2012
Per usual, it showcases this years’ particular pop obsessions (Roxy Music, the Bee Gees, the Manics [although I left out the Dead!]), outre cover versions (Cee Lo, J Tull, Jon Anderson), and selections from my Christmas vault that I propose for canonization (Ed Gerhard, John Prine, Byron Lee). Now – I submit to you this question: what makes the Glam and Power Pop sub-genres the ground most fertile for holiday originals? Taste and see.
- Giddie Up - The Dumbells (aka Roxy Music)
- Jon Anderson - Three Ships
- The Insight (featuring Johnny & Edgar Winter) - Please Come Home For Christmas
- Was (Not Was) - Christmas Time In Motor City
- Harvey Averne Band - Let’s Get It Together This Christmas
- Byron Lee & The Dragonaires - Winter Wonderland
- Arthur Lyman - Mele Kalikimaka
- Dr. John - Merry Christmas Baby
- The Moonglows - Hey Santa Claus
- The Boys Next Door - The Wildest Christmas
- Deck The Halls - Metal Mike, Alison & Julia
- Material Issue - Merry Christmas Will Do
- Imperial Drag - Please Leave Me Home For Christmas
- Manic Street Preachers - Ghost of Christmas
- The Grip Weeds - Christmas, Bring Us
- The Futureheads - Christmas Was Better In The 80s
- The Wedding Present - White Christmas
- The Wailers - Christmas Spirit
- John Prine - Christmas in Prison (Live)
- Centro - Christmas '83
- Arlo Guthrie & Ed Gerhard - Silver Bells
- Jethro Tull - God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman
- The Band - Christmas Must Be Tonight
- Odetta - Children Go Where I Send Thee
- Cee Lo Green - River
- Bee Gees - Thank You for Christmas