quiet thread, so I post mixes.
caroling and wassailing
a mix by SA
december 2004
01. Sleigh Ride - Brian Setzer Orchestra
02. O Day Full of Grace - Lake Zurich Concert Choir
03. Winter Wonderland - Brian Setzer Orchestra
04. Merry Xmas Everybody - Oasis
05. Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy - The Vandals
06. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Bif Naked
07. Little Saint Nick - Sugar Ray
08. Santa Baby - Kylie Minogue
09. So This Is Christmas (Live) - The Corrs
10. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas- Tori Amos
11. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer- Chris Isaak And Silvertone
12. Walk This Sleigh- Robbie Williams
13. Happy Christmas (War is Over) - The Polyphonic Spree
14. The Nutcracker Suite - Peter Llyich Tchaikovsky
15. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Pamplin Music
16. Christians and Pagans - Dar Williams
17. Little Drummer Boy - Tori Amos
18. Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht - Vienna Boys Choir
How's that Polyphonic Spree xmas song, SA? I'll presume you like it since you put it on the mix.
Damn, you lucky SOB.
Plus I had a long brunch with Rio this morning.
If it's not too late, pass along my howdys to both Knut & Madrigal. And Jonboy.
Too late for Jonboy, since we saw him last night. The show was great good fun, and excellent music. Mr. Mekon did a Marty Robbins set including "Big Iron On His Hip." Kelly Hogan kicked in with backing vocals on just about everybody, and did a Ray Price set (perfect for her since his stuff is a mix of country and big city jazz/torch. Excellent version of "For the Good Times" which she dedicated to one of her neighbors when she was growing up). Robbie and Donna Fulks did some gorgeous two-part close harmonies. Anna Fermin had a gorgeous voice, which was necessary for her Dolly Parton set. You know what rocks? Being in a packed club while everybody is singing along to "Jolene."
Really fun clips of old country music shows with Ray Price, Tennessee Ernie Ford (doing a fantastically lewd "Shotgun Boogie"), Carl Smith (June Carter's ex, Carlene's dad. Miriam made the immortal observation that Carl's wavy quiff was so lopsided that "It looks like somebody punched him in the hair.") and Marty Robbins.
We all had a very very fun and funny dinner beforehand. Knut and Madrigal
and Rio will be coming tonight so I'll share the halloos.
How's that Polyphonic Spree xmas song, SA?
It's...interesting. Rather like the PS themselves. I'm not completely sure how I feel about them yet, but I'm trying them out in different ways.
I'm glad you had fun last night.
I'm glad you had fun last night.
I can't even tell you. The show was excellent, but the company was stellar. The conversation around the dinner table was like a really good night in Natter - so funny.
Are you all aware that Bowie's Lady Stardust was actually written about Marc Bolan?
"The Jean Genie" was about Iggy Pop.
Queen Bitch is about Lou Reed, too.
...and (coming in late) "Rebel Rebel" is about the New York Dolls.
Yeah. I miss it.
Are you home for the holidays? Or are you still in Wales?
Are you home for the holidays? Or are you still in Wales?
Not in Wales, but Scotland. Since I'm staying until the end of Jan, it's pointless to go home just to come back.
However, I might just get to spend three days with Fay, so there is that.
13. Sleigh Ride - GAP Commerical
Ya know, I was just listening to this, and it's the Boston Pops performing it, or at least somebody using the identical arrangement to the one the Pops use.
However, I might just get to spend three days with Fay, so there is that.
Well, that's pure gold. Promise me you'll get drunk together and make out with her furiously.
