“The Christmas Song” was written in the summer of 1945, just as World War II was coming to an end. It was written by six-time Emmy nominated songwriter Robert Wells,… Read More »Christmas Stories To Be Shared By a Fire: The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole
Our month-long look at the stories behind some of the most memorable songs and carols of the season begins today with one of the most truly original takes on holiday… Read More »Christmas Stories To Be Shared By A Fire: Christmas Card From a Hooker in Minneapolis by Tom Waits
Before a Hollywood movie ever hits the screen in a theatre near you, there is a long production process that has to take place. The very first part of this… Read More »The Stars of Stage and Screen: Song #48/250: Santa Claus is Back in Town by Elvis Presley as sung by Kurt Russell from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to the Film The Christmas Chronicles
“Jingle Bells”, or as it was originally called, “The One Horse Open Sleigh”, is not only one of the most popular holiday-themed songs in the world, it is one of… Read More »The Stories Behind Classic Holiday-themed Songs: Jingle Bells
On this page please find enclosed a complete list (with links) of every holiday-themed post I have ever written!!! If at any time during the holiday season you wish to… Read More »Let Me Stuff Your Stockings!
Sometimes a photo is more than just a photo. This is one of those times. As someone who writes a daily blog, it is my job to put the feelings… Read More »Christmas in Cape Breton
When people think of the best and/or most successful bands of all time, not many include Slade near the top of the list. But, the truth of the matter is… Read More »Merry Xmas Everybody by Slade…the Stories Behind Modern Christmas Songs
Christmas music aside, I just want to take a moment to pump the tires of a band called LCD Soundsystem. This band formed in and around New York City at… Read More »Christmas Will Break Your Heart by LCD Soundsystem…the Stories Behind Modern Christmas Songs
I have to be honest, it feels a little funny to title this post with the one lone word, Messiah. All throughout my lifetime, I have always heard this epic… Read More »Keepin’ It Classy: Composition #24/50: Messiah by George Frideric Handel
When I was growing up on Cape Breton Island as a young boy, my parents had a fairly extensive record collection. It was quite common for me to listen to… Read More »Little Drummer Boy/Peace On Earth by Bing Crosby and David Bowie…Song #2: The Stories Behind Classic Modern Christmas Songs
