Podcasts about Wonderful Christmastime

We're simply having a wonderful holiday special, and you're invited.   While music fans may be divided about the merits of Paul McCartney's enduring holiday offering "Wonderful Christmastime," it's hard to deny that the Holidays are always packed with new releases from both of his legendary bands. 2025 brought us both the latest installment in The Beatles Anthology albums (and the updated streaming series), plus two projects that shine a spotlight on Macca's other band, Wings.   One was a new triple LP compilation, WINGS: The Definitive Self-Titled Collection, and the other is a book, the oral history Wings: The Story Of A Band On The Run, written by McCartney himself, and edited by our guest today, historian Ted Widmer, who talks about the process of working with McCartney and what he learned about the story of the ex-Beatle's overachieving second act.   And McCartney's current long-serving guitarist/bassist Brian Ray just got back from the band's worldwide Got Back Tour, and is here to share some of his insights about bringing the McCartney catalogue to life, Every Night. He also talks about some of his solo projects, including the recent RSD Black Friday double LP, Rock The Plaza, where Ray worked alongside legends like Paul Rodgers, Josh Homme, Alice Cooper, and Orianthi.    The Record Store Day Podcast is a weekly music chat show written, produced, engineered, and hosted by Paul Myers, who also composed the theme music and selected interstitial music.  Executive Producers (for Record Store Day) Michael Kurtz and Carrie Colliton. For the most up-to-date news about all things RSD, visit RecordStoreDay.com   Didn't find everything on your RSD Black Friday list? Maybe you'll still find it on RSDMRKT.com.    Please consider subscribing to our podcast wherever you get podcasts, and tell your friends, we're here every week and we love making new friends!  

As we close 2025 here on Vinyl Community Podcasts, the last BONUS TRAX segment of the year features a spirited debate amongst the SURFACE NOISE crew about the greatest (and worst) Christmas/Holiday songs in existence. Dishes were smashed. Names were called. And we find Arnaldo is not a fan of Saint Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime"....like the opposite of big fan. Like hates it, hates it.

Got a question? Let us know!Made for Mondays | The Christmas PlaylistLight That Can't Be ManufacturedThis week on Made for Mondays, Heather is joined by Jamey, Tyler, and Doug as they lean into the heart of Christmas week and unpack Sunday's message about real joy and real light—the kind that doesn't come from a playlist, a purchase, or pretending everything is fine.After some weekend catch-up and reflections from Revelation 10–15, Psalms 145–157, and Proverbs 30, the conversation turns toward a timely and honest question:✨ What's the difference between manufactured cheer and received joy?As Christmas approaches, the group reflects on the ways we often try to produce joy—through nostalgia, noise, shopping, control, or even religious performance—when what we actually need is to receive joy as the fruit of abiding in Jesus. Jamey shares how Christmas music can sometimes feel like it's trying to convince our souls everything is wonderful, even when life feels dark.The discussion explores:• Chasing a mood vs. staying close to Jesus How do we tell when we're chasing a feeling instead of abiding in Christ? The group shares honest “litmus tests” that reveal when joy has become something we're forcing rather than receiving.• Darkness and light Jamey unpacks the idea that darkness isn't a thing—it's the absence of light. Spiritually, that shifts the battle. Instead of staring at darkness, we're invited to step toward the Light. What does that look like practically? The team offers simple, doable steps—like intentional prayer, confession, community, or a single act of obedience—that help move us closer to Jesus when gloom starts creeping back in.• Shining brighter in real life Rooted in Matthew 5, the BIG IDEA comes into focus: In a world getting darker, we need to shine brighter. Not performative faith—but quiet faithfulness. Reconciliation. Costly generosity. Staying at the table with people we disagree with. The group shares real-life examples of what that kind of light looks like when it shows up in everyday moments.• Light beyond our walls The conversation connects to The Gift and Believers' partners in Cuba, highlighting how faithful believers there are shining the Light of Jesus in powerful, practical ways—and why it's such a gift to be part of what God is doing through them.• Community in the dark seasons Jamey revisits a story from one of his darkest seasons, where isolation played a central role. Doug and Tyler reflect on how deeply they relate—and why community isn't optional for spiritual health. The group also points ahead to Steps and the importance of getting connected to a small group in the New Year.Join Us This Week

