December 16, 2011 - Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas (with special BONUS TRACK!)

We've had our share of Home Alone discussions recently (as I'm sure you all have), and our family remains divided over the necessity of Home Alone 2:  Lost in New York.  On the one hand, it's a reasonably well-made, amusing holiday film, and it showcases New York City at Christmastime in a way that makes you want to be there.

On the other hand, IT'S EXACTLY THE SAME MOVIE AS HOME ALONE.

Frenetic family preparing for Christmas trip?  Check.  Oversleeping?  Yep.  Mix-up leading to Kevin's disappearance being ignored by his entire extended family while on a plane?  Mmm-hmm.  Interaction with inept burglars Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern?  Of course.  Wise elderly misunderstood friend who helps Kevin at the last second?  Got it.  John Williams in full Christmas mode?  Absolutely.

That last one is the inspiration for today's song.  The Home Alone theme has become a common Christmas soundtrack since the movie came out (in fact, you now often hear the song, "Somewhere in My Memory," on your official radio station that plays all-Christmas carols).  We're serving up the end theme from HA2LINY (that's how it's abbreviated), because while it's spirited, it's also a little shouty.  Enjoy a John Williams full orchestral barrage with Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas!

And, as a BONUS TRACK, here's the classic theme from the original Home Alone!