Category: Holiday Music

Song of the Day: December 10, 2024

The Waitresses: Christmas Wrapping Christmas Wrapping on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nud2TQNahaU https://open.spotify.com/track/1OOJJFWkBmmZoedGsy1LRY?si=4b21fe78ea5546e5 Going with a modern day classic today. Enjoy! To learn more about The Waitresses, check out their Wikipedia page. To listen to all of the songs of the day, check out the Radio Faux Show Song of the Day playlist. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qQfhkCPVFS7embBtB08gB?si=a57a1042581844fc Radio Faux … Continue reading Song of the Day: December 10, 2024 →

Photo of the Day: December 9, 2024

Ripe Holly Berries Our holly bushes have ripened into a sea of red berries. I've also included a song by The Osmonds. Pine Cones and Holly Berries on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebcoKYwICyY https://open.spotify.com/track/6cgDUe244IMHFGLqg9A2hD?si=4557aca131d94095

Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra: Do You Hear What I Hear Do You Hear What I Hear on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5XjlC_Kbb0 https://open.spotify.com/track/51ViAZh2PGA6XdSo6BhfEj?si=e00f49b6c0cd4b6f Producer Shawn Lee released a funky little Xmas album back in 2007. It is filled with groovy holiday tunes, including this version of "Do You Hear What I Hear." To learn more … Continue reading Song of the Day: December 9, 2024 →

Warren Wolf: Skating Skating on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Prhdl43vi2U https://open.spotify.com/track/2S9QQHRkyKDbr2O8tVNUXj?si=a723e0031d374885 Sunday is jazz day and this is a Holiday edition. If you know my jazz posts, you know that I love songs that feature the vibraphone. One of the most important vibe players recording today is Warren Wolf. You can check out my post from … Continue reading Song of the Day: December 8, 2024 →

Wild Billy Childish and the Musicians of the British Empire: Knick Knack Paddywack (Chuck it in the Bin) Knick Knack Paddywack (Chuck it in the Bin) on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T35hfLv7GMU https://open.spotify.com/track/5CbhH9mtGNlBML1y8yJDw6?si=671b6162f8e24217 Saturday is lost classics day and this is a Holiday edition. I'm not sure if an album from 2007 can be considered a … Continue reading Song of the Day: December 7, 2024 →

Santa Music Box One of my favorite holiday decorations is this beautiful music box that Ms. Faux gave me a few years ago for my home office. I've also included a song by Sufjan Stevens. Up on the Housetop on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLpUbiJST58 https://open.spotify.com/track/7FM21pjsR2UbYpmcHoh8s1?si=7d9e39bd077343e1

Run DMC: Christmas in Hollis Christmas in Hollis on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR07r0ZMFb8 https://open.spotify.com/track/6kc6k8IckH0qXgAieykIHB?si=959c2cae40bd40d6 It's funky Friday, holiday style! Today's official song is "Back Door Santa" by Clarence Carter, but "Christmas in Hollis" is the reason most people are familiar with Carter's tune. All that Jam Master Jay needed to create the music for Run … Continue reading Bonus Song of the Day: December 6, 2024 →

Clarence Carter: Back Door Santa Back Door Santa on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38BCklcvALI https://open.spotify.com/track/7GV7c06AR40SYHWXyYnWkU?si=2d8a86744006477c It's funky Friday, holiday style! Clarence Carter dropped the perfect holiday funk tune in 1968. "Back Door Santa" is a stone cold funk groove with jaw-dropping double-entendre lyrics and a vocal performance that rivals the best of all Carter's recordings. And, … Continue reading Song of the Day: December 6, 2024 →

Snowman Ornament This little cutie has been hanging on our tree for many years. I've also included a song by Willie Nelson. Frosty the Snowman on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlGyx9YKjbM https://open.spotify.com/track/4HMptEInOi2qAZHRh8MCMj?si=b9cd260285154f20

Ben Folds: Me and Maurice Me and Maurice on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfTESHCqt-U&list=OLAK5uy_nUtCFs_p9JS2sGctX7TAemDlcmG7e1D-Q&index=3 https://open.spotify.com/track/4CnFlYmxHnngNATWJzPvsb?si=42739cf5ca9e41a0 There is an objectively provable truth about holiday albums that continues to astound me every year by every artist who has never recorded one: the most popular, long-lasting, and beloved recordings an artist will ever produce are holiday recordings. Even more … Continue reading Song of the Day: December 5, 2024 →