Bonus content for those who may have missed our very first holiday special, "A Very Yachty Christmas."From the original show notes:Our favorite convention from the late 70s and early 80s: Everything had a Christmas Special! And every year, they would rerun the same holiday special specials and we never got tired of them. It was tradition!Our yacht rock podcast should be no different! John and Tom scour music-dom for the yachtiest yuletide merriment to bring your season glad “tide”-ings, including songs from the era and modern buried treasures from classic yacht rock artists.Who's on your yachty list?Tell us tunes, albums and compilations we missed on our Facebook page! ⁠⁠facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast⁠⁠Also, you thought Tom was kidding about the ⁠⁠Fat Albert Christmas Specia⁠⁠l and the ⁠⁠Star Wars Holiday Special⁠⁠? Think again!The Lightning Round (Christmas Edition):Is it Yacht, or Is It Not?Buried TreasuresOff the MapReferences and Related:Tom's ⁠⁠“A Very Yachty Christmas” playlist⁠⁠ on SpotifyThe ⁠⁠Yacht Rock Christmas YouTube playlist⁠⁠ (210 videos and counting!)⁠⁠John's Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠Tom's Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠⁠Yacht or Nyacht? ⁠⁠The Official Yachtski Scale⁠⁠⁠⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main⁠⁠Intro/outro music: “⁠⁠Wonderful Christmastime” by The Overnighters⁠Find and Follow:The Mainland: ⁠OutoftheMain.com⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast⁠Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/outofthemain⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemain⁠Support the Podcast: patreon.com/OutoftheMain“Born at Sea. Raised on Radio.”

So much good football this season (just not in New Orleans); DOJ drags feet on Epstein Files release and hopes we won't notice; Trump finishes what Biden started with marijuana scheduling change; "Wonderful Christmastime" - good song or total suckage? Rhonda Shear is streaming back into your TV set

durée : 00:04:15 - Musique matin - par : Max Dozolme - En ce mardi 24 décembre, à la veille de Noël, Max Dozolme nous invite à plonger au cœur de l'un des plus célèbres chants de Noël jamais enregistrés pour découvrir les ingrédients qui ont fait de la chanson "A Wonderful Christmastime" de Paul MacCartney, un véritable succès ! Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

The boys discuss holiday cheer, a horrible date Steve went on once, Wonderful Christmastime is discussed, as is tradition, and the boys try and figure out what's the deal with Quentin Tarantino lately!Advertise on Dynamic Banter via gumball.fmJOIN the Patreon: patreon.com/dynamicbanterGET the MERCH: dynamicbanter.clothingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

FOR THE LOVE OF VINYL Presented by A to Z Media (atozmedia.com) What makes a Christmas record timeless? Why do holiday albums outsell almost everything else on vinyl every December? And which Christmas records are actually worth owning? In this festive episode of For the Love of Vinyl, host Scott Orr is joined by Terry Cole of Colemine Records and Plaid Room Records (Loveland, Ohio) for a deep dive into the world of Christmas records. From Vince Guaraldi and Bing Crosby to Michael Bublé, Phil Spector, and soul Christmas classics, Scott and Terry unpack why holiday records remain one of the most powerful rituals in vinyl culture. They explore: Why Christmas records sell at a completely different scale than regular vinyl The best-selling Christmas albums of all time (and the surprises) Underrated holiday records every collector should know Original vs. traditional Christmas songs—and why originals are so hard to pull off Whether Christmas albums are a smart investment for indie artists and labels How record stores prepare all year for a few short weeks of holiday madness Along the way, you'll hear personal favorites, controversial takes (yes, Wonderful Christmastime comes up), behind-the-scenes retail data, and why Christmas music might be the most “evergreen” genre of them all.   Presented by A to Z Media — your go-to partner for custom vinyl pressing and physical media manufacturing. Learn more at atozmedia.com   Order the new Cher Xmas Album here: plaidroomrecords.com

Send us a textA Very 70's Christmas: Silent Nights and Scandalous LightsIt's the holidays and the Back in Time Brothers Lou and DJ Paulie are bringing Christmas cheer right here. Join us as we dive into A Very '70s Christmas, exploring the decade's grooviest most chaotic and most unforgettable holiday moments.On this episode, prepare for:• The Ultimate '70s Soundtrack: Hear 12 original non-cover Christmas songs from 1970–1979. We spin soulful classics by Donnie Hathaway ("This Christmas") and the anti-war anthem from John Lennon and Yoko Ono ("Happy Christmas (War Is Over)"). We rock out with glam anthems like Slade's "Merry Christmas Everybody" and Wizard's "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day," and feature progressive rock from Greg Lake ("I Believe in Father Christmas"). We also highlight The Kinks' social commentary with "Father Christmas" and the shimmering synthesizer sound of Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime."• Silent Nights and Scandalous Lights (Rock Talk): This segment reveals the drama behind the tinsel. Discover the high-pressure childhood of the Jackson 5 while recording their Christmas album which required endless touring rehearsals and late-night tapings. Hear about the near-disaster when a KISS pyro charge misfired during a 1974 Michigan show nearly turning the stage into a flaming ornament. Plus we cover the tense improvised creation of David Bowie and Bing Crosby's iconic "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy" duet which was written on the spot because Bowie hated the original song.• Busted on the Back in Time Radio Show (Stupid Christmas Criminals): We expose bizarre true tales including the case of the drunk Santa who stole his own suit at a food court bar in Minneapolis the man who sabotaged a gingerbread house contest in Albany and the elf impersonator caught with three wallets stuffed in her tights at a corporate party in Columbus. We also recount the international case of the German ceramic mug thieves at a Munich Christmas market.• The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of '70s Toys: Get nostalgic with the origins of the Nerf ball (the first indoor ball) and the beloved Atari 2600. Cringe at the anatomically correct Joey Stivic Baby Doll which had a "drink and wet feature." Finally remember the terrifying danger of toys like Lawn Darts (Jarts) which caused numerous injuries and deaths and shattering acrylic Clackers.Pull on those fuzzy slippers and turn up the volume—we're delivering soul glam rock and roll madness wrapped in one glittering holiday package.Support the showThanks for listening. Join us each Monday at 1pm Central at www.urlradio.net and follow us on Facebook!

