May 09, 2008

Christmas

Song #170: Christmas

Artist: The Posies

Year: 1996

Notes:
This will be the most forlorn sounding holiday song you hear today.

May 08, 2008

A Howdy Doody Christmas

Song #169: A Howdy Doody Christmas

Artist:
Howdy Doody with Buffalo Bob and the Fontane Sisters

Year: 1950

Notes: From the legendary, long-running children's TV show.

May 07, 2008

Somebody Stole My Santa Claus Suit

Song #168: Somebody Stole My Santa Claus Suit

Artist: Christmas Jug Band featuring Dan Hicks

Year:
1986

Notes: "The beard alone was $4.98!!!"

May 06, 2008

Christmastime

Song #167: Christmastime

Artist: Smashing Pumpkins

Year: 1997

Notes: Despite all his rage, Billy Corgan offers this sweet holiday number.

May 05, 2008

¿Dónde Está Santa Claus?

Song #166: ¿Dónde Está Santa Claus?

Artist: Augie Rios

Year:
1958

Notes:
Happy Cinco De Mayo from this child actor/singer. Actually Spanish though, not Mexican.

May 04, 2008

Jingle Bell Jamboree

Song #165: Jingle Bell Jamboree

Artist: Keb' Mo'

Year: 1999

Notes: Excellent blues man contributed this song to the Touched By An Angel TV show soundtrack. 

May 03, 2008

Christmas Time In Canada

Song #164: Christmas Time In Canada

Artist:
Wilf Carter

Year:
1965

Notes: The king of Canadian country music! Also recorded many sides as Montana Slim.