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The Goonies as writing inspiration. Urban legends 1980s kids will remember. What music played on MTV's first day?
Everyone has their origin story, how they ended up where they are or doing what they are doing. In Episode 135 of the podcast, I share my story of how I first got interested in being a writer. It goes all the way back to 2nd Grade, my favorite teacher ever, and a surprising inspiration, the movie The Goonies.
Kids who grew up in the 1980s get ready for some major flashbacks. We go way Back In the Day to look at urban legends that kids from the 80s will remember. Some are silly old wives' tales, some are much darker and serious, and all are in this segment.
At 12:01 am on Saturday, August 1, 1981 MTV made its grand debut. Everyone likely knows the very first video ever played on the channel (hint: Video Killed the Radio Star), however, what came next? This week's Top 5 will look at the rest of Day One and the most-played musical artists during MTV's first 24 hours.
There will also be a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule centered around the introduction of the pain reliever aspirin by the Bayer company.
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Celebrating the launch of Season 8 and our 150th episode with the band behind our new music, Fast Suzi. I chat with Matt, Greg, and Alex from the band. Joining us on the show is their producer and mine Rich Zei from Third Ear Audio Productions.

Fast Suzi is like the man with 1000 faces. They are a Chicago-based hard rock band, that has changed with the musical world around them. Their long-held mantra of rock 'n' roll to save your soul, is back with a vengeance. New blood, new music, and a new attitude are the driving forces celebrating the band's legacy and a look to the future.

Fast Suzi saw the creativity of two guitar players writing material that jelled instantly.  During that time, their song, "Giving It All To You'' achieved heavy rotation on rock radio.

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Matt Smith is the Lead Guitar, Vocals, and the Founding Member.
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(Bill Kalbfleisch is the Bass Player but was not part of the podcast due to a prior commitment. )
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On this episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast, it’s a producer spotlight featuring Tom Werman. Eddie and Tom talk about his storied career including signing REO Speedwagon before Kevin Cronin was in the band, and working with the likes of KISS, Boston, Cheap Trick, Motley Crue, Poison, Twisted Sister, Dokken, LA Guns, and his work on the Rock Star soundtrack.

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What the Riff!?! delves once again into the great (and not so great) Christmas songs to add a little cheer as you rock around the Christmas tree this year.

“Carol of the Bells” by Mannheim Steamroller
Mannheim Steamroller covers a Ukrainian carol from 1922.  They highlight a 3 against 2 polyrhythm that is present in the original song, and add a major key change that is not present in the original.  This is off their second Christmas album released in 1988 entitled "A Fresh Aire Christmas."  

“O Come O Come Emanuel” by Bad Religion
This fast-paced rendition takes an 8th century song and puts a punk twist to it.  It is a quick song, like most bad Religion tracks. 

“Yellin' at the Xmas Tree” by Billy Idol
Rocker Billy Idol reminisces about times with his drunk father yelling at the Christmas tree.  "Oh the Christmas bells are ringing and the carolers are singing, but Daddy, he don't hear 'em, he's yellin' at the Christmas tree."

“Space Christmas” by  Shonen Knife
This Japanese punk-pop band was inspired by the girl groups of the 60's and the Ramones.  This sci-fi Christmas track has a "bubblegum pop" sound with a punk edge.  

“Taking Care of Christmas” by Bachman Turner Overdrive
When Rob covered "Bachman Turner Overdrive II" earlier this year we discovered this Christmas remake of their classic single.  It is surprisingly catchy for a song overhauled for Christmas.  Randy Bachman did an all-Christmas album in 2008 including this song.

“Christmas All Over Again” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
This original song was penned by Tom Petty on a ukulele in 1992.  It was used in the motion picture "Home Alone 2:  Lost in New York," and also appeared in "Jingle All the Way."  Jeff Lynne co-produced the song, played bells, bass, timpani, sang background vocals, and wishes for a Chuck Berry Songbook in the song.

