Collection of Bill Adler's Xmas Jollies 2013-2020, plus a few more

Not Your Average Christmas Playlist

Bill Adler Xmas Jollies

Bill Adler

Music journalist and all-around cool guy Bill Adler has graciously allowed us to stream this year's installment of his famed Xmas Jollies mix for your holiday pleasure.

Fiction Family - I Don't Need No Santa Claus

Israel Duncan Houghton II - Sonny Boy Christmas

B.B. King - Christmas Celebration

Keri Noble - Officially Winter Again

Bill Adler's 30th annual playlist of the best Christmas music. A companion to The Cipher Episode 86 (http://theciphershow.com/episode/86/)

Track list:
[0:00] 1. Greetings from Perry Como -- Perry Como (1959)
[0:21] 2. The Stuff is Here And It's Mellow -- Cleo Brown (1935)
[1:08] 3. Let's Make Christmas Mean Something This Year -- James Brown (1966)
[7:33] 4. Ned Flanders vs. Homer Simpson On The True Meaning of Christmas -- The Simpsons (2013)
[7:40] 5. Suddenly It's Christmas -- The Respect Sextet (2012)
[9:16] 6. Bounce of the Sugar Plum Fairies -- Don Byron (1996)
[10:51] 7. Hallelujah Chorus -- Relient K (2007)
[11:56] 8. Tamale Christmas -- Joe King Carrasco & El Molino (2012)
[13:43] 9. The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot -- The Mighty Sparrow (2012)
[15:43] 10. Jingle Bells -- Gopher Hole Diggers (mid-1940s)
[15:57] 11. Jingle Bells Tap -- Al Gilbert (c. early 60s)
[16:41] 12. Jingle Bells -- The Klezmonauts (1998)
[17:21] 13. Jingle Bells -- Rico Rodriguez (mid-60s)
[19:00] 14. Jim Ratts Pulls Back the Curtain on David Seville & The Chipmunks -- Jim Ratts (2007)
[19:27] 15. The Chipmunk Song -- Matt Wilson Trio (2010)
[20:14] 16. In the Bleak Midwinter -- Tri-Fi (2011)
[21:23] 17. Silent Night -- The Harmonizing Four (c. 1951)
[23:35] 18. O Come All Ye Faithful -- Marcus Roberts (1989)
[25:08] 19. Seasons Greetings from David Was (2014)
[26:09] 20. Peace -- Horace Silver Quintet (1959)
[27:52] 21. El Cah Cha Cha De La Navidad -- Celia Cruz (1958)
[29:35] 22. El Nino Pobre -- Dimension Dominicana (1998)
[33:08] 23. Good Time Christmas -- The Soul of John Black (2011)
[35:45] 24. A Funky Xmas to You -- J. Hines & the Boys (1968)
[37:55] 25. The Challenge of Christmas -- Rev. C.L. Franklin (1963)
[38:59] 26. I Come to Praise Him -- Biblical Gospel Singers (1967)
[41:44] 27. Silver Bells -- Wilson Pickett (1982)
[43:46] 28. It's Gettin' Kinda Chilly -- Slim & Slam (1938)
[46:10] 29. Austrian Public Radio's "KulturJournal" reports on B.A.'s annual "Schlittenfahrt Für Den Ohren" (2012)
[46:36] 30. Maybe Next Year -- Meiko (2007)
[48:32] 31. Kiss Me -- Keri Noble (2011)
[50:56] 32. Corrido de Auld Lang Syne -- Little Bobby Rey and his Band (1959)
[52:58] 33. Seasons Greetings from the White Stripes (2002)
[53:00] 34. Bonus Track: Need Your Love So Bad -- Little Willie John (1955)

Produced by Bill Adler
Engineered by Alex Noyes
Cover illustration by Grahan Wilson
Cover design by Ruthie Adler

Xmas Jollies '14

This is the 2015 edition of Bill Adler's famed Christmas compilation. A companion to The Cipher Episode 134 with Bill Adler (http://theciphershow.com/episode/134/)

Track list:

