Welcome, welcome to the
Lighthouse Cabaret, everybody.
For those of you who don't know,
this is our first holiday
happy hour of the season,
and you all know how we love
Christmas around here, right?
We love Christmas. Woo!
Okay. Now, remember,
holiday happy hour is open mic,
but Christmas music only.
Sorry, Scrooges. I see you.
Okay. Now, anybody who wants
to get up here and sing,
sign up with me at the back,
and let's kick off
this holiday season
with some
serious Christmas cheer.
Woo!
Okay.
There you go.
Can I get you anything,
babe?
Peppermint tea
would be great.
Sure.
♪ I got my head in the clouds
♪ All my sins
♪ Follow after me
♪ And it just ain't
working anymore ♪
♪ That's just the way...
Wow.
There you go. Okay, everybody.
Warm up your vocals.
Show is about to start.
There you go.
Thank you.
My, my, my.
That is a sweet piece
of Christmas candy.
Mom, please.
You are due
for some h*-h*-h*.
Gross, Mom!
What?
You don't think he's cute?
There's nothing wrong with
admiring a handsome face.
You think I ignored
David Lee Roth
when he performed here?
David Lee Roth? Really?
Mm-hmm.
What did Dad say?
Well, I could window-shop
all day long.
Just no buying the goods.
Wow.
Oh, I miss that man.
Me, too.
You, now?
That's a different story.
You could buy anything.
Mom, dating is not like
going to the farmer's market.
Sure it is.
You sample the peaches,
you tap a few melons,
you bring it home and you
make a meal of it.
Mom, I am not
sampling his peaches.
You're right.
He's no David Lee Roth.
Are you kidding me? He
makes David Lee Roth
look like peach cobbler.
Oh. So, you do find him
attractive?
I'm not blind.
He's totally hot.
Good. She'll be
right with you, sir.
Thank you.
Hey.
Hi.
You didn't--
Oh, no, no, no.
I definitely heard nothing.
Okay. Good. Okay.
Well, uh, welcome to
the Lighthouse.
Would you
like to sing?
How did you know I was a singer?
The guitar.
Oh, right.
Yes, please. Sign me up.
Spence Parker.
And you're Layla Bryce, right?
You sang
"Two of a Kind."
Yes, I did.
You a big fan
of one-hit wonders?
Oh, my gosh.
I'm a big fan of great music.
Big fan
of the Lighthouse.
Some of the best songs
were born here,
including "Two of a Kind."
We've been lucky.
Ah, no.
Luck has nothing to do with it.
All the greats,
from jazz to rock 'n' roll,
have played here. It's like
walking on sacred ground.
Well, we have discovered
some greats.
Okay. Well, you're signed up.
The show is about to start, so--
My grandfather and I,
we used to watch bootleg copies
of the Noisy Night
Christmas shows.
God. I remember when you sang on
that same stage with your dad.
You closed the show
with "Silent Night" every year.
We did. Uh, we don't do
that show anymore.
Some things are better left
in the past.
Are you going to sing tonight?
No.
Oh.
On the house.
Oh. Thanks.
Welcome, everybody.
Our first two performers
this evening
are two lovely ladies.
So, Layla doesn't sing?
Oh, yeah.
Sure she does.
She sings in the shower.
She sings in the car.
She sings almost everywhere
except here.
Layla hasn't stepped onstage
since her father passed away.
It'd take a Christmas miracle
to get her to sing again.
I'm sorry. That's too bad.
Well, she's made her peace
with her father passing.
Sandy. Sandy Bryce.
It's an honor to meet
such a talented lyricist.
Ah.
Oh, wow. Those songs
you wrote with your husband?
Classics.
You know your history.
Now, I think it's about time
you sang your classics,
rock star.
Yes, ma'am.
Cheers.
Thanks for the drink.
Great to meet you.
You, too.
All right, everybody.
Somebody awake here? Let's
give it up for these ladies.
Nicely done. Great.
Okay.
Our next performer is a newbie,
but a long-time fan
of the Lighthouse.
Everybody give a warm, festive
welcome to Spence Parker.
Woo!
Hey.
All right.
♪ Hoo
♪ God rest ye, merry gentlemen
♪ Let nothing you dismay
♪ Remember Christ our Savior
♪ Was born on Christmas Day
♪ To save us all
from Satan's power ♪
♪ When we were gone astray
♪ Oh, tidings of comfort
and joy ♪
♪ Comfort and joy
♪ Oh, tidings
of comfort and joy ♪
♪ Oh, star of wonder
♪ Star of night
♪ Star with royal
♪ Beauty bright
♪ Westward leading
♪ Still proceeding
♪ Guide us with
thy perfect light ♪
♪ Oh-oh
♪ Mm-hmm-hmm-hmm
♪ Oh-oh, mm-hmm
♪ Ooh-ooh-mm-hmm
Thanks.
♪ Star of wonder
♪ Star of night
♪ Star with royal
beauty bright ♪
♪ Westward leading
♪ Still proceeding
♪ Guide us with
thy perfect light ♪
Don't stop
on my account.
Uh, we're closed.
Can I help
you with something?
Actually, I forgot
my lucky guitar pick.
Cool if I--
Yeah, sure.
So, is that your secret?
Ha. You know, maybe so.
My grandfather gave it to me.
Christmas present.
Kind of makes me feel
like he's here with me,
you know?
Well, you certainly
can sing.
Oh, I'm all right.
Found it.
I think I play with
more passion than skill.
Well, I can spot talent
and you've got it.
Learn to take a compliment.
Rock stars are never humble.
Rock star? Yeah, no. Not quite.
It's pretty cool to hear
a real rock star singing.
You have a beautiful voice.
You should be on the stage.
It's Christmas music.
It's magic.
Everybody can sing it.
Oh.
Now who's not taking
the compliment?
Touché.
All right.
In the spirit
of Christmas,
let's finish the song.
Oh, no. No way.
Come on, now.
Harmonize with me.
Seriously.
I don't want to.
Look. I was just--
Now, let's see.
Where were we?
♪ Oh, star of wonder
♪ Star of night
♪ Star with royal
beauty bright ♪
♪ Westward leading
still proceeding ♪
♪ Guide us to
♪ Thy perfect light
There you go.
Hey, you know,
for the record,
you're not
a one-hit wonder.
You're just a wonder.
You know something that
I've learned from working here?
How to spot
a real musician.
You're great.
And with some showmanship,
you could make it.
Oh, thanks.
Hey. Tuesday night,
you should come by.
The A&R reps,
they hang out here.
I think it makes them
feel nostalgic, you know?
Trying to catch
some real talent
at a live show
instead of YouTube.
You'd blow them away.
All right.
See you Tuesday.
Tuesday.
Have a good night.
Good night.
You know, if you're
going to follow me,
at least do it from across the
street like a real stalker.
Sorry.
I forgot my trench coat
and sunglasses in the car.
Right.
What are you doing out here?
Oh, just a fellow
Christmas-lover.
My dad loved finding
the perfect Christmas tree.
He would always pick
the biggest one out on the lot.
I think it gave him
some kind of excuse
to buy more
Christmas decorations.
Well, why doesn't
the Lighthouse have one?
Yeah, it's just
one of those things.
Hard to pick one out
without Dad's expertise.
