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| 29 Oct 2023 | 59: What's This? | 00:55:50 | |
This month, Duane and Scott review the song "What's This?" from the Nightmare Before Christmas with special guest Jack Ford from the Total Christmas Podcast.
Songs played:
What's This? (Official Soundtrack Version)
"The Simpsons" theme song
“Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” by Tchaikovsky
Pirates of Penzance
Love Shack by the B-52’s
Danny Elfman sings "What's This?" live at Lincoln Center
Fall Out Boy (from Nightmare Revisited)
Other versions of "What's This?" that were played:
Orchestral version by Orchestre philharmonique de Radio France
Acapella by Voiceplay
Rock by NateWantsToBattle
Solo Piano by Natalya Plays Piano
Ukelele by Thomas Benjamin Wild
Metal by Lauren Babic
Jazz by Disney Dave
Club remix by FThisRemix
Female singer by Caroline Makes Music
Chiptune by Professor Shyguy
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| 23 Dec 2019 | 22 - A reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas | 00:03:56 | |
Enjoy this bonus episode where I read the poem, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. Merry Christmas Everyone! | |||
| 30 Sep 2019 | 18 - The Music from The Santa Clause | 00:27:40 | |
In this late episode, we go into the music from the ever-popular movie "The Santa Clause". We also look at who won round eight of The great Tinsel Tunes Battle Royale 2019 and introduce the contenders for round nine. | |||
| 31 May 2024 | 65: Funny and Silly Christmas Songs | 00:56:04 | |
This month, Duane and Scott listen to funny, silly, and parody Christmas songs that were submitted by listeners. (and Duane!) Here's the playlist of all the songs played on the episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCpPixJu91TQsSsv_w_-rPlslc_2gsjGP&jct=T_PnZ3PnNZJ0R2Eh8tFxUZJf0ggoHw | |||
| 30 Jul 2023 | 56: Jingle Bell Rock | 00:58:05 | |
This month, Duane, Scott, and special guest Todd Killian (from Christmas Clatter) discuss the song "Jingle Bell Rock".
Versions of the song played on this episode:
Bobby Helms (1957 version)
Bobby Helms (1970 version)
Brenda Lee
Thousand Foot Krutch
Randy Travis
Kenny G
Hall & Oates
The Ventures
Brian Setzer
Mister Chicken (rubber chicken style)
Trap Music Now (trap)
Billy Idol (rock)
First to Eleven (hard rock)
Eddie Lovette (reggae)
The Holophonics (ska)
Chiptune & 8bit Planet (chiptune)
Skyway Avenue (pop punk)
Straight No Chaser (acapella)
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| 01 Jul 2023 | 55: SingIt Live (Their Christmas Album) | 01:13:35 | |
This month, Duane and Scott review the 2022 Christmas album by the Youtube artists "SingIt Live". Check out the whole playlist. Songs played in this episode:
Special thanks to SingIt Live for letting us use their music for this episode. Check them out on all the major streaming platforms! | |||
| 23 Jun 2024 | 66: Summer Christmas Songs | 00:48:53 | |
This month, Scott and Duane listen to Christmas songs about summer and warm weather.
Songs played during the episode:
Summer Wonderland by Ronan Keating from Dec 2016
Christmas in Summer by Itty Bitty Beats and Suzy Cato from Nov 2019
Te Harinui - New Zealand Christmas carol, written by Willow Macky, performed by David Lyle Morris, from Nov 2013
Christmas in the Summertime by The Funky Monkeys
Christmas In Summer by Teeny Tiny Stevies
Christmas on the Beach by BERA from 2023
(C’mon a) Surfin’ Christmas Holiday by the Hollyberries
All I Want for Christmas is a Real Good Tan by Paul Overstreet (Kenny Chesney cover)
Christmas Day (I Wish I was Surfing) by Emmy the Great & Tim Wheeler
Aloha Christmas by The Dukes of Surf
The Aussie Christmas Song by Batesy
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| 19 Dec 2022 | 51: The Christmas Song | 00:40:07 | |
Scott and Duane discuss Nat King Cole's beloved song "The Christmas Song". Cole's Versions we played:
Notable Versions we played:
Genre versions we played: | |||
| 18 Feb 2024 | 62: Angels We Have Heard on High | 00:41:03 | |
This month, Duane and Scott discuss the carol "Angels We Have Heard on High".