[0:00] The Winter Experiment, "It Feels Like Christmas," 2013
[1:11] Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, "Big Bulbs," 2014
[3:54] The Wailers, "Christmas is Here [Sound the Trumpet]," 1968
[6:35] TriBeCaStan, "O Little Town of Bethlemayhem," 2014
[7:40] Season's Greetings from Kool DJ AJ, 2000
[7:49] Kid Cholesterol, "Christmas at Holly's," 2010
[9:54] Rev. Run: "*Everything* is Santa Claus"
[10:12] Sam Manning with the Melodettes and Felix Crazy Cats, "Looking For My Santa Claus," 1941
[12:12] Grupo Exterminador, "El Baile de Santa Clos," 1997
[14:47] Freddy Fender, "It's Christmas Time in the Valley," 1977
[17:43] Valerie June, "Winter Wonderland," 2014
[19:35] Fay Lovsky, "Christmas Was a Friend of Mine," 1981
[21:42] Sara Moulton on Being Mrs. Bill Adler at Christmastime
[22:28] Taj Mahal and the Blind Boys of Alabama, "What Can I Do?" 2014
[23:50] Bobby Charles, "Lonesome Christmas," 1986
[26:26] Duke Ellington, "Sugar Rum Cherry [Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]," 1960
[27:58] The Mills Brothers, "You Don't Have to Be a Santa Claus," 1955
[30:39] Jimmy Giuffre with the Bob Brookmeyer Quintet, "Santa Claus Blues," 1957
[33:07] Ellie Holcomb with Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, "Christmas for You and Me," 2012
[34:24] Jimmy Smith & Wes Montgomery, "Baby, It's Cold Outside," 1966
[35:42] Johnny Lytle, "A Child is Born," 1989
[36:56] Little Johnny Taylor, "Please Come Home for Christmas," 1965
[39:52] Conjunto Quisqueya, "Palos Navideños," 1979
[41:58] A Public Service Announcement: "More of What You Like"
[42:12] Mr. President, "It's Christmas Time," 2011
[43:40] Linny Zaorski, "Shimmy On Down My Chimney," 2009
[45:24] Sugar Boy Crawford and His Canecutters, "White Christmas," 1961
[47:27] Sonora Consteña, "El Año Viejo," 2014
[49:58] Ornette Coleman: "Music seems to be a very good source of light," from an interview with Alan Light, 2007
[50:29] Ornette Coleman, "Peace," 1959



Bill Adler's Xmas Jolies 2015

Track list:

1. Welcome [0:00]
2. Pigmeat Markham, “Let’s Have Some Heat,” 1958 [0:27]
3. The Granville Williams Orchestra, “Santa Claus is Ska-in to Town,” 1964 [2:31]
4. Calypso Rose, “Oh, Christmas” [4:55]
5. Sach Moore and the Sandpebbles, “Wuh Yu Got to Gimme Fi Christmas” [6:37]
6. El Gran Combo featuring Andy Mantañez, “Asalta Navideño,” 1963 [9:08]
7. Year-end promo for New York’s La Mega radio station (WSKQ-FM) [12:06]
8. Alberto Diaz Y Sensacion, “Navidad Con Lechon” [12:13]
9. Newsbreak with Kent Brockman [14:11]
10. Charlie Stewart, “Santa Claus Won’t Come This Year,” 1964 [14:27]
11. El Vez, “Sleigh Ride,” 1994 [16:46]
12. Albert Collins, “Ice Pick,” 1978 [18:13]
13. Rockin’ Sidney, “Party This Christmas,” 1982 [21:25]
14. Harry Fontenot, “Jingle Bells,” c. 1973 [24:36]
15. Susie Arioli, “Christmas Dreaming,” 2010 [25:16]
16. Dobie Gray, “Christmas Waltz,” 1981 [27:06]
17. Joe Johnson, “Santa Bring My Baby Back,” 1966 [29:51]
18. The Orchids, “Christmas is the Time to Be with Your Baby,” 1964 [32:13]
19. Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, “8 Days of Hanukkah,” 2015 [34:19]
20. The Swan Silvertones, “Great Day in December,” 1956 [37:18]
21. Harry Allen, “Ding Dong! Merrily on High,” 2000 [39:57]
22. Mack Rice, “Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin’,” 1982 [40:38]
23. Pokey & Tyree Neal, “Santa Was a Freak Like Me,” 2013 [43:13]
24. Jimmy Lewis & Peggy Scott-Adams, “I Respect Everyone,” 2000 [45:34]
25. Billy Ward & The Dominoes, “Ringing In a Brand New Year,” 1953 [49:20]
26. Bobby Timmons, “Auld Lang Syne,” 1965 [51:34]
27. Bonus Track (for Sara): J.J. Johnson, “It’s You Or No One,” 1954 [52:26]
28. Season’s Greetings from The Obamas [54:39]

Bill Adler Xmas Jollies 2016

Track List:
“Xmas Jollies 2017”

1.  Nicky Russell, Oliver Christopher, Reuben LaMotta, 	“Guava Berry,” 1985
2.  The Kinks (introduced by DMX), “Father Christmas,” 1977
3.  Evan Johns And His H-Bombs, “Mule-Size Yuletide,” 1990
4.  Mavis Staples, “Every Step,” 2013
5.  Erran Baron Cohen featuring Yasmin Levy, “Ocho 										Kandalikas,” 2008
6.  Ismael Rivera, “Bomba de Navidad,”1975
7.  Kurtis Blow, “KB Christmas Delight,” 2016
8.  Anthony Hamilton, “Spend Christmas With You,” 2014
9.  Amanda Duncan, “The Cookie Song,” 2011
10. Megan Barnes, “I Wanna Kiss You This Christmas,” 2000
11. The Prissteens, “Christmas Is a Time for Giving,” mid-90s
12. Wally Gonzales, “Christmas Polka,” 1996 
13. Neville Willoughby, “Christmas J.A.,” 1972
14. Ying Yang Twins, “Ho Ho Ho (Dirty Christmas),” 2016
15. Michael Scott, “A woman Santa!?  Where does it stop?” 2009
16. Louis Prima & His New Orleans Gang, “What Will Santa 			Claus Say (When He Finds Everybody Swingin’)?” 1936
17. Mabel Scott, “Boogie Woogie Santa Claus,” 1948 
18. The Persuasions, “You’re All I Want for Christmas,” 1997
19. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, “Joy to the World,” 1991
20. Marvin Rainwater, “Get Off the Stool,” 1956 
21. Hugh & the New Coventry Carolers, “Kosher for 										Christmas,” 1993
22. The Youngsters, “Christmas in Jail,” 1956
23. Chuck Berry, “Merry Christmas Baby,” 1958
24. Cyrus Chestnut, “Jesus Loves Me,” 1996
25. Cyrus Chestnut & Friends, “Skating,” 2000
26. Sonny Stitt, “The Christmas Song”
27.  Fats Domino, “I Told Santa Claus,” 1993
28.  Christmas Greetings from Doctor Dre & T. Reid, 
						the Two Blind Mics, 
29. Rufus Harley, “Auld Lang Syne,” 1998
30. Bonus Track (for Sara):  Lee Dorsey, “Can I Be the One,” 1978 

