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Category: Holiday Music
Radko Santa Ornament Ms. Faux and I are huge fans of Radko reissues of vintage holiday ornaments and we purchase a new set each year. One of our favorites is a collection of Santas and Snowmen. I've also included a lost classic by Les Baxter. Santa Claus' Party on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEus72N3VdI https://open.spotify.com/track/3ZIv4XwbFf20CEStSRqu9X?si=fa5dfd3d9e4f4974
The Everly Brothers: Christmas Eve Can Kill You Christmas Eve Can Kill You on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeTpvQMVt8E https://open.spotify.com/track/6siVeocuKKnuynQK4PV7AE?si=f52862dae98a4ec1 The Everly Brothers composed one of the most heartbreaking holiday tunes of all time with "Christmas Eve Can Kill You." This is not from their groundbreaking period of early rock and roll songs in the '50s, … Continue reading Bonus Song of the Day: December 4, 2024
Everclear: Hating You For Christmas Hating You For Christmas on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEtU-_gJDNQ https://open.spotify.com/track/4GI3yCscSVFhs7v6JqYOJ6?si=841c6f6187624f89 Originally released as an untitled hidden track at the end of Everclear's 1997 album So Much For The Afterglow, "Hating You For Christmas" is a great example of holiday music that is not about the joy of the season. If … Continue reading Song of the Day: December 4, 2024
Turntable Ornament This turntable ornament is an obvious choice for me to own. I've also included a classic country Christmas tune by Buck Owens. Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv-lu8mkHXs https://open.spotify.com/track/3Bvzxos6OqXt2ysKD2RQeB?si=f4166e618da74e87
Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys: Santa's On His Way Santa's On His Way on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8d0mQ-99WA https://open.spotify.com/track/5jvOrfXK2NWeISxD2dcbgh?si=713d6cdb396a4fd2 I love to find old holiday songs that I didn't know before. I often find them throughout the year while researching these posts, at which point I will throw them into a list for later. … Continue reading Song of the Day: December 3, 2024
Vintage Aluminum Christmas Tree Today's photo is the first in a series of holiday pix. This is a photo of our favorite Christmas tree. It is an original 1950s aluminum tree that we purchased over 20 years ago from an Ebay seller whose parent worked at the factory* where they were made. There is no … Continue reading Photo of the Day: December 2, 2024
The Rev. T.L. Barrett (featuring the Youth for Christ Choir): Jingle Bells Jingle Bells Pt. 1 on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSIx-2u3mqg https://open.spotify.com/track/3Wak2RfgnZKyKpSRp7KhVE?si=ab066095129e4e97 It's about to get all holiday music up in this joint. I will provide one official song daily, but I will most likely publish a bunch of bonus posts as well. And the … Continue reading Song of the Day: December 2, 2024
Oscar Peterson: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7abaFPt6zz0&list=OLAK5uy_nlDM6y1GyAQiVSmbDCGmEwx4ohMYchoIk&index=1 https://open.spotify.com/track/4g4CiZQyCf9Mt1CfPIiD3M?si=1822d4695bcb4f9f Sunday is jazz day and this is a Holiday edition. Holiday jazz tunes are often the only jazz that some will hear all year. There is certainly no shortage of options when selecting a Holiday jazz tune, … Continue reading Song of the Day: December 1, 2024
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