Versions of the song played on this episode:
Angels We Have Heard on High (fingerstyle guitar)
Les Anges dans nos Campagnes (version complète)
Angels from the Realms of Glory by Matthew Green’s Orchestral Rainbow
Angels from the Realms of Glory, David Archuleta and the Tabernacle Choir
Angels from the Realms of Glory (1967 version)
Gloria (Piano version) by Hymns, Chorales & Classics On Piano
Punk version by Reliant K
Acapella version by Home Free
Metal version by Dan Vasc
Ska version by On the Upbeat
Rock version by Bayside
Country version by Josh Turner
Chiptune version by Peter Hunter
Instrumental version by the Piano Guys
Big Band/Rockabilly version by Brian Setzer Orchestra
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| 26 Aug 2019 | 17 - First Anniversary Q&A Episode | 00:26:10 | |
In this episode, we celebrate our 1st birthday. I’ve been doing this podcast for 1 whole year? My, how time flies! I asked my loyal listeners to send in some questions, for a Q&A session and you did just that. We also find out what my top favorite Christmas songs are. We find round seven's Battle Royale winner and see who the contenders are for round eight. | |||
| 16 Dec 2024 | 73: Deck the Halls | 00:50:26 | |
This month, Duane and Scott dive into the surprising history of "Deck the Halls". Songs played in this episode:
Genre versions played in this episode: | |||
| 29 Sep 2023 | 58: Miss Fogerty's Christmas Cake | 01:09:09 | |
This month, Duane and Scott do something a little different and talk to Glen Warren from the Seasons Eatings podcast about a food-related song called "Miss Fogerty's Christmas Cake".
Versions played on this episode:
The McNulty Family
The Irish Rovers
William Brady
Wolfetones
Sharon Lois and Bram – Canadian Children’s Entertainers
Rum Ragged – Newfoundland band
Clinton Ford
Fire in the Glen
Ruby Murray – Miss O’Leary’s Irish Fruit Cake
David Jones
Folk songs out of Wisconsin - 1941 - Lewis Moody
Trinity Cake by Allan Mills
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| 27 Sep 2021 | 40 - It's a Country Christmas | 00:44:22 | |
In this episode, we'll look at some favorite Country Christmas Songs from our listeners and some other Christmas Podcast hosts. This episode is filled to the brim with music! After that we'll hear no less than 12 songs that listeners, hosts, and I like. We'll close out the episode with another chapter of "The Christmas Carol" recorded from vinyl. Liz's list: 5. It Must Have Been the Mistletoe (Barbara Mandrell 1983) Other Songs Featured: Scott Leopold, Holly Jolly X'masu podcast: Gerry Davilla, Totally Rad Christmas podcast: Tim Babb, Can’t wait for Christmas podcast: Alonso Duralde, author of Have yourself a movie little Christmas: Listener Brian McGlin: Todd Killian from Christmas Clatter podcast: | |||
| 27 Feb 2021 | 31 - Hark the Herald Angels Sing | 00:20:45 | |
Hello listeners! In this episode, we’ll look at the song "Hark the Herald Angels Sing". Also, do you want to find out what other Christmas podcasts are out there? Then listen to Todd from Christmas Clatter Podcast’s recent episode here to find out who they are. https://christmasclatter.com/do-you-hear-what-i-hear-podcast-edition/ Would you like to know all about the new Christmas music coming out for the 2020 season? Listen to Rikki from Sleighbells and Mistletoe Podcast as she talks to JJ from Christmas Music News and hear everything you need to know. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/sbmchristmas/id/16021322 and follow JJ on his Twitter account. https://twitter.com/NewXmasMusic | |||
| 24 Jul 2019 | 16 - The First Noel | 00:17:03 | |
In this month’s episode, we look at the song "The First Noel" Find out what my top 5 versions this song are and learn about round 7 of The Great Tinsel Tunes Battle Royale 2019. | |||
| 27 Feb 2021 | 32 - Nightmare before Christmas | 01:00:43 | |
