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12/24/2021 07:58 AM DJ: Evie |
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John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band originally recorded this track in 1971 with the Harlem Community Choir as a Christmas song and protest against the Vietnam War; it's been covered countless times, including this lovely 1991 version by The Alarm |
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12/24/2021 07:53 AM DJ: Evie |
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This was the second Ren and Stimpy album -- Ren sings the blues about how much he dislikes the holiday while Stimpy goes to bed. We know a lot of folks, like Ren, find the holidays trying -- we hope you're having some fun and peace tuning in today, and please remember You Are Not Alone |
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12/24/2021 07:51 AM DJ: Evie |
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This was intended as a comeback album for the Ramones -- and it's one of their least favorite albums! This song was featured in the 2004 film "Christmas with the Kranks" |
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12/24/2021 07:49 AM DJ: Evie |
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Tacoma-based band that helped popularize the electric guitar -- they're still HUGE in Japan, where they tour regularly to this day! For this cover they pull in vibes from their own "Walk, Don't Run" |
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12/24/2021 07:43 AM DJ: Evie |
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Known for pointing a finger at the bummers of the season, Harvey Danger's "Sometimes You Have To Work on Christmas" was immortalized in this music video that showed off many classic '90s U-District haunts: https://youtu.be/BqSRfhQ3Ivc |
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12/24/2021 07:37 AM DJ: Evie |
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This was the first rap song issued on a major label -- Mercury Records signed Kurtis Blow based on the strength of the track, releasing it originally as a single on December 7, 1979 |
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12/24/2021 07:33 AM DJ: Evie |
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Christmas tune by Khruangbin! |
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12/24/2021 07:33 AM DJ: Evie |
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CBS and Lee Mendelson were sure their new Christmas animated show would be a flop after early viewings -- but it went on to become a cultural sesnation, with these iconic jazz tracks becoming christmas staples. Vince Guaraldi brought together bassist Monty Budwig and Colin Bailey to perform as a trio This intro features a children's choir from St Paul's Episcopal Church in San Rafael, CA (Mendelson, Lee (2013). A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Making of a Tradition. It Books. ISBN 978-0062272140.) |
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12/24/2021 07:29 AM DJ: Evie |
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Vince Guaraldi originally recorded this piece for his album "Jazz Impressions of a Boy Named Charlie Brown", but it's best known for its place in the animated special "A Charlie Brown Christmas" -- with the kids (and Snoopy!) getting DOWN |
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12/24/2021 07:26 AM DJ: Evie |
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Chuck Berry first recorded this track in 1958; it's been covered many times, often with the alternate title "Run Run Rudolph" Shout out to Rob in Tacoma for requesting this! |
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12/24/2021 07:23 AM DJ: Evie |
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This was part of a yearly SNL sketch with various artists covering the song (by Fallon, Horatio Sanz, Chris Kataan, and Tracy Morgan) -- learn more about the various versions, with YouTube links: https://tinyurl.com/3t24wrst The video for this OG: https://youtu.be/jDdSQlCbJ90 |
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12/24/2021 07:19 AM DJ: Evie |
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James Murphy had been singing this track to himself for nearly a decade before dropping this single during the group's hiatus -- read more from Matthew Strauss on Pitchfork: https://tinyurl.com/y8rhr9xx |
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12/24/2021 07:17 AM DJ: Evie |
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'Meerrrrrrrry Christmas, you wonderful old KEXP! Thanks for soundtracking all of my work days here in St. Louis. Now that I’m working from home I get to play it loud. Here’s wishing the whole KEXP fam all the best in 2022.' -- Brian Nettwerk Records' 2004 holiday compilation album includes tracks from Pedro the Lion, Tom McRae, Death Cab for Cutie, and this one from The Raveonettes |
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12/24/2021 07:15 AM DJ: Evie |
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[during the air break] Leroy Anderson' light orchestra piece written in 1945 is the original recording of "Sleigh Ride" -- Mitchell Parish wrote lyrics for the track in 1950 (Christmas in New England, Commonwealth Editions 2006, pages 116–121) |
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12/24/2021 07:10 AM DJ: Evie |
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This compilation was the first in a series of A&M Christmas-themed LPs produced to benefit the Special Olympics, with cover art by Keith Haring This song was written in 1934 by Felix Bernard and Richard Bernhard Smith -- ASCAP says this Eurythmics edition is the most commonly played version of the song, which has been covered by Tony Bennett, Darlene Love, Johnny Mathis, and many, many others |
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12/24/2021 07:03 AM DJ: Evie |
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'Hi Evie, it’s been so nice to hear your shows all week. I love all the DJs at KEXP and it’s always nice to hear the different shades of personality in unexpected time slots. Wishing you and your family a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. All the best.' -- Barry in CT New England rockers covering Yoko Ono on their third and final album! You can get a live version performed on Danish National Radio in Copenhagen at their Bandcamp: https://galaxie500.bandcamp.com/track/listen-the-snow-is-falling-2 |
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12/24/2021 07:00 AM DJ: Evie |
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December 24th is CHRISTMAS EVIE! Evie is here for the Morning Show today, bringing you fantastic sets of holiday-inspired tunes, and we're so glad you're here. Thank you to Gabriel Teodros for Early!! Seattle's own Deep Sea Diver recorded this track especially for KEXP! You can find it on their "It's Christmas Time" EP: https://thedeepseadiver.bandcamp.com/album/its-christmas-time-ep |
