Song
Christmas Wrapping
by Waitresses
Christmas Wrapping is a 1981 song by Waitresses, 5:23 long. A karaoke version is available on YouTube. It fits the Christmas, Winter Holidays song themes.
Released 1981 Length 5:23 Pop, New Wave, Holiday, Post-Punk
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New wave Christmas song written by Chris Butler and sung by Patty Donahue, recorded by The Waitresses for the 1981 ZE Records holiday compilation A Christmas Record. Its talk-sung story of a busy single woman's holiday has made it an alternative-radio Christmas favorite.
Performance tips
- Focus on breath management during the verses, as the lyrics are delivered in long, continuous "rambling" anecdotes with very few natural pauses.
- Lean into the storytelling aspect of the song by using a conversational, slightly deadpan tone rather than trying to hit traditional melodic notes.
- Watch out for the breakdown after the second chorus; the instrumental section is long, so use that time to keep the crowd engaged before the final "grocery store" verse begins.
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Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
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- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Christmas Wrapping" karaoke