This month, we look at other versions of the music used in the movie "Tim Burton's The Nightmare before Christmas". I'll also show you an other music podcast called Strong Songs https://strongsongspodcast.com/ This is Halloween Making Christmas What’s This? | |||
| 27 Jan 2022 | 43: Snoopy's Christmas | 00:36:29 | |
This week, Jay and Scott listen to and discuss the song “Snoopy’s Christmas” by The Royal Guardsmen. Songs Featured in this Episode: Snoopy’s Christmas by the Royal Guardsmen The Story of Snoopy's Christmas (Intro) Cover songs featured in the episode: | |||
| 23 Mar 2021 | 35 - Cliff Richard's Number 1 Christmas Songs | 00:26:42 | |
Welcome back to Tinsel tunes with our first episode of 2021. It's great to be back! This month I look at the two Number 1 Christmas songs from Cliff Richard, "Mistletoe" and "Wind and Saviour's Day". ChristmasClatter.com - The Merry Axemas: A Guitar Christmas episode with Scott and Jay of the Jingle Jank podcast. Links to audio on listen to on Youtube: Dennis Waterman - I Could Be So Good For You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRR-x9JZ_Oo Val Doonican - The Christmas Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmzl9M0KbsA Other versions of these songs: Carola Søgaard and Christer Sjögren - Juletid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlikaadsqFo Michael Ball and Alfie Boe Mistletoe and Wine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVjLSoug-X0 Gregorian Chant - Mistletoe and Wine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUAD3V9Zqjw Just in Case - Mistletoe and Wine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3aiKRsvzi0 Cliff Richard - Saviour's Day Official Video Cliff Richard - Saviour's Day (Official Video) - YouTube Chris Eaton - Saviour's Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei_btOzgWrA | |||
| 17 Dec 2019 | 21 - Reyha Stevens, Robbie Williams, Finals of the Great Battle Royale 2019 | 00:31:08 | |
In this episode, we'll hear from Reyha Stevens as she goes into detail about her new Christmas Album "Celebrate". I'll do a mini review of Robbie Williams' new Christmas album "The Christmas Present". We'll find out who our finalists are for the Tinsel Tunes Battle Royal 2019, with the winner to be announced in the next episode due to drop on the 25th December. | |||
| 31 Jul 2022 | 49: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen | 00:35:46 | |
This month, Jay and Scott take a deep dive into the song "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen". Songs played on this episode:
Here's the episode of The Sopranos that Jay mentioned. | |||
| 04 Dec 2024 | 72: New Music for 2024 Season | 00:15:57 | |
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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| 26 Aug 2024 | 68: 80s Cartoon Character Christmas Albums | 01:15:15 | |
This month, Gerry Davila from The Totally Rad Christmas Podcast joins Duane and Scott to discuss Christmas albums from 1980s cartoon character properties. Songs/Albums played:
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| 28 Feb 2025 | 74: Auld Lang Syne (Revisited) | 00:56:10 | |
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: When Harry met Sally quote: Rod Stewart: Boney M: Home Free (Acapella): Youtuber Amy Lee: Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians (Big Band): Highland Saga (Celtic): Fiddler’s Green (Folk Rock): Reel Big Fish (Ska): The Holophonics (Ska): The Herald’s Hymnal (Metal): A Twist of Metal (Guitar Instrumental): Die Toten Hosen (Punk): Cooper Alan’s “Plead the fifth” (Parody): | |||
| 01 Jun 2020 | 27 - The Beatles Part 3: Ding Dong, Ding Dong & I Wanna be Santa Claus | 00:27:18 | |
Welcome back to the third and final episode in the Beatles in May series. In this episode I look at the Christmas offerings from George Harrison and Ringo Starr. George Harrison has the single :Ding Dong, Ding Dong", while Ringo Starr released a whole Christmas album titled "I Wanna be Santa Claus". We also hear some listener shared versions of John Lennon's Happy Christmas (War is Over). | |||
