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Tag: Holiday Music
Chang Loo (Zhang Lu): Dónde Está Santa Claus? Donde Esta Santa Claus on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AaUfHV6yQk https://open.spotify.com/track/2OurbHTosLeGlhIvp3TTPZ?si=e6b51256aa62423b Zhang Lu was a pioneer in Chinese pop music 75 years ago. She was a singer and actress, and recorded from the 1940s through the 1970s. This is her version of the 1958 novelty hit "Dónde Está … Continue reading Song of the Day: December 16, 2024
Hector Lavoe, Willie Colon, and Yomo Toro: Aires de Navidad Aires de Navidad on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHzbDUBZJFo https://open.spotify.com/track/0LdlVrH3R9PCfaVNNVANgl?si=bbce8d5e92d04b11 Sunday is jazz day and this is a Holiday edition. If you didn't look at the album cover, you may not realize that this is holiday music. Asalto Navideno was released in 1971, with Volume 2 … Continue reading Song of the Day: December 15, 2024
JD McPherson: Socks Socks on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swukov55ZuY&list=PLe-WQQHddpPP1A7lng3Md1K06UrXkOw29&index=4 https://open.spotify.com/track/4r6L2m6FqPECKv9ByoqVkn?si=c211818337f14755 Saturday is lost classics day and this is a Holiday edition. I'm not sure if an album from 2018 can be considered a lost classic, but Socks by JD McPherson is a perfect holiday album for anyone who likes old school R&B with a little … Continue reading Song of the Day: December 14, 2024
Rufus Thomas: I'll Be Your Santa I'll Be Your Santa on Amazon Prime Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi2hWcVgPN8 https://open.spotify.com/track/01xFD1VVeCgzVricCPWgYU?si=ea589df0b5f04895 It's funky Friday, holiday style! Clarence Carter dropped the perfect holiday funk tune in 1968 with "Back Door Santa," but Rufus Thomas came close to matching him in 1973 with "I'll Be Your Santa, Baby." The double-entendres aren't quite … Continue reading Song of the Day: December 13, 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
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
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
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