“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” by the REO Speedwagon
REO Speedwagon keeps the original feel of the carol in their rendition of this classic.  It was released on their 2009 album, "Not So Silent Night...Christmas with REO Speedwagon."  The original English carol dates back to the 1650's.  

“Santa Claus” by The Sonics
This song with a fuzzy guitar appeared on the debut album from The Sonics back in 1965.  The Sonics were a garage band out of Tacoma, Washington in the 60's, and influenced the punk and grunge movement.  They are likely best known for their party song, "Louie, Louie."

“Santa's Messin' with the Kid” by Eddie C. Campbell
Blues guitarist and singer Eddie C. Campbell was well known in the Chicago blues scene and learned guitar from Muddy Waters.  This song was released on his 1977 Christmas album.

“What Christmas Means to Me”  by Stevie Wonder
This original song was released on Tamla records in 1967 on Wonder's eighth studio album entitled "Someday at Christmas."  It was the final track on the album which consisted of a mix of Christmas standards and original music. 

“Merry Christmas Darling” by the Carpenters
No Christmas playlist would be complete without Karen Carpenter's voice.  This song was originally recorded by The Carpenters in 1970.  The lyrics date back to 1946 when songwriter Frank Pooler wrote it about a love interest at the time.  He had The Carpenters perform it when they were his music students at California State University, Long Beach.

“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby
Bing Crosby originally performed this song composed by Irving Berlin in 1940.  It was performed for the first time in December 1941, and appeared in the motion picture "Holiday Inn" in 1942.  

(and there might be a bonus song...)

We at What the Riff?!? wish every one a blessed and Merry Christmas!

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REO Speedwagon High Infidelity is the classic album for this episode.

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On this episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast, Eddie brings you his interview with REO Speedwagon lead singer Kevin Cronin who joined Eddie in the SiriusXM LA studios and talked about keeping his voice sharp, the band’s history, their catalog, what they’re doing now and what’s still to come!

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Aside from having a terrific title, the seventh studio album by REO Speedwagon would be the one which would bring them mainstream success.  You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can't Tuna Fish was the first album to be co-produced by guitarist Gary Richrath and lead singer Kevin Cronin, and was the first to break into the top 40 on the Billboard 200 album charts in the US, peaking at number 29.  It also was the first on which Bruce Hall was a part of the group, replacing Gregg Philbin on bass.  The rest of the group was Nel Doughty on keyboards and Alan Gratzer on drums.   Doughty and Gratzer were college students when the band was founded, and Doughty was inspired to create the name of the group when he saw it written on the board of his “History of Transportation” class.

This album trends toward melodic rock and power ballads, which perhaps explains the broader appeal they received.  Richrath's guitar hooks blended well with Cronin's strong vocals, and the result was a polished sound that worked well for both rock anthems and more pensive ballads.  The energy of the studio album also seemed to finally catch the essence and energy of their live performances.

The band would go on to become one of the stars of the arena rock world in the 80's, and this album is where that really started for them.

Rob brings us this group at the start of their ascent to stardom.

Roll with the Changes
This infectious rock anthem leads off the album, and is a timeless staple of the band's concerts.  Kevin Cronin was inspired to write this song when he returned to the band in 1976 and relocated from Chicago to Los Angeles.  Changes in his life caused the song to hit him instantly.  He started writing the lyrics on a paper bag in his Ford Pinto while driving to L.A.

Runnin' Blind
This deeper cut is the third track on the album.  It has a solid guitar riff and we believe a “Cheap Trick” sound.  The lyrics discuss a lover who is always on the road playing the guitar and leaving someone behind.  “Change is comin' no more runnin'”

Time for Me to Fly
Another song written by Kevin Cronin, this ballad was inspired by Cronin's breakup with his high school girlfriend.  Unlike “Roll with the Changes,” this song took Cronin 10 years to write, and had been rejected for previous albums.  While it would peak at number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100, it would become one of their best known songs and a timeless ballad.

Say You Love Me or Say Goodnight
Another deeper cut that rocks, this one closes out the album.  The lyrics are a call to either make up or split up.  It is a great jam to end the concert or album.  

ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:

Theme from the motion picture The Magic of Lassie
Jimmy Stewart makes his last appearance in this installment of the film franchise starring the famous collie.

STAFF PICKS:

Party by Boston 
Bruce kicks off the staff picks with the sixth track from Boston's second studio album, “Don't Look Back”  This straight-up party song was co-written by Brad Delp and Tom Scholz, one of only two songs on the album not solely written by Scholz.  While it wasn't released as a single, it received significant airplay on rock stations and appears on Boston's Greatest Hits album.

Raise a Little Hell by Trooper
Wayne keeps the energy up with a rocker off Canadian band Trooper's fourth studio album.  Randy Bachman produced this album entitled “Thick as Thieves.”  It appears in the first season of the NETFLIX show “Stranger Things.”  While not having a big hit in the US (this one went to number 59) Trooper was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2023.

Hot Blooded by Foreigner 
Lynch brings us a monster hit written by Lou Gramm and Mick Jones.  While most people with a fever of 103 would need some rest, the song describes the cure as an after-show rendezvous with the girl he's been checking out.  The song did more than dance up the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 3.

Runaway by Jefferson Starship
Rob takes the tempo down to close out the staff picks with the second single from the album “Earth.”  This song made it to number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Marty Balin takes vocal duties on this song, alternating between a smooth sound in the verses and a grittier, funky sound in the bridge.

INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:

The Unidentified Flying Tuna Trot by REO Speedwagon 
This instrumental off “You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can't Tuna Fish” gives us the opportunity to double dip on the episode's featured album by REO Speedwagon.

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SUMMARY:
REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin sits down in person with Scott and Paul for an amazingly in-depth conversation about his career and his legendary songs "Roll with the Changes," "Time for Me to Fly," "Keep on Loving You," and "Can't Fight This Feeling," and more! 

PART ONE: 
Paul and Scott talk about the resurgence of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car," the current historical invasion of the pop charts by the country genre, the time they absolutely massacred REO Speedwagon's "Time for Me to Fly" in their high school cover band, and how you can hear 18 minutes of bonus audio detailing the wild saga that led to this episode. 

PART TWO:
Our in-depth conversation with Kevin Cronin

ABOUT KEVIN CRONIN:
Kevin Cronin joined REO Speedwagon as the band’s lead singer prior to the release of the group’s second album in 1972. He contributed three songs to the project, including “Music Man,” but departed during the recording of the follow-up LP Ridin’ The Storm Out. After a brief solo career, Kevin returned to the group in 1976 and went on to write some of its most enduring songs, including “Roll with the Changes,” “Time for Me to Fly,” and “Don’t Let Him Go.” Additionally, he wrote the band’s only number one hits, “Keep on Loving You” and “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” cementing REO Speedwagon’s legacy as both classic rockers and masters of the power ballad. In a career spanning more than five decades, REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million records and has landed more than a dozen Top 40 hits on the Billboard chart, including “Take it On the Run,” which was written by lead guitarist Gary Richrath. In addition to Kevin’s success with his own band, his songs have been covered by artists ranging from The Lemonheads to Dolly Parton. The Grammy-nominated music legend also happens to be just about the nicest rock star you’ll ever meet. 
 

Episode 78 - Jesus as the "Son of Man" and "Lord" of Sabbath

June 8, 2023 - Host: Dr. Gregory Hall

In this episode we dive deep into the intriguing titles claimed by Jesus – "Son of Man" and "Lord" – and attempt to unravel their profound implications regarding sabbath rest. We will unravel the historical and theological significance of these titles, examining how they shed light on Jesus' teachings and interactions with sabbath rest. Join me as we discover the meaning cloaked within these titles and explore their relevance to modern believers.

