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.

Happy Birthday Baby Jesus 2012

Tracklist

26 tracks
01

The Dumbells (aka Roxy Music)

Giddie Up

02

Three Ships

Jon Anderson

03

Please Come Home For Christmas

The Insight (featuring Johnny & Edgar Winter)

04

Christmas Time In Motor City

Was (Not Was)

05

Let’s Get It Together This Christmas

Harvey Averne Band

06

Winter Wonderland

Byron Lee & The Dragonaires

07

Mele Kalikimaka

Arthur Lyman

08

Merry Christmas Baby

Dr. John

09

Hey Santa Claus

The Moonglows

10

The Wildest Christmas

The Boys Next Door

11

Metal Mike, Alison & Julia

Deck The Halls

12

Merry Christmas Will Do

Material Issue

13

Please Leave Me Home For Christmas

Imperial Drag

14

Ghost of Christmas

Manic Street Preachers

15

Christmas, Bring Us

The Grip Weeds

16

Christmas Was Better In The 80s

The Futureheads

17

White Christmas

The Wedding Present

18

Christmas Spirit

The Wailers

19

Christmas in Prison (Live)

John Prine

20

Christmas '83

Centro

21

Silver Bells

Arlo Guthrie & Ed Gerhard

22

God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman

Jethro Tull

23

Christmas Must Be Tonight

The Band

24

Children Go Where I Send Thee

Odetta

25

River

Cee Lo Green

26

Thank You for Christmas

Bee Gees