Where are you headed?
Same place you are.
Holiday happy hour.
A little early.
Well, I was hoping to
get some advice
on my performance
before it started.
From one of our regulars?
I'm not sure
you want their advice.
They love Mom's
mistletoe martinis, a lot.
They'll probably try
to pass you through
to Hollywood
or give you a four-chair turn.
No. Uh, from you.
What? No.
I'm serious. You have
the experience that I don't.
Oh, no, no, no.
You don't want my experience.
Aim a little higher.
Enough with
the self-deprecation.
It doesn't suit you.
Oh, really?
What does?
Well, that coat, for one.
And besides
your obvious wealth of talent,
your family runs
one of New York's
most iconic music clubs.
Music is a part of you.
Okay, but my work at
the Lighthouse comes first.
Of course.
Yeah.
Whenever you have time.
You know what?
Hey, I'll even help out.
Careful saying that.
Mom will have you
stacking glasses all night
if she hears you.
It would be an honor.
A couple more shifts
for Friday.
And where would you
like these, Ms. Bryce?
Oh, please
call me Sandy.
Just behind the bar,
darling. Thanks.
Great.
Mom--
What?
Hey. Are you ready
for those lessons?
Oh, absolutely.
I'll just grab
a guitar.
It's not what you think.
Oh, sure. It never is.
Go ahead, coach.
Okay.
I used to imagine singing
on this stage as a kid,
here I am!
Did you really watch bootlegs
of our shows?
I didn't even know
they existed.
Uh, yeah.
They were hot items.
Grandpa used to buy them
from the gas station.
Really?
You would not believe
the stuff you can get
at a west Texas
gas station.
I can't imagine the sound
quality.
Good enough to inspire
a kid to pick up a guitar.
That was Dad's mission.
He wanted every kid to play
or sing the song in their heart.
And what song is in your heart?
Well, if I knew that,
I wouldn't be here.
Okay. Want to get started?
That's right.
Okay. So, the easiest way
to get rid of nerves
is to do
deep breathing.
Breathing?
Mm-hmm.
I'm pretty good
at that, I think.
Deep breathing
is different.
So, bear with me,
okay?
Put your hand
on my ribcage.
And on my stomach.
Breathe in and out.
That's excellent.
Thank you.
So, you let the air expand
your ribs out,
and then it goes all the way
to the base of your stomach.
Think you can do that?
It'll help project your voice.
Go ahead. Give it a try.
I'll try.
You can close your eyes
if you need to visualize.
Okay. Give it a go.
This looks weird, doesn't it?
Mm-mmm. No.
Nobody's watching.
Keep going.
You're doing good, Spence.
Who taught you this?
Ella Fitzgerald.
What? Really?
Mm-hmm.
Okay. Now, use that air
to radiate your voice
from the pit of your stomach.
I got this. I'm breathing.
Good. And remember, Spence,
eye contact
with your audience.
It connects them to you
and to your song.
Don't I do that
already?
No. Almost never.
Ever, really.
Okay.
Eye contact.
Okay.
Can I try one?
There you go. Give it a shot.
♪ A little bit of you
a little bit of me ♪
♪ A mistletoe kiss
by the Christmas tree ♪
♪ Let's take a little ride
on a holiday sleigh ♪
♪ Jingle all the way
♪ Dashing through the snow
in a one-horse open sleigh ♪
♪ O'er the fields
we go ♪
Your father sang that song the
first night I saw him perform.
And we made beautiful music
from that moment on.
You did.
Destiny has a way of bringing
people together at Christmas.
♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells
jingle all the way ♪
♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride
in a one-horse open sleigh ♪
♪ Oh-whoa-oh-oh
♪ Oh-whoa-oa-oh-oh
♪ Whoa-oa oh-oh-oh
♪ Whoa-oa
oh-oh-oh ♪
♪ Whoa-oa oh-oh-oh
♪ Whoa-oa
oh-oh-oh ♪
♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells
jingle all the way ♪
♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride
♪ In a one-horse open sleigh
♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells
jingle all the way ♪
♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride
♪ In a one-horse open
♪ A little bit of you
a little bit of me ♪
♪ A mistletoe kiss
by the Christmas tree ♪
♪ Let's take a little ride
on a holiday sleigh ♪
♪ Jingle all the way
Hot one, sir?
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Absolutely.
Thank you.
Want some chestnuts, buddy?
Spence Parker.
Yeah.
Have we met?
Sort of. Nate Groves.
I run the mixing board
at the Lighthouse.
Oh, that's right.
I thought I recognized you.
Yeah. I also have
the YouTube channel
Music Obsessed,
about the New York music scene.
But primarily the Lighthouse.
I'm sort of
the unofficial historian.
Dude, you're incredible.
It's like stepping back in time
when Bob Dylan and Neil Young
played Noisy Night.
Oh, wow. Thanks, man.
I remember it well.
It's one of
my favorite shows.
Every year, I beg Layla
to revive the Christmas show.
She won't.
Thinks she can't live up to
her dad's legacy.
But with a talent like yours,
maybe she'll be more open
to the idea.
Keep up the Lighthouse tradition
of breaking new talent.
Yeah. According to Sandy,
it's going to take a miracle,
not a singer, though.
Maybe the miracle is the singer.
Oh, believe me, man.
I'm nobody's miracle.
Well, 'tis the season.
Christmas is only
three weeks away
and the stage is set for it.
Except for the tree.
Right. Exactly, man.
True fan, for real.
Nate, do you know of
any lots nearby?
Uh, yeah.
We call it the Alicia Trees.
Come on.
Let's check it out.
What?
It's here.
You got a tree?
Yep.
And I ran into Nate,
your unofficial historian.
Great.
Anyway, we got to
reminiscing about
how beautiful the Christmas tree
used to be on Noisy Night.
So, I figured with everything
you've been doing for me,
it's the least
I could do for you.
What do you say we put it
onstage, like before?
Let me give you a hand.
Careful.
So, we can keep the tree,
but I don't know about
the stage, okay?
I don't want to give
the impression
that the show is coming back.
Nobody puts this baby
in a corner.
Come on!
Let's put it onstage.
We'll see
how it looks.
You can't have
that much stage fright
that you'll decorate
the tree from the floor.
I don't have
stage fright.
I talk in front of
a crowd every night.
Just not sing.
Have you ever forgotten
the words of a song
you know in your sleep in front
of millions of people?
Millions?
It was
a live TV special,
and all I had to do
was sing "Silent Night,"
something I'd sung
since I was four years old.
It was the first time
I sang without my dad,
and I don't know,
my mind just went blank.
Anyway, I let a lot more people
than myself down that night,
and I'm never going to do it
again.
Yeah, but a talent like yours
shouldn't be wasted on fear.
Believe me, you're
letting a lot more people down
by not sharing your gift.
Music brings people together.
♪ Deck the halls
with boughs of holly ♪
♪ Fa-la-la-la-la
la-la-la-la ♪
Wait.
It's tangled up.
♪ 'Tis the season
to be jolly ♪
♪ Fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la
♪ Fa-la-la-la-la
la-la-la-la ♪
That was rough.
Oh, my goodness.
What?
Christmas must have
real magic.
You are singing onstage.
That's not the same thing,
and you tricked me.