Jonny Hennigan interviews actress and director Jenny Kilcast who recently played Mary Bailey in a stage production of It's A Wonderful Life! As part of us looking at It's A Wonderful Life, we have ended up completing two bonus episodes and could probably have done more! Everyone was keen to have their say but with it being a busy time of year it was hard to get them altogether BUT I did reach out to some new guests for the show… Next week, you will hear an episode about It's A Wonderful Life from the point of view of a mother and teenage daughter; Maria and Maisy - who also let me in to some of their memories of Christmas and their traditions new and old. Today though, we have actress and director - Jenny Kilcast who has recently played Mary in a stage version of It's A Wonderful Life. I also spoke to her about becoming an actress and her experiences acting and directing. I had a wonderful time recording both, without further ado - a big festive Hee Haw to you all and let's hear from Jenny…Intro includes instrumental version of "Wonderful Christmastime" by Paul McCartneyAudio clip from It Happened One Christmas (1977)millenniumfulcrum@gmail.com@mfulcrum2187 (X and Instagram)@millenniumfulcrum (Bluesky & TikTok)FB: millennium fulcrumProduced by Jonny Hennigan & The Fulcrum Crew. Recorded at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England.Mixed and edited by Jonny Hennigan at the Fulcrum Studios, the Shire. England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A smiling John Lennon on Monday Night Football. A blunt 1970 interview that cut through the post‑Beatles haze. A late‑night Bermuda epiphany triggered by the B‑52s. We stitch together these scenes to tell a clear story of return, risk, and the ache of what never happened.We revisit Lennon's sharp takes on early solo albums, then jump to Howard Cosell's halftime chat where “It's always in the wind” floated a reunion hope. From there we follow the thread to Double Fantasy: phone‑call songwriting with Yoko, the decision to interleave their tracks, and the electric but shelved Cheap Trick‑backed version of I'm Losing You. The music reveals a man choosing domestic honesty over spectacle, and that choice rings loud on Watching The Wheels and Beautiful Boy. We also sit with the shock of December 8, 1980—how news broke live on TV, how radio turned into a vigil, and how listeners discovered deep cuts and new meanings in the days that followed.The legacy keeps evolving. Anthology 1 brought Free As A Bird to life from a worn cassette, reminding us that imperfections can feel truer than polish. New restoration tools now separate voices from tape hiss, reframing classics without erasing their warmth, and sparking debate around releases like Now And Then. We dig into early Beatles gems, Pete Best's late payday, and why Rubber Soul still feels like the band's great hinge moment. Seasonal staples make an appearance too—Lennon's reflective Happy Xmas and McCartney's gloriously divisive Wonderful Christmastime—because these songs hold our calendars as much as our hearts.Come for the stories, stay for the connective tissue: how culture, technology, and memory keep Lennon present. If this journey moved you, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves The Beatles, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find these conversations.Learn Something New orRemember Something OldContact us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com with your own musical memories.Send us a one-way message. We can't answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

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durée : 00:04:15 - Musique matin - par : Max Dozolme - En ce mardi 24 décembre, à la veille de Noël, Max Dozolme nous invite à plonger au cœur de l'un des plus célèbres chants de Noël jamais enregistrés pour découvrir les ingrédients qui ont fait de la chanson "A Wonderful Christmastime" de Paul MacCartney, un véritable succès ! Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Another holiday song for the holiday season, that we're discussing because we need to dunk on Sir Paul every chance that we can. Hosted by @sliiiiip and @megamixdotcom, the Super Hits Podcast reviews a different retro single each episode! We're on all of the usual podcast platforms, so come find us. Come and give us a 5-star review! To correct us if we miss a fact or get something wrong, to request a single, or to just say hello, hit us up at superhitspodcast@gmail.com Here's our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://megamixdotcom.com/super-hits/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here's our Instagram: @SuperHitsPodcast You can also find playlists for all of the songs we've covered on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Apple Music. Just search for Super Hits Podcast Playlist!

