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The Tinsel Tunes podcast goes into great detail about Christmas music. Full of fun and interesting facts, it will get you into the Christmas Spirit!

Hear about classics, modern songs, songs you love, and even those songs that you dislike. We go deep into the history of Christmas songs, explore the compositions, and play lots of music!
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This month, Duane and Scott listen to Christmas songs about trains. Article on the History of trains and Christmas Songs played on this episode: Tom Hanks and the children cast - The Polar Express Theme Blake Shelton - Santa's Got a Choo Choo Train Sarah Connor - Christmas Train (Destination Hope) Patty Loveless - Santa Train James Coffey - Magical Christmas Train Roger Miller - Old Toy Trains Carey Bell - Christmas Train 1996 Brett Dennen - Christmas Train The Tractors - Santa Claus Is Coming (In a Boogie-Woogie Choo-Choo Train) Bet Smith and the Currie Brothers - That Christmas Train Paul Kelly and Vika Bull - Christmas Train
This month, Duane and Scott discuss the carol "Angels We Have Heard on High". Versions of the song played on this episode: Angels We Have Heard on High (fingerstyle guitar) Les Anges dans nos Campagnes (version complète) Angels from the Realms of Glory by Matthew Green’s Orchestral Rainbow Angels from the Realms of Glory, David Archuleta and the Tabernacle Choir Angels from the Realms of Glory (1967 version) Gloria (Piano version) by Hymns, Chorales & Classics On Piano Punk version by Reliant K Acapella version by Home Free Metal version by Dan Vasc Ska version by On the Upbeat Rock version by Bayside Country version by Josh Turner Chiptune version by Peter Hunter Instrumental version by the Piano Guys ​​Big Band/Rockabilly version by Brian Setzer Orchestra
This month, Duane and Scott listen to some new (and new to them) Christmas Music submitted to them by artists in 2023. Songs played: 1. Jingle Punx punk cover of Last Christmas by Wham: https://jinglepunx.bandcamp.com/track/last-christmas-wham-cover 2. Christmas Cheer by Rob Lawlor: https://robertlawlor.bandcamp.com/track/christmas-cheer 3. Santa's Takin' Over the Town by Rehya Stevens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQfo7ek8Kws https://rehyastevens.com 4. Recipe for a Merry Christmas Eve by Alicia Stockman: https://aliciastockman.bandcamp.com/track/recipe-for-a-merry-christmas-eve https://aliciastockman.com/recipe-epk 5. Christmastime in Maine by Kevin Scott Hall and Judy Pancoast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_caQzjJySyo https://open.spotify.com/track/0qEaAJp6TKdYcpB1MfwmHA 6. Oh Chanukah by Sukey Malloy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOkkLXkk6Ks https://www.sukeymolloy.com/shop/sukey-music/ 7. Ugly Sweater Time by The Sweaterettes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjE6GNepR-o https://thesweaterettes.hearnow.com/ugly-sweater-time https://www.instagram.com/uglysweaterpartyla/ 8. O Come, O Come, Emanuel by Joe Beier: https://joebeier.bandcamp.com/track/o-come-o-come-emanuel 9. What's a Christmas Eve Without My Baby? by Lee Langdon: https://leelangdonmusic.bandcamp.com/track/whats-a-christmas-eve-without-my-baby https://linktr.ee/leelangdon 10. Christmas Wish by Gregory Porter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHIwCTLe_ns
This month, Duane and Scott look at the carol "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear". Songs played in this episode: Choral version by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Noel version by St Michael's Singers Orchestral version by The London Symphony Orchestra Barbershop version by Julien Neel Acapella by Home Free Reggae version by CHRISTAFARI Country version by Highway 101 Hard Rock version by The Beautiful Distortion Chiptune version by MixSound Solo guitar instrumental by R.L. Solberg Duet version by The Hound and the Fox For copyright reasons, we couldn't play these versions, but you should definitely check them out: Ella Fitzgerald Anne Murray Frank Sinatra Johnny Mathis Burl Ives Josh Groban
59: What's This?

59: What's This?