| 28 Oct 2019 | 19 - New Music for the 2019 Season | 00:38:46 | |
In this episode. I'll highlight some seasonal Christmas podcasts that have started releasing episodes for the 2019 season. | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 | 48: Boogie Woogie Christmas (with Duane!) | 01:01:14 | |
For half-Christmas, we have a special guest, Duane Bailey, on to discuss the 2002 album "Boogie Woogie Christmas" by the Brian Setzer Orchestra. Songs from this episode:
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| 24 Jul 2021 | 38 - Up on the House Top | 00:22:35 | |
Welcome to July's episode! In this episode, I'll talk about the song "Up on the House Top". We'll take a quick listen to a listener's suggestion from last month's song, "The Friendly Beasts". We touch on an idea for next month's 3rd birthday episode. We close the episode out with another snippet of The Christmas Carol as recorded from vinyl. | |||
| 27 Feb 2021 | 29 - Feliz Navidad | 00:34:56 | |
Welcome to this months episode! In this episode, we go into the song "Feliz Navidad" and listen to some versions suggested by some of our listeners. We also have a guest segment from Glen Warren from Seasons Eatings Podcast where Glen tells us about the Boar’s Head Carol. Links to the songs used in this episode: Police Stopped my car – Bob Rivers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua4qUUMm93s | |||
| 27 Oct 2024 | 70: O Come, All Ye Faithful | 00:45:40 | |
This month, Duane and Scott dive deep into the history of "O Come, All Ye Faithful". Songs played in this episode:
We didn't play this one, but Duane wanted to include Olivia Newton John's "reimagined" version. | |||
| 12 Mar 2023 | 52: Ska Christmas Music | 00:41:25 | |
Scott and Duane are finally back at it! This month, we're discussing ska Christmas music. Songs played during the episode: Joy to the World by the O.C. Supertones The Difference Between Ska, Rocksteady, and Reggae Guitar - Guitar Lesson Christmas Feeling Ska by Toots & the Maytals Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer by Reel Big Fish Jingle Bell Rock by The Holophonics Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas Every Day Will Be Like a Holiday by The New Limits White Christmas by The Penguins Ska Band Jingle Bells by the Fayetteville Ska Alliance Christmas Wrapping by Slow Gherkin Follow That Ska by Baked a la Ska Snow Miser/Heat Miser by Skatune Network This Christmas by the Cascadians If you would like to donate to cyclone relief efforts in New Zealand, you can do so here: https://www.hawkesbayfoundation.org.nz/cyclone-relief-fund | |||
| 17 Mar 2024 | 63: Christmas Songs About Trains | 00:36:30 | |
This month, Duane and Scott listen to Christmas songs about trains. Article on the History of trains and Christmas Songs played on this episode:
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| 30 Nov 2024 | 71: You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch | 00:46:25 | |
This month, Scott and Duane discuss the iconic song “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” Versions played in this episode: | |||
| 29 Apr 2023 | 53: The Christmas Music of Johnny Marks | 00:44:50 | |
This month, Duane and Scott explore the Christmas music written by the prolific songwriter Johnny Marks. Songs played in the episode:
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| 03 May 2022 | 46: The Twelve Days of Christmas | 00:44:52 | |
In this month's episode, we discuss the origins and history of the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas". Check out this Snopes article that fact checks the theory that there is are secret, coded Christian references in the song. Versions played in this episode:
Parody versions played:
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| 29 Sep 2024 | 69: Christmas with The Fizz | 01:10:53 | |
Scott and Duane are joined by Adam Parker from the Merry Britsmas podcast to listen to the 2018 album "Christmas with The Fizz". | |||