Dave and Reese are vibing with holiday cheer! Thanks to Pepere's Punch members of the family join our dynamic duo to explore heartfelt family nostalgia intertwined with unexpected laughter. You won't want to miss this episode jam-packed with hilarious anecdotes, touching memories, and some unexpected tears!

It's the last episode of 2024 and the witches hope you enjoy their grand finale! Happiest of holidays to all of our listeners and a peaceful New Year. And now, your jingle jesters, Lysa, Shelley, and Darryl!

The TMI guys ring in the holidays — and Jordan's birthday! – by going deep into 10 of their favorite (or, in some cases, least favorite) Christmas songs. You'll learn how that mind-melting David Bowie-Bing Crosby duet came to be (as well as the morbid events that followed) as well as the hilariously drunken shenanigans that unfolded on the set of Wham!'s "Last Christmas" video — plus the saga of George Michael's hair. Heigl shares his passion for jazz through the Vince Guaraldi 'Charlie Brown Christmas' soundtrack, in addition to the hilariously fast genesis of "Feliz Navidad" and the precocious brilliance of Brenda Lee and her deathless "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree." And whatever you do, don't miss out on Jordan and Alex's battle over whether or not Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime" actually sucks. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good fight! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The aliens have come to visit our planet and we really need to have the good holiday cheer out to appease them. There’s clearly no other way we’re winning this fight. They have the superior firepower and well-trained numbers behind them to literally decimate our entire planet as they make way to build their death… Read more S8:E35 – Paul McCartney – “Wonderful Christmastime”

In episode 1794, Jack and Miles are joined by host of White Homework, Tori Williams Douglass, to discuss… What The F**k Is This Dude Doing With His Hair? Matt Gaetz Ethics Report Is Gonna Drop..., Music Experts Try To Explain Why The Worst Christmas Is So Bad and more! Matt Gaetz Ethics Report Is Gonna Drop... "There is no getting around the fact that he repeats the phrase 'simply having a wonderful Christmastime' 17 times": A music professor breaks down the theory behind Paul McCartney's Wonderful Christmastime “Santa Baby” is one of Americans’ most disliked Christmas songs Worst Christmas songs of all time revealed - and the results will surprise you The 20 Sh*ttiest Christmas Songs Ever Recorded Paul McCartney Song Named Most Hated Christmas Tune Tweet from @theryangeorge: Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime" is about friends practicing witchcraft but then someone walks in and they have to suddenly play it cool LISTEN: Blame by GabrielsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. This week, since we are once again in the holiday season, we are featuring Christmas music. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching, “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney from 1980. The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94Ye-3C1FC8

Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time. The CEO Killer & insurance. Say it ain't so, Rocket Man!!! Vegas & Gambling in sports. Yacht rock. Lastly, we discuss The Jackal, Red One, and other Christmas movies.Become a Patron at JayandJack.comWrite us an email at RCADCast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram at RCADCastAnd leave us an iTunes review.

Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time. The CEO Killer & insurance. Say it ain't so, Rocket Man!!! Vegas & Gambling in sports. Yacht rock. Lastly, we discuss The Jackal, Red One, and other Christmas movies. Become a Patron at JayandJack.com Write us an email at RCADCast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram at RCADCast And leave us […]

Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time. The CEO Killer & insurance. Say it ain't so, Rocket Man!!! Vegas & Gambling in sports. Yacht rock. Lastly, we discuss The Jackal, Red One, and other Christmas movies.Become a Patron at JayandJack.comWrite us an email at RCADCast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram at RCADCastAnd leave us an iTunes review.

Dave Hendon salutes Lei Peifan's sensational capture of the Scottish Open title and rounds up the latest listener correspondence ahead of the Christmas break. Keep your questions for WST coming ahead of a special episode in the new year to snookerscenepodcast@mail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Stupid History of the song: Wonderful ChristmastimeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-stupid-history-minute--4965707/support.