2023-10-2955:50

This month, Duane and Scott review the song "What's This?" from the Nightmare Before Christmas with special guest Jack Ford from the Total Christmas Podcast. Songs played: What's This? (Official Soundtrack Version) "The Simpsons" theme song “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” by Tchaikovsky Pirates of Penzance Love Shack by the B-52’s Danny Elfman sings "What's This?" live at Lincoln Center Fall Out Boy (from Nightmare Revisited) Other versions of "What's This?" that were played: Orchestral version by Orchestre philharmonique de Radio France Acapella by Voiceplay Rock by NateWantsToBattle Solo Piano by Natalya Plays Piano Ukelele by Thomas Benjamin Wild Metal by Lauren Babic Jazz by Disney Dave Club remix by FThisRemix Female singer by Caroline Makes Music Chiptune by Professor Shyguy
This month, Duane and Scott do something a little different and talk to Glen Warren from the Seasons Eatings podcast about a food-related song called "Miss Fogerty's Christmas Cake". Versions played on this episode: The McNulty Family The Irish Rovers William Brady Wolfetones Sharon Lois and Bram – Canadian Children’s Entertainers Rum Ragged – Newfoundland band Clinton Ford Fire in the Glen Ruby Murray – Miss O’Leary’s Irish Fruit Cake David Jones Folk songs out of Wisconsin - 1941 - Lewis Moody Trinity Cake by Allan Mills
Duane and Scott discuss the carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem". Versions of the song played on this episode: Mormon Tabernacle Choir Ploughboy’s Dream Chapel Choir of King’s College Nat King Cole Dolly Parton Jewel Sarah McLachlan Acapella version by Voiceplay Metal version by Paster Brad Rocks Reggae version by The Reggae All Stars Chiptune version by J. S. Salonen Folksy version by Blackmore's Night Trance version by Eros Punk version by Severe Hip Hop version by Crew X Vocal version by Hayley Westenra
56: Jingle Bell Rock

56: Jingle Bell Rock

2023-07-3058:05

This month, Duane, Scott, and special guest Todd Killian (from Christmas Clatter) discuss the song "Jingle Bell Rock". Versions of the song played on this episode: Bobby Helms (1957 version) Bobby Helms (1970 version) Brenda Lee Thousand Foot Krutch Randy Travis Kenny G Hall & Oates The Ventures Brian Setzer Mister Chicken (rubber chicken style) Trap Music Now (trap) Billy Idol (rock) First to Eleven (hard rock) Eddie Lovette (reggae) The Holophonics (ska) Chiptune & 8bit Planet (chiptune) Skyway Avenue (pop punk) Straight No Chaser (acapella)
This month, Duane and Scott review the 2022 Christmas album by the Youtube artists "SingIt Live". Check out the whole playlist. Songs played in this episode: All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey) Silent Night Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) Merry Christmas Baby Last Christmas (Wham) The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) White Christmas Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Feliz Navidad Mary Did You Know The Prayer Special thanks to SingIt Live for letting us use their music for this episode. Check them out on all the major streaming platforms!
54: Santa Baby

54: Santa Baby

2023-05-3149:30

In this episode, Scott and Duane take a deep dive into the song 1953 "Santa Baby". Songs played in this episode: Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt (1953 version) Philip Springer playing and singing his original version Madonna - Santa Baby (1987) Eartha Kitt - Santa Baby (1960 version) Mae West - Santa Baby (1966) LeAnn Rimes - Santa Baby (2004) Taylor Swift - Santa Baby (2007) Kellie Pickler - Santa Baby (2007) Shakira - from 2009 NBC Special "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Kylie Minogue - Santa Baby (2010) Kelly Clarkson - Santa Baby (2021) Michael Bublé - Santa Baby (2011) Everclear - Santa Baby (1997) Ska version by Ska-J Rock Version by First to Eleven (2018) Reggae Version by Deynque Barbershop Quartet Version by Fiveways Barbershop Quartet Chiptune Version by Scarlet Lotus
This month, Duane and Scott explore the Christmas music written by the prolific songwriter Johnny Marks. Songs played in the episode: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Julien Neel Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree performed by Julia & Jack A Holly Jolly Christmas performed by The Quinto Sisters Silver & Gold performed by The Ophelias I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day performed by Smalltown Poets When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter performed by Anne Lloyd, Michael Stewart, & The Sandpipers The Night Before Christmas Song performed by Rosemary Clooney and Gene Autry Everyone's a Child at Christmas performed by Gene Autry (Not played during episode but here for reference) A Merry, Merry Christmas to You performed by Art Mooney The Santa Claus Parade performed by The Little Angels 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 If you would like to donate to cyclone relief efforts in New Zealand, you can do so here:  https://www.hawkesbayfoundation.org.nz/cyclone-relief-fund
51: The Christmas Song

