This “Frozen” time of the year we bring you good cheer…
And queued a set of tunes
you’re just longing to hear.
There are songs to make you happy
and songs to make you dance.
Each lovingly selected by mood
or happenstance.
An unusual mix of carols and hits
We searched across genres to find out what fits.
You’ll find Elvis and Benny, Sufjan (Sufjan?)
and Kay.
We’ve made it easy — you just hit play.
Some pickin’, some new wavin’,
some ballading, some strumming
A swell bunch of cançons traditionals
to get you all humming.
In this season of darkness, remember the light,
that shines bright within each of us and holds back the night.
From our “house” to your house,
we wish you the best.
And thank you for being our
Most Honored Guests.
The “Don’t Touch That Dial” Playlist 2014
Find the complete 2014 list in Spotify
Clausula (Domino) – Boston Camerata
Carol of the Bells – John Fahey
Menorah Song – New York City Chanukah Ensemble
Winter Weather – Peggy Lee with Benny Goodman
Santa Bring My Baby Back (to Me) – Elvis Presley
Rock and Roll Christmas – George Thorogood and the Destroyers
‘Zat You Santa Clause – Dr. Teeth from “The Muppets: A Green and Red Christmas”
Deck the Halls with Boston Charlie – Lambert, Hendricks & Ross
Let It Snow – Mandolin Christmas Music
Cançons Traditionals Harmonitzades per a Cor a Capella
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
Christmas Wrapping – The Waitresses
Silver Bells – Merengue Musicos de Navidad
God Bless the Child – Lou Rawls
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Diana Krall
Aud Lang Syne – Sufjan Stevens
This Little Light of Mine – Sweet Honey in the Rock
Bonus Track: Let it Go from “Frozen” – Idina Menzel
Bonus Track: Hanukkah in Santa Monica – Tom Lehrer
Bonus Track: Can I Interest You in Hannukkah – Stewart & Colbert
Got your own list or song suggestion?
Please share with a comment below.
Have your own photos to share from holiday’s past and present? Please post them on the Library Facebook page.
Yule Blogs past: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
All photos by Diane Kresh (except Kay Starr cover)
What a fun list! Hahaha, love the bit about Frozen! Diana Krall is a must! And much appreciated that you included Chanukah songs too. A festive season to you and the library staff!
Many thanks, Shawna. We had fun putting the list together. And how could we not include “Frozen?” Every child I know can not only sing it, they can perform all the “actions”, too. Happy season to your and yours.
Wow, brings back some memories! Dr. Teeth is a good one! I remember sitting in my parents living room watching that one. The photos are a nice touch.
Hi Gerry:
Thanks for the comments and glad the list brought back memories. That’s what we are trying to do. Best of the season to you and yours.
If I could recommend a true gem…..Tom Lehrer’s “Hanukkah in Santa Monica.” I don’t know if it is available on spotify, but try this on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MehTnsDVvU4
Enjoy Diane!
Thanks, Mark. Great addition to the list.
Me again….forgot the best of the past 20 years…..the Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart duet entitled “Can I interest you in Hanukkah?” from 2008. It was posted at http://www.vimeo.com/2488364. Don’t know if the link still works…..
Hello Diane Kresh!
Thank you for the great list of Christmas music. Will check out Smokey Robinson immediately. Am in a Motown phase.
Have you heard Nick Lowe’s Quality Street? Got the CD yesterday. Christmas Can’t Be Far Away, A Dollar Short of Happy…? Really nice. P.S. He’ll be at the Birchmere in a few days I think. The closest place for me to see him was Mnpls, which was too far away on a week night. Best wishes to you always! Happy Holidays. Teresa
Hey Teresa VL: Is zat you??? All the way from the Midwest??? Actually, I have checked out Nick Lowe and almost added him. Wait’ll next year!!!
GREAT to hear from you. Still think about measuring the Christmas fudge and cutting it into perfect squares. Happy holidays to you and yours.
Diane
Yes, and it tastes better that way. Great to hear from you too! Talk to you someday soon I hope. tvl
Came to renew a movie. Saw this post.
Bluegrass does Christmas right.
Mac Wiseman’s Christmas Time’s A Comin. He’s from Virginia.
Reno & Smiley’s Frosty. The best.
Hello Raymond:
What great additions to my holiday music collection. Reno & Smiley and Mac Wiseman are both new to me although I know Emmylou Harris’s cover of “Christmas time’s a comin'” from her “Light in the Stable” album (still one of my all time favorites). Thanks for listening, thanks for commenting and most of all, thanks for supporting Arlington Public library. Wishing you and yours the best of the season.
Diane Kresh