Season's Greetings! After this episode of the Video Store Podcast some of you may be wondering about my sanity. (I know my mother does.) Listen, I love Christmas films — I really do! I grew up on all those Rankin-Bass specials and classic Christmas movies… but after watching a dozen Hallmark specials in a row, don't you wish that at least once a fight would break out and someone would carve more than the turkey? No? Oh, dear. Maybe my mother was right. On this episode I share four horror-themed Christmas classics. First up is 1974's Black Christmas, a film that, along with The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (also released in 1974). In the film a sorority house is bombarded with obscene phone calls that quickly turn violent. What the sorority sisters don't realize is that the calls are coming from inside the house. The killer is hiding in the attic, as are some of his victims. This might not have been the best film to lead off with because it is a straight up horror film. It is considered to be one of the first slasher films, and the first “holiday” slasher film. It's easy to see how later films like Halloween and Friday the 13th were influenced by it. While the film does take place over the holiday break, don't hold out for a Christmas miracle when it comes to the ending.Next up is 1984's Silent Night, Deadly Night. You know how they say sometimes a film's reputation precedes it? The release of this film was highly protested, not so much because of its content but because of the film's artwork which featured an arm (dressed in a Santa suit) reaching out of a chimney and holding an ax. The film was so highly contested that Gene Siskel once read the names of the producers of the film and shamed them on television. Despite only running in theaters for a single week, it managed to bring in $2.5 million and did even better in rental stores. It was so successful that we eventually got four sequels to the film. Silent Night, Deadly Night is definitely a horror film but with a few light moments thrown in.My third film this week is 1997's Jack Frost, not to be consued with the 1998 film by the same name starring Michael Keaton. In this holiday treat, a transport vehicle carring a convicted serial killer combines with a van full of genetic testing chemicals (that's never good) and as a result the killer, named Jack Frost, finds himself melted and merged with the layer of snow he landed on. Essentially the plot of this film is the same as Child's Play, instead of the killer ending up in a doll, here he becomes a snowman. This is more of a black comedy than a straight up horror film and according to Rotten Tomatoes it wasn't a very good one, but those people need to drink more spiked eggnog before watching classics like this.The last film on my list is 1984's Gremlins. If you haven't seen it in a while you might have forgotten that Gremlins takes place around Christmas. (Billy's Mogwai was a Christmas gift, remember?) With names like Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante, Chris Columbus, Phoebe Cates, Keye Luke, Howie Mandell, and even Corey Feldman, this film was destined to be a classic. This is a film that I often catch scenes of while flipping channels, but really should be watched from beginning to end to fully enjoy.This year I noticed Home Depot had their Christmas holiday decorations out on display in late October. I heard “Wonderful Christmastime” dozens of times on the radio before Thanksgiving. It seems like we get bombarded with Christmas films, television episodes, TV specials and music for two solid months each year. I like Christmas, I really do, but every now and then a film featuring a guy in a Santa outfit wielding an ax is a nice break from it all. Enjoy and seasons greetings from me and the other employees here at the video store. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com

Multi-platinum recording artist Clay Aiken is back with a stunning new version of the Bing Crosby classic "Do You Hear What I Hear?," the first single from his highly anticipated Christmas album Christmas Bells are Ringing, set to be released on November 22nd. Aiken's unique interpretation infuses the classic carol with his signature vocal warmth and emotional depth making it a song for our times. Written in 1962 by Noël Regney and Gloria Shayne as a plea for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" is timeless in its message, yet even more resonant today. Aiken reflects, "The whole American political climate over the past few years hasn't really given us much in the way of hope or optimism. As much as I wanted to believe I might be able to make some positive change in that world, I've realized that music often does a better job of that." Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Ron Fair, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" is the first release from Aiken's first studio album in over a decade, following a hiatus from music which found Aiken running for Congressional office in North Carolina, and raising his now teenage son. The album, Christmas Bells are Ringing, marks a return to the holiday music that solidified Aiken's place as a household name in 2004, when his debut holiday album Merry Christmas With Love broke records, selling nearly 300,000 copies in its first week. That album went platinum, becoming the best-selling holiday album of 2004 and earning Aiken three Billboard Music Awards.The new record boasts fresh takes on holiday staples like Nat King Cole's "Caroling, Caroling" and Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime", as well as a lush reinvention of "Merry Christmas, Darling" by the Carpenters (one of Clay's musical inspirations) and a show-stopping rendition of "Pure Imagination" which reimagines the Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory classic as a fitting soundtrack for the holiday season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Multi-platinum recording artist Clay Aiken is back with a stunning new version of the Bing Crosby classic "Do You Hear What I Hear?," the first single from his highly anticipated Christmas album Christmas Bells are Ringing, set to be released on November 22nd. Aiken's unique interpretation infuses the classic carol with his signature vocal warmth and emotional depth making it a song for our times. Written in 1962 by Noël Regney and Gloria Shayne as a plea for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" is timeless in its message, yet even more resonant today. Aiken reflects, "The whole American political climate over the past few years hasn't really given us much in the way of hope or optimism. As much as I wanted to believe I might be able to make some positive change in that world, I've realized that music often does a better job of that." Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Ron Fair, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" is the first release from Aiken's first studio album in over a decade, following a hiatus from music which found Aiken running for Congressional office in North Carolina, and raising his now teenage son. The album, Christmas Bells are Ringing, marks a return to the holiday music that solidified Aiken's place as a household name in 2004, when his debut holiday album Merry Christmas With Love broke records, selling nearly 300,000 copies in its first week. That album went platinum, becoming the best-selling holiday album of 2004 and earning Aiken three Billboard Music Awards.The new record boasts fresh takes on holiday staples like Nat King Cole's "Caroling, Caroling" and Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime", as well as a lush reinvention of "Merry Christmas, Darling" by the Carpenters (one of Clay's musical inspirations) and a show-stopping rendition of "Pure Imagination" which reimagines the Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory classic as a fitting soundtrack for the holiday season. Clay Aiken's rise to stardom began in 2003 as the runner-up on season two of American Idol. His debut single, "This Is the Night" debuted at #1 on Billboard's Hot 100, while his debut album Measure of a Man was certified triple platinum. Aiken has since sold millions of albums, launched national tours, starred on Broadway, and made his mark as a philanthropist and politician.Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Merry Christmas With Love, Clay Aiken's new album, Christmas Bells are Ringing' promises to bring the same joy and spirit to listeners, making it the perfect soundtrack for the 2024 holiday season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

