sat down with a glass of milk, fruitcake and the songs. Holiday in the middle of the day. I hope everyone gets at least one of those this week! :)
December 9th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
AWESOME! hilarious!
Really great singers…they did a nice job!
December 9th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
dude.
this rocks.
I mean, totally.. the timing, syncopation, harmony, and showmanship are incredible!
Thanks so much for sharing
December 10th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
I also love UIllinois’ all male a cappella groupgroup the Xtension Chords…check out their hip hop medley http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCreDu0NzgM
December 10th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
I love it……………..Thank you.
December 11th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Fantastic!
December 11th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
they were entertaining thats for sure with some delightful comedy thrown in for good measure, merry christmas to all and to all a good night
December 12th, 2008 at 1:47 am
Thanks, its fun to hear Happy Holiday music and sing along. We need more fun thank you. Darielle
December 13th, 2008 at 7:25 am
This is great. Made me smile and fofget about how hectic this time of year really can be! Thanks for sharing.
December 14th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Thanks for giving IU — and “Straight, No Chaser” — some attention!
December 15th, 2008 at 10:08 am
Very entertaining. Thanks. I will share.
Merry Christmas to all. JOY, LOVE and PEACE!
December 15th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing the music. These guys are so talented and you’re right, listening to them definitely spreads a little Christmas cheer.
December 17th, 2008 at 9:19 am
Wow! Absolutely Awesome! My cousin sent this to me and when I watched it this morning at work all I could do was smile! I’m a middle school counselor and I plan to send this to all of the teachers and staff at my school….this time of the year they can use a little joy to make it to the last day before the holidays when we get to send the kids back home!!!! Have a Wonderful Christmas
December 18th, 2008 at 6:37 am
Just joined HARO though I heard about it quite a while back; love how you characterized “what” it is, why you set it up…and your follow-up page after joining. So much so, I clicked to your page and found this gem.
It shall now become one of MY annual Christmas traditions, and yes…I’ll have to post it, too. These guys are a RIOT :).
Thanks for the early mornin’ smiles!
December 18th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Kate,
This is a terrific video! These guys do a great Job and the song brings back fond memories.
Thanks for sharing. ~ Barbie Perkins
December 18th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
We should all have so much fun doing what we love!!!
Thanks for the smile and feel good!!
December 19th, 2008 at 11:57 am
Two things make me happy chocolate and great singing.
December 19th, 2008 at 11:59 am
Blessing on your home.
December 19th, 2008 at 5:03 pm
If I heard right this morning, because of this ITunes clip being shown so much they now have a record deal!
Did anyone else hear this?
December 19th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
I had forgotten about these guys! They rock
Thanks