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April 2008

April 20, 2008

Santa Doesn't Cop Out On Dope

Song #151: Santa Doesn't Cop Out On Dope

Artist: Martin Mull

Year: 1973

Notes: "Hi Boys and Girls..." and Happy 420 Day from actor/comedian Mull.

April 19, 2008

Pretty Paper

Song #150: Pretty Paper

Artist:
Roy Orbison

Year: 1963

Notes: Willie Nelson's song + Roy Orbison's voice = Magic.

April 18, 2008

Candy Cane Christmas

Song #149: Candy Cane Christmas

Artist:
The White Stripes

Year: 2002

Notes:
Come to think of it, they look like candy canes too.

April 17, 2008

Tennessee Christmas

Song #148: Tennessee Christmas

Artist: Amy Grant

Year: 1983

Notes: The best selling Contemporary Christian music artist of all time and possibly the hottest. Amy, call me!

April 16, 2008

Christmas Time Is Here

Song #147: Christmas Time Is Here

Artist: Surface

Year: 1989

Notes: Popular 80s soul band. Their song is similarly titled to the one from the Peanuts TV special but this is an original.

April 15, 2008

Welcome Christmas

Song #146: Welcome Christmas

Artist: The Whos

Year: 1966

Notes:
"And he ... He himself! ... the Grinch carved the roast beast!"

April 14, 2008

Time To Hear Those Jingle Bells Again

Song #145: Time To Hear Those Jingle Bells Again

Artist: Monroe Fields

Year: 19?? (Please email me if you know! 2004 version currently in print is a re-recording)

Notes: Bluegrass legend who worked with Bill Monroe, Jim & Jessie, Flatt & Scruggs, and more.

April 13, 2008

That Swingin' Manger

Song #144: That Swingin' Manger

Artist: Bob Francis

Year: 1961

Notes: One-of-a-kind song that delivers what it promises in the title... swingin'!

April 12, 2008

The Christians And The Pagans

Song #143: The Christians And The Pagans

Artist: Dar Williams

Year: 1996

Notes: One of the most detailed and entertaining descriptions of a holiday meal ever!

April 11, 2008

Ghost Reindeer In The Sky

Song #142: Ghost Reindeer In The Sky

Artist:
R.E.M.

Year:
1990

Notes:
From their fan club single that year. How about a whole Christmas album, guys?