What happens when nostalgic birthday serenades, wide shoes, and ferrets collide? In this episode, we celebrate Becca's special day with a classic Captain Zoom tune and a plethora of personal anecdotes that will leave you in stitches. Together, we brainstorm some delightfully spooky themes for our future episode "Maniac Monster Mash," featuring your favorite supernatural creatures. Picture this: a movie night at Arcade Mike's, old McDonald's records, and the digestive perils of pot noodles—it's a recipe for endless laughter. The weird and wonderful stories continue as we explore outdated medical practices, like the infamous "wet cloth method," and ponder how people ever survived such primitive treatments. Expect a mix of side-splitting humor and surprising revelations as we navigate the peculiarities of history and biology.  But that's not all! We wrap up our episode with a musical debate, from the haunting melodies of swamp songs to the polarizing "Wonderful Christmas Time" by Paul McCartney. Jay shares a comical tale of mistaken identity involving a pinky ring and a giant roach. We even concoct a new cocktail recipe, the "Swampy Sizzle," complete with eerie elements like dry ice. Join us for an episode brimming with laughs, creativity, and the all-too-relatable struggle of finding comfortable footwear. Contains : *Adult Language *Adult Situations Thank you for listening, you Maniacs! If you like the podcast tell a friend. Please rate it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Follow us : Contact us : ⁠⁠umbrellaholics@gmail.com⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠@umbrellaholics⁠⁠ Facebook@⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Umbrellaholics-110265711126471⁠⁠ Twitter⁠⁠@HolicsUmbrella⁠⁠ Youtube@⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCguHLT224fCg9iCOasS8pjw⁠⁠ Find us on all the major platforms!

Episode 232 Oh The Pain Podcast with Joe Benigno Simply having a wonderful Christmas time. Christmas presents for the Met and Jets fans. Plus NFL Picks week 16. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ohthepainpodcast/support

Our favorite convention from the late 70s and early 80s: Everything had a Christmas Special! And every year, they would rerun the same holiday special specials and we never got tired of them. It was tradition! Our yacht rock podcast should be no different! John and Tom scour music-dom for the yachtiest yuletide merriment to bring your season glad “tide”-ings, including songs from the era and modern buried treasures from classic yacht rock artists.Who's on your yachty list? Tell us tunes, albums and compilations we missed on our Facebook page! ⁠facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast⁠ Also, you thought Tom was kidding about the ⁠Fat Albert Christmas Specia⁠l and the ⁠Star Wars Holiday Special⁠? Think again! The Lightning Round (Christmas Edition): Is it Yacht, or Is It Not? Buried Treasures Off the Map References and Related: Tom's ⁠“A Very Yachty Christmas” playlist⁠ on Spotify The ⁠Yacht Rock Christmas YouTube playlist⁠ (210 videos and counting!) ⁠John's Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠ ⁠Tom's Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist⁠ Yacht or Nyacht? ⁠The Official Yachtski Scale⁠ ⁠Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main⁠ Intro/outro music: “⁠Wonderful Christmastime” by The Overnighters⁠ Find and Follow: The Mainland: ⁠YachtRockPodcast.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/yachtrockpod⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yachtrockpodcast⁠ Anchors Aweigh: ⁠https://anchor.fm/yachtrockpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yachtrockpodcast/support

We're taking a break for the holiday season, so we pulled a fun and timely discussion from our back catalog. In this episode from December, 2018, we look at the two most famous—and most polarizing—holiday songs from the solo Beatles: Paul's "Wonderful Christmastime" and John's "Happy Xmas (War is Over)." Are these two songs as far apart from each other as they seem? Other songs/versions we reference in the episode: “Wonderful Christmastime” — Shins cover (2012) “Wonderful Christmastime” — Monkees cover (2018) Miley Cyrus, Mark Ronson ft. Sean Ono Lennon - "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" Official Performance (2018) “Listen, the Snow is Falling” (Plastic Ono Band, 1971) --------------------- +Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter/X for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we're @bcthebeatles everywhere. +Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening now. +Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles +Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com

Day 7 of the 12 Days of Christmas with your favorite friend, Sam I Am. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nogreeneggsandham/support

Support Night Clerk Radio on Patreon On our last episode of the year, we spend far too much time opining about Christmas and not nearly enough time discussing these amazing Vaporwave Christmas Compilations. Thankfully, they are all linked below so once we're done talking you can start listening! We can't wait to see what everyone puts out this year.Thanks again to everyone out there for another year of amazing support. As we mention in the outro, we'll be taking January off. See you again in February!Outro Samplesl33py0range - IDCEMBERUtopia District CompilationsUtopia District's Christmas Vacation Vol. 1, YouTubeUtopia District's Christmas Vacation Vol. 1, BandcampUtopia District's Christmas Vacation Vol. 2, YouTubeUtopia District's Christmas Vacation Vol. 2, Bandcamp Pacific Plaza Records CompilationsPacific Plaza Records - It's a Vaporwave Christmas!, YouTubePacific Plaza Records - It's a Vaporwave Christmas!, BandcampPacific Plaza Records - It's a Vaporwave Christmas Vol. 2, YouTubePacific Plaza Records - It's a Vaporwave Christmas Vol. 2, BandcampPacific Plaza Records - It's a Vaporwave Christmas Vol. 3, YouTubePacific Plaza Records - It's a Vaporwave Christmas Vol. 3, Bandcamp Slushwave Social Club CompilationSlushwave Social Club — SSCC Volume 3: A Very Slushwave Christmas, YouTubeSlushwave Social Club — SSCC Volume 3: A Very Slushwave Christmas, Bandcamp Related LinksVisual Representation of the Hallmark Christmas Cinematic Universe, Circa 2019CreditsMusic by: 2MelloArtwork by: Patsy McDowellRoss on TwitterBirk on TwitterNight Clerk Radio on Twitter

Every year around the holidays, sometimes even before Thanksgiving these days, you start to hear them. The age old songs to ring in the season at the end of the year. I'm talking about Christmas songs - some of which are hundreds of years old and some have become popular in our lifetimes. In stores, in schools, in offices, in the air you'll be hearing songs in every language to celebrate. And rock n roll has it's own classics in the genre - a great many legends and once hot bands have done their best to come up with an original (or original re-working of) song that will get them on the radio between November and January every year. Some are true classics, sung by legends. Some are catchy tunes from your favorite acts. Do you prefer John Lennon's Happy Christmas (War is Over) or Paul McCartney's A Wonderful Christmas Time? Do you prefer classics from the early age of rock n roll from Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry or The Beach Boys? The Wolf and Action Jackson are children of the MTV generation and in the 80s artists collaborated for a cause through Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas and the A Very Special Christmas albums. Each of the boys will walk through 10 up to their very favorite rockin Christmas classic and might give each other a hard time for some of them. But isn't that what the holidays are all about (It's time, for the airing of the greivances!) We wish everyone Happy Holidays from The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast and thank you for making us part of your lives in 2023. Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Ugly American Werewolf in London Store - Get your Wolf merch and use code 10OFF2023 to save 10% during the holidays! Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10%! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever scanned the radio looking for some music that fits your specific mood at that moment? Well, that's the daily quandary for show host John Avery. Thus, the creation of “Raiding The Crates on DC Radio,” a weekly two-hour ride through John's wildly diverse music taste and genre-hopping music collection. Be prepared to hear shows ranging from southern soul and blues to house music. Hear songs by artists from Frank Sinatra to Frank Ocean; from Sarah Vaughn to Fantasia; from Al Green to The B-52s. John is all over the place, but never too far from his first love: MUSIC. If you're the least bit adventurous, make it a point to join him weekly for “Raiding The Crates”.

For some, Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” is a source of merriment. For others? Bah humbug! If you’re a holiday music hater, then you’re like “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio. Today, David is joined by two award-winning musicians and childhood friends who discuss artistry versus economics when it comes to holiday jingles — and try to inspire some holiday cheer. But first, mortgage rates dip under 7%.

For some, Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” is a source of merriment. For others? Bah humbug! If you’re a holiday music hater, then you’re like “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio. Today, David is joined by two award-winning musicians and childhood friends who discuss artistry versus economics when it comes to holiday jingles — and try to inspire some holiday cheer. But first, mortgage rates dip under 7%.

