Rob
"Jingle Bell Rock" - Bobby Helms
From the moment the guitar walks you into this song, this 1957 classic hits its stride when the sleigh bells start in. With a bass walking along the whole time in the back this tune is not only smooth it straight up rocks! This song has been a staple throughout movies and shopping malls during the holiday season, and even though I don't listen to many Christmas songs this one always gets me in the holiday spirit! Merry Christmas!
Mr. T
"Merry Christmas Baby" - Bruce Springsteen
This is that song. That song we all have, the song where you put on your sexy underpants, sunglasses, a fedora, turn the lights down low and dance for your lover!! Well, at least it is for me. My absolute favorite Christmas song EVER!!! First off, Bruce sings the shit out of it big time. Never mind the absolutely, always soulful, ass kicking sax solos form Clarence Clemons. Anyone who is a fan of The Boss knows Clarence and I don't think Bruce would have made it as big without that guy. He will be missed. Its full of rock, blues, jazz a little reggae, what more could you ask for. So find that person this week, do the above and dance into Christmas!!
G-Man
"Christmas Is Coming" - The Payolas
Remember back in the day when you had to wait for the radio to play a song that you really wanted to hear? Maybe you were lucky enough to catch it and record it to tape. Being from a small northern town our one radio station was not the best one to hear your favourite songs, especially around Christmas. "Christmas Is Coming" was one of those songs that i'd be lucky to hear once a year and only in December. Thankfully because of the digital age it's become much more accessible and i'm reminded why I love this song. It's got all the great fundamentals of a pop song and just the right amount of heart for a Christmas song. Fun Fact: Canada's Payolas' guitarist Bob Rock has gone on to produce some great albums by acts like Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Our Lady Peace and Metallica.
Christmas gift from G-Man!! A Bonus song!!
"Seasons Greetings Felony" - Revenge Of The Egg People
I know it seems odd that i'm choosing a song where Santa gets shot in the head. But it's not an anti-Christmas song, just the whole consumerablility of Xmas is not for everyone. Revenge Of The Egg People did a whole Christmas album with plenty of punkish takes on old favourites and some great originals. "Seasons Greetings Felony" is the star on top of the tree. More bands should write original Christmas songs....it would cause less rage about holiday music this time of year
Merry Xmas to all from Rob, Mr. T and G-Man!!!
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