The CCD Podcast: Episode #38.5 - The Best Christmas Songs EVER or "Have Yourself A Merry Little Playlist..."

Here is a little .5 Episode of the CCD Podcast that sheds a little light on the things we like to listen to during the holiday season. There are some classics, some new hits, a little bit of everything for everyone. We here at the CCD Podcast & Blog hope you and yours have a fantastic Christmas, and listen to all the tunes you can during the Holiday season cause its going to be 11 more months till we hear them again....

Jimmy Fallon, The Roots & Mariah Carey Perform 'All I Want For Christmas' With Kindergarten Instruments... And Kindergartners!!!!

I may not watch Jimmy Fallon's late night show all that often, but I certainly think that the SNL alum has found a certain niche with his quirky musical performances. He has The Roots, the hardest working band in show business, at his disposal. So why not use them as creatively as possible? Fallon taps the gang to utilize kindergarten musical instruments (kazoos, mini xylophone, triangles, etc) and gets the queen of the Christmas song Mariah herself to perform a rendition of her classic 'All I Want For Christmas', and boy is it fantastic. And the four kindergarten kids singing back up... yeah, that is the icing on the cake! Gotta love the creativity. Keep em coming Jimmy!!!! Catch the video after the jump...

On The 3rd Day Of Christmas, CCD Gave To Me...

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Great Moments In Christmas Song History Vol #3: Santa Claus Is coming To Town by Bruce Sprinsteen

The Boss. Brucey Bruce. The legend of the Boardwalk. The King of New Jersey!!! My man Bruce Springsteen is a legend among music legends. He is the kind of musician that EVERYBODY loves at least a couple of songs from. My personal favorite would have to be "Thunder Road". But any child of the late 70's & early 80's is sure to love Bruce's classic rendition of "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town". Originally performed by Bruce and The E Street Band at a college gig way back in 1975, the song wasn't released commercially by Bruce until 1985 as a B side to his single "My Hometown" (which is one of my favorite Bruce songs...). Ever since I was a tiny tot I remember hearing this song blaring through the car radio speakers, with Bruce's gruff singing voice mouthing the famous words in a way that no one ever has (or ever will) before. Ya gotta love The Boss's rendition. It is what Christmas here in the North East is all about. click after the jump for the video...

I'm Going to Spend My Christmas With A Dalek!!!

What. The. Fuck!!!! Check out this song that appeared on a 1960's Doctor Who Christmas record called "I'm going to spend my Christmas with a Dalek". This is just to fucking trippy to be true. I have been digging deeper and deeper into the Whovian mythos after I became completely addicted to the BBC's most recent incarnation, and the further back in time you go the weirder shit gets. If you are as big of a Doctor Who fan as I am, give this song a listen after the jump...

Great moments In Christmas Song History Vol #2: Snoopy's Christmas by The Royal Guardsmen

I love Christmas songs... I really do. I love that the day after Thanksgiving 106.7 FM begins a month long, 24 hour a day Christmas music blitz. All Christmas songs, all the time. But even though I like the usual suspects (who doesn't like All I Want for Christmas by Mariah... C'mon), I tend to skew in a more obscure direction for my holiday favorites. Over the next few days I plan on sharing some of those choices with you. Today we will take a look at the exploits of Snoopy as he battles his old nemesis The Red Baron in the Christmas Classic Snoopy's Christmas (Christmas Bells) by The Royal Guardsmen. Click after the jump for more....

Great Moments In Christmas Song History Vol #1: Christmas In Hollis by Run DMC

I love Christmas songs... I really do. I love that the day after Thanksgiving 106.7 FM begins a month long, 24 hour a day Christmas music blitz. All Christmas songs, all the time. But even though I like the usual suspects (who doesn't like All I Want for Christmas by Mariah... C'mon), I tend to skew in a more obscure direction for my holiday favorites. Over the next few days I plan on sharing some of those choices with you. What better place to start then with the Run DMC classic "Christmas In Hollis". Rap and Christmas songs? Yup... it works. Click after the jump for more....

Cal's Favorite Christmas Song!!!

I ran a cool Throwback Thursday yesterday featuring the favorite Christmas Songs from some of my closest family and friends. I gathered this info via email. Unfortunately, one arrived a bit late. That would be my good buddy from the Great White North, Cal from the Cave of Cool!!! He sent me his pick, and since I love his blog so much he gets his very own post. Here's what he had to say:

I like the Chipmunk Song for the 'HOOLA HOOP' part...as far traditional songs go I like Silver Bells because I can imagine the scene. For a weirder choice I like the Boney M Christmas Album and that Little Drummer Boy/Piece on Earth thing did by David Bowie and Bing Crosby. Now that is the most unlikely combination that there ever was at holiday time.

As complex and well thought out as usual... thats why we love ya Cal!!! Well, here you go buddy. Hope you enjoy... and Merry Christmas to all my Canadian Brothers & Sisters!!!