Monthly Archives: December 2012
One Of The Best
Once, we made mix-tapes on cassettes. (Compact Audio Cassettes, to be precise.) Then, we burned mix-CDs. Now, we assemble playlists. Last year at this time, I put together a playlist that I called: The Best of 2011: Discoveries & Resurrections. The collection contained … Continue reading
Season’s Greetings Again
Rock, Jazz, R&B. “What, no Folk?!? No collection of Christmas music is complete without a Christmas Folk song!” “You’re right. How about “Cry Of A Tiny Babe” by Bruce Cockburn?” “Excellent choice.” I hope you agree. This is from Bruce’s … Continue reading
One More Season’s Greetings
This has been fun. First Rock, then Jazz. How about some Christmas Rhythm & Blues? Here’s a favorite of mine. “Hey Santa Claus” was recorded by The Moonglows in 1953 – a very good year – for Chance Records. I discovered it on an album … Continue reading
More Season’s Greetings
So, it’s the end of a busy day. You’ve decked the halls, jingled the bells and harked the herald angels. You’re about to settle down on the couch, enjoy the warm glow of the lights on the tree and a glass of your favorite beverage and … Continue reading
Season’s Greetings
Need a little somethin’ to get you rockin’ on this Friday before the last weekend before Christmas day? I know just the thing. Ladies and gentlemen, the one and only… Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band!!!!!!!!! (Turn it up!) … Continue reading
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