Tinsel Tunes – The Christmas Music Podcast

This month, Duane and Scott explore the Christmas music written by the prolific songwriter Johnny Marks.

Songs played in the episode:

1. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Julien Neel
2. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree performed by Julia & Jack
3. A Holly Jolly Christmas performed by The Quinto Sisters
4. Silver & Gold performed by The Ophelias
5. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day performed by Smalltown Poets
6. When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter performed by Anne Lloyd, Michael Stewart, & The Sandpipers
7. The Night Before Christmas Song performed by Rosemary Clooney and Gene Autry
8. Everyone's a Child at Christmas performed by Gene Autry (Not played during episode but here for reference)
9. A Merry, Merry Christmas to You performed by Art Mooney
10. The Santa Claus Parade performed by The Little Angels
11. A Caroling We Go performed by Musical Monkeys

Scott and Duane are finally back at it! This month, we're discussing ska Christmas music.

Songs played during the episode:

Joy to the World by the O.C. Supertones

The Difference Between Ska, Rocksteady, and Reggae Guitar - Guitar Lesson

Christmas Feeling Ska by Toots & the Maytals

Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer by Reel Big Fish

Jingle Bell Rock by The Holophonics

Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Every Day Will Be Like a Holiday by The New Limits

White Christmas by The Penguins Ska Band

Jingle Bells by the Fayetteville Ska Alliance

Silent Night by Skayway

Christmas Wrapping by Slow Gherkin

Follow That Ska by Baked a la Ska

Snow Miser/Heat Miser by Skatune Network

This Christmas by the Cascadians

Holiday Road by the Aquabats

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Scott and Duane discuss Nat King Cole's beloved song "The Christmas Song".

Cole's Versions we played:

• The original from 1946
• The second from 1946 with strings
• The 1953 version
• The definitive 1961 version

Notable Versions we played:

• Mel Torme
• Michael Bublé
• The Carpenters
• Tony Bennett
• Natalie Cole duet with Nat King Cole
• Andrea Bocelli with Natalie Cole

Genre versions we played:

• Acapella: Peter Hollens
• Jazz Sax: Gerald Albright with The Cannonball Band
• Heavy Metal: Twisted Sister
• Reggae: Is This Love
• Country: Teddy Swims
• Chiptune: 8-Bit Universe
• String Quartet: The Wedding String Quartet
• Parody: Chipmunks Roasting on an Open Fire by Bob Rivers

As some of you may know, I host another podcast called "Christmas Morning" with Brandon Gray from "Deck the Hallmark".  Our show is a weekly celebration of Christmas, including news, jokes, days until Christmas countdown, and TV listings.  What may be of interest to Tinsel Tunes listeners is the Christmas music battle we do at the end of each episode where we compete to bring the best version of a given song by an independent artist on BandCamp.com. I'm including one episode of Christmas Morning here in the Tinsel Tunes feed because we'd love to have you over there. (If this isn't your thing, no worries! I won't be including any more of these here) You can find out more information about the show at christmasmorningpodcast.com.  I hope you enjoy it!

Here's the link to vote on the music battle: https://pollforall.com/pkvpm6dx

Scott and Duane discuss Andy Williams' beloved song "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" from 1963.

Notable versions we played:

• Andy Williams
• Andy Wiliams and Kathy Triccoli
• Johnny Mathis
• Harry Connick, Jr.
• Barry Manillow
• Kylie Minogue
• Idina Menzel
• Cliff Richard

Genre versions of the song we played:

• Celtic Thunder (Celtic)
• Brian Setzer Orchestra (Big Band)
• Pentatonix (Acapella)
• Brett Eldridge (Country)
• Ainsworth Rose (Reggae)
• Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh (Punk)
• Classless Act (Rock)
• First to Eleven (Hard Rock)
• Beegie Adair (Jazz)

Silly versions of the song we played:

• Nasal Recorder (Nose Flute)
• MDRN (Dubstep Remix)
• Raxlen Slice (Chiptune)
• Adam LeFebvre (Barbershop Quartet)
• Gonzo and Rizzo from 2006 A Green and Red Christmas (Muppets)

Here's the Staples "Back to School" commercial referenced in the episode.

This month, Jay and Scott take a deep dive into the song "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen".