No, no, no.
That was all you.
You turned your mind off,
followed your heart,
and you landed
onstage.
Ah, well, that is
never going to happen
in front of
an audience.
Well, you should.
Less talking,
more decorating.
Oh, man.
Gramps would have flipped
if he had seen me
on this stage.
You know,
when he passed,
he left me
an inheritance
with a note that said,
"Keep singing
your songs, Spence,
and sh**t
for the stars."
I'll miss
performing here.
What do you mean?
Well, it's just that
it's my last shot.
Everybody says that.
Don't put so much pressure
on yourself.
No, it is.
The inheritance
is almost out.
Most of the gigs
I'm able to get
don't even cover New York rent.
So, unless I get
a Christmas miracle,
I'm going back to Texas
to work on
my uncle's ranch
in the New Year.
You know what?
You need to be positive.
Those A&R guys
are gonna love you.
Do you write
your own songs?
I have notebooks full of them,
but they're not any good.
Play one for me.
Uh, no.
Yes, please.
I put a tree up
for you. One song.
One. Just one.
Okay.'Cause it's a Christmas song.
'Cause it's a Christmas song?
I love it. That's perfect.
All right.
I still haven't found
the inspiration
for the bridge yet.
It still needs
some work.
I bet it's great.
This is one called
"All I Really Wanted."
♪ Woke up this morning
♪ I was alone
♪ Might've been lonely
♪ So far from home
♪ I wasn't sorry
♪ No, I wasn't sad
♪ I didn't long for
♪ What I already had
♪ I don't need
a Christmas tree ♪
♪ The best thing you could give
to me ♪
♪ Is the moment
you walk into view ♪
♪ It sure feels like Christmas
♪ When your one wish
comes through ♪
♪ All I really wanted
♪ Was you
Your voice is beautiful.
I mean, the song is beautiful.
Do you think I could sing it
with you?
Really?
Yeah. I mean,
I'm really rusty, but--
It would be an honor.
I'll give you
a lead-in.
Okay. Here we go.
♪ I don't need
a Christmas tree ♪
♪ The best thing
you could give to me ♪
♪ Is the moment
you walk into view ♪
♪ It sure feels like Christmas
♪ When your one wish
comes through ♪
♪ All I really wanted
was you ♪
Yes.
That was amazing.
It was all your song.
Are you kidding me?
You just owned that.
It's our song.
We should do that for
the A&R guys on Tuesday.
Oh, I don't think so.
Come on. We really
have something here.
I had my shot.
This is all about you.
They'll probably want
a cover, anyway.
Well, sing the cover, then.
But sing one of your
original songs. Promise me that.
Oh, and...
keep your eyes open
next time.
It'll work.
I promise.
Hey, everybody. Welcome to
the Lighthouse Cabaret.
Here tonight,
we have some great performers,
so I know you're going to enjoy
the show.
So, let's share the
Christmas cheer with each other.
The show is going to start
in a few minutes.
You ready?
Those guys didn't even
pay attention to you.
What makes you think
they'll even listen to me?
Trust me, they will.
Come on. Jason?
Hey.
Guys, the queen is here.
Layla, you are looking
as beautiful as ever.
Thank you.
Allow me to introduce
a special new talent.
Spence Parker.
- How you doing?
- You must be talented
if you're getting a personal
introduction from Layla.
Well, I'm just watching out
for you.
I don't want you to miss out
the next big talent
because you're too busy
watching fantasy football.
As feisty as ever.
Not that you'll ever get
a second chance.
She loves to break my heart.
She is the one that got away.
Okay. Well, if you're actually
going to do your job tonight
and scout new talent,
may I recommend that you listen
to Spence's new
original Christmas song?
All right, babe. Yeah.
Just because it's Christmas.
Good. Drinks are on the house.
Because it's Christmas.
Okay, okay.
Here at the Lighthouse Cabaret,
we have a reputation
for discovering new talent.
Our next act
is going to perform
an original Christmas song
of his own, which, believe me,
will be a big hit next year.
Isn't that right, Jason?
Whatever you say,
Layla.
Okay. Everybody give it up
for Spence Parker.
Yeah. This is, uh,
kind of personal to me.
It's called
"All I Really Wanted."
♪ Woke up this morning
♪ I was alone
♪ Might've been lonely
♪ So far from home
♪ I wasn't sorry
It's going to be my fault
if he bombs.
I pushed him too hard.
He wasn't ready, Mom.
Honey, you got to save
that good man.
♪ What I already had
♪ I don't need
a Christmas tree ♪
♪ The best thing
you could give to me ♪
♪ Is the moment
you walk into view ♪
♪ It sure feels like Christmas
♪ When your one wish
comes through ♪
♪ All I really wanted
♪ Was you
Want to come up?
No way.
♪ It isn't the candles
♪ That give me the glow
♪ It isn't the hearth light
that brightens me so ♪
♪ It's something
that flickers ♪
♪ In somebody's eyes
♪ You know
when you see it ♪
♪ And feel
the surprise ♪
♪ I've missed it
for the longest while ♪
♪ But every time
I see you smile ♪
♪ I remember
what I always knew ♪
♪ That it sure feels like
Christmas ♪
♪ When your one wish
comes through ♪
♪ All I really wanted
♪ Was you
♪ All I really wanted
♪ Was you
Yeah! Woo!
Oh, my God.
Did that just happen?
You just saved me!
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I was just filling in
the gaps, you know?
That was your moment,
and you were incredible.
What are you talking about?
We. We.
It's our song.
Whoa-h*-h*!
That was incredible.
You two. You two.
And you have still got it.
I mean, I'm telling her,
I think we sound great together.
You do, and that is why
the two of you
have to play at my label's
Christmas showcase.
What?
Uh, great. When?
No, no, no.
Spence, this is your moment,
and I am not going to hitch
my star to his wagon. I'm not.
- What are you talking about?
- No. It's his song.
I just sang harmony,
like a backup singer.
Are you kidding?
That was a duet.
There was nothing
"backup" about it.
you two have got something.
All right?
Besides, everyone loves
a comeback.
Well--
I'm in. We're in.
Good.
Same time, next week.
I'm going to text you
the info.
All right?
This, right here,
this could
change things.
Next week.
Man, this is crazy, right?
This is completely insane.
We should rehearse
a set.
I couldn't even
get on the stage.
Oh, Layla, Layla, Layla.
Life is a stage.
Let's just do this.
Let's just work on
the harmonizing, okay?
We don't need a stage for that.
Can we do that?
All right.
Let's go someplace out of town.
We'll get out of town.
What?
Someplace special.
What place could possibly be
more special than New York City?
Ha-ha.
We'll see.
♪
I thought we were supposed to be
practicing our set.
Well, practicing
isn't always about singing.
Sometimes you just got to
get in the right headspace.
And how do we do that?
Look up.
The stars.
Hmm. Wow.
Gosh. It just makes you realize
that everything down here,
all the stuff down here,
it's small stuff.
Well, it's breathtaking.
These are the best seats
in the house.
Oh, gosh. I'm sorry.
It's okay.
It's cold out.
But I have come prepared.
Oh.
Never fear. Blanket is here.
That's so nice.
Thank you.
You good?
Uh-huh. I am.
All right.
That's better.
Okay.
