Songs for the Christmas Season 30

According to Wikipedia, the Christmas season is described as the period of time that includes Christmas and New Year's and even to the day of Epiphany which is usually on January 6 or 7. So I continue on with more holiday music.

First today we have Etta Jones with "Ring the Bells". A very nice holiday original which I have played annually since first hearing the song back in the 90's.





Next is a great seasonal favorite called "It's a Marshmallow World." This version is from 1964 and it's by Brenda Lee and it's one of my favorite takes. I love the little electronic piano or harpsichord sound in the first part of the song.

Songs for the Christmas Season 12

Today we'll feature some songs by a couple of really great pop vocal groups. First up is The Anita Kerr Singers who sang background on many hit songs and also did their own albums. This song is called "Hurry Home for Christmas" from 1969.






Next we have a group called The Free Design. My first experience with this group was hearing this original Christmas tune called "Close Your Mouth, It's Christmas" from 1970. After hearing this I had to research their non-holiday music and it was equally amazing. These pop vocal groups had such a unique and pleasant sound and the arrangements were so innovative and it's so sad there isn't anything like this anymore.

Songs for the Christmas Season 10

Today I've got two of the most timeless and newer Christmas songs of the ages. Both of these, though not all that old, have been covered countless times and are standard tunes found in any book of holiday music. First up is Bobby Helms with "Jingle Bell Rock" from 1957.





And second is Brenda Lee with "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" from 1958. Both these songs were recorded in Nashville at the time and were considered country music!