| 31 May 2022 | 47: The Little Drummer Boy | 00:50:47 | |
In this episode, Jay and Scott discuss the history of "The Little Drummer Boy" and also go deep into the Bing Crosby/David Bowie duet. They even dig up obscure versions of the song by Ringo Starr, Jimi Hendrix, and more. Check out the hilarious Saturday Night Live spoof of the Crosby/Bowie duet with Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. Versions of the song played in this episode:
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| 16 May 2020 | 25 - The Beatles Part 1: Wonderful Christmastime | 00:15:26 | |
Welcome to another episode of Tinsel Tunes! This episode is part 1 of a 3-part series on the Christmas offerings from the members of the Beatles. In this episode we look at Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime". I'll show you 6 other versions you may like. And I'll touch on some changes being made to the format of Tinsel Tunes for the 2020 season. They're all good, I promise. | |||
| 25 May 2020 | 26 - The Beatles, Part 2: Happy Christmas (War is over) | 00:25:02 | |
Welcome back to our second installment of the Beatles in May! This time we look at "Happy Christmas (War is Over)" as sung by John Lennon. I also introduce you to two new Christmas podcast and a new song by Harper Denhard. | |||
| 27 Feb 2021 | 34 - Frosty the Snowman | 00:28:47 | |
Hi everyone, it’s great to be back! In this episode, we’ll look at the song "Frosty the Snowman". We’ll also hear about a new Christmas Podcast called "Behind the Bells" and you’ll hear how Christmas was used to save my Christmas. (It will make sense once you listen). Behind the Bells Townshend Lights display videos (will updated with new videos over the next couple of days) on YouTube: The definitive Directory of Christmas Podcasts on Christmas Past: Christmas Clatter: | |||
| 26 Aug 2021 | 39 - Once in Royal David's City | 00:24:17 | |
Hi listeners and welcome to Season 4, episode 1.In this episode, we'll recap the past month as a bit has happened. We'll also deep dive in to the song "Once in a Royal David's City". I ask for help with next month's episode and get to listen to another chapter on The Christmas Carol from vinyl. Links to music used in the episode:
Kings College Cambridge 2018 | |||
| 30 Nov 2023 | 60: It Came Upon the Midnight Clear | 00:45:55 | |
This month, Duane and Scott look at the carol "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear".
Songs played in this episode:
Choral version by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Noel version by St Michael's Singers
Orchestral version by The London Symphony Orchestra
Barbershop version by Julien Neel
Acapella by Home Free
Reggae version by CHRISTAFARI
Country version by Highway 101
Hard Rock version by The Beautiful Distortion
Chiptune version by MixSound
Solo guitar instrumental by R.L. Solberg
Duet version by The Hound and the Fox
For copyright reasons, we couldn't play these versions, but you should definitely check them out:
Ella Fitzgerald
Anne Murray
Frank Sinatra
Johnny Mathis
Burl Ives
Josh Groban
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| 29 Apr 2024 | 64: A Very First to Eleven Christmas | 00:45:08 | |
This month, Duane and Scott listen to the First to Eleven album “A Very First to Eleven Christmas” Songs played:
YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nsU4GMbxY8_UnN59fMO5NBD8CsC0HOgvI | |||
| 25 Nov 2019 | 20 - All I Want For Christmas is You | 00:33:12 | |
In this episode, We look at Mariah Carry’s Classic Christmas offering "All I Want For Christmas is You". I’ll show you other versions that have been submitted by listeners through social media that may appeal to you, perhaps. The chord that makes Christmas music sound so Christmassy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm4LO22-cyY We’ll showcase two artists this month: The Predicates – Midnight Christmas Lullaby And Round Ten of The Great tinsel Tunes Battle Royale 2019 and get ready to vote in the Semi-Finals. I stuffed up the listener’s choice entries dates and episodes, so here’s the rundown below: | |||
