25 More Days of Holiday Songs: “Christmas Time” by Smashing Pumpkins
It's kind of nice for a band as big as the Pumpkins to just indulge in some straightforward holiday cheer.
25 More Days of Holiday Music: “The Mistletoe Jam (Everybody Kiss Somebody)” by Luther Vandross
It's a very fun, very danceable track, though I think this year you'll want to consult public health guidelines before following the song's advice.
25 More Days of Holiday Songs: “I’m Gonna Lasso Santa Claus” by Brenda Lee
A song that I imagine prompted Santa to boost his security detail, after hearing what Brenda Lee had in store for him.
25 More Days of Holiday Songs: “Jingle Bells” by Booker T and the MGs
If the general effect of 2020 and the increasingly short days of December are affecting your mood, give this version of "Jingle Bells" a try and see if it doesn't help a little.
25 More Days of Holiday Songs: “Silent Night” by John “Bowtie” Barstow
Today's holiday song brings a tear to my eye. Actually, many tears.
25 More Days of Holiday Songs: “Christmas Tree On Fire” by Holly Golightly
Welcome to the second year of me sharing with you some of my oddly extensive knowledge of the best and worst holiday music ever recorded!
When Bing Crosby Sang a Christmas Duet With David Bowie
Today in 1977, it was the premiere of Bing Crosby's final TV Christmas special, "Merrie Olde Christmas," which featured a performance with Crosby's unlikeliest duet partner ever: David Bowie. Here's the story of how it came together.
25 Days of Holiday Songs: “Deck the Halls” by Twisted Sister
My 25 days of holiday songs concludes the only way it could: with ROCK!
25 Days of Holiday Songs: “All Is Calm” by Cold Holiday
I cut it close but it’s here! The new holiday single by my group, Cold Holiday, is now streaming all across the internet.
25 Days of Holiday Songs: “Jesus Christ” by Big Star
Sometimes the most unlikely holiday songs turn out to be the best.