So, what's that
big, bright, blue one
up there?
You see it?
What, right there?
Yeah.
Vega.
Yeah, yeah.
And if you look
just below,
you'll see four stars.
Can you see them?
Like, they make,
like,
a lopsided box.
Oh, yeah.
I see it.
That's the constellation
Lyra.
Mm-hmm?
And it represents
Orpheus's famous harp.
He was a musician?
Oh, he was the best.
They say he made
the kind of music
that could soothe anger
and bring joy
to the weary heart.
Hmm.
Definitely need that
these days.
I love that about music.
You know,
we always hoped that
the Lighthouse
would be like a beacon
that would
bring people together.
You know?
When you were a kid
singing "Silent Night"
on that stage,
there was a kid right here
from Texas,
with his grandpa,
listening and loving
every note.
Hard to believe how far
one stage can take you.
The possibilities are endless.
So, is Texas home?
Not really.
I mean, I'd spend summers
and holidays
on Gramps' ranch.
But I grew up
an army brat.
- Oh.
- Moved around a lot.
So, never really
had a place
to feel like home
except onstage.
I know what you mean.
I grew up on the stage.
Singing with you made me realize
how much I miss it.
Well, sounds like
that fear is fading.
Maybe your stars are working.
Ha-ha. Always do.
Just got to remember
the bright ones.
Keep them with you
and you'll
never go wrong.
And speaking of
never going wrong,
head on over here
'cause this is where it's at.
Cocoa.
That's nice.
Can we get two, please?
All right.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Oh, yeah.
Wow. Would you like some cocoa
with those marshmallows?
Uh, excuse me?
I'll have you know that
I embrace the sweetness of life.
And what better time
than on Christmas?
Don't you judge.
I don't judge.
I like your style.
Cheers.
Hey, I was going to
ask you.
Like, do we really have
a shot at this?
It seems like we do.
Jason digs it.
Mm-hmm.
He definitely digs you.
We dated
for about a minute.
He played in a band
at the Lighthouse.
You mind me asking you
what happened?
Jason really likes
attention from the ladies.
It was a drama
from the get-go.
I'm glad that I didn't get my
heart too involved, you know?
We just remained
friends.
And he works at
the record label now.
Yeah, which makes him worse,
I'm sure.
You see, this industry
is fueled by egos
and temptations.
Sometimes it's hard to
find authenticity,
let alone maintain it.
You know, that money/fame thing
honestly really
doesn't do anything for me.
I just want to sing something
that inspires a kid
to pick up a guitar,
or a couple to dance,
or a girl to fall in love.
Hmm.
Well, maybe I can help you
with that.
Oh, my gosh. I just got it.
I don't know why I didn't think
of this before.
I got the perfect place
for us to rehearse.
What?
Will you just trust me?
What are you talking about?
This is going to be fun.
Oh.
Uh, this is too public.
This is perfect.
Come on.
Remember,
it's going to be fun.
And this'll be perfect,
because--
- Why?
- It's New York City.
Exactly. It's New York City.
New York City,
therefore no one will
be paying attention.
Ah. I don't know.
Hey.
Hmm?
It's Christmas music.
Everybody loves
Christmas music.
You're crazy.
- See? Nobody paid attention.
- Okay.
Hey, remember.
What? Yes.
Eye contact, and
breathe from your gut.
Oh, wow. Wow.
You ready?
I think I got this.
Yep.
♪ Come on
New York!
♪ Deck the halls
♪ With boughs of holly
♪ Fa-la-la-la-la
la-la-la-la ♪
♪ 'Tis the season
to be jolly ♪
♪ Fa-la-la-la-la
la-la-la-la ♪
♪ Don we now our g*y apparel
♪ Fa-la-la la-la-la
la-la-la ♪
♪ Troll
the ancient Yuletide carol ♪
♪ Fa-la-la-la-la
la-la-la-la ♪
♪ Hoo
I love New York City!
Ah, that's the magic of
Christmas music right there.
Even New Yorkers can't resist.
Thanks, guys.
Spence, you need to do
your original song.
No. No, no, no.
Yes. Everybody,
this man wrote
an original
Christmas song,
and you are
going to love it.
So, he's going to do it
for you.
Um, not...
Ready? It's Christmas music.
Everybody loves it.
Didn't somebody say that
the whole world is a stage?
We just need to
embrace it. Come on.
Okay, folks. Um,
this is an original song,
but please keep in mind
that Santa will put you
all on the naughty list
if you boo.
All right. You got this.
♪ Woke up this morning
♪ I was alone
♪ Might've been lonely
♪ So far from home
♪ I wasn't sorry
♪ No, I wasn't sad
♪ I didn't long for
♪ What I already had
♪ I don't need
a Christmas tree ♪
♪ The best thing
you could give to me ♪
♪ Is the moment
you walk into view ♪
♪ It sure feels like Christmas
♪ When your one wish
comes through ♪
♪ All I really wanted
was you ♪
♪ It isn't the candles
♪ That give me the glow
♪ It isn't the hearth light
♪ That brightens me so
♪ It's something
that flickers ♪
♪ In somebody's eyes
♪ You know
when you see it ♪
♪ And feel
the surprise ♪
♪ I've missed it
for the longest while ♪
♪ But every time
I see you smile ♪
♪ I remember
what I always knew ♪
♪ That it sure feels like
Christmas ♪
♪ When your one wish
comes through ♪
♪ All I really wanted
♪ Was you
♪ Oh, all I really wanted
♪ Was you
See?
Spence Parker,
everybody.
Layla Bryce.
Merry Christmas.
♪ I just want
a Merry Christmas ♪
Wow.
Hey, Spence?
You got to see this. Come on.
Hey.
You got to check this out.
You got over a million hits.
Really?
Really.
You ready for
the better news?
Forget the showcase.
How is that better?
Jim Penning, senior VP,
has seen your video
and wants you two
to meet the team.
They love it.
- No way!
- Yes way.
We are going to
get you that comeback.
Oh! It's happening.
You were right. You were right.
I feel a little numb.
Is this normal?
It is normal. Yes.
That is perfect.
Keep that.
What?
All that
fake romance stuff.
But it's a love song,
so a little something
will help sell it.
It's all a show, right?
Right.
Absolutely.
What's a show?
Don't play coy, Mom.
I know you heard us.
Ah! Congratulations, you two.
This calls for a toast.
I will have
to take a rain check.
This guy's
got to work.
Thanks again, Jason.
I'll see you out.
Yeah.
Don't worry about him.
Worry? No.
At Christmas,
anything is possible.
To Christmas.
To Christmas and beyond.
Is that who I think
it is?
I think so.
Oh, I knew it.
I'm under-dressed.
You look great.
Maybe I should have worn
the bow tie or something.
Not unless you wanted
to look like a huge nerd.
Well, I'm no
David Lee Roth.
I knew you heard that!
Well, seriously,
you look amazing.
I could run around
in my underwear right now
and no one would notice.
Well, maybe if you
wore a bow tie.
Hey.
Hi.
It's a great day.
You guys ready?
Absolutely.
They are waiting
for you. Show time.
Okay.
All right.
♪ When your one wish
comes through ♪
♪ All I really wanted
♪ Was you
I thought Jason said
they loved it.
Don't worry.