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• Bruno, C. R. (2010). “Jesus Is Our Jubilee” … but How? The OT Background and Lukan Fulfillment of the Ethics of Jubilee. Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 53(1), 81.
• Online Copy of the article: https://www.etsjets.org/files/JETS-PDFs/53/53-1/JETS_53-1_081-101_Bruno.pdf
• Bruno Link: https://bcsmn.edu/profile/chris-bruno-ph-d-2/
• Hall, Gregory D. "Rethinking Rest; Why Our Approach to Sabbath Isn't Working." Deep River Books, Sisters, OR, 2023.

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This week we welcome a very special guest who is an avid listener and commenter on our socials. He’s a dude with a lot of rock n’ punk n’ metal knowledge and an all-around good dude; our friend Mr. Steve Coldwell! Today you may want to put on your workout gear and set up your phone to record a video because you’re going to want to create an awesome montage while listening to these songs! Steve is bringing us the finest obscure AOR music because he’s got the touch, he’s got the power, and is the best around! 

This episode is rooted in all 3 categories of lost, forgotten, and should have beens. These bands all provide fist-pumpingly perfect sounds of AOR / Arena Rock gold from the 80s and 90s. Their music pairs perfectly with action and teen coming-of-age movies, and was a big part of our youth! We hope we turn you on to something new!

Songs this week include:

1. Shooting Star – “Get Ready Boy” from Silent Scream (1985)
2. A.S.a.P. – “Kid Gone Astray” from Silver & Gold (1989)
3. Glass Tiger – “I Will Be There” from The Thin Red Line (1986)
4. Bad English – “Rebel Say A Prayer” from Backlash (1991)
5. Spectre General – “Hunger” from Transformers: The Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (1986)
6. Andy Taylor – “Thunder” from Thunder (1987)
7. Journey – “Only Solution” from Tron: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1982)

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Billy Idol will perform a concert under the stars at the Hoover Dam. This is the first time it's ever been done! He's bringing awareness to the western drought. We have details. Nevada tries to get a lottery, again. Why don't we have it in the first place? The Rio All-Suite Hotel Casino will get renovated as it changes hands. First it was a pool day... then we got snow! More on Las Vegas' wild weather. We talk with the LVCVA President and CEO, Steve Hill, about the upcoming Super Bowl LVIII. Las Vegas is hosting in 2024 and we asked him what we can expect. A new restaurant opens at Red Rock Casino. NASCAR is back at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway from March 3rd to the 5th. The Pennzoil 400 will take place on Sunday. Mark Wahlberg not only moved to Las Vegas... he's been filming a new movie here. We have a rundown of the hotel casinos he's been filming inside. And, Dayna hits the Power of Love Gala red carpet and chats with Sammy Hagar, Nickelback's Chad Kroeger, REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin, and more.

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In this episode Scott and Lou talk about Hurricane related songs and Rock Stars named Ian.

No ordinary thermos will do.

Steve Martin is one of the best comedians of all time and that shines through in the 1979 comedy "The Jerk".  A movie that paved the way for the Dumb and Dumber's of the world, Steve Martin's comedic timing was on point.  Along with his co-star Bernadette Peters, they share a certain charm that makes this film not only funny, but endearing as well.  We relive the film in all its funny glory, plus much more!

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On the latest episode of the Eddie Trunk Podcast, Eddie takes you back to his recent interviews with REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin about their current tour, how he stays sharp and the book he started while on tour, and then his interview with Poison's Bret Michaels about the Stadium Tour, his solo plans for next year and when fans could get to see Poison on the road again.

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Continuing our series on decades, 81 vs 91, lots of changes. #rockphxlive #rockphoenixlive Happy Listening and Rock ON!!!!

