Some Joe Cocker, some Cat Stevens, America songs,  Little River Band, Wings Paul McCarthy as suggestions.

Sorry for the late and very delayed updates for FSOTM, we have a had a busy time of it over this side of the planet.  On holiday now at the beach so have only just been able to get to FSOTM.     

Richard, both your entries are great. The Christmas one was very easy listening, had a nice vibe to it.  Well done to both of you on this performance.  The second one had a political vibe to it and I liked it very much.  Food for thought in songs of this type.  Very impressed, well done again to you both.     

neophytte wrote:

Here is my friends song New Christmas Eve:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iipaq4DKxRw

Enjoy!

Richard

Richard, that was really good, well done to you both.  Good easy listening vibe to it.     

Peatle Jville wrote:

Good to see your recovering well from your injuries Jan.  look forward to hearing more of your music. Also great to see all of this month's contributors' songs on here keep up the good work everyone and Merry Christmas to you and your families.

Thanks Peatle, it takes a while but I am getting there.  I can use it for most things now but still can't put weight on it or twist it.  Hope u had a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone.

TIGLJK wrote:

Jan
With your Voice - you could not sing for five years - step out and nail any song. You have such a golden voice!

Jim

aww thanks Jim, your very kind.  But trust me,  it doesnt take long to lose the vocals if one doesnt use them, which I havent been singing much at all.     

SallyBlake wrote:

What a great way to wrap up the year this FSOTM thread really captures the full Christmas spirit, from heartfelt and reflective songs to humorous, foot-tapping performances. It’s lovely to see such a supportive and encouraging exchange here, especially with people sharing originals, covers, lyrics, chords, and even health updates along the way. Big credit to everyone contributing and cheering each other on; this kind of community interaction is exactly what makes these monthly features special. Looking forward to hearing more festive entries as December rolls on.

Hiya SallyBlake, nice to see you chat here in FSOTM.  Great comments you have made by the way and I agree, it's a great community with interaction for us all to chat, share and enjoy.  Lovely to have you join in smile     

Grah1 thanks for that or should I say cheers for that big_smile  Cool, I will try to play this one and if successful will share it with you all.   Having said that, same applies, still recovering with this broken hand, which is coming along really well, but still not the same movement I had, which will be a time thing.     

TIGLJK, awesome, thanks for the entry.  I will try to have a go at it, but no promises on how it will go with this hand and wrist still recovering,  nor vocals because I just haven't been singing.     

Grah1 wrote:

one  from a  while  go  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW_g8bpnIFU Appologies   to Chris de Burgh  for  pinching  the  tune

lol that is a laugh that song Grah1, well done, and I think we have all met those sort of characters somewhere along the line in our lives lol.  I think I have heard you do this one b4 and I enjoyed just as much this time.  Any chance of sharing the lyrics and chords with us?     

neophytte wrote:
Jandle wrote:

Going to attempt to play my ukulele this week, hopefully my wrist will be able to do it, wish me luck.

Good luck - if it hurts, put it down ... you may need to work back up to it ... I'll be doing some concerts in a couple of weeks, so I might enter my friends song that I'll be playing on ...

Cheers

Richard

Had my first attempt on the ukulele tonight, Richard, it didn't hurt or course me any problems, so that is good news.  Now I just need to get practicing again with the ukulele as I am a bit rusty (doesn't take long) and even the vocals are rusty as I haven't been singing.     

Look forward to hearing what you put together naomilin0     

Grah1 now thats a good one for January, awesome smile     

lol neophytte, that is funny big_smile     

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They are so annoying!     

Going to attempt to play my ukulele this week, hopefully my wrist will be able to do it, wish me luck.     

Hi everyone, since it’s the beginning of a New Year, 2026, anything goes for JANUARY`S SUGGESTIONS

Put down songs, words, genre`s, your favourite singer, favourite band that you would like to cover, perform or would like to CHALLENGE someone else to perform.

Any Original songs as well, so get writing those songs you clever and talented song writers.

READY, SET, GO!!!

Yes, on the mend thanks Richard.  Out of my cast the last 2 and half weeks, now working on getting the movement back into my arm and wrist.  Getting help with exercises for it each week with a lady who specializes in hands.     

Good one Brian, that was one good foot tapping number you performed there smile     

easybeat wrote:

https://soundcloud.com/rough-as-gut/381-christmas-2025
thought i would kick things off with this song
i had a beer or two before i recorded it so as you can hear i really got into it.
lets hear some christmas songs from the rest of ya!

     

Sorry, everyone for the very LATE posting of Decembers FSOTM, I have been unable to get to the computer the last week.  Anyway, December is now up and running. 

Brian I will move your entry into that.     

Here we are in DECEMBER 2025!

This month we are looking for songs that fit around the CHRISTMAS theme - comedy, serious, religious, or family can be included, if it stems around the CHRISTMAS theme.
Look forward to hearing your entries smile

Good one Brian, that was one good foot tapping number you performed there smile     

Grah1, good sound all round and enjoyable listening.     

Peatle Jville wrote:

Its good to see and hear the three of you who put up a song in this month chordie section making music.. I left you all a comment on your recordings.

Great to see you back commenting on here Peatle.    Hope to see more of you here smile     

neophytte wrote:

[Here is an entry from me that has the word day in it, Today is the day:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpTrfLRy0wI

Cheers

Richard

Nice one Richard, some nice guitar work in there.