Executives always act
this way.
I love this.
Layla, you are classic
girl-next-door,
and Spence, you are everything
that rock 'n' roll
has been missing.
Hmm.
Thank you.
I mean, it was so quiet in here
I thought maybe we were in
the wrong office.
Oh, no.
We love your energy together.
Layla's polished
performance
perfectly offsets
that wild intensity.
We'll need to amp up
their images for live shows.
Definitely. Get her
a more upscale image.
Right now, she's treading
middle-class fancy.
I didn't realize
it was a black-tie affair.
I will have Jeeves
set aside my jewels
the next time we have a meeting.
Sound good?
Layla?
Yeah?
This is no joke.
We can bring you back.
I didn't realize I was dead.
Well, you are, and it's
nobody's fault but your own.
You walked away.
I don't think it's
necessary to bring that--
It's okay.
I didn't walk; I ran.
Because the truth is,
great music is going
to break your heart.
Yes, but that's
why people love it,
so they don't have
to feel alone.
Mm-hmm.
OK. Well, I'm not going to wear
a belly chain or dye my hair.
This isn't how it's
going to work this time.
Belly ch--
No. So 2002.
Yeah. I don't like
belly chains, either.
Oh. Oh, don't worry. We're
not going to touch you.
You're like James Dean
for the modern age.
Mm. Jeans
and T-shirts.
Women are going to
be all over you.
Oh, yeah.
Welcome to
the music industry.
Now, we still want the you two
to attend our Christmas concert,
meet the rest of the
team, the other artists.
Great. We'll be there.
Cool. Do you have
a vocal coach?
Layla's been helping me
out. It's been great.
Jason, set up a vocal coach
for those two in the new year.
- And a stylist for Layla.
- Yeah, yeah. yeah.
We'd like to record an EP
before the new year.
Jason, if you can book
some studio time...
- Mm-hmm.
- And some live gigs.
Mm.
The Lighthouse?
Perfect. And maybe go to...
Dare I say New Jersey?
Yes! He's got that
whole blue collar vibe.
He's like
Springsteen 2.0.
Yes, yes, yes.
Can I just say that Layla
is the experienced one?
"Two of a Kind" still
gets radio play.
That's what
I dream about.
He's right.
The comeback kid.
A living piece of
rock and roll history.
You know, Layla,
the public
is going to embrace
your resurgence.
You should
do the same.
Congratulations,
you guys.
Wow. Man.
I will be in touch
about contracts.
Yeah.
You feeling it?
Yeah.
Feeling it.
- I think so.
- You two are jingling my bells.
Alright. I got to run.
I'll be in touch.
Um, I think we're
recording an EP together.
I know.
Contracts? What?
You were right.
You were right. Yeah.
Oh, my gosh.
My family
is going to flip.
Of course.
Well, probably
not my uncle, though.
He was hoping for
an extra ranch hand.
Oh, that's
the best part.
You don't have to go
back to Texas now.
That's the best part?
Well, no. I mean, the best part
is all the rich ballgowns
and fancy people
things I get to wear.
They were pretty
brutal, weren't they?
Uh, middle-class fancy?
No, I've heard worse.
The trick is to hear
what they to say
and stay true to
yourself.
Well, who cares about them? I
think you always look beautiful.
Thank you.
Ah, seeing that smile.
You're finding that sweetness!
- I guess.
- Feels good, doesn't it?
No. You were
destined for this.
I been dreaming of this
moment all my life,
and I'm going to
be honest.
It's so much better
because it's with you.
I really think we're
going to rock this this.
Yeah. You know what?
I hate to admit it, but I'm
actually looking forward
to getting back on
the stage again.
I think we
should celebrate.
Uh, I think--Yeah?
--that is what
I'm talking about.
OK. I know the
perfect place. Come.
Place. Here we go.
Here you are. Enjoy.
Wow!
This is a marshmallow
macaroon Christmas tree.
They're famous
for it.
I figured if anybody
could take down
a marshmallow Christmas tree
in the size of Manhattan,
you could do it.
- Oh, really?
- Uh-huh.
Well, you're
probably right.
Alright.
To the sweetness
of life.
Cheers.
Wow.
Oh. It's
good, right?
It's, uh-- it's
good and dangerous.
How are you feeling... about the
label wanting us to do shows?
Not as anxious as
I thought, you know.
But I think that's because
we get to host a few of them
at the Lighthouse, so...
Home field advantage.
Exactly.
So then why not do the Noisy
Night on Christmas Eve?
I mean, nothing too big.
But I'm just saying, the stage
does already have the tree.
It's-- it's not that
I don't love Noisy Night.
It's...
You know, people are
requesting it all the time.
It's-- it's a
favorite. It's just...
Just what?
My dad was
a dynamic host.
His charisma
was off the charts.
I get it. But you
co-hosted with him.
And you're great
at Holiday Happy Hour.
I know. It's-- it's not the
same, but you don't understand.
The first time that I
went onstage without him,
I... I went mute.
I forgot the words to a song
that I had sung my entire life,
and that kind of
humiliation...
it doesn't leave you.
Yeah, but you can sing.
Everybody knows that.
No one's going to
hold it against you
if you forget
a lyric or two.
It's not about
the song.
A lot of people
can sing.
But a star...
a star knows
how to perform.
Stars know
how to shine.
And whether you see it or
not or you believe it or not,
I'm telling you,
you shine.
So, the
label shows,
I'm assuming you've
been to a few of them.
Yeah, a few dozen.
They have dancing?
Yeah, most
of them. Why?
Well, ma'am, if
you like my singing,
you're going
to love my dancing.
Really?
Oh, really.
Shall I show you?
What? Here? Now?
- Right here.
- No. Are you serious?
Come on!
No. It's so public.
- It's-- There's nobody here!
- Absolutely not.
- Come on, my lady.
- This is ridiculous.
You're not going to
stop, are you?
I'm not going to
stop until you do.
Just follow my lead.
♪ At Christmastime
in the city ♪
♪ Those precious
memories we keep ♪
♪ Snow on the
rooftops so pretty ♪
♪ And the children
can't get to sleep ♪
♪ Hanging out
with the folks ♪
♪ Just laughing at
their jokes ♪
♪ All the fun
that we'll have ♪
I saw this on
White Christmas,
and I always
wanted to try it.
♪ So in the end
♪ I'd much
rather spend ♪
♪ The holidays
at home ♪
This was a great day.
I mean, I haven't
had this much fun since--
Well, it's
been a while.
Yeah, I know
what you mean.
Hey... did
you lose someone?
Why do you ask?
It's just your song, "All I
Really Wanted Was You,"
it's a song about
loss, right?
It was.
Who was it, if you
don't mind my asking?
Just a girl I pushed away
to focus on my career.
Thought I made
a mistake.
Packed everything up,
followed her up
here to New York,
never left.
What happened?
Well, it turns out she
was never here.
She was in Philly,
started dating a professional
football player.
In Philly of all places.
Ah, but I
realized it.
What did
you realize?
Couldn't have possibly
been singing
about her.
Then who?
I'll have
to let you know
when I find her.
Well, I am glad that your
heart brought you here.
I mean, I really
value our friendship.
You know, it's-- it's
been such a short time,
but when it's right,
it's-- it's easy, you know?
