Bob Dylan’s Christmas Polka Party

Bob Dylan and friends perform a spirited version of  Hal Moore and Bill Fredricks’ “Must Be Santa” on his Christmas album. The tune was also recorded by Mitch Miller in 1961 and Lorne Greene (with a kiddie choir) in 1966. The hilarious British attempt by Tommy Steele, OBE is more Music Hall than polka.

Brave Combo’s spirited “Dyno” (“push”) version of the tune may have been Dylan’s inspiration.

This track is included in the Christmas in the Heart recording, and royalties will be donated to charity in perpetuity.

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It’s Christmas Time for Everyone But Me

“It’s Christmas Time for Everyone But Me,” written by Dixie Deen 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 of the same name.
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Xmas Done Got Funky

“Xmas Done Got Funky,” by Jimmy Jules (Charley C. Julien) & Nuclear Soul System, with Jackie Spencer.

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Merry Xmas (Says Your Text Message)

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

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Sweet Little Baby Boy

“Sweet Little Baby Boy,” written by James Brown and Nat Jones, recorded by James Brown & the Famous Flames, 1966. Angela Strehli recorded a nice version in 1983.

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Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem

“Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem,” written by Arthur L. Phipps, performed by Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys.

The Judds also have an excellent version.

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Joy To The World

“Joy To The World,” performed by Sufjan Stevens. The lyrics, by Isaac Watts, are based on Psalm 98, and were set to music by Lowell Mason in 1839.

Sufjan Stevens website.

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Twinkle (Little Christmas Lights)

“Twinkle (Little Christmas Lights),” written and performed by JD McPherson.

JD McPherson website

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Everybody’s Waitin’ for the Man With the Bag

“(Everybody’s Waitin’ for) The Man With The Bag,” written by Irving Taylor, Dudley Brooks, and Hal Stanley, recorded by Kay Starr in 1950. Jane Krakowski and The Roots performed the song live on a 2009 NBC Christmas special.

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The Santa Claus Boogie

“The Santa Claus Boogie,” written by Steve Ripley and performed by him with his group, The Tractors. Video directed by Michael McNamara.

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