A reminder that earfulsofeggnog.com offers a 24/7 radio station sharing the b-side of Christmas. Check it out for some hand-picked alternatives to the standard #ChristmasMusic sounds of the season. Have a great holiday everyone! And please consider donating to a community radio station near you. 📻 💗
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas :: Unsanctioned Soundtrack (1977)
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It’s the 3rd week of December and if you grew up in the 80s, Jim Henson’s 1977 holiday epic really needs no further explanation. Welcome to Frogtown Hollow.
West Indies Christmas (A Mixtape)
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With the expansion of record disto during the 1960s, Christmas music experienced a notable regional surge. The following twenty track all vinyl mixtape covers most of that time period, from early 60s through late 70s.
Getting caught up. Man… that opener! Thanks for putting it together.
Always one of the best... thanks to @falalalala.com for putting together another top notch collection of rare #ChristmasMusic gems.
This ‘stash shimmering as a frozen monument for generations of Christmas Music pilgrims… that’s why the people make the long icy drive! But sure… put a Snoopy next to him too!
I imagine these are chiseled in ice somewhere near where Bumble lives… (note: first results warped by the historical context of the question) Vince Guaraldi, Burl Ives, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Bing Crosby. Modern verions… @advancebase.bsky.social, Samantha Crain, Sufjan Stevens, Andrew Bird.
Andy Cirzan is basically the Indiana Jones of overlooked #ChristmasMusic. If you don't know, he has an annual showcase on Sound Opinions. It's consistently an enlightening listen. Check out the #ChristmasMix here: www.soundopinions.org/show/1046 (Note: Actual footage of Andy's basement below...)
Alas… he’s done it again! One of the “Ol’ Faithful’s” of the #ChrismasMix community. Hope you’re feeling better @xmasunderground.bsky.social! Thanks for doing it.
Here’s a 30 year old #ChristmasMix from Lux Interior, co-founder of The Cramps. I definitely missed this last year when it posted. Thanks to @dustycarpenter.bsky.social for the tip off! It’s surprisingly cheery. File under: Krampus/Crampsmas - insheepsclothinghifi.com/jesus-f-its-...
Happy Hanukkah (a bit early) to everyone! Excited to share a Hanukkah mix for the first time after about 20 yrs of collecting holiday sounds - www.mixcloud.com/radiorethink... - its made up of my all time favorites + a Klezmatics remix (Ben Mandelson’s) that’s kind of vanished from the web. Enjoy!
Does everyone know about Mummers? There was a segment on the public radio show Soundprint in 2005 that mesmerized me talking about this intrusive, mysterious, sometimes dangerous Christmas tradition of Newfoundland. I’d love to hear that audio again. Here’s a CBC 101 - m.youtube.com/watch?v=aXLH...
Wow those Marwan Rahbani selections are pretty incredible. Thanks for the mix.
Lenox Avenue’s version of Little Drummer Boy 45 Image
So surprised to see that one of the super secret tracks of the season is now out and easy to grab. It’s on this new Chess comp! song.link/s/4e7QQLyJUW... It’s a rare gem that took years to find. Had an unmarked sample of this & scoured for years… Staples? Pointer Sisters? Lenox Ave! #ChristmasMusic
Thanks for putting another one together. Really liked the Stanley Zuchowski… so great.
Always a great mix from Bill Adler. He's not on Bluesky - but #ChristmasMix / #ChristmasMusic crate diggers should definitely be aware of his annual offerings - soundcloud.com/xmasjollies/... - there's a Norteño bit in here that is off the charts.
Thanks @hamptonoid.bsky.social - glad you enjoyed it. I heard that Queen of Bliss first from you… such a gem, thanks for sharing.
Beernog? Hoseheads.
It's Bandcamp Friday and I gotta go to the post office, so if anyone wants to buy a copy of my Christmas LP The Darkest Time of Year, now would be a perfect time. Only 25 bucks to own one of only 100 copies in existence. muzach.bandcamp.com/album/the-da... #bandcampfriday #christmasmusic #vinyl
Promo image for the Earfuls of Eggnog stream of a person wearing a Christmas tree costume in the corner of a fancy room.
Doing a little live radio 7-9p MT tonight. Playing off-width / "land of misfit toys" type holiday selections for your Friday. Dial it in for some seasonal sounds. Learn more here: kgnu.org/music-posts/earfuls-of-eggnog-radio - Discord chat: radiorethink.com/livechat - #ChristmasMusic #ChristmasMix
Wasn’t this what the Lorax was fighting against?
If you're within range... these would be magic. @advancebase.bsky.social - how can we help get this tour to Colorado next year?
Follow along with us on Bluesky - @eggnog-ears.bsky.social
This is what it's all about. Like many other non-profits and community organizations, KGNU is actively fundraising today. Follow the links below or just take some time out of your busy day to support worthy causes and institutions in your area - there's no doubt they could use the help. Cheers!
Album cover art for a Christmas music compilation.
Vol. 12 of the Earfuls of Eggnog Holiday mixtape series is up now at earfulsofeggnog.com - you can find volumes 1-11 there too. Hope the music helps get you in the Christmas spirit during these days of early sunsets. Mele Kalikimaka! 🎄📻 #christmasmusic #christmasmix
It's really not the song, it's the delivery. If Paul had recorded it in the style of Tom McRae's version this would be a much different story and conversation - www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCVi... - that aside, the best Beatles Christmas tunes are buried on those fan club recordings... true gems.
Aside from the fact that this is a total gem of a collection, and the amazing backstory of the source material - which is worth noting on its own - a big *heads up* - Zach is also now on Mixcloud! There are already some archives posted up there along with this one. Press play people... press play.
I was already loving this before reading your notes on it. Hearing Mitchell at the end is really a beautiful thing too. There are so many amazing selections Zach... I'm sure he'd be proud to hear these tunes get featured and to know the records found a great home. Thanks for all of the effort
There are so many songs that share the “B-side of Christmas”… the type where it’s not quite working out, it’s infinitely sad, or where everything goes wrong - and yet, the light of hope somehow still flickers. Happy to help anyone who’s looking for that “other” take on the holidays. #ChristmasMusic
If you love the overlooked and rare sounds of the holidays, @muzach.bsky.social always delivers a stocking full of greatness. Thanks Zach! #ChrismasMix
