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The Tinsel Tunes podcast goes into great detail about Christmas music. Full of fun and interesting facts, it will get you into the Christmas Spirit! Hear about classics, modern songs, songs you love, and even those songs that you dislike. We go deep into the history of Christmas songs, explore the compositions, and play lots of music!
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Tinsel Tunes podcast goes into great detail about Christmas music. Full of fun and interesting facts, it will get you into the Christmas Spirit. ​ ​Hear about your favorite classics or modern songs. Learn about those songs that you dislike. The stories behind these are just as interesting. ​You may also find some new favorites and get a heads up on what will be new each season. Review us and get a free sticker. (contact me to let me know)
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This month, Duane and Scott listen to Christmas songs about trains. Article on the History of trains and Christmas Songs played on this episode: Tom Hanks and the children cast - The Polar Express Theme Blake Shelton - Santa's Got a Choo Choo Train Sarah Connor - Christmas Train (Destination Hope) Patty Loveless - Santa Train James Coffey - Magical…
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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 RainbowAngels from the Realms of Glory, David Archuleta and the Taberna…
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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-cover2. Christmas Cheer by Rob Lawlor:https://robertlawlor.bandcamp.com/track/christmas-cheer3. Santa's Takin…
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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 SaintsNoel version by St Michael's SingersOrchestral version by The London Symphony OrchestraBarbershop version by Julien NeelAcapella by Home FreeReggae version by CHRISTAFARICountr…
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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…
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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 FamilyThe Irish RoversWilliam BradyWolfetonesSharon Lois and Bram – Canadian Children’s EntertainersRum Ragged – Newfoundla…
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Duane and Scott discuss the carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem". Versions of the song played on this episode: Mormon Tabernacle Choir Ploughboy’s Dream Chapel Choir of King’s College Nat King Cole Dolly Parton Jewel Sarah McLachlan Acapella version by Voiceplay Metal version by Paster Brad Rocks Reggae version by The Reggae All Stars Chiptune versio…
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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 LeeThousand Foot KrutchRandy TravisKenny GHall & OatesThe VenturesBrian SetzerMister Chicken (rubber chicken style)Trap Music Now…
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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: All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey) Silent Night Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) Merry Christmas Baby Last Christmas (Wham) The Christmas Song (Chestnut…
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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 versionMadonna - Santa Baby (1987)Eartha Kitt - Santa Baby (1960 version)Mae West - Santa Baby (1966)LeAnn Rimes - Santa Baby (2004)Taylor Swift - Sa…
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This month, Duane and Scott explore the Christmas music written by the prolific songwriter Johnny Marks. Songs played in the episode: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Julien Neel Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree performed by Julia & Jack A Holly Jolly Christmas performed by The Quinto Sisters Silver & Gold performed by The Ophelias I Heard the Be…
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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…
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Scott and Duane discuss Nat King Cole's beloved song "The Christmas Song". Cole's Versions we played: The original from 1946 The second from 1946 with strings The 1953 version The definitive 1961 version Notable Versions we played: Mel Torme Michael Bublé The Carpenters Tony Bennett Natalie Cole duet with Nat King Cole Andrea Bocelli with Natalie C…
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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…
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Scott and Duane discuss Andy Williams' beloved song "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" from 1963. Notable versions we played: Andy Williams Andy Wiliams and Kathy Triccoli Johnny Mathis Harry Connick, Jr. Barry Manillow Kylie Minogue Idina Menzel Cliff Richard Genre versions of the song we played: Celtic Thunder (Celtic) Brian Setzer Orches…
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This month, Jay and Scott take a deep dive into the song "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen". Songs played on this episode: Bach Choir Rondo Arrangement for Fortepiano The Choir Singers (from 1917) Nat King Cole Bing Crosby Ella Fitzgerald Perry Como Barenaked Ladies with Sarah McLachlan Metal: August Burns Red Irish Folk: The Irish Rovers Chiptune: Scu…
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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: Jingle Bells Boogie Woogie Santa Claus Winter Wonderland Blue Christmas Santa Claus is Back in Town Baby It’s Cold Outside The Nutcracker Suite The Man with the Bag Sleigh Ride So …
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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 …
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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: Portland Choir and Orchestra Perry Como Roger Whittaker John Denver and the Muppets Ray C…
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This month, Scott and Jay discuss the history of "Carol of the Bells". Versions of the Song Featured in this Episode: The Tabernacle Choir The Crimean Chamber Choir (Shchedryk) Corey Lennox (Major Key) Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians Roger Wagner Chorale Phil Spitalny's Hour of Charm Robert Shaw Chorale Southern Raised (Country) Dylan Johnson (R…
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This month, Jay and Scott dive deep into the history of "Jingle Bells". Songs Featured in this Episode: Tom Rouch The Edison Male Quartet Benny Goodman Orchestra Glenn Miller Orchestra Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters Les Paul Don Charles (Dogs Barking Jingle Bells) Gemini 6 Broadcast from Space Dean Martin Frank Sinatra Ella Fitzgerald Michael …
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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) Snoopy vs. The Red Baron Squeaky vs. The Black Knight Return of the Red Baron Cover songs featured in the episode: Smash Mouth Nothin' …
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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: Matthew Green's Orchestral Rainbow Stevie Nicks Boyz II Men Bing Crosby Elvis Presley Andy Will…
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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! This episode's top 5 list comes from long time listener Liz Asphodel, and we'll find out what her 5 favorite Country Christmas songs are as I'll read out what these songs mean…
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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 Camb…
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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.…
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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 Yout…
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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 https://www.facebook.com/SantaRobertNicholas Townshend Lights di…
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This month, we look at other versions of the music used in the movie "Tim Burton's The Nightmare before Christmas". We also look at a Halloween song suggested by listener Benji Pearson. The song is a mash up from the songs "Come Little Children" and "The Hanging Tree": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SFf1CLrGeI I'll also show you an other music po…
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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 …
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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: Feliz Christmas Merry Navidad Jingle Jank Podcast A Cozy Christmas Podcast Also birthday wishes from: Brian from Christmas Past Tim from Can’t Wait for Christma…
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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: Shame! https://www.youtube.com/watch…
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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 Joh…
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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 sea…
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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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo4gEPiKm3w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFLExwIQKto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSXSLmYGXpE https:…
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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 2…
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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 art…
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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 rou…
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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 …
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