Professionally speaking.
Yeah. Right.
Professionally.
We're going to knock it
out of the park.
Absolutely.
♪ These are
golden nights ♪
♪ No more time
to waste ♪
♪ Got to turn
it right ♪
♪ Party till
the day ♪
♪ These are
golden nights ♪
♪ Opportunity awaits
Oh. Fancy, fancy.
It's all about
the performance.
Wow.
Welcome, welcome.
Hey.
Here's my new act.
You look fabulous.
Thank you.
It's good to see you.
What do you think?
- Pretty great, huh?
- Oh, man. It's awesome.
It's really nice. Thank you
so much for the invite.
- Yeah.
- Are you kidding?
You two are the only thing
the office is talking about.
So, what are you
going to sing for us?
A Christmas
classic, maybe?
Uh, I was thinking
"Deck the Halls."Okay.
Great. Okay. I'm going to see
you in the wings, five minutes.
Cool.
Are you ready to
sh**t for the stars?
Oh, absolutely.
Ah, Jason. Is our
Christmas duo ready?
Absolutely. They're
going to make
quite the
impression tonight.
Excellent. What song
are they going to sing?
Uh, "Deck the Halls."
Too pedestrian. Um...
Okay.
Have them
sing "Silent Night."
Well, what about some
other song?
Something, you know,
a little more up-tempo?
"Silent Night."
It's perfect.
Tell them.
Okay.
♪
- Hey.
Hey.
So, been a
change of plans.
Jim would like you
to sing "Silent Night."
Jason--
Look, you're
going to be fine.
But we're not going to
say no to the senior VP,
and you two are
going to be great.
You got this.
Hey.
Hey.
It's going to be fine.
We'll going to be
up there
together, okay?
Last time I sang
this song, my dad...
I-- I understand.
Forget the Christmas
past, though.
Focus on the
right now,
you and me, right here.
He's right! We got it!
- Right.
- It's going to be great!
I can't.
I'm sorry. I
can't. I just--
Hey, it's alright.
How's everyone doing?
Is everyone having
a good time?
Yeah!
Now singing the Christmas
classic "Silent Night,"
please give a warm
Tapscott welcome
to Spence and Layla!
Whoo!
Merry Christmas, everyone.
So, I have
a funny story.
Earlier today,
my friend Layla and I
met Santa Claus.
True story. True story.
Uh, in fact, he asked us
what we wanted for Christmas.
Layla said she wanted
a record contract.
Well, that just happened
to be my wish as well,
so I had to think of
something quick on the spot.
That's lots of
pressure, right?
So, my mind goes blank.
But then all
of the sudden,
it hits me.
I blurt out, "I want
to sing 'Silent Night'
for some of the most beautiful
people in New York City."
So, uh, Layla
has reminded me
that both of our wishes
tonight have come true.
She also reminded me that, uh,
I can't let Santa down,
so she's graciously
given me the stage.
Uh, and by the way,
if I had known
Santa worked
that fast,
I probably would have asked
for something better,
like world peace.
I guess the moral of
the story is,
be careful what
you wish for,
because Christmas
wishes do come true.
Aw.
♪ Silent night
♪ Holy night
♪ All is calm
♪ And all is bright
♪ Round yon virgin
♪ Mother and child
♪ Holy infant
♪ So tender
♪ And mild
♪ Sleep in
♪ Heavenly peace
♪ Sleep
♪ In heavenly
♪ Peace
♪ Silent night
♪ Silent night
♪ Ooh-ooh-ooh
♪ Ooh-ooh-ooh
♪ Ooh-ooh-ooh
♪ Ooh-hoo-hoo
Let's hear it for Spence!
Great job. Great job.
Thanks, man.
Spence.
♪ Lot of love going around
♪ It's in the air
♪ Hanging decorations
Hey.
Alright. How'd I
do? Honestly.
You were great.
Um, your storytelling
reminded me of Johnny Cash.
What? Really?
- Yeah. Seriously.
- No.
Come on. Take the compliment.
You're a rock star now.
- Well,
- It's
going to be better next time,
because you're going
to be up there with me.
Right. Yeah.
Sorry about that.
I just, um... It
was the song, and--
No, no, no, no
need to explain.
I'm thinking tomorrow,
we meet with Tapscott,
maybe sign some contracts,
and we'll just go
from there.
Sure.
Hey, can you just promise
me that you're going
to play them some
of your songs?
My Christmas wish
is to hear a Spence
original on the radio.
Oh, your Christmas
wish, huh?
Yeah.
Alright. I promise,
but I will have to run it by
Santa, since it is a wish.
I hope you're
on the "nice" list.
Are you on the
"nice" list?
I don't know. Am I?
Let's
grab a drink.
Excuse us.
- Wow. This might take a minute.
- Yeah.
Gosh.
Um... Hmm.
You know what? Stay here.
I'll go find a waiter.
Oh. Okay. Thank you.
We signed
a treasure.
Spence oozes charm.
Oh. He's in a
duo with Layla Bryce?
Yeah, but she abandoned him
on stage just now.
Seriously?
She probably forgot the words.
Last time I saw
her perform,
she ran
off the stage.
I totally
remember that.
She's going to tank his
career before it even starts.
Jason should replace her
once the deal
is signed.
Spence deserves better.
Hey. Here you go.
Hey.
You okay?
Yeah.
Never better.
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
Wow.
Merry Christmas.
♪
This still does not
feel real to me.
It's like any minute, I'm
going to wake up,
and it's all
going to go away.
No, it's really
happening.
You alright?
Yeah. I...
Just a little
nervous.
- Nervous?
- Yeah.
I figured this would
be easy for you,
you know, being
a solo act and all.
Yeah.
I can't imagine what
it would be like
to sign as a
solo act here.
Maybe one
day, you will.
- Hey.
- Hey.
- Jason.
- Good to see you.
Hi! Hello.
- Hey, Jim.
- My man.
Jason.
- Hi.
Have a seat.
Alright.
Thank you guys for
coming in.
- Yeah.
- We are really looking forward
to settling you in
as the next artists
for Tapscott Records.
Well, we're
excited, also.
First thing.
We'd like to offer you
an advance on your first EP.
Just a sign
of good faith.
We believe
in your music.
And this will make
a lot of music. Wow.
I'm singing already.
Well, here's something
you can get started with.
Here are some songs we'd
like you to pick from
for your EP.
We were thinking six.
Let us know what-- you
know, what speaks to you.
I, uh, I have some songs
for the EP as well.
Oh, uh, great.
Uh, which ones?
Well, they're not in here,
because I wrote them.
Wow. Well, we love that
you're a songwriter,
but for now, why don't we just
choose a few songs from the file
and maybe, as a bonus, we can
use one of your originals?
His songs
are really good.
Spence is an
excellent songwriter,
one of the best
I've heard.
In fact, it was
his original song
that got your attention
in the first place, right?
You really think
you're just as good
as this Grammy
Award-winning songwriter?
I can guarantee you
that my songs are as good
as anything in there.
Better.
Alright.
Great. Alright.
Well, let's take a
look at the contracts.
Standard artists'
agreement.
And we were
thinking, you know,
instead of keeping
your names,
why don't we go with
a new band name,
something-- something
with a little pop?