Sound Engineering:  Jacob Burckhardt
Original Cover Illustration by Charles Kerins for Catholic boy 									magazine, January 1962  
Cover Design:  Ruthie Adler

Thanks:  Rick and Katy Adler, Sam Adler, Al Aitchison, Harry Allen, Otto Barz, Bob Bell, Catherine Boyle, Steve Brede, Art Chantry, David Corio, Candice Crossley, Andy Derousseau, Jim Eigo, David Fenton, Dennis Flannigan, Freddy Fresh, Bob George and Fred Patterson of the Archive of Contemporary Music, Steve Gold, Michael Gonzales, David Gonzalez, Will Johnson, Jon Kalish, Malcolm Kenton, Mitchell Kezin, Arthur Levy, Amy Linden, Roberta Magrini, Stephen Masullo, Phil Michelson, David Moulton, Ernie Paniccioli, Ryan Parker, Jeff, Selzer, Katie Selzer, Robert Slater, Ben Socolov, Chris Soileau, Christine Stelly, Noah Uman, Guy Walker, Dale Wiese

Extra Special Thanks, as ever, to Sara Moulton.

Bill Adler's Xmas Jollies 2017

Xmas Jollies 2018

1. Paul Tripp, "I've Got a Date With Santa," 1965
2. Brian Kurtz, "White Christmas" 2003
3. Aretha Franklin, "Blue Holiday," 1962 (Introduced by Kurtis Blow 1979)
4. Lou Rawls, "Christmas Is," 1967
5. Mari Jones with Johnny Moore's 3 Blazers, "Merry Christmas Baby," 1952
6. Big John Greer, "Wait Till After Christmas," 1954
7. Herb Geller, "Sleigh Ride," 1954
8. Rikarena, "Fuego Con To'," 2000
9. Fab 5, "Welcome Home," 1990
10. Rudy Ray Moore with a message to Rudolf
11. Artists Unknown, "The Shanty Where Santy Claus Lives," 1933
12. Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra, "Santa's Super Sonic Sleigh," 1979
13. Jimmy Donley, "Santa! Don't Pass Me By," 1962
14. Denise LaSalle, "Santa Claus Got the Christmas Blues," 1985
15. Mighty Terror, "Santa Clause Don't Have No Wife"
16. John L, "Green Christmas," 1970
17. Robert Parker, "A Letter to Santa," 1966
18. The Sensational Nightingales, "Mother Mary and Joseph," 1974
19. Elton Britt, "The Skater's Yodel," 1954
20. Tex Ritter, "Merry Christmas Polka," 1948
21. Allen Toussaint, "Silent Night," 1997
22. Marty Lee Hoenes w/ Donnie Iris and the Cruisers, "Silent Night," 2010
23. Kristi Johnston, "Is this Gonna Last?" 2000
24. Terry Allen with Guy Clark, "X-mas on the Isthmus," 1999
25. Bonus track (for America): Kimmie Rhodes, "Big Ol' Train," 2000

Produced by: Bill Adler
Sound Engineering: Jacob Burckhardt
Original Cover Illustration by Kunihisa Fujiwara for "Dancehall Christmas," Tachyon Records, 1988
Cover Design: Michael Uman

Thanks: Katy Adler, Sam Adler, Harry Allen, Fabiola Alondra, Bob Bell, Haley Brawner, David Corio, Candice Crossley, Dalton Delan, Michael Deming, Bob Derleth, Harry Duncan, Jim Eigo, D.X. Ferris, Henry Finder, Dennis Flannigan, Justin Foster, Bob George, Gary Kenton and Laura Linder, Josh Kross, Sue Kwon, Amy Linden, Lisa Lorey, Marie-Claude Lortie, Maggie Lovric, Miro Lovric and Abby Moulton, Betsey Meyer, Phil Michelson, Peter Moulton, Kate Murphy, Peter Murphy and Jeff Kaiser, Don Palmer, Terrell Robinson, Jeff Selzer, Christine Stelly, Stereo Jack, Maddi Tarr, Noah Uman, Guy Walker, Dale Wiese

Extra Special Thanks, as ever, to Sara Moulton

2018 Xmas Jollies

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