| 22 Mar 2020 | 24 - Where is the Oi I gave the World? | 00:18:55 | |
Hello everyone and welcome to the first episode of 2020. In this episode, we’ll look at 10 Christmas songs done in the style of Punk Rock, both covers and originals. These are the links mentioned in the episode: | |||
| 27 Feb 2021 | 30 - Winter Wonderland & Second Birthday | 00:31:50 | |
Happy Birthday to us! This episode marks 2 years of Tinsel Tunes! In this episode, I’ll look at the song "Winter Wonderland". I also tell you about three, yes three, new Christmas podcasts:
Also birthday wishes from: | |||
| 24 May 2021 | 37 - The Friendly Beasts | 00:19:11 | |
Hi listeners! Just a short episode this month. In this episode, we'll look at one of the oldest Christmas songs, "The Friendly Beasts". We'll also listen to chapter two of the "A Christmas Carol" record from my collection. | |||
| 16 Dec 2022 | Podcast Preview: Christmas Morning (with The Little Drummer Boy song battle) | 00:24:47 | |
As some of you may know, I host another podcast called "Christmas Morning" with Brandon Gray from "Deck the Hallmark". Our show is a weekly celebration of Christmas, including news, jokes, days until Christmas countdown, and TV listings. What may be of interest to Tinsel Tunes listeners is the Christmas music battle we do at the end of each episode where we compete to bring the best version of a given song by an independent artist on BandCamp.com. I'm including one episode of Christmas Morning here in the Tinsel Tunes feed because we'd love to have you over there. (If this isn't your thing, no worries! I won't be including any more of these here) You can find out more information about the show at christmasmorningpodcast.com. I hope you enjoy it! Here's the link to vote on the music battle: https://pollforall.com/pkvpm6dx | |||
| 22 Nov 2022 | 50: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year | 00:46:50 | |
Scott and Duane discuss Andy Williams' beloved song "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" from 1963. Notable versions we played:
Genre versions of the song we played:
Silly versions of the song we played:
Here's the Staples "Back to School" commercial referenced in the episode. | |||
| 31 Mar 2025 | 75: Good King Wenceslas | 00:49:53 | |
This month, Duane and Scott explore the history of “Good King Wenceslas”. Versions played in the episode:
Here's the link to the poll to vote for your favorite song from this episode:https://pollforall.com/p346dorm Here’s the clip from “Love Actually”: This is the 13th century spring carol “Tempus dest Floridum” that gave us the melody for Good King Wenceslas: From listener Bob in Utah, here’s the link to the Majestica album “A Christmas Carol”: From listener Steve Banks, here’s a the reggae playlist “Reggae Christmas Parade”: | |||
| 07 Dec 2021 | 42 - Silent Night (and a special surprise!) | 00:59:10 | |
Hello everyone! This month, we will look at the song "Silent Night" with Scott and Jay from the Jingle Jank Podcast. Make sure you listen to the whole episode for a very special surprise! Here are the versions of "Silent Night" we played in this episode:
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| 26 Jun 2020 | 28 - Tarja Turunen: From Spirits and Ghosts | 00:27:23 | |
This month we go dark and look at the 20017 album "From Spirits and Ghosts (Score for a Dark Christmas)" from ex-Nightwish singer Tarja Turunen. We also have a short listen to three obscure songs brought to us from a listener. | |||
| 27 Feb 2022 | 44: Jingle Bells | 00:50:01 | |
This month, Jay and Scott dive deep into the history of "Jingle Bells". Songs Featured in this Episode:
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| 14 Dec 2023 | 61: New Christmas Music for 2023 | 00:34:50 | |
This month, Duane and Scott listen to some new (and new to them) Christmas Music submitted to them by artists in 2023.