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Every year around the holidays, sometimes even before Thanksgiving these days, you start to hear them. The age old songs to ring in the season at the end of the year. I'm talking about Christmas songs - some of which are hundreds of years old and some have become popular in our lifetimes. In stores, in schools, in offices, in the air you'll be hearing songs in every language to celebrate. And rock n roll has it's own classics in the genre - a great many legends and once hot bands have done their best to come up with an original (or original re-working of) song that will get them on the radio between November and January every year. Some are true classics, sung by legends. Some are catchy tunes from your favorite acts. Do you prefer John Lennon's Happy Christmas (War is Over) or Paul McCartney's A Wonderful Christmas Time? Do you prefer classics from the early age of rock n roll from Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry or The Beach Boys? The Wolf and Action Jackson are children of the MTV generation and in the 80s artists collaborated for a cause through Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas and the A Very Special Christmas albums. Each of the boys will walk through 10 up to their very favorite rockin Christmas classic and might give each other a hard time for some of them. But isn't that what the holidays are all about (It's time, for the airing of the greivances!) We wish everyone Happy Holidays from The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast and thank you for making us part of your lives in 2023. Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Ugly American Werewolf in London Store - Get your Wolf merch and use code 10OFF2023 to save 10% during the holidays! Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use the code UGLY to save 10%! Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Planet LP host Ted Asregadoo welcomes the founders of Popdose, Jeff Giles and Jason Hare to talk about holiday music. Jeff and Jason were the brains behind a long-running series on Popdose called Mellowmas. If you've ever watched Mystery Science Theater 3000, you'll love Jeff and Jason's snarky take on some of the worst Christmas and holiday-themed music released. The series ran for about 10 years and almost extinguished the love Jeff had for Christmas music. But, Jason seemingly never tires of it. In the first segment, the guys talk about the genesis of Mellowmas, how it migrated from their blogs to Popdose, how it evolved, and why they decided to end the series. The series got so popular that they had two theme songs written for it. One was by Alan O'Day, whose big hit, "Undercover Angel" went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977. The other theme song was written by fellow Popdose writer and all-around creative genius, Terje Fjelde. Ted also surprises Jeff and Jason with an AI-generated audiobook reading of a portion of Mellowmas post with Jeff as Santa Claus and Jason as Fin, a vaguely Irish-accented fella. Finally, what "Mellowmas" would be complete without a painfully extended version of "Wonderful Christmastime" and bleating sheep in the holiday classic, "Silent Night." Segment two is about unironically loving certain holiday songs. The guys each feature five of their favorites that they don't get tired of. And look here's a playlist of them!

Forget about all those uncool Xmas tunes you hear in the malls - we've got the good stuff for this Holiday season! The first present for you is "Mr. Scrooge" by England's GREATEST 60S girl group, The Orchids (2:16). If Georgina Oliver isn't in your 60s British Music Icons Advent Calendar - then one listen to this, and she will be! Great backing from Pamela Jarman & Valerie Jones. John Lennon gets coal in his stocking for puttin' 'em down on TV in '63. The next carol is by the legendary Sonics! They "Don't Believe In Christmas", maybe because John Lennon was The Grinch (32:13). A pinch from Chuck Berry, but who cares!!  Man, Christmas sounds rough on the mean streets of Tacoma, Washington! Back to The Beatles - remember who's better than them? The Monkees, who do an ace version of Macca's "Wonderful Christmastime" (1:06:39). This one is sweet as a candy cane. Another legend comes down the chimney for Song 4 - Bob Dylan klezmers it up with his interdenominational "Must Be Santa" (1:53:59). Xmas is a great excuse to get drunk for a month - so enjoy it! Gather round the brazier and Ho Ho Ho!!!

According to Carmen, Dave was a bit of a "Grinch" yesterday when she asked if he could play a new Christmas song from Blessing Offor. So, this morning, we started the show off with an oldie but a goodie with Blessing displaying his God-given gift on "Wonderful Christmastime".  If you've got a snorer in the family, you might want to check out Jules recommendation for a "sleep mitigation tool" as a possible Christmas present for you and your family member.  Carmen brought in a couple...

According to Carmen, Dave was a bit of a "Grinch" yesterday when she asked if he could play a new Christmas song from Blessing Offor. So, this morning, we started the show off with an oldie but a goodie with Blessing displaying his God-given gift on "Wonderful Christmastime".  If you've got a snorer in the family, you might want to check out Jules recommendation for a "sleep mitigation tool" as a possible Christmas present for you and your family member.  Carmen brought in a couple...

According to Carmen, Dave was a bit of a "Grinch" yesterday when she asked if he could play a new Christmas song from Blessing Offor. So, this morning, we started the show off with an oldie but a goodie with Blessing displaying his God-given gift on "Wonderful Christmastime".  If you've got a snorer in the family, you might want to check out Jules recommendation for a "sleep mitigation tool" as a possible Christmas present for you and your family member.  Carmen brought in a couple...