Why do we need
to do that?
Well, we just wanted
to keep our options open,
in case one of you moves
away from the label.
Yeah, but I don't...
see that as necessary.
People know us as
Spence and Layla, right?
Actually, it's non-negotiable.
I mean, we're glad that Layla's
star power brought you to us,
but with what happened at
the Christmas party,
we can't risk it.
I was blind-sided
by that song.
It's not the first time.
Look, Layla, we-- we
have faith in you.
We do.
Personally, I mean, I--
I think it's a good idea.
New name,
fresh start.
Well, if it's going to make
everybody more comfortable...
You know what?
Read it through.
You bring a signed copy back
to the office when you're ready
and when you have
some ideas for a band name.
Then we'll get you
into the studio.
Alright.
Sounds great?
Yeah.
Excellent.
Great.
- Welcome aboard.
- Thanks.
Layla.
So, band names. Any
ideas for band names?
Hey, Spence?
Yeah?
I'm sorry. I--
This isn't going to work.
I don't understand
it, either,
but let's just play ball.
I mean, Jason's right.
- It's a fresh new start.
- No, no. This. Us.
I'm not signing.
What do you mean,
you're not signing?
You deserve this, okay? You're
the one they want, anyway,
and I-- I am not going
to hold you back.
No, no, no, no. What
are you talking about?
You-- you've coached me.
You gave me stage time.
Like, they're-- they're
listening to my songs
because of you.
We're a team.
I'm here because
of you, Layla.
Exactly. I brought
you to them,
but you don't
need me anymore.
Everybody saw that
at the party last night.
Do you know what?
I-- You can finally have
that fresh start that
you seem so keen on. I--
Do you really think
I used you like that?
Honestly?
I am not going
to stand in your way,
and I'm not going
to stand on a stage,
waiting for you
to follow your heart
to somebody else that
can further your career.
I-- I just--You don't believe that.
I know you don't
believe that.
I don't care about
a fresh start, Layla.
I don't want
a fresh start.
I want you.
You might want me,
but you don't need me.
You need to--
you need
to embrace the
lights, okay, Spence?
Because they may
not find you twice.
What are you...
Layla.
Layla!
Oh, you didn't
beat me again, did you?
Hey, guys.
Hey!
Is Layla around?
What you
got there?
Um, contracts
from Tapscott Records.
Dude!
Oh, man! Congrats!
Look, I knew when my
video blew up,
you two were going
to be famous!
Nate says the two of you
are the most requested
music on his show!
Wow. That's--
that's great, man.
Hey, Nate, you were a big
part of making this happen.
I owe you big time.
I've got something in the works,
and I'm going
to hold you to that.
- Well, deal.
- My man.
Sandy, have
you seen her?
She hasn't
come in yet.
You okay, honey?
Yeah. I-- I just really
need to see her.
I'll tell her that
you came by, first thing.
Great. I'll just keep
trying her on her phone.
First thing, I promise!
I'll have her
phone you.
♪
Sneaking through the back?
I'd assume the label
meeting didn't go well,
but Spence already came
around with the contracts.
I'm not signing.
Spence doesn't need me,
and neither does the label.
He doesn't see
it that way.
Yeah, well, it's
for the best.
You know, I just-- I can't--
I can't ruin his dreams.
I can't be
the one that does that.
I don't think
he's here for the label.
Mom, I told you, we
are just friends.
Honey, you are
living in the past.
It's time to open your
heart to new possibilities.
New possibilities?
Mom, there are no
new possibilities for me.
I've been through all
of this, remember?
And it broke my
heart, and I won't--
I can't--
I will not...
be the thing that ruins
everything for him.
So you're doing
this for him?
He'll thank me someday.
You're afraid to
love again.
I'm afraid to
sing again.
There's no difference
in this family.
Don't ever
stop singing, babe.
I just can't do it, Mom.
Yes, you can. Yes, you can.
Hey, right there, bar 48.
That's right after
the second chorus.
I wanna work on that turnaround
going into the bridge.
- Spence?
Hey. You, uh, you
signed those contracts?
I got a favor
to ask, man.
Sure. Yeah. Julian,
give us a minute.
What's up?
Okay. So...
Layla really hasn't been
herself lately,
and I think it's the
party and the contracts.
It's stirring up
stuff from the past.
Yeah. I mean,
I'm sure.
And-- and listen. I'm
rooting for the two of you.
I am. I just-- There's
only so much I do,
and Jim's got the
final say.
I get it, man, and
I really appreciate it.
I-- It's just, I--
I finished the bridge
on "All I Really Wanted,"
and I was really hoping
to record it for her
as a Christmas present.
Wow. You're really taking
this romance angle
to a whole
other level.
It's not
an angle, man.
It never was.
At least, not for me.
Oh. Oh, it's, uh...
it's a real thing.
Your fans
will love it.
It's for her first.
I... guess it's
my way of telling her
what she means to me.
Yeah?
And what's that?
She's my star.
Let me take
a look.
Oh, yeah. Yeah, man.
Right there.
♪
This is really good.
Really?
Yeah.
Let me pull in
a backup singer.
Oh, no. I can--
I can do back--
Just to add, like,
a little warmth,
a little richness. I mean,
it's a Christmas song.
And look, if you
don't like it,
we can edit
it out. It's easy.
- Alright.
- Let's do this.
Hop on in the booth.
Come on, Julian.
Um, thanks, man.
Yeah. You got it.
♪ I was alone
♪ Might have been lonely
♪ So far from home
♪ I wasn't sorry
♪ I wasn't sad
Jason Anders, please.
♪ I didn't long for
Great.
♪ What I already had
♪ I don't need
a Christmas tree ♪
♪ Best thing you
could give to me ♪
♪ Is the moment you
walk into view ♪
♪ Sure feels
like Christmas ♪
♪ When your one wish
comes through ♪
♪ All I really
Hey, Jason, I just came by
to give this to you...
Yeah. Thank you.
No. You know, it's-- it's
fine. It's fine.
Layla. Layla, wait.
Hey.
Guys, can you
give us a second?
Hey.
I'm really glad
you took my advice.
I mean, I didn't expect you
to take it so soon,
but I'm-- I'm glad.
Layla--I-- I'm glad. You know what?
Because I
can't do this.
No, no, no, no. This isn't
what you think it is.
It-- it's okay. It--
it doesn't matter.
It's fine. You know, I-- I
just wanted to see you succeed
and you didn't have to
go back to Texas.
And my life is at
the Lighthouse.
I've never belonged
on a stage.
No, no, no. I don't
believe that for a second.
Your heart has never
left the stage.
It belongs up there.
Belongs up there
with mine.
- You're wrong.
- What-- what are--
Spence, you got to just let
this go. You got to let me go.
Hey. Would you--I mean, the edge--
- Wait a minute.
- No!
We don't want
the same thing.
I'm sorry.
Layla, what--
Come on.
Please. Layla!
♪
- Hey, man.
- Hey, man.
How you doing?
Good. Hey, thanks
for meeting me.
Oh, of course.
I love a good
hang sesh.
Hey.
Hey, hey.
A marshmallow
macaron tree, please.
Coming right up.
So? What's up?
Your message
sounded urgent.
Man, I need a
Christmas miracle.
And I thought that maybe
you could help me.