Songs played on this episode:

1. Bach Choir
2. Rondo Arrangement for Fortepiano
3. The Choir Singers (from 1917)
4. Nat King Cole
5. Bing Crosby
6. Ella Fitzgerald
7. Perry Como
8. Barenaked Ladies with Sarah McLachlan
9. Metal: August Burns Red
10. Irish Folk: The Irish Rovers
11. Chiptune: Scunison
12. Punk: The Myrrdurers
13. Acapella: Pentatonix
14. Parody: The Restroom Door Said Gentlemen by Bob Rivers
15. Country: The Petersens
16. Rock: First to Eleven
17. Ska: Fayetteville Ska Alliance
18. Dubstep/Trap: Skullee
19. Reggae: The Reggae All-stars

Here's the episode of The Sopranos that Jay mentioned.

For half-Christmas, we have a special guest, Duane Bailey, on to discuss the 2002 album "Boogie Woogie Christmas" by the Brian Setzer Orchestra.

Songs from this episode:

1. Jingle Bells
2. Boogie Woogie Santa Claus
3. Winter Wonderland
4. Blue Christmas
5. Santa Claus is Back in Town
6. Baby It’s Cold Outside
7. The Nutcracker Suite
8. The Man with the Bag
9. Sleigh Ride
10. So They Say It’s Christmas
11. O Holy Night
12. The Amens
13. Let it Snow
14. Run Rudolph Run
15. What Are You Doin’ New Year’s Eve
16. Cactus Christmas
17. Santa Drives a Hot Rod
18. Christmas Island

In this episode, Jay and Scott discuss the history of "The Little Drummer Boy" and also go deep into the Bing Crosby/David Bowie duet. They even dig up obscure versions of the song by Ringo Starr, Jimi Hendrix, and more.

Check out the hilarious Saturday Night Live spoof of the Crosby/Bowie duet with Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly.

Versions of the song played in this episode:

1. Julie Andrews Patapan (1975)
2. Trapp Family Singers (1951)
3. Jack Holloran Singers (1957)
4. Harry Simone Chorale (1958)
5. Bing Crosby and David Bowie (1977)
6. Perry Como (1968)
7. Jimi Hendrix (1969)
8. Ray Charles (1985)
9. Ringo Starr (1999)
10. The Kings Singers (2013)
11. Leslie Odom Jr. feat. Mzansi Youth Choir (2020)
12. Hip-hop version by Lauryn Hill (1999)
13. Jazz version by Dave Koz (2001)
14. Country version by Toby Keith (2007)
15. Jamaican Drummer Boy (Reggae version) by Shaggy (2011)
16. Punk version by Sean Quigley (2011)
17. Ska version by Reel Big Fish (2014)
18. Acoustic version by Justin Gambino (2015)
19. Chiptune version by Sara Lopez (2018)
20. Metal version by Ben Dixon (2019)
21. African Tribal Style by Alex Boye ft. Genesis Choir 2015

In this month's episode, we discuss the origins and history of the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas". 

Check out this Snopes article that fact checks the theory that there is are secret, coded Christian references in the song.

Versions played in this episode:

1. Portland Choir and Orchestra
2. Perry Como
3. Roger Whittaker
4. John Denver and the Muppets
5. Ray Conniff Singers
6. Straight No Chaser
7. Pentatonix
8. Jacob Miller (reggae style) 
9. Mob Vibe (trap style)
10. Relient K (pop/punk style)
11. Sara Evans (country style)
12. Goldfinger (ska/punk style)

Parody versions played:

1. Twisted Sister
2. Bob and Doug McKenzie
3. Allan Sherman
4. Bob Rivers (The Twelve Pains of Christmas)
5. Jeff Foxworthy (The Twelve Redneck Days of Christmas)

This month, Scott and Jay discuss the history of "Carol of the Bells".

Versions of the Song Featured in this Episode:

1. The Tabernacle Choir
2. The Crimean Chamber Choir (Shchedryk)
3. Corey Lennox (Major Key)
4. Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians
5. Roger Wagner Chorale
6. Phil Spitalny's Hour of Charm
7. Robert Shaw Chorale
8. Southern Raised (Country)
9. Dylan Johnson (Reggae)
10. August Burns Red (Metal)
11. Aubrey Logan (Scat Jazz)
12. Skatune Network (Ska-Core)
13. The Regulars Band (Kittystyle)
14. PocketsUke (Kazookalele)
15. Bethel University Department of Music (Handbell)
16. Capital Kings (Dubstep)
17. Nate Maelz & StickyBeats (Trap)
18. Rush Coil (Chiptune)
19. Lindsey Sterling (Violin)
20. The Piano Guys
21. John Williams (from Home Alone)
22. Kenny Rogers
23. Andra Day
24. Straight No Chaser (Acapella)
25. Trans-Siberian Orchestra

This month, Jay and Scott dive deep into the history of "Jingle Bells".

