As Advent draws to a close, we prepare the house for Christmas celebrations with Perry Como booming in the background. May you and yours who celebrate on the Gregorian Calendar Sunday have a quiet peaceful one.
Novelty Hits
[Music] The Ronettes – Sleigh Ride
Before Phil Spector lost his mind and murdered Lana Clarkson, he was terrorizing his stable of artists, include that of the group of his former wife, Ronnie, The Ronettes. Still, this is a happy Christmas ditty.
[Music] Various Artists – 12 Dubs of Xmas
Dub and reggae are wonderfully adaptable. This compilation by NICE UP! Records is half-way through Advent, and there are six more freebies to come.
[Music] Emerson, Lake & Palmer – I Believe In Father Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjggWxGYLdo
As do I. May you rest in peace, Greg Lake.
[Music] Bing Crosby – White Christmas (Full Album)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPdI0l4fpSk
After launching with Bing and David Bowie, here’s the King of the Crooners singing traditional Christmas tunes.
[Music] Bing Crosby & David Bowie – The Little Drummer Boy (Peace On Earth)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9kfdEyV3RQ
Expect a fair amount of Christmas music over the next month. Not a flood, but enough. Having two charmers like David Bowie and Bing Crosby launch the festivities should set off a pleasant holiday season.
[Music] Penza Penza – Donald Trump
Technology…
It used to take a bit of time for a novelty record like this to come out. Estonian band Penza Penza cuts that time to almost instantaneous. The track is instrumental, so if you’re pro- or contra the POTUS, make your own lyrics if that makes you feel better.
[Music] Prince Buster – Madness
Another big loss in music today. Ska legend Prince Buster passed away today at the age of 78. In memoriam, we play one of our favorite songs by the master.
[Music] Susheela Raman – Yoo Doo Right
I’ve never quite heard Can covered in such an interesting way. Susheela Raman steals the show.
[Music] Renato Carosone – Tu Vuò Fa’ L’Americano
After spending the day watching the DNC Convention implode (and it’s just getting started), I thought I’d add a soundtrack to distract from their misery. Here’s Renato Carosone for your amusement.
A Miscellany Of Tasteful Music 