25 Days of Holiday Songs 2023: “Fairytale of New York” by The Pogues with Kirsty MacColl
We couldn’t end this year’s countdown any other way.
25 Days of Holiday Music: “Merry Christmas Wish” by NRBQ
NRBQ said “there’s magic in the air where the holiday spirit’s true,” and it’s going to be great to be part of that magic again.
25 Days of Holiday Music: “Christmas Eve Can Kill You” by The Everly Brothers
If you’re in the mood for it, there’s a lot to enjoy, but if looking for some late December cheer, don’t look here.
25 Days of Holiday Songs 2023: “le petit renne au nez rouge” by Daniele et Michele
The week before Christmas in Provencal, the tradition is to set out thirteen desserts, one for each Apostle, to share with loved ones. I can go for that, especially accompanied by this fun French-language version of “Rudolph” from the mid 60s.
25 Days of Holiday Songs 2023: “Christmas In Herald Square” by Tony Bennett
Bennett makes every word and note sound just right.
25 Days of Holiday Songs 2023: “I’m Gonna Spend My Christmas With A Dalek” by the original Go Go’s
Villainous aliens from the Doctor Who universe that invade Earth and shout EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! Yeah, I can see why you’d want to hang out with Daleks for the holidays.
25 Days of Holiday Songs 2023: “DJ Play A Christmas Song” by Cher
“DJ Play A Christmas Song” is basically a Christmas-ified version of “Believe,” but that’s not a bad thing.
25 Days of Holiday Songs 2023: “Jingle Bell Jamboree” by Keb’ Mo’
Take a deep breath. All the hectic stuff will pass. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the season.
25 Days of Holiday Songs 2023: “Stick ‘Em Up Santa” by Bobby Salvatore
The premise of this song is just wacko: this kid has decided that his usual Christmas haul isn’t enough, and so this year, he’s going to rob Santa at gunpoint.
25 Days of Holiday Songs 2023: “Wreck The Halls With Boughs of Holly” by The Three Stooges
I have been collecting holiday music for decades and somehow I missed a Christmas album by the Three Stooges?!?