Songs played:
1. Jingle Punx punk cover of Last Christmas by Wham:
https://jinglepunx.bandcamp.com/track/last-christmas-wham-cover
2. Christmas Cheer by Rob Lawlor:
https://robertlawlor.bandcamp.com/track/christmas-cheer
3. Santa's Takin' Over the Town by Rehya Stevens:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQfo7ek8Kws
https://rehyastevens.com
4. Recipe for a Merry Christmas Eve by Alicia Stockman:
https://aliciastockman.bandcamp.com/track/recipe-for-a-merry-christmas-eve
https://aliciastockman.com/recipe-epk
5. Christmastime in Maine by Kevin Scott Hall and Judy Pancoast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_caQzjJySyo
https://open.spotify.com/track/0qEaAJp6TKdYcpB1MfwmHA
6. Oh Chanukah by Sukey Malloy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOkkLXkk6Ks
https://www.sukeymolloy.com/shop/sukey-music/
7. Ugly Sweater Time by The Sweaterettes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjE6GNepR-o
https://thesweaterettes.hearnow.com/ugly-sweater-time
https://www.instagram.com/uglysweaterpartyla/
8. O Come, O Come, Emanuel by Joe Beier:
https://joebeier.bandcamp.com/track/o-come-o-come-emanuel
9. What's a Christmas Eve Without My Baby? by Lee Langdon:
https://leelangdonmusic.bandcamp.com/track/whats-a-christmas-eve-without-my-baby
https://linktr.ee/leelangdon
10. Christmas Wish by Gregory Porter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHIwCTLe_ns
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| 23 Jul 2024 | 67: Metal and Heavy Rock Christmas Songs | 01:02:27 | |
This month, Duane and Scott review metal and heavy rock Christmas songs with special guest, listener Matt Wheeler. Matt’s Songs
Duane’s Songs
Listener Songs | |||
| 31 Mar 2022 | 45: Carol of the Bells | 00:45:23 | |
This month, Scott and Jay discuss the history of "Carol of the Bells". Versions of the Song Featured in this Episode:
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| 31 May 2023 | 54: Santa Baby | 00:49:30 | |
In this episode, Scott and Duane take a deep dive into the song 1953 "Santa Baby".
Songs played in this episode:
Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt (1953 version)
Philip Springer playing and singing his original version
Madonna - Santa Baby (1987)
Eartha Kitt - Santa Baby (1960 version)
Mae West - Santa Baby (1966)
LeAnn Rimes - Santa Baby (2004)
Taylor Swift - Santa Baby (2007)
Kellie Pickler - Santa Baby (2007)
Shakira - from 2009 NBC Special "Christmas in Rockefeller Center"
Kylie Minogue - Santa Baby (2010)
Kelly Clarkson - Santa Baby (2021)
Michael Bublé - Santa Baby (2011)
Everclear - Santa Baby (1997)
Ska version by Ska-J
Rock Version by First to Eleven (2018)
Reggae Version by Deynque
Barbershop Quartet Version by Fiveways Barbershop Quartet
Chiptune Version by Scarlet Lotus
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| 25 Dec 2019 | 23 - Battle Royal Winner Announced & News for Next Year | 00:06:55 | |
In this episode, we find out who the winner is for The Great Tinsel Tunes Battle Royal 2019. I also bring you some news about the upcoming year for Tinsel Tunes. | |||
| 30 Aug 2023 | 57: O Little Town of Bethlehem | 00:50:45 | |
Duane and Scott discuss the carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem". Versions of the song played on this episode:
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| 25 Feb 2019 | 10 - Music From The Christmas Chronicles | 00:23:30 | |
In this episode, we'll go into the songs of the 2018 Netflix movie "The Christmas Chronicles". We'll so hear the top 5 versions of "Santa Claus is Back in Town". Hear new music from Welcome to Wonder Falls: https://welcometowonderfalls.bandcamp.com/ Then, we will find out the winner of round 1 of The Great Tinsel Tunes Battle 2019 and see who is heading to round 2! | |||
| 27 Mar 2019 | 11 - O Holy Night | 00:25:16 | |
In this month's episode, we find out about the song "O Holy Night" which was suggested by Todd Killian, one of our Patreon supporters. We hear Todd's top 5 versions as well as some extra 'different' versions. We highlight a young singer by the name of Eric Cartman. We find out who won round two of 'The Great Tinsel Tunes Battle Royal 2019' and meet the contenders for April. | |||
| 25 Apr 2019 | 12 - The Music Of Bing Crosby | 00:25:15 | |
