Silent Night – Jarvis Cocker, Lisa Hannigan and Richard Hawley
All right, the song itself isn't remotely alternative; it's the most famous of all Christmas carols. Even this version isn't terribly alternative – they don't even sing the second verse. It is, however, an utterly gorgeous version of the song, recorded recently for the Other Voices programme down in Dingle, Co. Kerry. The contrast between Hawley's stately, steady baritone and Hannigan's ethereal soprano is just magnificent; they should record an album together. Check out that slide guitar too.
[5 days until Christmas!]
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