What's this?
That's an exclusive song,
and you're the
only one has it.
Can you just see
that some...
that someone
special hears that?
For me, man? Please?
I think I
can manage that.
Look, if this is half as good
as what I've seen from you,
then you may be
my Christmas miracle.
This time next year,
you could be a star.
She's the star.
Just a guy looking up.
Hmm.
Peppermint tea.
Cup of cheer for
Christmas Eve.
Thanks, Mom.
I have never met someone
so determined to
ignore the obvious.
What?
No, honey.
Your fear is not
the label or the music.
It's a fear of falling.
Well, guess what?
It's too late.
Well, Spence doesn't
feel the same way,
so let's just not
talk about it.
Everyone can see it.
I have seen what this industry
does to relationships,
and it always
ends badly.
Yesterday was bad.
When love is true,
nothing can
tear it apart,
not a record deal,
David Lee Roth,
or even death.
Merry Christmas!
Oh, man.
Have you guys seen my show?
No. Sorry. Avoiding
the internet.
Ah. Lucky for you,
I brought this.
Nate, we love your show--I really would rather not.
--but it's not the--You have to.
It's my Christmas wish.
♪ See you smile
♪ I remember what
I always knew ♪
Over a million
new subscribers,
just for this song.
Great. Good.
I-- I am so happy for him.
I got a lot
of work to do.
Hey, this is
the best part!
- What?
- Listen to the bridge.
I promised him
you would.
♪ All I really
wanted was you ♪
♪ Oh, oh, oh
♪ I never wanted
the things ♪
♪ That I can never have
♪ Just wanted something
that's true ♪
♪ Thought I might
be too late ♪
♪ Waiting for the light
to break through ♪
♪ Then I met you
Uh, when-- when did he
give this to you?
Last night, after Jason
recorded it for him.
He's probably at the label
right now, recording the EP.
He blew off the
record deal.
No.
He wouldn't do it
without you.
No, no, no, no, no.
I'm-- I got to find him.
I'm going
to fix this.
You better hurry!
- Why?
- He's packing to go back
to Texas.
Okay, listen. I'm--
I'm-- I need some help.
I have an idea.
I'm-- I'm going to need
both of you, okay?
I'll call you.
Ooh!
Ooh.
Alright.
♪
♪
Hey. Um, I was in here the
other night with a guy.
Um, you haven't
seen him, have you?
No. Sorry.
Okay. Well,
um, if you do,
could you-- could you
give this to him?
Yeah.
Great. Thank you.
Come on. Come on. Come on.
No word from Spence?
Keeps going
to voicemail.
Your hearts will end up
right where they're
supposed to be.
My heart's leaving
for Texas, Mom.
Well, let's
just make this
the best
Noisy Night
the Lighthouse Cabaret
has ever seen,
for your father.
He is beyond proud.
- No more tears.
- Okay.
We have a party.
I love you, Mom.
And I love you, too.
♪ Christmas snow falls
♪ On our cold toes
♪ And our loves grows
♪ And this is home
♪
Oh, yeah!
It is a Christmas miracle!
I can't believe
that I am co-hosting
the Noisy Night Christmas show
live from the legendary
Lighthouse Cabaret
right here in the heart
of New York City!
That's right!
I used to watch
this same show
on bootleg VHS tapes,
so thank you, Santa,
for the upgrades.
4K is okay.
Now, technology
may change,
but the holiday
traditions do not.
For my viewers out there,
it is my great honor
to introduce to you
the owners of the
Lighthouse Cabaret,
Sandy and
Layla Bryce!
Here we go!
Thank you.
I am just so happy
to be able to give you
this Christmas surprise.
It is my honor to share
the joy with you once again.
Nate was right when
we spoke about traditions.
One of my favorite
memories as a little girl
was singing
on this stage
with my dad.
He can't be
here with us tonight.
Um, so Daddy, this
one's for you.
Good luck, honey.
Okay.
♪ Silent night
♪ Holy night
♪ All is calm
♪ All is bright
♪ Round yon virgin
♪ Mother and child
♪ Holy infant
♪ So tender and mild
♪ Sleep in
♪ Heavenly peace
♪ Sleep in heavenly
♪ Peace
♪ Sleep in
♪ Heavenly peace
Whoo!
Way to go, girl!
Whoo! That's my girl!
Yay!
Thank you.
This next song has
special meaning for me.
It was written by the man
who taught me that...
love is like music.
The words may
leave you,
but the song
always remains.
It's called "All I
Really Wanted"
by Spence Parker.
♪ Woke up this morning
♪ I was alone
♪ I might have been lonely
♪ So far from home
♪ I wasn't sorry
Go on. Get
your butt up there.
♪ I didn't long
♪ For what I already had
♪ I don't need
a Christmas tree ♪
♪ The best thing you
could give to me ♪
♪ Is the moment you
walk into view ♪
♪ It sure feels like Christmas
♪ When your one wish
comes through ♪
♪ All I really
wanted was you ♪
Come up and sing with me?
♪ It isn't
the candles ♪
♪ That give
me the glow ♪
♪ It isn't
the hearth light ♪
♪ That brightens me so
♪ It's something that flickers
♪ In somebody's eyes
♪ You know when
you see it ♪
♪ And feel
the surprise ♪
♪ I've missed it
for the longest while ♪
♪ But every time I
see you smile ♪
♪ I remember
♪ What I always knew
♪ That it sure feels
like Christmas ♪
♪ When your one wish
comes through ♪
♪ All I really
wanted was you ♪
♪ Oh, oh, oh
♪ I never wanted
the things ♪
♪ That I can never have
♪ Just wanted something
that's true ♪
♪ Thought I might
be too late ♪
♪ Waiting for the light
to break through ♪
♪ Then I met you
♪ Memories and photographs
♪ As long as I can
make you laugh ♪
♪ There's nothing I
would rather do ♪
♪ Because it sure
feels like Christmas ♪
♪ When your one wish
comes through ♪
♪ All I really
wanted was you ♪
♪ Oh, all I really wanted
♪ Was you
You're here.
I never left.
I'm sorry.
I thought I was doing
the right thing.
You can't give up
on your dream.
I haven't.
I found another way to
sh**t for the stars.
- What?
- But it's not going to work
without you.
Hey, how about one more
Christmas surprise?
You want one more?
Ladies and gents,
allow me to introduce
the newest artists
on my digital label,
a subsidiary of
Tapscott Records...
Spence and Layla!
What? Nate, really?
If you say yes.
Thanks to you two
and the Lighthouse,
I've built a
solid following.
Tapscott Records is going to
help me get it started.
Jason hooked it up!
With Nate's followers and
the label's resources,
we could do this. You two
could be unstoppable.
Technology changes,
but not traditions.
And I am committed to restoring
the heart of rock and roll!
So, what do you say, guys,
you ready for your future?
Layla?
Thank you. Thank you.
It's Christmas. Let's
get this party started.
Spence and Layla.
♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
♪ Mm, mm, mm, mm
♪ Oh, star of wonder
♪ Star of night
♪ Star with royal
beauty bright ♪
♪ Westward leading
♪ Still proceeding
♪ Guide us to thy
perfect light ♪
♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
♪ Mm, mm, mm, mm
♪
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Christmas Stars (2019)
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