In this episode, we go into some detail about the voice of Christmas - Bing Crosby! We also find out my favorite top 5 Bing Crosby Christmas cover versions of other Christmas songs. We'll also learn who won April's round of 'The Great Tinsel Tunes Battle Royal 2019' and list the contenders for May. | |||
| 26 May 2019 | 13 - The Holly and The Ivy & Doris Day | 00:22:44 | |
In this episode, we'll find out how one of the oldest Christmas songs, "The Holly and the Ivy," came to be. As usual, we'll have a top 5 list. The world lost the great Doris Day this month, so we'll learn some interesting information about her Christmas album titled "The Doris Day Christmas Album". I'll also let you about another Christmas podcast you should listen to, the Christmas Clatter Podcast. | |||
| 25 Jun 2019 | 14 - Top Five Worst Christmas Songs | 00:16:44 | |
In this episode, I’ll show you the top five worst Christmas songs as voted by our listeners on our social media pages. | |||
| 27 Sep 2018 | 3 - The Music Used In The Movie Elf | 00:30:01 | |
In this episode, we dive into the score and music used in one of the best Christmas movies ever, Elf. We'll also list our top 5 songs about Elves. | |||
| 25 Oct 2018 | 4 - New Music For 2018 | 00:29:29 | |
In this episode, I'll go through some of the new music being released for the 2018 Christmas season. I'll also ask if you guys, as followers, want to be called something special. I'll introduce a new segment to showcase other Christmas music. You'll find out my top 5 new release songs for this season. | |||
| 22 Nov 2018 | 5 - Bonus Thanksgiving 2018 Episode | 00:34:31 | |
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Welcome to this bonus episode where I share Christmas music memories, traditions and information along with other Christmas podcasts from the Christmas podcast Network. Come, sit at our virtual table - get all nice and cozy and enjoy. You may even find some new Christmas podcasts to listen to. | |||
| 10 Dec 2018 | 7 - Summer Wonderland | 00:12:54 | |
In this episode, we will listen to "Summer Wonderland" as used in the Air NZ Ad campaign in 2016. Even though Winter Wonderland is a great song, one of my favorites in fact, it's not one we can really relate too down here when it comes to the lyrics. I thought it would be fun to compare the lyrics and break them down and show you a little about what Christmas is like for us down here in New Zealand. | |||
| 24 Jan 2019 | 9 - Auld Lang Syne & The Great Tinsel Tunes Battle 2019 | 00:17:21 | |
In this episode, we go into detail about the song "Auld Lang Syne". I bring to you a great song by Singer/songwriter Rebecca Fiona Adams (Bex). Please check her out on SoundCloud, I have included links to her songs and facebook page below. I'll mention some new and exciting additions to the world of the Tinsel Tunes Podcast and I'll introduce something called 'The Great Tinsel Tunes Battle 2019'. Listen to round one here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR0WCae86lz4Lmkkx299Hyx2yicZs1ZL6
https://www.facebook.com/Bexs.musicpage | |||
| 02 Dec 2018 | 6 - It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas | 00:15:30 | |
In this episode we go into detail about the song "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas", from the classic versions to the most recent covers. I countdown my top five versions and we hear some listener song suggestions. This is the first weekly episode for this December, so make sure you subscribe to catch all the episodes this month. | |||
| 25 Aug 2018 | 2 - The Golden Age Of Christmas | 00:20:06 | |
In this episode we pay Tribute to Soul singer Aretha Franklin. We ask (and answer) some very important Christmas music questions. We learn the top five Most recorded Holiday songs of all time. And we find out "What is the Golden Age of Christmas Music?" Plus, some Christmas News. | |||
| 05 Aug 2018 | 1 - The Little Drummer Boy | 00:18:19 | |
In this episode we learn a little about the origins for the song The Little Drummer Boy. Also the Rankin Bass Stop Motion show based on the song. Listen to find out my top 5 versions of this song. | |||
| 01 Aug 2018 | Tinsel Tunes Podcast Trailer | 00:02:48 | |
Join us for fun and information about everyone's favorite and not so favorite Christmas tunes.
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