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Shane MacGowan - “Christmas Lullaby” (1996) Shane...

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:59:00 -0800

Shane MacGowan - “Christmas Lullaby” (1996)

Shane MacGowan is 52 years old today. Defying dead pool lists for 25 years and subject of the best vomit stories ever told, no one thought he’d make it this far but he did. It’s the annual Christmas miracle most people take for granted. Happy Birthday, Shane. Here’s to many more.

Roller Disco Orchestra - “We Wish You a Merry...

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:13:00 -0800

Roller Disco Orchestra - “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” (1979)

I know nothing about this album but roller disco is always funny. Like that one time, when the Dutch group The Dolly Dots performed for a tv show (also back in 1979). Watch the blonde one at 0:16.

Style Is Confidence

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:59:13 -0800

http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-house-of-bijan-beverly-hills

Give Up The Dough!

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:31:00 -0800

Run-DMC - Christmas Is (1992)

Everyone knows “Christmas In Hollis” but “Christmas Is” seems to have been lost to the sands of time. Here, I just brought it back. And, if there’s one thing I’ve learned by posting these songs, it’s that we don’t have enough good hip-hop Christmas songs. Hey, Hip-Hop World, Run-DMC’s got two. Most of you have none. Pick it up already. LL Cool J, I’m looking at you, buddy.

Look To The Future Now. It’s Only Just Begun.

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:49:47 -0800

Slade - “Merry Xmas Everybody” (1973)

The Best Dressed Band of 1973 closed out the Top Of The Pops Christmas show that year with a song they almost spelled correctly. Oh, Slade…

Los Straitjackets - Here Comes Santa Claus (2002) Put on your...

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Los Straitjackets - Here Comes Santa Claus (2002)

Put on your go-go boots and let’s start off the week with music made by people in luchador masks.

Frankie Yankovic - “Blue Christmas” (1964) Yeah,...

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:51:00 -0800

Frankie Yankovic - “Blue Christmas” (1964)

Yeah, you had to see it coming… Polka Time! Leave it to Frankie Yankovic, the Polka King, to provide us with the cheer-cheer-cheeriest rendition of what’s probably the most well-known song of Christmas heartbreak. Now dance, my little dumplings, dance!

Deux Oiseaux Avec Une Roche (sorta)

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:21:00 -0800

Siouxsie And The Banshees - “Il Est Né Le Divin Enfant” (1982)

Unfortunately, I don’t have any Christmas music from 60’s French pop girls and I don’t have any interesting goth Christmas songs. I do, however, have this old Siouxsie b-side. It’s a traditional French carol and it’s got Robert Smith of the Cure over there on the right. And that’s good enough for a Saturday.

The Dandy Warhols - “The Little Drummer Boy”...

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0800

The Dandy Warhols - “The Little Drummer Boy” (1997)

A close call but The Dandy’s edge out Joan Jett’s version. They’ve got the bigger guitar sound.

Muy Picante!

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Los Del Rio - “Macarena Christmas” (1996)

I ripped this from Wikipedia: Due to the overwhelming and unimaginable success of the song, a Christmas version of the song was created for the 1996 Christmas Season. It involved the original song with short lines from classic Christmas carols (specifically incorporating: “Joy To The World”,” “Jingle Bells,” “Rudlolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “White Christmas” and “Auld Lang Syne”) in between the popular verses.

Eazy-E - “Merry Muthafuckin’ Xmas”...

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Eazy-E - “Merry Muthafuckin’ Xmas” (1992)

‘Nuff said.

Pudding Sale

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:04:00 -0800

Guys, get in on this. Ralphs pudding 10/$10. I couldn’t fit Cherry into the shot but you can still see Cotton Candy, Watermelon, and mmmm… Juicy Pear.

A Very Jonesy Christmas

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0800

The Greedies - “A Merry Jingle” (1979)

Last January, Indie 103 switched formats and everyone cried. For me, the real loss was Steve Jones’ show. Well, Jonesy’s Jukebox is back. Sort of. Here is Steve’s post-Sex Pistols Christmas single, a one-off with his Thin Lizzy friends.

Prince - “Another Lonely Christmas” (1984) I never...

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Prince - “Another Lonely Christmas” (1984)

I never hear this on the radio and I don’t know why. Yeah, it’s sad but it’s Prince and Prince is good.

Christmas In The Stars

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:39:00 -0800

C-3PO - “R2-D2, We Wish You A Merry Christmas” (1980)

Nerd friends, I’m tossing you a bone today. This track, off the Star Wars Christmas album, is C-3PO’s gift to R2-D2. The lead vocal is sung by John Bongiovi, soon to become Jon Bon Jovi… you know, the AFL team owner. There, that’s a bone thrown to people of questionable tastes in music as well. Wait, there’s even more. I found a homemade puppets video of it on YouTube. You’re welcome.

Joseph Spence - “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To...

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:25:52 -0800

Joseph Spence - “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town” (1972)

Joseph Spence really sang/played like this. He’s not putting on an act. He was like a Bahamian Popeye or something.

Let's Rock It Out For Friday

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0800

The Darkness - “Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End)” (2003)

Do you like cocaine? Then I’ve got a Christmas song for you!

New Edition - “All I Want For Christmas (Is My...

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0800

New Edition - “All I Want For Christmas (Is My Girl)” (1985)

For all of us REAL New Edition fans, this was the end. After the Christmas EP, New Edition kicked Bobby, the heart and soul of the group, to the curb. Apparently, he kept it too real.

The Gift Even Santa Can't Deliver

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:39:21 -0800

I think I’m late on this one but, in case you can’t decide on a Christmas gift for your woman, here’s a thoughtful stocking stuffer.

Eat It

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Reuben - “Christmas Is Awesome” (2007)

I think this one speaks for itself.