Christmas Muzak 2021

[T_R_Oglodyte]

As the season progresses, I will post links to various songs in my library, many secular and some sacred. I don’t expect that everyone will enjoy everything. If you don’t like it, just move on and appreciate that others might enjoy it. But I believe that unless you are an utter Scrooge, there will be at least a few items that you can enjoy

Temptations - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

 

[DrQ]

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

That was in the queue. But that's ok - I'll just pick another track from their Sound of Christmas album.

And others - a la DrQ, use this thread to share links to your favorite holiday music. Let's set aside rancor and anger, and instead celebrate the season.

 

[DrQ]

Santa Baby with a Chicago twist:

While enjoying this song, think good thought for Judy Roberts as she battles amyloidosis.

 

[Makai Guy]

Sorry about the illustration, but that IS what the original album cover looks like.

 

[easyrider]

Here's one I like.

Bill

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Staying in my personal soul music lane - this is one of my favorite James Brown songs. This is gospel James Brown, with strings; not funky James Brown with horns.

 

[DrQ]

Next in the musical Christmas advent calendar, a mix up of the 12 days of Christmas:

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Next in the musical Christmas advent calendar, a mix up of the 12 days of Christmas:

That is a classic!!! It's been too many years since I heard that one. Thanks for putting that up.

Creole Christmas!!! Lynn August wants spend Christmas standing by the Bar-B-Que

 

[easyrider]

Sorry about the illustration, but that IS what the original album cover looks like.

To be honest Guy, I wondered what this Christmas Music is. It could be played for any holiday. That's jazz.

Bill

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

To be honest Guy, I wondered what this Christmas Music is. It could be played for any holiday. That's jazz.

Bill

Yes - but it's all themes based on Christmas music. As the season progresses I'll be add some jazz selections.

 

[dioxide45]

Our favorite Christmas album is Wintersong from Sarah McLachlan.

 

[DrQ]

The next window to be opened in the calendar:

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy did a good cover, but what a set of pipes from the original - Thurl Ravenscroft:

 

[easyrider]

Yes - but it's all themes based on Christmas music. As the season progresses I'll be add some jazz selections.

Is country raunch ok ?

Bill

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Is country raunch ok ?

Bill

Why not?

 

[easyrider]

Sorry about the illustration, but that IS what the original album cover looks like.

Hi Guy, I did listen to this again and while I didn't notice this the first time I did notice this time that the beginning of the tune is a Christmas Carrol so I was wrong about the other holidays bit. It's the jazz version of God Bless ye Merry Gentlemen. I didn't recognized this at first hearing but that's jazz.

Bill

 

[DrQ]

Bonus track:
Arthur Lyman had a niche in america with exotia music with faux Polynesia music and wild sounds. Popular in the 1950's and 1960's:

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Today - the beautiful baritone voice of Jubilant Sykes performing "Mary Did You Know". Of the many renditions of this song, Jubilant remains my favorite.

I'll put up two versions: one a live performance; the other a track from his "Jubilant" CD. The audio on the live performance isn't as good as the recording [duh], but for me seeing the performance more than makes up for the difference.

Personal note: the CD is how I first learned of Jubilant. I was prowling in the bins of a used CD store in Federal Way, Washington during lunch one day, when I found that CD. It looked interesting, and the price was right, so I picked it up. It's a worthy acquisition, if you like black gospel done by an operatically trained African-American. Very much in the style of Paul Robeson.

 

[DrQ]

Today - the beautiful baritone voice of Jubilant Sykes performing "Mary Did You Know". Of the many renditions of this song, Jubilant remains my favorite.

I'll pot up two versions: one a live performance; the other a track from his "Jubilant" CD. Personal note: the CD is how I first learned of Jubilant. I was prowling in the bins of used CD store in Federal Way, Washington during lunch one day, when I found that CD. It looked interesting, and the price was right, so I picked it up. It's a worthy acquisition, if you think you like black gospel done by an operatically trained African-American. Somewhat in the style of Paul Robeson.

I love that song

 

[easyrider]

This is an alternative indie type group we like named Pomplamoose. We first heard this group a few years ago at a friends party.

Bill

 

[DrQ]

Now let's switch it up:

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Bonus music - O Come All Ye Grateful Dead Heads:

 

[T_R_Oglodyte]

Now let's switch it up:

I'll see your Aquaclaus and raise you a CeeLo Green and the Muppets ....

 

[easyrider]

Why not?

Ok, let me know if you want it edited out. Country Raunch Rockin Scuz Twittley.

Bill

 

[DrQ]

Ok, let me know if you want it edited out. Country Raunch Rockin Scuz Twittley.

Bill

I'll counter with: