12 Worst Christmas Songs: No. 10

'Christmastime'
--The Smashing Pumpkins (1997)

When Billy Corgan shrieks about feeling like a rat in a cage, he's a voice of authenticity. When he sings about the tender feelings he has for tots fawning over their presents, it's ... creepy. How close are we letting him to these kids, anyway?

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erinat 12-08-2007

I love Christmastime by Smashing Pumpkins lol...

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Ginoat 12-08-2007

I agree. And I have nothing against the SP's but this guy should NOT be doing christmas songs!

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Joe Valaat 12-08-2007

Yup, nothing like having a lurch look alike singing about ho ho ho time ... NOT!

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Jame Brownat 12-08-2007

Well let's all just listen to Mannheim Steamroller's version of every frakin Christmas song every year. Get some personality.

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Lizat 12-11-2007

I don't think they have played this on any station I have ever listened to.I've never heard of it.

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Beckyat 12-12-2007

I love this song and I love the Smashing Pumpkins.
(And I'm over 50!) They sing it very tender genuine. It is on my top 10 favorite Christmas song list!

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Jacquiat 12-13-2007

Why is everyone getting so defensive?
No one is knocking Billy Corgan OR the band...
But certain bands and artists should stay away from holiday music.
Definite creep-potential.

So, I concur!

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monkeyfuel04at 12-22-2007

His voice is like nails on a blackboard.

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Rachelat 12-23-2007

I love that song. I'm into the grunge christmas songs. I think they are so much better than the traditional ones.

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Helenat 12-24-2007

This is horrible. Nothing good about it.

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savannahdiedat 12-24-2007

The sad thing is this is the only song I recognize from this entire list.

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janineat 1-07-2008

I love the Pumpkins and my kids love this Christmas song. They are under the age of 9 and I don't limit them to kidz-pop. Why don't we just enjoy music instead of picking it apart. It is really pretty if you listen with your heart.

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