What does Courtney Love listen to for Christmas, we hear you ask?
Hedi SlimaneCourtney Love
. Characterised for her alternative rock sound, the American singer, songwriter and actress has spanned a prolific career, renowned for her role as lead vocalist in Hole, formed in Los Angeles, Californian in 1989. Their high-profile sound was recognised for addressing important, often taboo themes through Love's lyrics, grappling with body image, sexual exploitation and gender issues.
Captivated by raw and emotive songs to unleash her Christmas spirit, Courtney Love shares her Christmas playlist, ranging from the ultimate classic from The Pogues to Justin Bieber's"I grew up on the West coast with young hippy parents who at Christmas listened to Johnny Mathis, Sinatra, Dean etc. and comedy albums, such as Woody Allen.
When I grew up and became a rock musician and heard tons of novelty and punk-ish songs on Dr Demento and weird radio - plus Bowie’s fucked up magic on an Auckland station I could barely hear on a portable radio - stored in me, these strange Christmas tunes. Billy Corgan once said to me, “we have to write Christmas songs! That’s how people buy nice houses!” (his isn’t one of them.. it’s hit or miss with these songs And his is just a miss..
When I was a kid/young lady - around the Pogues in the '80s when Fairytale of New York was going through its incredible 4 year gestation, in Spain and London and New York. I took it for granted then, the sound of those guys singing Irish folk songs .. and discussing that song - I didn’t know how fortunate I was to be hearing that music. Their vibe and endless discussions regarding Shane’s “character“ in that song..
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