He's Everywhere! He's Everywhere!

The posts and comments are really amazing. I’m still floored that someone all the way in Malta can download Christmas songs from a rag-tag little blog that, in all honesty, we look forward to doing each year. Come May, PC and I will be talking about college football and Christmas music. This is the best season of the year, no doubt about that.

Christmas Card From a Hooker in Minneapolis – Neko Case

I know Tom Waits purists will say that no one can this song like that great man, but for my money, no modern recording artist has a better voice than Neko Case. Not too much holiday spirit here, but some fantastic slice of life observations. It's also the perfect mix of funny/sad, which the best art utilizes.

Calling On Mary – Aimee Mann

Perhaps my favorite off Aimee Mann’s fantastic holiday album. There’s some true melancholy in this song, but it’s beautiful.

Frosty the Snowman – Porter Wagoner

The Wagon-master himself brings it on Frosty. A tender, gentle rendition.

Donde Esta Santa Clause – Augie Rios

If I ever get around to getting a PhD, this will no doubt be one of my study requirements when it comes to the foreign language requirement of my degree. Unfortunately, there are only about a dozen Spanish words.

Santa Claus Is Watching You – Ray Stevens

Yessir, it’s the rare long version of this song. One of my all-time favorite holiday songs—I mean, does anything beat that chorus? And after Americans discovered that their government encourages domestic spying, it took on a whole new meaning for me. He really might be watching me.

Reposts and Requests:

Last Month of the Year – Blind Boys of Alabama

Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Steve and Eydie

(Okay, not technically a request, but this is the only Steve and Eydie I have—and I think this track is making it’s 77 Santas debut!)