Guns N Roses- You Could Be Mine

Santana- Winning

Genesis- I Cant Dance

J Geils Band- Freeze Frame

Yes- Owner Of A Lonely Heart

The Human League- (Keep Feeling) Facination

Van Halen- Right Now

Tommy Tutone- 867.5309/ Jenny

Jesus Jones- Right Here, Right Now

Soft Cell- Tainted Love

Metallica- My Friend Of Misery

Quarterflash- Harden My Heart

Ozzy Osbourne- No More Tears

Stray Cats- Rock This Town

Ugly Kid Joe- Everything About You

April Wine- Just Between You And Me

U2- Mysterious Ways

Foreigner- Juke Box Hero

Red Hot Chili Peppers- Under The Bridge

REO Speedwagon- Take It On The Run

Lawrence Gowan is the singer and keyboard player for Styx. He also has a very successful solo career  in Canada.  Styx will be on tour this summer with Loverboy & REO Speedwagon.  We discuss that as well as their Vegas residency shows with Ann Wilson & Don Felder, the latest Styx album and more! 

00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Band Zoom Meetings 
02:07 - Todd Sucherman Drummer 
03:25 - Vegas with Ann Wilson & Don Felder 
05:46 - REO Speedwagon & Loverboy Tour 
06:35 - Arizona & Best Cities to Play 
10:51 - Crash of the Crown   
13:05 - Styx Set Lists 
16:30 - Chuck Shute Loses His Styx Virginity 
17:45 - Lawrence's Solo Career 
22:50 - Rock to Rescue 
25:44 - Outro 

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Mike Reno is the singer for the band Loverboy, famous for such classics  as "Working for the Weekend" & "Turn Me Loose."  He also sang the duet "Almost Paradise" with Ann Wilson from Heart on the Footloose soundtrack.  In this episode we discuss his early musical beginnings, working with producer Bob Rock, the revelation he sang backup vocals on one of the biggest hair metal songs of all time and more! 

00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Rockstar Injuries 
01:45 - Tour with Styx & REO Speedwagon 
02:43 - Show Set List & New Song "Release" 
04:28 - Making New Music & Live Shows & 
06:45 - Humble Beginnings in the Music Business 
08:15 - Why Things Didn't Work with Moxy 
09:25 - Manager Bruce Allen & Publishing Rights 
11:23 - Opening for Kiss 
12:33 - Expenses for VISAs
14:14 - Making Movies in Canada
15:55 - Jim Vallance & Bryan Adams for "Jump" 
16:57 - Working with Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora 
17:45 - Eric Carmen, Ann Wilson & Draft Dodging 
19:55 - Recording in Vancouver with Bob Rock 
22:15 - Lovin' Every Minute & Mutt Lange 
23:40 - Singing Backup For Other Bands 
25:19 - Touring with Kansas, ZZ Top & Journey
26:44 - American Bandstand & Dick Clark 
28:16 - Touring Now
28:50 - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 
29:15 - Outro 

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Welcome to another installment of our ongoing series called “Grave Mistakes: They Shoulda Been Huge!!!”. This time we should re-title it, “Should Be Huge!!!” as this is an active and current band featuring members of other much heavier sounding bands. We are talking this week about the side project of the Swedish metal bands Soilwork and Arch Enemy: the amazingly awesome retro-sounding band THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA! Imagine if Foreigner, Toto, and Survivor had a metal love child and you get this awesome band. If you don’t know this band, or if you are only vaguely familiar with them; do yourself a favor and check this out. You may want to put on your workout gear and set up your phone to record a video because you’re going to want to create an awesome montage while listening to this! 

This episode is rooted in our Should Have Been category. This is a band that has mastered the ability to recreate those fist pumpingly perfect sounds of AOR / Arena Rock gold that originally existed in the late 70s / early 80s. Unfortunately, their brilliance and innovation in reviving this genre have not been recognized on this side of the Atlantic as much as it deserves. We think they SHOULD BE HUGER… and we are ready to fly that banner proudly!

Songs this week include:

1. The Night Flight Orchestra – “Stella Ain’t No Dove” from Internal Affairs (2012)
2. The Night Flight Orchestra - “Living For The Nighttime” from Skyline Whispers (2015)
3. The Night Flight Orchestra - “Gemini” from Amber Galactic (2017)
4. The Night Flight Orchestra - “The Last Of The Independent Romantics” from Sometimes The World Ain’t Enough (2018)
5. The Night Flight Orchestra - “Divinyls” from Aeromantic (2020)
6. The Night Flight Orchestra - “Midnight Marvelous” from Aeromantic II (2021)
7. The Night Flight Orchestra – “Domino” from Amber Galactic (2017)

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Episode Notes

Yes indeed, folks, Christmas time is here again!  We at What the Riff!?! want to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas, and here are a few rocking songs of the season for you to put on your playlist.

“Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight)” by the Ramones
The founders of the punk movement offer this take on a Christmas song, with the rapid tempo and rough lyrics we've come to know and love as a classic Ramones style.  Christmas is a time to be together with family,  but some families are a little less together than others!

“Little Saint Nick” by the Beach Boys
A little bit more sand than snow, this well-known Christmas classic takes inspiration from the surfin' genre of the Beach Boys in songs like "Little Deuce Coupe".

“I Believe in Santa Claus” by REO Speedwagon
REO Speedwagon produced an album of Christmas standards in 2009.  The re-release in 2010 included three bonus tracks, one of which was this original song penned by Cronin and Hall.

“You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” by  Thurl Ravenscroft
Ravenscroft's bass voice is iconic for this classic song from the animated special, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."  He also contributed his voice to Tony the Tiger for Kellogg's Frosted Flakes commercials.

“Santa Claus is Comin' to Town'” by Bruce Springsteen
How we missed this song in the first three Christmas episodes is a mystery, but Springsteen's rendition of this Christmas standard has been heard on rock radio stations everywhere since the mid-70's.  This rendition has made lists of both the best and the worst Christmas songs of all time.

“Blue Christmas” by Elvis Presley
Brian wouldn't let us get through another episode without taking on this iconic song.  Doye O'Dell may have recorded this sad Christmas tune in 1948, but Presley's version is without a doubt the most famous one.

“Mele Kalikinaka” by Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters
The name of this song is a phonologic translation of the word "Merry Christmas" into the Hawaiian language.  Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters sang this song in 1950, but it made us think of its appearance in "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."

“Up on the Housetop” by Gene Autry
While Autry sang this classic in 1953, it actually originated much earlier.  Benjamin Hamby wrote it in 1864, and it is the second-oldest secular Christmas song, after "Jingle Bells."   

“I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas” by Gayla Peevey
Bruce thought this was sung by Bernadette Peters, but it was actually performed by then 10-year-old child prodigy Gayla Peevey in 1953.  The song inspired a fundraiser which resulted in the Oklahoma City Zoo acquiring a baby hippo named Matilda..

“Soulful Christmas”  by James Brown
While it is definitely a Christmas song, it is also a song of Thanksgiving, with the Godfather of Soul expressing his thanks for his fans coming to his shows and buying his albums.

“Another Lonely Christmas” by Prince
Prince penned this original Christmas song during his "Purple Rain" days, and it appeared as the B-side to the single "I Would Die 4 U."  The initial recording took place on February 18th, 1984 when Prince was essentially operating solo, and it tells the story of a man whose lover died on Christmas Day.

“The Christmas Song” by Nat King Cole
Robert Wells and Mel Torme wrote this standard in a hot July, and it had its beginnings as a psychological way for Bob Wells to think of cold things during the heat wave.  Nat King Cole recorded the most famous version of this song in 1946, adding a small string section over the objections  of Capitol Records.

“'Zat You Santa Claus” by Buster Poindexter & His Banshees of Blue
Poindexter and his band cover this lesser-known Christmas tune originally sung by Louis Armstrong and the Commanders in 1953.  It tells the story of a guy frightened by a knock on his door while hanging up his stocking.

“Another Christmas Song” by Stephen Colbert
Ingrid brings us a track by comedian Stephen Colbert, who parodies a Christmas song with the intention of becoming rich off its popularity.

“Have a Holly Jolly Christmas” by Burl Ives
This song was featured in the Rankin-Bass Christmas Special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."  Ives provides the voice for Sam the Snowman, the narrator of the show.  This song finishes off that special, and also finishes off our special podcast.

Merry Christmas, y'all!

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