Songs Featured in this Episode:

1. Tom Rouch
2. The Edison Male Quartet
3. Benny Goodman Orchestra
4. Glenn Miller Orchestra
5. Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters
6. Les Paul
7. Don Charles (Dogs Barking Jingle Bells)
8. Gemini 6 Broadcast from Space
9. Dean Martin
10. Frank Sinatra
11. Ella Fitzgerald
12. Michael Bublé
13. Don Carlos and Glenice Spencer
14. Sex Pistols
15. The Ventures
16. The Brian Setzer Orchestra
17. Gwen Stefani
18. Barbra Streisand
19. Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
20. Dolly Parton
21. Johnny Cash
22. Straight No Chaser

This week, Jay and Scott listen to and discuss the song “Snoopy’s Christmas” by The Royal Guardsmen.

Songs Featured in this Episode:

Snoopy’s Christmas by the Royal Guardsmen

The Story of Snoopy's Christmas (Intro)

Snoopy vs. The Red Baron

Squeaky vs. The Black Knight

Return of the Red Baron

Cover songs featured in the episode:

Smash Mouth

Nothin' Fancy

The Hainings

Sonic's Christmas by ChadGhostal1995

Crisis Crayons

Fogbone

James Beck

Jingle Punx

Rich Chambers

Hello everyone! This month, we will look at the song "Silent Night" with Scott and Jay from the Jingle Jank Podcast. Make sure you listen to the whole episode for a very special surprise!

Here are the versions of "Silent Night" we played in this episode:

1. Matthew Green's Orchestral Rainbow
2. Stevie Nicks
3. Boyz II Men
4. Bing Crosby
5. Elvis Presley
6. Andy Williams
7. The Temptations
8. The Carpenters
9. Mariah Carey
10. Josh Groban
11. Michael Bublé
12. Justin Bieber
13. Kelly Clarkson (feat. Trisha Yearwood & Reba McEntire)
14. Pentatonix
15. Deliverance
16. The Impressions
17. Kylydian
18. Huey "Piano" Smith
19. John Denver and the Muppets

In this episode, we'll look at some favorite Country Christmas Songs from our listeners and some other Christmas Podcast hosts. This episode is filled to the brim with music!

This episode's top 5 list comes from long time listener Liz Asphodel, and we'll find out what her 5 favorite Country Christmas songs are as I'll read out what these songs mean to her.

After that we'll hear no less than 12 songs that listeners, hosts, and I like. We'll close out the episode with another chapter of "The Christmas Carol" recorded from vinyl.

Liz's list:

5. It Must Have Been the Mistletoe (Barbara Mandrell 1983)
4. Blue Christmas Lights (Buck Owens and His Buckaroos 1965)
3. Happier Holidays (Sarah Morris 2018)
2. If We Make it Through December (Merle Haggard 1973)
1. Honky Tonk Christmas (Alan Jackson 1993)
Honorable Mention: Please, Daddy, Don't Get Drunk This Christmas (John Denver 1975)

Other Songs Featured:

Scott Leopold, Holly Jolly X'masu podcast:
Red Sovine - Billy's Christmas Wish (Faith In Santa)
B2 (Christmas With Red Sovine)

Gerry Davilla, Totally Rad Christmas podcast:
Willie Nelson - Pretty Paper
Kenny and Dolly - Winter Wonderland

Tim Babb, Can’t wait for Christmas podcast:
Kenny Rogers - Children, Go Where I Send Thee (feat. Home Free)

Alonso Duralde, author of Have yourself a movie little Christmas:
Tennessee Ernie Ford

Listener Brian McGlin:
Christmas in Dixie by Alabama

Todd Killian from Christmas Clatter podcast:
Merry Christmas From The Family by Montgomery Gentry

Hi listeners and welcome to Season 4, episode 1.In this episode, we'll recap the past month as a bit has happened. We'll also deep dive in to the song "Once in a Royal David's City". I ask for help with next month's episode and get to listen to another chapter on The Christmas Carol from vinyl. 

Links to music used in the episode:

Kings College Cambridge 2018
Kings College Cambridge 2008
Mathew Green's Orchestral Rainbow version

Welcome to July's episode! In this episode, I'll talk about the song "Up on the House Top". We'll take a quick listen to a listener's suggestion from last month's song, "The Friendly Beasts". We touch on an idea for next month's 3rd birthday episode. We close the episode out with another snippet of The Christmas Carol as recorded from vinyl.

Hi listeners! Just a short episode this month. In this episode, we'll look at one of the oldest Christmas songs, "The Friendly Beasts". We'll also listen to chapter two of the "A Christmas Carol" record from my collection.

Welcome back to Tinsel tunes with our first episode of 2021. It's great to be back!

This month I look at the two Number 1 Christmas songs from Cliff Richard, "Mistletoe" and "Wind and Saviour's Day".

ChristmasClatter.com - The Merry Axemas: A Guitar Christmas episode with Scott and Jay of the Jingle Jank podcast.

Links to audio on listen to on Youtube:

Dennis Waterman - I Could Be So Good For You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRR-x9JZ_Oo

Val Doonican - The Christmas Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmzl9M0KbsA

Other versions of these songs:

Carola Søgaard and Christer Sjögren - Juletid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlikaadsqFo

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe Mistletoe and Wine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVjLSoug-X0

Gregorian Chant - Mistletoe and Wine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUAD3V9Zqjw

Just in Case - Mistletoe and Wine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3aiKRsvzi0

Cliff Richard - Saviour's Day Official Video Cliff Richard - Saviour's Day (Official Video) - YouTube

Chris Eaton - Saviour's Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei_btOzgWrA

Hi everyone, it’s great to be back! In this episode, we’ll look at the song "Frosty the Snowman". We’ll also hear about a new Christmas Podcast called "Behind the Bells" and you’ll hear how Christmas was used to save my Christmas. (It will make sense once you listen).

Behind the Bells
https://www.facebook.com/SantaRobertNicholas

Townshend Lights display videos (will updated with new videos over the next couple of days) on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCpPixJu91TTdi4BItWKwxJ75Cw7MNhov

The definitive Directory of Christmas Podcasts on Christmas Past:
https://christmaspast.media/the-definitive-directory-of-christmas-podcasts/

Christmas Clatter:
https://www.christmasclatter.com/

This month, we look at other versions of the music used in the movie "Tim Burton's The Nightmare before Christmas".
We also look at a Halloween song suggested by listener Benji Pearson. The song is a mash up from the songs "Come Little Children" and "The Hanging Tree": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SFf1CLrGeI

I'll also show you an other music podcast called Strong Songs https://strongsongspodcast.com/
A portion of the episode you'll hear is the episode Making Christmas https://strongsongspodcast.com/making-christmas-from-the-nightmare-before-christmas

This is Halloween
Broken Peach https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNiI6C0142g
Leo Moracchioli https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHImmMWehhE
Voiceplay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YL44YFyNLys
Marilyn Manson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPqa2faffgU&list=RDlCET4j8W_fU&index=5
Pellekoofficial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7gadauy4sk
Youtuber Claudia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UzxyRluWIw

Making Christmas
Pentatonix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th_j7RUu2vM
Rise Against https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCET4j8W_fU
NateWantstoBattle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LM2mx2-1SQ

What’s This?
Fall out Boy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb1ZS6lMFuk&list=RDlCET4j8W_fU&index=2
Flyleaf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C26KKL8uMu0
Natewantstobattle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6wj3OXr6EE
Youtuber pellekoofficial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fslltR00kHs
Voiceplay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoY4WnWtnC8

Hello listeners! In this episode, we’ll look at the song "Hark the Herald Angels Sing".

Also, do you want to find out what other Christmas podcasts are out there? Then listen to Todd from Christmas Clatter Podcast’s recent episode here to find out who they are. https://christmasclatter.com/do-you-hear-what-i-hear-podcast-edition/

Would you like to know all about the new Christmas music coming out for the 2020 season?

