Tinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast

• 75: Good King Wenceslas

  This month, Duane and Scott explore the history of “Good King Wenceslas”.Versions played in the episode:Blackmore’s NightThe Irish RoversChris HendricksTori AmosReggae All-StarsStan Kenton Jazz OrchestraMatthew Green’s Orchestral RainbowMannheim SteamrollerOdynHere's the link to the poll to vote for your favorite song from this episode:https://pollforall.com/p346dormHere’s the clip from “Love Actually”:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4-35TN6AmwThis is the 13th century spring carol “Tempus dest Floridum” that gave us the melody for Good King Wenceslas:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv8PgukSLX0From listener Bob in Utah, here’s the link to the Majestica album “A Christmas Carol”:https://youtu.be/nq5No8qsowA?si=Y37SJX4F5g4w5cE4From listener Steve Banks, here’s a the reggae playlist “Reggae Christmas Parade”:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ZH6rGilSmg9p4VxF2ubkU?si=IMf_S2cuSGyMYHqwDxPp7Q&pi=AO2eqAlHT0SeM&nd=1&dlsi=5cc261712ab14247

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• 74: Auld Lang Syne (Revisited)

  This month, Duane and Scott discuss the history of “Auld Lang Syne”.Here’s the poll to vote for your favorite song from this episode:https://pollforall.com/plz67252When Harry met Sally quote:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/auaVllEHehQRod Stewart:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al7ONqrdscYBoney M:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlZRXFuh5_EHome Free (Acapella):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFcSfqYqHs4Youtuber Amy Lee:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IALSCIyUPXIGuy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians (Big Band):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik7ktS3PqEsHighland Saga (Celtic):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX47kd9L6ocFiddler’s Green (Folk Rock):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5jd3wjBJfQReel Big Fish (Ska):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJEP16sH3I0The Holophonics (Ska):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICbkmUHAKkMThe Herald’s Hymnal (Metal):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK35pHIzVPIA Twist of Metal (Guitar Instrumental):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOkp81P4Mj8Die Toten Hosen (Punk):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5egd2VF5UsCooper Alan’s “Plead the fifth” (Parody):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uwxYkaH9ts

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• 73: Deck the Halls

  This month, Duane and Scott dive into the surprising history of "Deck the Halls". Songs played in this episode: Nos Galan Nos Galan (instrumental) Deck the Hall by Cambridge Singers New Year's Night by Haydn Deck the Halls by Red Hot Chili Peppers Deck the Halls by SHeDAISY Deck the Halls/War Pigs Mashup by Aaron Gage Genre versions played in this episode: Orion’s Reign (Heavy Metal) Rob Halford (Judas Priest) Relient K (Pop/Punk) Christafari (Reggae) Chiptune Celtic Women The Myrrhderers (Ska/Punk) Sonny Vande Putte (Acapella) George Strait (Country)

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• 72: New Music for 2024 Season

  In this bonus episode, join Duane as he unwraps 8 fresh Christmas tunes for the 2024 season, spotlighting independent and lesser-known artists. Get ready to discover your next holiday favorites! 🎄🎶 Step Carse - The True Miricle of Christmas Annie Vander - Ornamental Christmas Laura Pursell - Three Miles from Christmas Stella Cole - It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Vanna and Me - Christmas Across My Mind Alison Wahl and Brian Berggoetz - Christmas Is the Right Time for Us Kerry Kearney - Santa’s Got a Brand-New Bag The English Assassin - Peace at Christmas What was Duane's favorite? What will be your new favorite?

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• 71: You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch

  This month, Scott and Duane discuss the iconic song “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” Versions played in this episode: Thurl Ravenscroft Voice Play (Acapella) Small Town Titans (Rock) Brittany Smith (Contemporary Christafariband (Reggae) Famous for a Century (Metal) Matt Forbes (Jazz/Crooner) Darius Rucker (Country) Matrtrixx (Trap) Greg Kerr (Pop Punk) The Holophonics (Ska)

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