51: The Christmas Song

2022-12-1940:07

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
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: Bach Choir Rondo Arrangement for Fortepiano The Choir Singers (from 1917) Nat King Cole Bing Crosby Ella Fitzgerald Perry Como Barenaked Ladies with Sarah McLachlan Metal: August Burns Red Irish Folk: The Irish Rovers Chiptune: Scunison Punk: The Myrrdurers Acapella: Pentatonix Parody: The Restroom Door Said Gentlemen by Bob Rivers Country: The Petersens Rock: First to Eleven Ska: Fayetteville Ska Alliance Dubstep/Trap: Skullee 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: Jingle Bells Boogie Woogie Santa Claus Winter Wonderland Blue Christmas Santa Claus is Back in Town Baby It’s Cold Outside The Nutcracker Suite The Man with the Bag Sleigh Ride So They Say It’s Christmas O Holy Night The Amens Let it Snow Run Rudolph Run What Are You Doin’ New Year’s Eve Cactus Christmas Santa Drives a Hot Rod 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: Julie Andrews Patapan (1975) Trapp Family Singers (1951) Jack Holloran Singers (1957) Harry Simone Chorale (1958) Bing Crosby and David Bowie (1977) Perry Como (1968) Jimi Hendrix (1969) Ray Charles (1985) Ringo Starr (1999) The Kings Singers (2013) Leslie Odom Jr. feat. Mzansi Youth Choir (2020) Hip-hop version by Lauryn Hill (1999) Jazz version by Dave Koz (2001) Country version by Toby Keith (2007) Jamaican Drummer Boy (Reggae version) by Shaggy (2011) Punk version by Sean Quigley (2011) Ska version by Reel Big Fish (2014) Acoustic version by Justin Gambino (2015) Chiptune version by Sara Lopez (2018) Metal version by Ben Dixon (2019) 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: Portland Choir and Orchestra Perry Como Roger Whittaker John Denver and the Muppets Ray Conniff Singers Straight No Chaser Pentatonix Jacob Miller (reggae style)  Mob Vibe (trap style) Relient K (pop/punk style) Sara Evans (country style) Goldfinger (ska/punk style) Parody versions played: Twisted Sister Bob and Doug McKenzie Allan Sherman Bob Rivers (The Twelve Pains of Christmas) Jeff Foxworthy (The Twelve Redneck Days of Christmas)
45: Carol of the Bells

45: Carol of the Bells

2022-03-3145:23

This month, Scott and Jay discuss the history of "Carol of the Bells". Versions of the Song Featured in this Episode: The Tabernacle Choir The Crimean Chamber Choir (Shchedryk) Corey Lennox (Major Key) Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians Roger Wagner Chorale Phil Spitalny's Hour of Charm Robert Shaw Chorale Southern Raised (Country) Dylan Johnson (Reggae) August Burns Red (Metal) Aubrey Logan (Scat Jazz) Skatune Network (Ska-Core) The Regulars Band (Kittystyle) PocketsUke (Kazookalele) Bethel University Department of Music (Handbell) Capital Kings (Dubstep) Nate Maelz & StickyBeats (Trap) Rush Coil (Chiptune) Lindsey Sterling (Violin) The Piano Guys John Williams (from Home Alone) Kenny Rogers Andra Day Straight No Chaser (Acapella) Trans-Siberian Orchestra
44: Jingle Bells

44: Jingle Bells

2022-02-2750:01

This month, Jay and Scott dive deep into the history of "Jingle Bells". Songs Featured in this Episode: Tom Rouch The Edison Male Quartet Benny Goodman Orchestra Glenn Miller Orchestra Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters Les Paul Don Charles (Dogs Barking Jingle Bells) Gemini 6 Broadcast from Space Dean Martin Frank Sinatra Ella Fitzgerald Michael Bublé Don Carlos and Glenice Spencer Sex Pistols The Ventures The Brian Setzer Orchestra Gwen Stefani Barbra Streisand Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Dolly Parton Johnny Cash Straight No Chaser
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