Listen to Rikki from Sleighbells and Mistletoe Podcast as she talks to JJ from Christmas Music News and hear everything you need to know. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/16021322 and follow JJ on his Twitter account. https://twitter.com/NewXmasMusic

Happy Birthday to us! This episode marks 2 years of Tinsel Tunes! In this episode, I’ll look at the song "Winter Wonderland". I also tell you about three, yes three, new Christmas podcasts:

Feliz Christmas Merry Navidad
Jingle Jank Podcast
A Cozy Christmas Podcast

Also birthday wishes from:
Brian from Christmas Past
Tim from Can’t Wait for Christmas Podcast
Chris and Kris from Christmas Time in the City Podcast
Adam from Merry Britsmas Podcast
Todd from Christmas Clatter Podcast
Gerry from Total Rad Christmas Podcast
Art from A Cozy Christmas Podcast

Welcome to this months episode! In this episode, we go into the song "Feliz Navidad" and listen to some versions suggested by some of our listeners. We also have a guest segment from Glen Warren from Seasons Eatings Podcast where Glen tells us about the Boar’s Head Carol.

Links to the songs used in this episode:
Shame! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXb6QI937tA
Walk of the Earth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwpvA3EsxIc
David Hasselhoff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bBfUI5rHF4
El Vez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-JlaNgAOrM
First to Eleven https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvd_rqU3lm8
Marlon Clark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rwenenDoKA
Laura Pausini https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYJKfs-fi4Q

Police Stopped my car – Bob Rivers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua4qUUMm93s
Feliz Snap you’re Dead – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xhso-y2S1dI
Puss in Boots – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX5db82wkNU
Billy T James – Maori Christmas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frQvE_HLJoY

This month we go dark and look at the 20017 album "From Spirits and Ghosts (Score for a Dark Christmas)" from ex-Nightwish singer Tarja Turunen. We also have a short listen to three obscure songs brought to us from a listener.

Welcome back to the third and final episode in the Beatles in May series. In this episode I look at the Christmas offerings from George Harrison and Ringo Starr. George Harrison has the single :Ding Dong, Ding Dong", while Ringo Starr released a whole Christmas album titled "I Wanna be Santa Claus". We also hear some listener shared versions of John Lennon's Happy Christmas (War is Over).

Welcome back to our second installment of the Beatles in May! This time we look at "Happy Christmas (War is Over)" as sung by John Lennon. I also introduce you to two new Christmas podcast  and a new song by Harper Denhard.

Welcome to another episode of Tinsel Tunes! This episode is part 1 of a 3-part series on the Christmas offerings from the members of the Beatles. In this episode we look at Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime". I'll show you 6 other versions you may like.

And I'll touch on some changes being made to the format of Tinsel Tunes for the 2020 season. They're all good, I promise.

Hello everyone and welcome to the first episode of 2020. In this episode, we’ll look at 10 Christmas songs done in the style of Punk Rock, both covers and originals.

These are the links mentioned in the episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo4gEPiKm3w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFLExwIQKto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSXSLmYGXpE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br9AzbXHOoc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12kcpP-8jfM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LLl4IqXi6w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy9_JjLnmZI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA6QsHdXwdI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en35fmQ9V3s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=froNJ555sDA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN2NNwZ1op8

In this episode, we find out who the winner is for The Great Tinsel Tunes Battle Royal 2019. I also bring you some news about the upcoming year for Tinsel Tunes.

Enjoy this bonus episode where I read the poem, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. Merry Christmas Everyone!

In this episode, we'll hear from Reyha Stevens as she goes into detail about her new Christmas Album "Celebrate". I'll do a mini review of Robbie Williams' new Christmas album "The Christmas Present". We'll find out who our finalists are for the Tinsel Tunes Battle Royal 2019, with the winner to be announced in the next episode due to drop on the 25th December.

https://www.rehyastevens.com

In this episode, We look at Mariah Carry’s Classic Christmas offering "All I Want For Christmas is You". I’ll show you other versions that have been submitted by listeners through social media that may appeal to you, perhaps.

The chord that makes Christmas music sound so Christmassy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm4LO22-cyY

We’ll showcase two artists this month:
Harper Denard – Mary’s song
https://www.harperdenhard.com/

The Predicates – Midnight Christmas Lullaby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw7XwGuVb0A&feature=youtu.be 

And Round Ten of The Great tinsel Tunes Battle Royale 2019 and get ready to vote in the Semi-Finals.

I stuffed up the listener’s choice entries dates and episodes, so here’s the rundown below:

In this episode. I'll highlight some seasonal Christmas podcasts that have started releasing episodes for the 2019 season.

In this late episode, we go into the music from the ever-popular movie "The Santa Clause". We also look at who won round eight of The great Tinsel Tunes Battle Royale 2019 and introduce the contenders for round nine.

In this episode, we celebrate our 1st birthday. I’ve been doing this podcast for 1 whole year? My, how time flies!

I asked my loyal listeners to send in some questions, for a Q&A session and you did just that. We also find out what my top favorite Christmas songs are. We find round seven's Battle Royale winner and see who the contenders are for round eight.

In this month’s episode, we look at the song "The First Noel" Find out what my top 5 versions this song are and learn about round 7 of The Great Tinsel Tunes Battle Royale 2019.

In this episode, I’ll show you the top five worst Christmas songs as voted by our listeners on our social media pages.

In this episode, we'll find out how one of the oldest Christmas songs, "The Holly and the Ivy," came to be. As usual, we'll have a top 5 list. The world lost the great Doris Day this month, so we'll learn some interesting information about her Christmas album titled "The Doris Day Christmas Album". I'll also let you about another Christmas podcast you should listen to, the Christmas Clatter Podcast.

In this episode, we go into some detail about the voice of Christmas - Bing Crosby! We also find out my favorite top 5 Bing Crosby Christmas cover versions of other Christmas songs. We'll also learn who won April's round of 'The Great Tinsel Tunes Battle Royal 2019' and list the contenders for May.

In this month's episode, we find out about the song "O Holy Night" which was suggested by Todd Killian, one of our Patreon supporters. 

We hear Todd's top 5 versions as well as some extra 'different' versions. We highlight a young singer by the name of Eric Cartman. We find out who won round two of 'The Great Tinsel Tunes Battle Royal 2019' and meet the contenders for April. 

In this episode, we'll go into the songs of the 2018 Netflix movie "The Christmas Chronicles". We'll so hear the top 5 versions of "Santa Claus is Back in Town". 

Hear new music from Welcome to Wonder Falls: https://welcometowonderfalls.bandcamp.com/ 

Then, we will find out the winner of round 1 of The Great Tinsel Tunes Battle 2019 and see who is heading to round 2!

In this episode, we go into detail about the song "Auld Lang Syne". I bring to you a great song by Singer/songwriter Rebecca Fiona Adams (Bex). Please check her out on SoundCloud, I have included links to her songs and facebook page below. 

I'll mention some new and exciting additions to the world of the Tinsel Tunes Podcast and I'll introduce something called 'The Great Tinsel Tunes Battle 2019'. Listen to round one here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR0WCae86lz4Lmkkx299Hyx2yicZs1ZL6

https://www.facebook.com/Bexs.musicpage
https://soundcloud.com/bexmarksthespot

In this episode, we will listen to "Summer Wonderland" as used in the Air NZ Ad campaign in 2016. Even though Winter Wonderland is a great song, one of my favorites in fact, it's not one we can really relate too down here when it comes to the lyrics. I thought it would be fun to compare the lyrics and break them down and show you a little about what Christmas is like for us down here in New Zealand. 

In this episode we go into detail about the song "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas", from the classic versions to the most recent covers. I countdown my top five versions and we hear some listener song suggestions. This is the first weekly episode for this December, so make sure you subscribe to catch all the episodes this month.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Welcome to this bonus episode where I share Christmas music memories, traditions and information along with other Christmas podcasts from the Christmas podcast Network. Come, sit at our virtual table - get all nice and cozy and enjoy. You may even find some new Christmas podcasts to listen to.

In this episode, I'll go through some of the new music being released for the 2018 Christmas season. I'll also ask if you guys, as followers, want to be called something special. I'll introduce a new segment to showcase other Christmas music. You'll find out my top 5 new release songs for this season.

In this episode, we dive into the score and music used in one of the best Christmas movies ever, Elf. We'll also list our top 5 songs about Elves.

In this episode we pay Tribute to Soul singer Aretha Franklin. We ask (and answer) some very important Christmas music questions. We learn the top five Most recorded Holiday songs of all time. And we find out "What is the Golden Age of Christmas Music?" Plus, some Christmas News.

In this episode we learn a little about the origins for the song The Little Drummer Boy. Also the Rankin Bass Stop Motion show based on the song. Listen to find out my top 5 versions of this song.