In the week leading up to Christmas, I am going to be highlighting some (possibly) lesser-known tunes for your very much holiday enjoyment. So, without further ado, I give you:
“A Great Big Sled” – The Killers
You know how when you learn of something awesome and realize that your former world was lacking? I loved Hot Fusswhen it came out, and Sam’s Town grew on me. But I wasn’t aware until just a short time ago that The Killers have been releasing annual Christmas-themed songs since 2006 in support of the Product Redcampaign (launched by Bono that same year) to fight against AIDS.
The first of these Christmas songs was “A Great Big Sled.” It tells the story of a man who has lost the joy of Christmas and yearns to regain it:
I wanna roll around like a kid in the snow
I wanna relearn what I already know
Just let me take flight dressed in red
Through the night on a great big sled
Here’s the video: