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The Yule Log From Hell 2018 - Episode 3 - Have Yourself A Merry Little Listen

Episode 3 – Have Yourself A Merry Little Listen

Playlist compiled by C&A Droz

Edited and Produced by Kdroz

1. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Chris McDonald Orchestra
2. Christmas Don’t Be Late – She & Him
3. Mele Kilikimaka – Seth MacFalane
4. Christmas Spirits – Sonata Arctica
5. That Holiday Feeling – Steve & Edye Gorme
6. More Than I Wish For – Schuyler Fisk
7. Christmas Wrapping – Spice Girls
8. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Ingrid Michaelson/Grace VanderWaal
9. For The Love Of Christmas Day – Eric Clapton
10. What Christmas Means To Me – John Legend/Stevie Wonder
11. Carol of St. Benjamin The Bearded One – Sufjan Stevens
12. Dueling Jingle Bells – US Navy Band
13. Snowfall – The Memorable Claude Thornhill
14. In The Bleak Midwinter – Choir of Kings College, Cambridge
15. Oh Come All Ye Faithful – Samuel Ljungblahd
16. Winter Holiday – John Stodart
17. Winter Holidays – America
18. My Grown Up Christmas List – Little River Band
19. Celebrate Me Home (live) – Kenny Loggins
20. Wake Up, Wake Up – Matt Wertz
21. Light Of The World – Laura Daigle
22. Mary, Did You Know? – Reba McEntire
23. The Earth Stood Still – Future of Forestry
24. December Prayer – Idena Menzel
25. Peace – George Winston
26. Carol of the Bells/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – The Piano Guys
27. I’d Like You For Christmas – Julie London
28. The Man With The Bag – Lee Ann Womak
29. Swinging Them Jingle Bells – Fats Waller
30. Bounce of the Sugar Plum Fairies – John Kirby and his Orchestra
31. Sleigh Ride – Brett Eldredge

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The Yule Log From Hell 2018 - Episode 2 - All Work...No YULE!!!

1. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Tennessee Tech Tuba Ensemble
2. Christmas Time – The Platters
3. Home For The Holidays – Jon Walmsley
4. Jingle Bells – Erik Vargas
5. I Believe – Elvis Presley / The Royal Philharmonic
6. Christmas Time In New Orleans – Banu Gibson
7. The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot – Pasadena Rooftop Orchestra
8. I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm – Billie Holiday (Yesking Remix)
9. Funny Little Snowman – Bobby Sabatino / Charles Kenny Orchestra
10. One For You, One For Me – William Shatner
11. That’s What Christmas Means To Me – Michael McDonald
12. Santa Baby – Herb Alpbert
13. Christmas Medley (acapella) –R.I.F.F.
14. Celebrate the Holidays – Sultans of String / Sweet Honey In The Pot
15. Christmas Cheer From Heaven – Judy Storey
16. A Pleasant Christmas – Des O’Connor
17. The Feast of Stephen – Alan Moorehouse
18. Christmas Time – The Refreshments
19. My Favorite Things – Dave Brubeck Quartet
20. Making Christmas – Pentatonix
21. Hanukkah Hey Ya! – Eric Schwartz
22. Happy Hanukkah – Matisyahu
23. Hanukkah Mash-up – Key Tev Orchestra / Elliot Dvorin
24. Hanukkah Dance – Woody Guthrie
25. Candlelight – The Maccabeats
26. 8 Days of Hanukkah – Under The Streetlamp
27. Hanukkah Blessings – Barenaked Ladies
28. I Want A Hippopotamus for Hanukkah – The Jimmies
29. Dreidle – Don McLean
30. Hanukkah Song (live) – Adam Sandler
31. Sleigh Ride – Bert Kaempfert and his Orchestra

©2018 While-U-Were-Out Productions

The Yule Log From Hell 2018 - Episode 1 - Black Fri-DUH!

1. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Kathy Triccoli / Andy Williams
2. Ho-Ho-Ho – Sia
3. Christmas Morning at the Clanceys – Steve Porter
4. May Ev’ry Day Be Christmas – Irma Thompson / Preservation Hall Jazz Band
5. Fab-A-Rooney Christmas – The Tweenies
6. A Christmas Bouquet – Boston Pops
7. Christmas Song – J’s with Jaimie
8. Take A Break, Guys – Brian Setzer Orchestra
9. Santa Claus Is Back In Town – Joe Perry
10. Home For The Holidays – Eric Clapton
11. Christmas Time in Hades – Vic Mulkey & The Blue Veins
12. Christmas Tears – The Superions
13. Merry Christmas (I don’t wanna fight) – Cheap Trick
14. There Ain’t No Santa Claus – Ben Samberg
15. What Made The Baby Cry – Toby Keith
16. December is for Cynics – The Matches
17. She Left Me for Rudulph – Xmas Balls
18. Lonesome Christmas – Lowell Fulsom
19. Always Winter Never Christmas – XTC
20. Christmas Story Blues – Christmas Groove
21. Happy Xmas (war is over) (alt) – John Lennon / Yoko Ono
    
22. Why Don’t We Jingle In The Road? – The Kendall Mintcake
23. The Beatles Christmas Record – The Beatles
24. Jingle Bell Rock – Rubber Band
25. Feliz Navidad – Fab Four
26. Dear Santa – Ringo Starr
27. Ding Dong – George Harrison
28. Merry Christmas, Everyone – British Invasion All-stars
29. Christmastime is Here Again – The Weeklings
30. Wonderful Christmastime – Straight No Chaser / Paul McCartney
31. Sleigh Ride – Nils Landgren

© 2018 While-U-Were-Out Productions

The Yule Log From Hell 2017 - Episode 6 - Family Affair

Merry Christmas from the entire family at The Yule Log From Hell. Our Christmas Day spectacular podcast has been extended (....really extended) for your listening pleasure with only one teensy tiny interruption at the end. Thank you to everyone for sharing and listening. As we close out our 24th year I'd like to say that it's been an honor presenting these podcasts to you. Here's to a healthy and happy holiday season (whatever you celebrate of don't celebrate). See you all in 2018!!!

 

Playlist compiled by C&A Droz, Kdroz

Edited and produced by Kdroz

 

1. The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year – Barlowgirl
2. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow – Woody Herman and his Orchestra
3. Christmas in California – Captain & Tennille
4. Christmas In LA – The Bobs
5. Just A Little Snow – Andrea McArdle
6. White Christmas – The Crosstones
7. I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day – The Carpenters
8. The 12 Days of Christmas – John Denver & The Muppets
9. Yule Shoot Yer Eye Out – Fall Out Boy
10. I Tawt I Taw A Tanty Claws – Sylvester & Tweety
11. We Need A Little Christmas – Ages & Ages
12. One Special Christmas – The Bosstones
13. Christmas Memories – Mark Statler
14. Merry Bloody Xmas – The Rovers
15. Hallelujah This Christmas – Jon McLaughlin / Straight No Chaser
16. Can’t Wait For Christmas – TobyMac / Reliant K
17. I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas – Lake Street Drive
18. What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve – The Head and the Heart
19. Love Is A Christmas Rose – Perry Como
20. Ring Christmas Bells – Ray Conniff Singers
21. Light Of The World (Behold Version) – Lauren Daigle
22. The Man With The Bag (live) – Kellie Pickler
23. A Celtic Christmas Blessing - Joanne Hogg, Kristyn Getty, Margaret Becker
24. The Wexford Carol – Yo-Yo Ma / Alison Kraus
25. Merry Christmas Missy – The Young Americans
26. A Dream of Peace This Christmas – Christopher Cross / Tracy Lawrence
27. Children’s Christmas Song – The Supremes
28. O Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem – The Dosses
29. Blue Christmas – Elvis Jr.
30. Sankta Lucia- Ake Jelving
31. Christmas Is A Time To Say I Love You – The Cute Lepers
32. We Wish You The Merriest – Glenn Miller Singers
33. Happy Holiday (Beef Wellington Remix) – Bing Crosby
34. Come On Ring Those Bells – The Chapelaires
35. This Christmas (family version) – The Braxtons
36. Flight of the Snow Angels – Wizards of Winter
37. Wrapped in White – The Swingles
38. My Favorite Things – Leslie Odom Jr
39. Santa’s On His Way (tell ‘em) The O’Jays
40. No Holiday – Dru Hill
41. Winter Weather – Joe Williams / Harry “Sweets” Edison
42. Fum Fum Fum – Mark Baldwin
43. Wonderful Christmastime – Paul McCartney / Jimmy Fallon / The Roots
44. Christmas (baby, please come home) – Darlene Love /Anna Kendrick / Jimmy Fallon / The Roots
45. Gems from “Babes In Toyland – Victor Herbert Light Opera Company
46. Santa Mouse – Jerry Vale
47. Xmas Piggy – Hunt Sisters
48. Ox And Donkey – The Glad Singers
49. Rabbits Have A Christmas – Linn Sheldon / Bob Lorence
50. Bobby Wants A Puppy Dog For Christmas – Jack Logan
51. Dance of the Jingle Cat Fairies – White Widow
52. On Horseback – Mike Oldfield
53. Christmas Is For The Birds – Conway Twitty
54. Toyland – Jack Jerzz0 / Leif Shires
55. ‘Zat You, Santa Claus? – Mark Shane & his Xmas All-stars
56. I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm – Dean Martin
57. Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Sammy Davis Jr / Carmen McRea
58. The Christmas Song – Frank Sinatra
59. Western Union Candy Gram – Peter Lawford
60. Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto – SeerSuckers
61. We Three Kings/Good King Wenceslas/O Tannenbaum – Frank DeVol & The Rainbow Strings
62. Gloucestershire Wassail – Galliard Brass Ensemble
63. HA ДAXУ (Up on the House Top) – Mickey and Bunny
64. Christmas In The Trenches – John McCutcheon
65. Nazareth – The Cast of “Nativity!”
66. It Feels Like Christmas – The Ghost of Christmas Present (Jerry Nelson)
67. Christmas Children – David Collings / Richard Beaumont / Karen Scargill
68. A Place Called Home - Emily Skinner / Michael Christopher Moore / Walter Charles
69. Main Title from A Christmas Carol – Alan Silvestri
70. Suite from A Christmas Carol (1951) – Richard Addinsell
71. Main Title from Miracle on 34^th Street – Cyril Mockridge
72. Christmas is Getting’ Mighty Close – Bonnie Lou / Peter Grant
73. It’s Christmas Again – Henry Mancini / Ambrosia Children’s Choir
74. A Merry Christmas – Sammy Kaye
75. He’s The Reason For The Season – The Singing Echoes
76. Jesus Christ – R.E.M.
77. Facebook Friend for Christmas – Randy Franklin
78. Christmas Wrapping – The Waitresses
79. Hark! The Helter Skelter – Dave aka Tuco
80. Sleigh Ride – Wilson Phillips

 

©2017 While-U-Were-Out Productions

The Yule Log From Hell 2017 - Episode 5 - X.M.A.S.R.I.P.

YLFH pays tribute to those we lost this past year. May they rest in peace. For this episode we will dispense with our usual format.

 

1) Last Christmas – Wham – George Michael 1963-2016

2) Heat Miser – George S. Irving 1922-2016

3) Happy Life Day – Carrie Fisher 1956-2016

4) That Christmas Spirit – Debbie Reynolds 1932-2016

5) Christmas Passing Through – The Roches – Maggie Roche 1951-2017

6) Silent Night – The Only Ones – Mike Kellie 1947-2017

7) I Have Everything But You – Dick Van Dyke / Mary Tyler Moore 1936-2017

8) A Christmas Moment – Mike Conners 1925-2017

9) Happy Xmas (war is over) – John Wetton 1949-2017

10) Keep Christmas With You – The cast of Sesame Street – David Axlerod (composer) 1931-2017

11) The Little Christmas Tree – Al Jarreau 1940-2017

12) Soulful Christmas – James Brown – Clyde Stubblefield (drums) 1943-2017

13) Mary’s Boy Child – Neil Diamond – Valerie Carter (backing vox) 1952-2017

14) Here Comes Santa Claus – Bob B. Sox & the Blue Jeans – Lyle Ritz (bass) 1930-2017 / Frank Capp (drums) 1931-2017

15) You Make Christmas Feel Like Heaven – Tommy Page 1970-2017

16) Santa Claus Is Coming To Town – David Valentin 1952-2017

17) Give Yourself To Jesus – Sister Sledge – Joni Sledge 1956-2017

18) Christmas Time Is Here – Diana Krall – Tommy Lipuma (producer) 1936-2017

19) Merry Christmas Baby – Chuck Berry 1926-2017

20) Christmas On The Bayou – Lonnie Brooks 1933-2017

21) Christmas Nights In Blue – Trans-siberian Orchestra – Paul O’Neil (founder) 1956-2017 / David Z (bass) 1953-2017

22) Jingle Bells War – David Peel 1942-2017

23) Come On To The Christmas Party – The Snowballs – J.Geils 1946-2017

24) What Is Christmas To You – Freda Payne / Cuba Gooding Sr. 1944-2017

25) Ave Maria – Chris Cornell 1964-2017

26) Once In David’s Royal City – Sir Roger Moore 1927-2017

27) Christmas With The Blues – Greg Allman 1947-2017

28) Holy Christmas, Batman! – Kevin & Bean – Adam West 1928-2017

29) Santa Claus – Jose Jimenez – Bill Dana 1924-2017

30) Christmas Island – June Stern / Kayton Roberts 1933-2017

31) All I Want For Christmas – Foghat – Erik Cartwright (guitar) 1950-2017

32) My December – Linkin Park – Chester Bennington 1976-2017

33) Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy – Travis Tritt – Billy Joe Walker Jr. (guitar) 1952-2017

34) The Grinch Taking the Christmas Tree – Boris Karloff / June Foray 1917-2017

35) The Ivy Variations – Fourplay – Chuck Loeb 1955-2017

36) White Christmas – Barbara Cook 1927-2017

37) Santa Claus Is Coming To Town – Glen Campbell 1936-2017

38) It’s Christmas Time Again (excerpt) – Max Roach 1924-2017

39) I’ve Had A Very Merry Christmas – Jerry Lewis 1926-2017

40) Snowbound – Donald Fagen – Walter Becker (guitar/producer) 1950-2017

41) Merry Christmas From The Family – Montgomery Gentry – Tom Gentry 1967-2017

42) O Come All Ye Faithful – Don Williams 1939-2017

43) O Little Town Of Juniper – Mary Kay Place / Harry Dean Stanton 1926-2017

44) Little Red Rooster – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – Tom Petty 1950-2017

45) Christmas On LSD – Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah - Skip Haynes 1946-2017

46) You’re My Christmas Present – The Skyliners – Jimmy Beaumont 1940-2017

47) Happy Haunukah – Houston Person – Grady Tate (drums) 1932-2017

48) Blue Christmas – Fats Domino 1928-2017

49) Mistress For Christmas – AC/DC – Malcolm Young 1953-2017

50) Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer – Nancy Sinatra / Mel Tillis 1932-2017

51) My Christmas Card To You – The Partridge Family – David Cassidy 1950-2017

52) If I Can Dream – Della Reese 1931-2017

53) Christmas All Over The World – Jim Nabors 1930-2017

54) Waking Up On Christmas Morning – The Smithereens – Pat DiNizio 1955-2017

55) Christmas Island – Keely Smith 1932-2017

56) Haru X-mas – SHINNee – Johghyun 1990-2017

57) Sleigh Ride – Wynton Marsalis – Jon Hendricks (vocals) 1921-2017

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The Yule Log From Hell 2017 - Episode 4 - Xmas Rush

1) The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Three Bridges

2) He’ll Be Coming Down the Chimney – Enoch Light and his Orchestra (Jack Brown – Vox)

3) Santa Suite: Christmas Morning – Buffalo Christmas Ensemble

4) 12 Days Of Christmas – The Springfields

5) Christmas Dreaming – Harry Connick Jr.

6) Almost Christmas – Josh Wilson

7) Feliz Navidad – Pete Escovedo / Roy Obiedo

8) Let’s Go Caroling – Polish American All Stars

9) 50 Miles From The North Pole – Steve Hackett

10) Joy To the World – David Ian Trio

11) Oh Hannukah – Jack Brokenshaw Quartet

12) Hannukah Blues – Coach Mahler

13) Chanukkah’s Da Bomb – Chutzpa

14) Judas Maccabeus Suite – Solid Brass

15) Hasmonean – The Maccabeats

16) Hanukkah – Living Sisters

17) Eight Days of Hanukkah – the Belmonts

18) Hanukkah Rocks – Gefilte Joe & The Fish

19) Waffle House Hanukkah – Dan Bern

20) Light One Candle – Peter, Paul & Mary

21) Jingle Bells (alternate take) – Frank Sinatra

22) Bells of Christmas – The Sinatra Family

23) The Christmas Song – Frank Sinatra / Bing Crosby

24) Christmas Was Meant for Children – Singing Angels

25) Hallelujah! –Soulful Celebration Choir

26) On Christmas Eve – Andrew Gold

27) Home On Christmas Day – Capt Elmo McKenzie & the Roosters

28) Christmas Dinner Country Style – Jimmy Joyce Singers

29) Purple Snow Flakes – Marvin Gaye

30) The Strangest Christmas Yet – Steve Martin & The Steep Rangers

31) Sleigh Ride – Buddy & Bunny Burdon

©2017 While-U-Were-Out Productions

The Yule Log From Hell 2017 - Episode 3 - Uppity Xmas

Dedicated to the hard working men and women of the United States Postal Service

1) The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – The Blenders

2) Look Out The Window – Gene Autry / Rosemary Clooney

3) Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End) – The Darkness

4) Jingle Bells – Barry Manilow / Expose’

5) Silent “Mambo” Night –Ricardo H. / Angela D’Amato

6) All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth (MJ Cole Remix) – Nat King Cole

7) A Time To Be Jolly – Bing Crosby

8) Hey Mr. Christmas – Showaddywaddy

9) Here Comes Santa Claus – The Spotnicks

10) Two-Step Around The Christmas Tree – Blake Shelton

11) The 12 Days of Christmas (Postal Style) – Steve Larson / Valerir Vivar

12) Sleeping In (on Christmas) – The Postal Service

13) I’m Gonna Email Santa – Rosie O’Donnell / Billy Gilman

14) A Very Special Christmas – Postal2

15) When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter – Gene Autry

16) Letter To Santa – Idle Few

17) A Christmas Letter – Lafetts & Kitty

18) Xerox Xmas Letter – Ray Stevens

19) I’m Sending A Letter To Santa Claus – Vera Lynn

20) The Man With The Bag (live) – Brian Setzer Orchestra

21) Christmas Time Is Here Again – The Beach Boys

22) It’s Christmas – Modern Talking

23) Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Davy Jones

24) Run, Run Rudolph – Kim Carnes

25) Christmas Rap – The Cryptkeeper (John Kassir)

26)  White Trash Christmas – Pork Chop

27) Mistletoe and Holly – Jack Jones

28) Jack Frost and the Hooded Crow – Jethro Tull

29) Wrapped in Red – Kelly Clarkson

30) Merry Christmas – Big Big Train

31) Sleigh Ride – Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass

©2017 While-U-Were-Out Productions

The Yule Log From Hell 2017 - Episode 2 - Crimson Avenger

1) The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year – Dave Koz / Johnny Mathis

2) If Every Day Would Be Christmas – Johnny Desmond

3) Christmas Really Rocks – Rhodes Tavern Troubadours

4) Darling (Christmas Is Coming) – Over the Rhine

5) NutRocker – Rocket Travis Infinity Caravan

6) Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies – Soulful Strings

7) Rockabilly Christmas – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

8) Rockabilly Rudolph – Brian Setzer & his Orchestra

9) What I Really Want For Christmas – Brian Wilson

10) Merry Christmas Everybody – Cheap Trick

11) We Gave Santa Claus Lice – Moron Brothers

12) Present Face – Garfunkel & Oates

13) Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want To Fight) – The Ramones

14) Drunk On Christmas – Jimmy Fallon / John Rich

15) Christmas In Jail – The Bobs

16) Christmas in the Jailhouse – Ox

17) Santa’s Gonna Kick Your Ass – Arrogant Worms

18) Daddy Won’t Be Home For Christmas – Two & a Half

19) I’m Dressing Up Like Santa Claus – Bob Rivers

20) Father Christmas – Man Overboard

21) Merry Christmas Everyone – Rend Collective

22) Go Tell It On The Mountain – Cavalrymen Quartet

23) All I Want For Christmas Is You – Rhema Marvanne

24) Deck The Halls – Doris Day

25) Joy To the World – John Fahey

26) Mele Kalikimaka – Jake Owen

27) On A Good Old Sleigh Ride – Peerless Quartet

28) Peace For Christmas Time This Year – Rebecca Spencer

29) Christmas C’mon – Lindsey Sterling / Becky G

30) Little St. Nick - 98°

31) Sleigh Ride – Herb Heller Quartet

©2017 While-U-Were-Out Productions

The Yule Log From Hell 2017 - Episode 1 - Friday After Next

 

1. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Grand Floridian Society Orchestra
2. Chistmas In Your Heart - Luis Russell & his Orchstra
3. The Christmas Spirit - Alcoa Singers
4. This Christmas - Billy Paul Williams / Charlotte McKinnon
5. Greensleeves - Columbia Musical Treasures Orchestra
6. And To All Goodnight - 5 Chinese Bothers
7. Shake Up Christmas - Tony Hadley
8. Good King Wenceslas - Shardad Rohini
9. Merry Christmas Polka - Jimmy Sturr
10. You Make It Feel Like Christmas - Gwen Stefani / Blake Shelton
11. Dancong Snowflakes - Elliott Lawrence
12. My Favorite Things - We Five
13. Jingle Bells - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
14. Let It Snow - Straight No Chaser
15. Winter Wonderland - Vic & Nick
16. Frosty the Snowman - Bowling for Soup
17. It Happened In Sun Valley - Stan Marsh (Trey Parker / Wendy Testerberger (Mary Kay Bergman)
18. Snow - Bing Crosby / Danny Kaye / Peggy Lee / Trudy Stevens
19. Holly & the Ivy - George Winston
20. Baby, It’s Cold Outside - Seth McFarlane / Sara Barelles
21. Watch Out Snoop - Snoop Dogg / Karrupt / Daz Dillenger / Nate Dogg
22. Christmas Don’t Be Late - She & Him
23. Es Navidad - Miguel Ramos
24. The Secret Of Christmas - Mina
25. Christmas Festival - Tactical Air Command Band
26. It’s Christmas Time - Louvin Brothers
27. It’s Christmas - Bob Morrison
28. Christmas Time is Here - Lenny Dee / Anita Kerr Singers
29. Christmastime Is Here - Walls Group
30. Give Love At Christmas - Fantasia
31. Sleigh Ride - The Wurzels

 

 

Yule Log From Hell 2016 - Episode 6 - 80 short films about Christmas (...and Hanukkah)

We at YLFH would like to wish everyone out there a happy and healthy Holiday Season and a happy 2017. Our 4hr finale specatular is being presented without interruption (....ok just one little break). Hope you enjoyed the 2016 edition of The Yule Log From Hell! We will be back in 2017!!!!!

 

 

1. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year/Christmas Waltz – Sandi Patty
2. Silent Night – Chewbacca
3. Christmas Time – Aimee Mann/Michael Penn
4. It’s Christmas Time – George Shearing
5. O Come All Ye Faithful – Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians
6. Santa Claus Came in the Spring – Sackville All Stars
7. Carols Those Kids Love to Sing – The Statler Brothers
8. What Christmas Means to Me – The Shirleys
9. Christmas at the Opry – Archie Campbell
10. Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Brian Slawson
11. Glad Tidings of Great Joy – Rick Webb Family
12. Drummer Boy – Singing Echoes
13. Saving Christmas – Building 429
14. Angels We Have Heard On High – Kenny Rankin/Laurence Juber
15. Miz Fogarty’s Christmas Cake – John Tomsen
16. One Little Tree – Longines Symphonette Society
17. Calypso Noel – US Navy Band
18. Do They Know It’s Christmas (12” version) – Band Aid
19. Nothing for Christmas Polka – Alan Valish and his Orchestra
20. I’ll Be Missing You (under the mistletoe) – Bonnie Guitar
21. Carol of the Bells – Mr. Jack Daniels’ Original Silver Cornet Band
22. I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm – Beegie Adair Trio
23. You Lose, Mr. Scrooge – X-mas Balls
24. Christmas On the Prarie/Cowboy Carol – Michael Landon/Robert Wagner Chorale & Orchestra
25. 12 Days of Christmas – Moog Machine
26. Jolly Old St. Nicholas – New American Guitar Ensemble
27. Christmas Feeling – Merrymen
28. Joy to the World – Chet Baker
29. Christmas Presents – Soloman Burke
30. Last Embers of Christmas – Frank Leahy
31. Selections from “The Nutcracker” – The Carpenters
32. That’s What I Want For Christmas – Nancy Wilson
33. On Christmas Morning – Benni Sings/Clara Hill
34. Christmas – Bi-2
35. 8 Days of Hanukkah – Childrens Chorus
36. Oh Hanukkah – Jack Brokensha Quartet
37. I’m Spending Hanukkah in Santa Monica – Tom Lehrer
38. Burn – The Maccabeats
39. All I Want for Hanukkah is Marilyn Monroe – Lou Menchel and his Mambonicks
40. Dreidle – Don McLean
41. Hanukkah oh Hanukkah – Barnaked Ladies
42. Hanukkah Hey Ya – Smooth-E
43. The First Snowfall – Bing Crosby
44. (Fa La La La) It’s Christmas Time – Care Bears
45. Sing We All At Christmas Time – Chicago Swedish Glee Club
46. You a Mean One, Mr. Grinch – Coral Egan
47. Ding Dong Merrily on High – Julie Andrews
48. Christmas in the Big House – They Might Be Giants
49. All I Want For Christmas – Timbuk3
50. A Joyous Time of Year – Marty Feldman
51. The First Noel – The Fab Four
52. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
53. All I Want for Christmas is a Beatle – Dora Bryan
54. Wonderful Christmas Time – Abbey Road Xmas Ensemble
55. Chistmas Time is Here – Jack Lezzro/Beegie Adair
56. Merry Xmas! Jesus Holy, Born So Lowly – Yerzmyey
57. Baby It’s Cold Outside – Ray Charles/Betty Carter
58. Merry Christmas from Scotland – Laurie Cameron
59. Ke Aloha Lalikemaka (the Spirit of Christmas) – Kealii Reichel
60. Lou Christmas – Mojochronic
61. Parade of the Wooden Soldiers – Spotnicks
62. Christmas Alphabet Medley – Spike Jones
63. All I Want for Christmas – Vic & Nick
64. Mambo Santa Mambo – The Bobs
65. Snow-Ride – Eugene Ettore/Louis Scalera
66. Six Tons of Toys – Dave Dudley
67. Let Us Sing Auld Land Syne – Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians
68. Elvis Won’t Be Here For Christmas – Linda Hughes
69. A Ride on Santa’s Sleigh – Peter Wood Singers
70. Still In The Mood For Christmas – Fancy
71. Christmas Bop – T.Rex
72. The Bell That Wouldn’t Jingle – Herb Alpert and his Tijuana Brass
73. Christmas Spirit Catcher – Sufjan Stevens
74. Christmas is Kissing – Vic Varney/Strange Attractors
75. Swinging Sleigh Bells – Marv Meredith and his Orchestra
76. If It Doesn’t Snow on Christmas – John McDonough
77. Santa’s Little Helpers – Rotary Connection
78. We Wish You A Merry Christmas – Brady Bunch
79. A Christmas Poem – Jack Webb
80. Sleigh Ride – Andrew Heller

© 2016 While-U-Were-Out Productions

Yule Log From Hell 2016 - Episode 5 - Christmas in Heaven

This episode is dedicated to all of those we lost during the past year. May they all rest in peace. This episode is presented without any interruption and we have dispensed with the usual format. Please enjoy this musical tribute to those departed.

1. The Christmas Song – Natalie Cole (w/Nat King Cole) 1950-2015
2. Funky Christmas – The Whispers – Nicholas Caldwell 1944-2016
3. Please Come Home for Christmas – The Eagles – Glenn Frey 1948-2016
4. ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas – Paul Kantner 1941-2016
5. Happy Seasons – Earth Wind & Fire – Maurice White 1941-2016
6. Santa As Seen on TV – Christmas Jug Band – Dan Hicks 1941-2016
7. Christmas Time Is Here Again – The Beatles – Sir George Martin 1926-2016
8. Captain Starship Christmas – Keith Emerson 1944-2016
9. Some Children See Him – Frank Sinatra Jr. 1944-2016
10. Christmas is Here – Daryl Coley 1955-2016
11. Turkey Lurkey Time – Promises, Promises 1968 Broadway Cast – Ken Howard 1944-2016
12. Guideposts for Christmas – Patty Duke 1946-2016
13. Grandma’s Homemade Christmas Card – Merle Haggard 1937-2016
14. Every Day Is Like A Holiday – Leon Haywood 1942-2016
15. Snowflakes are Dancing – Isao Tomita 1932-2016
16. Happy Holidays – Ohio Players – Marshall “Rock” Jones 1941-2016
17. Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin’ – Mack Rice 1933-2016
18. Santa Claus Is Back In Town – Elvis Presley – Scotty Moore 1931-2016
19. Early On One Christmas Morn – Bruce Cockburn / Rob Wasserman 1952-2016
20. My Christmas Card to You – Marni Nixon 1930-2016
21. Christmas You Go So Fast – Matthew Bogart – Vinyl (TV show) 2016
22. Jingle Bell Rock – Pete Fountain 1930-2016
23. Jingle Bells – Toots Thielemans 1922-2016
24. Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer – Don Patterson – Rudy Van Gelder (engineer) 1924-2016
25. Not So Merry Christmas – Bobby Vee 1943-2016
26. Back Door Santa – The Black Crowes – Eddie Harsch 1957-2016
27. Hallelujah – Vocal Majority – Leonard Cohen 1934-2016
28. Slipping Into Christmas – Leon Russell 1942-2016
29. 8 Days of Hanukah – Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings 1956-2016
30. My Favorite Things – Florence Henderson 1934-2016
31. Bailout Santa – Alan Thicke 1947-2016
32. I Believe In Father Christmas (Eurodance version) – Greg Lake 1947-2016
33. Another Lonely Christmas – Prince 1958-2016
34. Pure Imagination – Gene Wilder 1933-2016
35. Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth – Bing Crosby / David Bowie 1947-2016

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Yule Log From Hell 2016 - Episode 4 - Brother Santa

2016 has been a year of firsts including the first African-American Santa! This episode is dedicated to the man himself. The one and only Santa Claus!!!!!!

1. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Lynne Fiddmont
2. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town – 5 For The Gospel
3. Ol’ Saint Nicholas – Doris Day
4. Santa Copped a ‘Tude – The Stools
5. Santa – Lenny Dee w/The Anita Kerr Singers
6. Santa, No Chimney - The Osmond Brothers
7. Santa’s Saint – Red Holton
8. Dear Santa (bring me a man this Christmas) – The Weather Girls
9. Shake Santa Shake – Zendaya
10. I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus – Amy Winehouse
11. Santa’s Got An Airplane – The Beach Boys
12. Little Saint Nick – The Hollyridge Strings
13. The Man With All The Toys – Brian Wilson
14. Santa Baby – Mimi Hines w/Ray Martin and his Orchestra
15. Minnie and Santa – Cyndi Lauper
16. Red Cheeks and White Whiskers – Blue Baron and his Orchestra
17. Santa’s Polka – Brave Combo
18. Will Santa Come To Shanty Town – Eddy Arnold
19. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas – Will Kennedy’s Stereo Orchestra
20. Be A Santa – Mitch Miller and the Gang
21. Christmas Dragnet (Yulenet) – Stan Freberg/Daws Butler
22. I Don’t Believe In Santa – Neil Innes
23. Because I’m Santa – The Dollyrots
24. Captain Santa (and his Reindeer Space Patrol) – Bobby Helms
25. Santa and the Doodle-li-boop – Sam Ulano
26. Xmas Crus – Home Grown
27. ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas – The Platter
28. The Man With The Bag – She & Him
29. Santa Bring Me Baby Back To Me – The Smithereens
30. Must Be Santa – Leann Rhimes
31. Sleigh Ride – Doc Severensen & his Orchestra

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Yule Log From Hell 2016 - Episode 3 - Anarchy of the Elves

Compiled by C&A Droz/C. Sibley

Edited and Produced by K. Droz

1. It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Michael W. Smith
2. Good “Swing” Wenceslas – The Count Basie Orchestra
3. Yabba-Dabba Yuletide – The Brian Setzer Orchestra
4. Baby It’s Cold Outside (Hoth Version) – Kirby Crackle featuring the Doubleclicks
5. Mele Kalikimaka – Seth McFarlane
6. Please Come Home for Christmas – Darius Rucker
7. I’m Gonna Spend My Christmas With A Dalek – The GoGos(UK)
8. Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel – The Piano Guys
9. Santa Claus is Coming to Town – McFly
10. Let it Be Christmas – Alan Jackson
11. Christmas Wrapping – Kylie Minogue/Iggy Pop
12. Jingle Bell Rock – Restless Heart
13. Merry Christmas Baby – Rod Stewart/Cee Lo Green
14. Hot Chocolate – Recess Monkey
15. Happy Xmas (war is over) – Christina Perri
16. The Four Seasons: Winter 1^st Movement – Venice Baroque Orchestra
17. An Old Fashion Christmas – The Carpenters
18. Christmas Time Is Here – Brooke White
19. The Christmas Waltz (alt version) – Frank Sinatra
20. Deck The Halls – Mitch Miller & the Gang
21. Ding Dong Merrily on High – Jackie Evancho
22. Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas (Welcome to Our World/River Bottom Nightmare Band) – The Hellblinki Sextet
23. I Missed You Christmas – train
24. River – Bassix
25. Merry Christmas – Chick Corea / Gale Moran
26. Ring Dem Bells – Lionel Hampton
27. Claus – Anna Wilson
28. Midnight Sleighride – Sauter-Finnegan Orchestra
29. Barefoot Santa – Sonny James
30. Let Me Sleep (it’s Christmas Time) – Scala & Kolacny Brothers
31. Sleigh Ride – Oliver Poole

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Yule Log From Hell 2016 - Episode 2 - Santa's Bag of Deplorables

note - The Yule Log From Hell holds no political affiliation. It's all in good fun and in the holiday spirit.

1. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Dionne Warwick
2. I Folking Love Christmas – Isaac and the Bee Keepers
3. Everywhere It’s Christmas – Bucko & Champs
4. Christmas Is With Us Again – Des O’Connor
5. Siberian Sleigh Ride – Raymond Scott Quintet
6. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – Manfred Mann
7. Hark, The Herald Angels Sing – Westfield Chorus & Orchestra
8. Rockin’ Santa Claus – The Martells
9. I Love The Winter Weather – Tony Bennett
10. Christmas Is Here – JJ Heller
11. How Lovely is Christmas – Bing Crosby
12. Home For The Holidays – Joey Defrancesco
13. A Hymn For The Nativity – Stephen Layton/Polyphony
14. The 12 Days of Christmas – John McCarthy Chorale
15. The Hat I Got For Christmas (is too beeeg) – Mel Blanc
16. Christmas Time is Here – Lauren Daingle
17. Jingle Bell Polka – The Modernaires
18. Every Day Will Be Like A Holiday – Sweet Inspirations
19. Kidnap the Sandy Claws (demo) – Danny Elfman
20. Santa Claws is Coming to Town – Alice Cooper/Vinnie Appice/Billy Sheehan
21. Sausage and Sauerkraut for Santa – Pala Brothers Orchestra
22. Old Time Christmas Stories – Walter Brennan
23. Deck The Halls – The Everly Brothers
24. Christmas Dreaming – Frank Sinatra
25. A Five Pound Box of Money – Pearl Bailey
26. As With Gladness Men of Old – Christmas in England
27. Winter Wonderland (alt take) – Dean Martin
28. Feliz Navidad – Hagood Hardy
29. Oh Tannenbaun – Der Belefelder Kinder Chor
30. At The Christmas Ball – Turk Murphy
31. Jul del Cool – McEiner

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Yule Log From Hell 2016 - Episode 1 - Let's Make America Yule Again!!!!

With all the craziness going in the past year let's get back on track! Time to get our YULE on! #LetsMakeAmericaYuleAgain

 

1. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Kylie Minogue
2. The Very Best Time of the Year – Michael Crawford
3. White Christmas – Jimmy McGriff
4. If We Make it Through December – Joey & Rory
5. The Christmas Tree – The Four Aces
6. Merry Christmas Baby – Frankie Valli/Jeff Beck
7. Hallelujah (Light Has Come) – BarlowGirl
8. Swing Them Jingle Bells – Fats Waller
9. Merry Christmas Waltz – Gordon McRae
10. To Christmas – Straight No Chaser
11. What I Didn’t Get For Christmas – Jimmy Buffett
12. You Ain’t Getting Diddly Squat for Christmas – Heyward Banks
13. I’m Getting Sued By Santa Christmas – Bill Engvall
14. I’m Getting Nuttin’ for Christmas – Bobby Stewart
15. Nothing But Tears (Under My Christmas Tree) – Thee Fine Lines
16. Papa Ain’t No Santa Claus (Mama Ain’t No Christmas Tree) – Butterbeans & Susie
17. No Christmas for Me – Zee Avi
18. How To Make Gravy – Paul Kelly
19. Trapped Under Your Christmas Tree – New Idea Society
20. I Was Thinking About Cleaning Up For Christmas – Aimee Mann
21. I’ll Be Home for Christmas – Home Free
22. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies – We Three Sings
23. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas – Take 6
24. We Three Kings/The Holly & the Ivy/La Peregrinacion – Swingle Singers
25. Away In A Manger – Nat “King” Cole
26. Riu Riu Chiu – Harry Christopher’s The Sixteen
27. My Grown Up Christmas List – Manhattan Transfer
28. Carol of the Bells – The Blenders
29. Hold Out For Christmas – Rockapella
30. All I Want For Christmas is You – NOTA
31. Sleigh Ride – Pentatonix

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The Yule Log From Hell 2008 - iYule - Part 2

iYule Part 2

 

1) Station ID – Wilson Wilbury (Jeff Lynne): From the DJ only 2LP set “Winter Warnerland”
2) Merry Christmas, You Suckers – Paddy Roberts: The first time I heard this song was on the Dr Demento Show. It took me 10 years to track down a good copy of this.
3) Greensleeves – Vince Guaraldi Trio: This is an alternate take from the most recent remastered CD “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
4) Jing Jingaling – Honey &the Bees: This Philly girl group had a couple of minor hits in the 70’s.
5) Winter Wonderland – Christmas Accordians: Why it took me so long to include any accordion music on the YLFH is beyond me.
6) Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Margaret Whittig/Johnny Mercer: This version, while one of the most recognizable, always gets credited to Bing Crosby & Doris Day.
7) So Here It Is, Merry Christmas – Slade: This band made more money penning songs for other groups than themselves (having written “Cum On Feel The Noize” for Quiet Riot in the 80’s)
8) Tiajuana Christmas – George Garabedian: These records were sold exclusively at Phillips66 gas stations in the 60’s and 70’s.
9) Christmas Trumpets – Ray Anthony: Having made his mark on the big band scene in the 40’s & 50’s it’s amazing to note that he is still making music today (at the age of 86).
10) Marche (from the Nutcracker Suite) – 101 Strings: This is probably one of the first Christmas albums I ever owned.
11) Jingle Bombs – Achmed the Dead Terrorist (Jeff Dunham): This ventriloquist extraordinaire has a new Christmas DVD out. It is damn funny!
12) I Believe in Father Christmas – Honeymoon Suite: As if 3 versions from Greg Lake weren’t enough.
13) On Christmas Night – Handbell Ringers of Great Britain: Thanks to the folks over at falalalala.com for this little gem.
14) Christmas Everyday – Smokey Robinson &the Miracles: So much Motown…so little time.
15) Mistletoe and Holly – Gunter Kallman Choir: I’m not sure where I stumbled on this one. I just like it.
16) Chrismastime Is Here Again – My Morning Jacket: Not a large spark of originality here.
17) Skating – David Benoit: The Vince Guaraldi classics never go out of style. From his 1996 CD “Remembering Christmas”
18) Holiday Spirit – The DB’s: Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme!
19) Space-age Santa Claus – Hal Bradley Orchestra w/Patty Marie Jay: During the 60’s when we were all obsessed with space travel…even Santa got in the act.
20) Hang Up Your Stocking – The Chipmunks w/David Seville: Only the original will chipmunks will do, thank you very much!
21) What Are You Doing, New Year’s Eve? – Diana Krall: I will be in Arizona…thanks for asking. From Mrs. Elvis Costello
22) Chanukah is a State of Mind – The Mommyheads: A Jewish take on The Christmas Song…I think.
23) I Saw Three Ships – Chris Squire’s Swiss Chior: Yes’ bass player didn’t want to be outdone by his band mates.
24) Meli Kimikemaka – Poi Dog Pondering: Sort of a Cajun/Hawaiian version.
25) Silver Bells – The Four Aces: I discovered this little gem at a real cool record shop outside of Chicago.
26) Children Go Where I Send Them – Natalie Merchant: There are just some voices you can recognize immediately.
27) Joy To the World – Sy Mann: Sy traded in his Wurlitzer organ for a Moog Synthesizer.

The Yule Log From Hell 2008 - iYule - Part 1

In 2008 the iPod was gaining ground. I made this in more of a podcast format but still kept it short enough to fit on a CD. There is a version of this where I started doing intros but I figured I'd just keep the music only version for now. Enjoy The Yule Log From Hell 2008 "iYule part 1"

 

1. Clark Loses It – Clark W. Griswald (Chevy Chase): I listen to this and all I could think of is my good old fashioned family Christmas.
2. Christmas Vacation – Mavis Staples: This movie has joined the ranks of the all-time great holiday movies.
3. It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – BarlowGirl: I met these fine young ladies up at a Christian-Rock festival I was working over this summer (now ask yourself what the hell was I doing at a “Christian-rock” festival).
4. Silent Night – Frank Sinatra/Frank Sinatra Jr. I’m assuming this is one of the last things that ol’ Blue Eyes recorded (you can hear the frailty in his voice).
5. Christmas Wrapping – Spice Girls: Did anyone see them on tour this year???? Didn’t think so.
6. Frosty the Snowman – The Ventures: Surf guitar music never goes out of style!
7. Santa Claus is Coming to Town – 1910 Fruitgum Co.: For those who remember the tune “chewy, chewy, chewy”…these bubblegum groups are trying to make a comeback.
8. Santa Hates Me – Adam Sandler: Recorded in 1993 on Saturday Night Live
9. Christmas is My Time of Year – The Monkees: This 1976 single has 3 out of 4 (Mike Nesmith had long left the group by then).
10. Hey, Santa Claus – The Moonglows: This 1950s classic has been used in countless holiday movies.
11. This is Christmas – Alfred Burt: Some of the most recognizable holiday songs were written by Alfred Burt. Unfortunately he never got to reap the benefits (died at the age of 33).
12. I Am Santa – American Beat Records: Redneck Christmas takes a poke at Santa at the local Home Depot.
13. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – Andre Kostotanetz: Everyone’s dad must have had every Christmas album this guy ever made (I know my dad did!).
14. Moonlight Sleighride – Anita Baker: It takes her about 10 years to crank a CD out. Enjoy!
15. Christmastime is Here – Annie Haslam: Rennisance lead singer takes a swipe at a Vince Guaraldi classic.
16. The Best Gift – Barbara Streisand: I can only assume this song is reference to her son, Jason Gould. From her first Christmas album
17. Sleigh Ride – Barenaked Ladies: A quick little tune from the kooks out of the Great White North
18. Christmas Medley – Bela Fleck &the Flecktones: A quirky little mix of Christmas tunes.
19. PSA announcement – Bee Gees: recorded in the 70s for use on radio stations
20. Holiday – Bee Gees: It’s amazing how many groups were influenced by these guys. This was a top 20 hit in the USA in 1967…go figure.
21. Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer – Bing Crosby: This version comes from the very hard to find “White Christmas” soundtrack LP.
22. Jesus’ Birthday – Bobby Rivers’ Twisted Christmas: This can be considered blasphemous on so many levels…like I care!
23. Away in a Manger – Marcia Brady (Maureen McCormick): If you have not read her book yet I suggest you wait for the Books on CD version. There has got to be some real juicy stuff in there.
24. Somebody Stole My Santa Claus Suit – The Christmas Jug Band w/Dan Hicks: This one goes right up there with Emmet Otter…think about it.
25. Blue Christmas – Brenda Lee: This woman’s voice can melt your heart like butter.
26. Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas – Captain Kangaroo (Bob Keeshan): Before donning the captain’s suit, Bob made his mark in TV as Clarabell on the Howdy Doody show. He will be missed.
27. O Holy Night/Home for the Holidays – The Carpenters: You didn’t think I could get through this without a tune from Karen, did you?…This is the complete version (dunno why they cut the first part out all of the time).

Yule Log From Hell 2009 - Yule Crash Yer Hard Drive - Part 2

Part 2 of The Yule Log From Hell 2009 "Yule Crash Yer Hard Drive"

1. Xmas Groove (na na na) – NYCC: Christmas is like one big rave!
2. Sugar Plum Dance – Ogden Nash: He’s no Alistair Cooke
3. Dance of the Sugar Plum Faries – Freddy Marting: Swing-style!
4. Oogie Boogie’s Song – Rodrigo y Gabriella: A spirited flamenco version of a tune from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
5. One More Sleep ‘till Christmas – Kermit the Frog (Steve Whitmire): One of the many tellings of Dickens “A Christmas Carol”
6. God Bless Us Everyone – Andrea Boccelli: from the new “Christmas Carol” movie starring Jim Carey (who plays no less than 5 roles).
7. Christmas Christmas – Mojo Nixon: ooooooooooh baby……..we gotta go!
8. Santa’s Got a Brand New Bag – The Bobs: New-wave Acapella (if there is such a thing)
9. The Shepherds Chorus – Johnny Cole/Robert Evans Chorus: this 1968 track fell into obscurity…until now.
10. White Christmas – Jimmy Smith: didn’t he used to be on NYPD Blue????
11. Santa Claus is Getting Down – Jesse Ed Davis: This track was only available to DJs via the 2lp set “Winter Warnerland”
12. Good King Wenceslas – Bryan Bowers: Recorded at NYC radio station WFMU several years back. We need more Dulcimer music.
13. All I Want for Christmas – Justin Wilson: Helloooooo t’ere Father Xmas! The Cajun Cook made a Christmas album!
14. Sleigh Ride – Diana Krall: Elvis Costello is one lucky dude!
15. We’d Like To Wish You the Merriest Christmas – Andy Partridge: XTC front man holiday greeting
16. Thanks for Christmas – The Three Wise Men: Ok…you got me…it’s really XTC
17. Frosty the Snowman – Jan & Dean: Frosty is on his surfboard!
18. Let It Snow – Robert Goulet: Smooth as a baby’s behind…
19. The Christmas Song – Billy Crystal: you know something, dahling…you look maaaaaaaahvalous!
20. Jingle Bell Beat – Up with People: Believe it or not this organization is still going strong after 40 years.
21. Christmas Lullabye – Cary Grant: yes…that Cary Grant. The only record he ever made.
22. Crackerjack Christmas – Sandpipers/Mitch Miller: everyone should have at least one Mitch Miller record in their collection. I have several.
23. Gabriel’s Message – Sting: a remake of a song he recorded for “A Very Special Christmas” over 20years ago. From the non-Christmas CD “If On A Winter’s Night”
24. What Child is This? – Ray Charles: This man still will still have soul 100 years from now.
25. Happy New Year – Spike Jones & his City Slickers: the flipside to one of the most famous Christmas songs ever
26. The Christmas Waltz – David Rose: for whatever reason these LPs still remain out of print….why?
27. Messengers of Christmas – Mannheim Steamroller: Hard to believe that this band is celebrating 25 years. Still trying to find the appeal.
28. Wizards in Winter – Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Thanks to a very popular YouTube video (you know the one…the one with all the synchronized Christmas lights…) this tune has gained a lot of airplay.
29. A Christmas Toast – Bing Crosby: you know…after almost 20 years of doing this I have still not run out of Bing Crosby tunes. Go figure…
30. Christmas is Drawing Near At Hand – Steve Winwood: from the overlooked “A Very Special Christmas vol. 3”
31. Snowstar – Rockapella: Where in the world are these guys?????
32. Christmas Means More Every Year – Osmond Brothers: Discovered by Andy Williams in 1961 when they were singing barbershop at Disneyland (pre-Donny) they were suddenly catapulted into success that they still enjoy today (sans the whole Dancing With The Stars thing).
33. Christmastime in Hell – The Dark Lord & Adolf (Trey Parker & Matt Stone): The gang from South Park is still cranking them out even after 14 years.
34. My Favorite Things – Mickey Dolenz: While not really a Christmas song…it still gets a lot of airplay.
35. Skiiers Holiday – The Mexicalli Brass: thanks to the internet these guys have a new life on all of the Holiday Music blogs!
36. What Are You Doing New Years Eve? – The Uptown Yultide Carol & Swing Band: employees of Cincinatti radio station WXVU decided to get a band together and record a couple of Jazz albums
37. Carol of Christmas – Dave Boyer: While generally categorized in the Christian music genre he had some mild crossover success with his holiday music
38. Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Henry Mancini: What can I say??? It’s Mancini.
39. Marshmallow World – Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin: a rare live recording. It’s clear to see that Frank has a few under his belt (for Dean it was all an act!)
40. Randi the Handi Elf – Dan Marshal: Originally a children’s story penned in 1975
41. Shepherds Awake – Musichorale: Don’t know much about this track except I like it…so there.
42. Merry Christmas Baby – Hanson: I’m smelling an “MmmmmmBop” remake
43. Sleigh Ride – The Association: and then along comes Mike Love…He convinces someone to get involved in this rather half-hearted TV movie based on A Christmas Carol…well you get the picture
44. Snowfall Cha-cha – Billy May: some of the best stuff that Sinatra ever recorded was with this guy. You can see why.
45. ‘Zat You, Santa Claus? – Brian Setzer: even he can’t mess this one up
46. What If Eminem did Jingle Bells – Bob Rivers Twisted Christmas: here is the uncensored version…not as bad as you think. Actually the censored version is more suggestive
47. Pure Imagination/White Christmas – The Blenders: now Willy Wonka…that’s Christmas!
48. Percy the Puny Pointsetta – Elmo & Patsy: the flipside to the other most famous Christmas song ever.
49. Long Time Ago In Bethlehem – The Travelin’ Strawberries: I guess in Norway they don’t know how to say “Mary’s Boy Child”
50. If I Get Home on Christmas Day – Elvis Presley: This man is worth $400million…AND HE’S BEEN DEAD FOR 30 YEARS. Even in 2008 they still managed to crank out a new recording.
51. Good King Wenceslas – Ferrante & Teicher: With the passing of Art Ferrante this year I thought it fitting to include a track here.
52. 12 Days of Christmas – Garrison Keillor: It’s so cold up in Lake Wobegon that they have to hurry through this one as fast as they can
53. Christmas in LasVegas – Richard Cheese: when your band is called “Lounge Against the Machine” you can pretty much do whatever you want
54. Panis Angelicus: - Luciano Pavarotti: together with the Vienna Boys Choir this is a magical recording
55. Gesu Bambino – Liberace: I wish my brother George was here…
56. That Old Christmas Spirit – Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme: Sad to say that the only stuff I can find from them (other than old LPs) are import CDs
57. This Years Santa Baby – Ertha Kitt: how do you follow up one of the most recognized Christmas songs ever? This one went over like a fart in a space suit.
58. Takin’ Care of Christmas – Randy Bachman: Peter Allen said it best…everything old is new again. Thanks to those Office Max commercials this guy’s got a whole new lease on life.
59. We Wish You A merry Christmas – Peter, Paul & Mary: with the recent passing of Mary Travers I felt this was the best way to close out YLFH2k09.

Yule Log From Hell 2009 - Yule Crash Yer Hard Drive - Part 1

In 2009 I suffered a total hard drive crash and with it my entire holiday music collection (as well as all of my pictures). I was able to recover the hard drive (at the cost of over $2000). Needless to say I learned a very very valuable lesson. Through it all I was able to pick myself up and put out another YLFH. This is rings in at about 5hrs in total and is split up into 2 parts (yeah I went a little crazy that year but who knew if I was going to be able to ever recover). Enjoy YLFH 2009 "Yule Crash Yer Hard Drive - Part 1"

1. Wonderful Christmastime – The Rhythm Scholar/Paul McCartney: a very interesting remix of a holiday classic. I was getting tired of hearing the original. You can find more remixes at rhythmscholar.com
2. NutRocker – Trans-Siberian Orchestra: for some strange reason people go ga-ga over this group. I can take it or leave it. It is a great song…a nod to ELP.
3. Here Comes Santa Claus – Bob Dylan: Statistically more Jewish performers make the best xmas records…well they did until now. It only took him 40 years.
4. C-h-r-i-s-t-m-a-s – Terry Buter: a rare hard to find single. Thank God for the internet(s).
5. The Christmas Song – Sergio Mendes Brasil 66: Nothing like a good samba to help warm up the holidays
6. Patapan – Kings Singers: A very traditional English carol
7. Santa Hula – Hilo Hattie: Frankly not enough Hawaiian Christmas music
8. Believe – Josh Groban: from the “Polar Express” soundtrack
9. Angels We Have Heard On High – David Archuletta: So what do you do after you came in 2^nd on American Idol????
10. A Cronkiters Chistmas Carol – Russ Bonsley: from what I can gather about this recording was that it was made by CBS employees probably sometime in the 60s (most of these people worked for Walter Cronkite). So I suppose if you didn’t work for CBS in the 1960s you probably would not get many of the jokes. If you listen closely you will also hear CBS newsman Harry Reasoner (who apparently was in on the joke).
11. Happy Holiday – The Jaguars: An obscure doo-wop track from an obscure doo-wop group
12. Humbug – Emerson, Lake & Palmer: Not sure when this track was recorded. It turned up on a rather haphazard CD collection that Rhino Records put out to try to cash in on the popularity of their hit “I Believe in Father Christmas”.
13. Santa, Whatcha Bring Me Tonight? – Grooveworks: from the CD “A Drive-By Christmas”
14. Silent Night – The Mills Brothers: this is pure class!
15. Joy To the World – Steve Morse: former Dixie Dregs/Kansas (and now current Deep Purple) guitarist shreds the hell out this classic.
16. Rock Me Father Christmas – The Barron Knights: The UK’s version of Al Yankovic (except these guys have been doing it since the late 50’s).
17. Santa Claus is Coming to Town – The Rubber Band: no shortage of Beatles sound-alikes
18. The Chanukah Song – Neil Diamond: WOW…a Jew singing a song about Chanukah…you almost never hear that. Yes this is a remake of the Adam Sandler tune.
19. Jingle Bells – Barbara Streisand: You go, Babs!
20. This Christmas – Chris Brown: When he’s not whoomping on his girlfriend he managed to squeak this one in. From the soundtrack “This Christmas”
21. 2000 Miles – Holly Cole: a tender remake of a Pretenders tune. This CD was only sold at Starbucks (you need the coffee to stay awake)
22. Carol of the Bells – Spyro Gyra: This is what smooth jazz is all about
23. Parade of the Wooden Soldiers – The Spitfire Band: This Toronto based big band tears it up (I didn’t know they had big bands in the great white north)
24. We Three Kings – Sufjen Stevens: He released 5 holiday CD’s in the same year. Guess he’s good for a while.
25. Pepit Papa Noel – Herman Apple: this Quebec based percussion-heavy ensemble reminds me of the old “persuasive percussion” records I had when I was a kid
26. Feliz Navidad – Vikki Carr: that’s the night that her lights went out in Georgia!
27. ‘twas the Night Before Christmas – Robin Williams/Boston Pops: You would think he would have yukked this up a bit more. He played it so straight I almost didn’t recognize him. The Boston Pops is under the direction of Keith Lockhart.
28. Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer – The Longines Symphonette Society: I remember having these records as a kid (we used to get them from Readers Digest)
29. Jesus Was A Dreidel Spinner – Jill Sobule: You tell ‘em Jill…after all, you kissed a girl!
30. O’ Christmas Tree – Jeff Golub: from “Six-string Santa”
31. Here Comes Fatty Claus – Rudolph and the Gang: Well Christmas isn’t all snowfall and sugar plum fairies.
32. Go Power at Christmas Time – James Brown: This man works harder than Santa Claus…take me to the bridge!
33. A Party for Santa Claus – Lord Nelson: Yes, I think Santa deserves a party. From the album “Xmas Marks the Spot”
34. Don’t Believe in Christmas – The Orangu-tones: this Austin, TX based band really does believe in Santa. They’re just in it for the money.
35. Schlepp the Halls with Loaves of Challa – The Three Weissmen: is that how you spell Challa???? Kinda like Chanukah.
36. Ave Maria – Aretha Franklin: She is truly a diva. She sings her butt off.
37. The Twisted Christmas Song – Bob Rivers Twisted Xmas: just in time for the new chipmunk movie.
38. That Swingin’ Manger – Bob Francis: Welcome to the Leopord-Loin-Cloth Lounge!
39. The Little Drummer Boy – Johnny Cash: The man in black rides again!

Yule Log From Hell 2007 - TIMBER!!!!!!!!

In 2007 I was back to making upwards about 40-50 CDs as Christmas cards. Mailing them out was a monumental task. Getting it done before Christamas was even more stressful. I always labored over the mix. Trying to find the right mix and make it as close to 80mins as possible (in order to get the max out of a CD. Once the show became a podcast those time restrictions were no longer an issue. Enjoy YLFH 2007 "TIMBER!"

1. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – The Blenders: Those who know me well know I love acapella groups. This group reminds me very much of Take6. note: other than the drums every other sound you hear on this track is voices. This is my new favorite acapella group.
2. What’s This? – Fall Out Boy: having a teenage daughter has it’s advantages. You get to hear a lot of what’s new out there (being a musician helps too). This Chicago quartet tackles one of my faves from The Nightmare Before Christmas.
3. My Christmas Card to You – The Partridge Family: When I was a kid this was the most popular TV show on (other than Happy Days). You “Disney”philes will recognize this song from one of their holiday shows. David Cassidy takes the lead vocals here. This track was restored from vinyl that I found from a friend online.
4. A Winter Soundscape – Jethro Tull: Ian Anderson has created what has become one of my new favorite xmas cd’s (the Jethro Tull Chrismas Album). It’s a cross between Windham hill and old Genesis. If you have not heard this CD yet highly recommend it.
5. Christmas Children – David Collings, Richard Beaumont, Karen Scargill: This lovely little piece comes to us from the 1971 movie “Scrooge” (starring Albert Finney). This recording came to me from an old record. I’m not sure why this soundtrack has been released on CD. The film is available, however, on DVD.
6. Elf’s Lament – Barenaked Ladies: I can’t get enough from these guys. This tells the story from the elf’s point of view. I discovered them long before they made it big in the US (thanks to a friend from Canada I was working with in 1995). From the CD “Barenaked for the Holidays”
7. ‘zat You, Santa Claus? – Dr. Teeth & the Electric Mayhem: The great Dr. Teeth (originally voiced by the late Jim Henson…now Bill Barretta helms) takes a crack at this great Satchamo classic. From the CD “Muppets Green & Red Christmas”
8. Jingle Bell Rock – David Seville & the Chipmunks: AAAAAAAALLLLLLVINNNN!!!!! With the new Chipmunks movie coming out I decided to dig out the original discs featuring the late great David Seville (Ross Bagdisarian). His son now provides the voices for the new movie.
9. Christmas is Coming – David Benoit: The smooth jazz fave takes a little latin twist to the great Vince Gauraldi classic (originally from “A Charlie Brown Christmas”).
10. Christmas Concerto – Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Possibly the shortest concerto I have ever heard (ringing in at 45seconds).
11. Everyone’s a Kid at Christmastime – Stevie Wonder: How can you not like Stevie Wonder????
12. The Christmas Waltz – Beegie Adair Trio: As much as I love acapella groups I can not get enough of jazz trios. Coming out of Kentucky, Beegie (pronounced “Bee-Gee”) and her band (Chirs Brown & Roger Spencer) are getting raves wherever they go. Keep your eye on this group.
13. (Sweet Angie) The Christmas Tree Angel – Arthur Godfrey & the Chordettes: For those of you old enough to remember Arthur Godfrey hosted a very popular radio show in the 40’s and eventually an equally popular TV show in the 50’s. He is more noted for his temper and the way he treated his colleagues and fellow performers (dubbed “little Godfreys”) of which the Chordettes were part of that group. The Chodettes are better known for their classics “Lolipop” and “Mr. Sandman”. Note: even though Arthur Godfrey was born in NY he lived for many years in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ (there is the local tie-in). He is a member of the Aviator Hall of Fame located in Teterboro Airport.
14. Holiday Carols – Larry the Cable-Guy: Some alternative Christmas classics. From the CD “Christmas in Larry-land”. Git ‘er done!!!!
15. Christmastime is Here – Steve Vai: Guitar virtuoso Steve Vai (from Frank Zappa’s band) gives the Vince Gauraldi classic the star treatment.
16. The Holly and the Ivy – Christmas Carols Tijuana Style – Thanks to our friends at falalala.com this little ditty came to me on an 8-track tape. Restoring this 1970’s obscurity was a labor of love.
17. La Clohce de Noel – Canadian Brass: It’s rare that you hear a brass group sound so big and full but this group out of Toronto (celebrating their 35^th anniversary) makes it sound so easy.
18. Hey, You, Get Off of My House – Bob River’s Twisted Xmas: It would not be a YLFH disc without a track from the Seatle DJ who has put xmas on it’s ear. A sort of a Frank Sinatra-esque take on the Rolling Stones “hey you get off of my cloud”.
19. What are you Doing New Year’s Eve – The Carpenters: It can’t be a YLFH disc without a track from Karen & Rich. This one is from the expanded 2CD “Christmas Memories”.
20. Frosty All the Way!!! – Boston Pops: This time the Pops is helmed by Keith Lockhart.
21. The Man with All the Toys – The Beach Boys: I have recently been listening to a lot of Brian Wilson and it has really hit me how much of a musical genius he is. Originally from “Beach Boys Christmas Album” this has now been remastered and expanded (with tons of bonus tracks) to the “Beach Boys Ultimate Christmas”
22. Deck the Halls – The Lettermen: This smooth 60’s pop vocal group doesn’t get much air play. I found this in my archives recently. I almost forgot about it myself.
23. Gridlock Christmas – The Hollytones: for those of you who travel (or commute) during the Holidays can relate. From the CD “Dr. Dememto’s Holidays in Dementia”
24. O Come All Ye Faithful – Andre Kostelonetz: let’s face it…everyone’s dad (or grandfather) had a copy of this record.
25. Christmas Prayer - The Penguins: From the group who brought you “Earth Angel”. It wasn’t too common in the 50’s for groups to put out Christmas records. I rescued this one from an old 45 I found.
26. Christmas Must Be Tonight – Darryl Hall & John Oats: Arguably the most successful recoding duo in rock history. They are back with a brand new holiday CD called “Home for Christmas” (which also includes a new recording of “Jingle Bell Rock”).
27. I Saw Three Ships – Rick Springfield: Paging Dr. Noah Drake!!!! The man who was a household name in the 80’s on General Hospital and the perennial hit “Jesse’s Girl” has returned with a new Holiday CD “Christmas with You”
28. Snow Medley – Spike Jones & his Orchestra: It’s hard to believe Spike Jones doing a serious song…ok, well somewhat serious…after all…it’s Spike Jones.
29. Pine Cones & Hollyberries (it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas) – The Osmond Brothers: with the passing recently of Osmond patriarch and all the attention that sister Marie has been getting I dusted off this 2 LP set and gave it the royal treatment. Why in God’s name none of this has been released to CD is a giant mystery.