Posts Tagged ‘Christmas music’

Happy Holiday

December 29, 2022

“Happy Holiday” by The Shells, from Brooklyn, NY. We don’t know who wrote this tune, but it sure wasn’t Irving Berlin.

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Merry Xmas (Says Your Text Message)

December 29, 2022

“Merry Xmas (Says Your Text Message),” written by Dan Kurtz and Martina Sorbara, performed by them with their band, Dragonette.

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Lonely Christmas Call

December 29, 2022

Lonely Christmas Call,” written by George Riddle and George Jones  and performed by Mr. Jones.

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Don’t Believe in Christmas

December 28, 2022

“Don’t Believe in Christmas” written by Gerald Roslie, recorded by Pearl Jam, 2002. Originally recorded by The Sonics in 1965.

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It’s Christmas Time for Everyone But Me

December 27, 2022

“It’s Christmas Time for Everyone But Me,’ written by Dixie Dean and Ray King, best known for their truck driving songs. Performed here by Buck Owens, king of the Bakersfield Sound. Don’t get confused by the Hank Ballard R&B tune with a similar name.
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Another Christmas At Home

December 27, 2022

“Another Christmas At Home,” recorded by Eux Autres, 2003.

Eux Autres website

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Good Luck It’s Christmas

December 27, 2022

“Good Luck It’s Christmas,” by UK Indie band Tellison. Video: Carl Peck.

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Little Saint Nick

December 26, 2022

“Little Saint Nick,” written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, first recorded by them with The Beach Boys, 1963.

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Redneck 12 Days Of Christmas

December 26, 2022

“Redneck 12 Days Of Christmas,” written by Jeff Foxworthy and Tim Wilson and recorded by Jeff Foxworthy, 1996. Video directed by Michael McNamara.

Jeff Foxworthy website

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Rise Up Shepherd and Follow

December 26, 2022

“Rise Up Shepherd and Follow,” lyrics atttributed to Ruth McEnery Stuart, originally set to music by Kate Douglas Wiggin, recorded by Cherish The Ladies, 2009. The lyrics are said to be based on an African American folksong, and variations appear in Hampton Institute Press editions of Religious Folk Songs of the Negro.

Cherish The Ladies website

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