Xmas Jollies 2021

1. Welcome from King Stitt (1969) and Ill Badler (2021)
2. Detroit Junior, "Christmas Day," 1961
3. Albert Collins, "The Freeze," 1958
4. Kinito Mendez featuring Johnny Ventura, “El Avion,” 1997
5. La Sonora Dinamita, "Arbolito de Navidad," 1988
6. Mel Brooks, "Oy to the World," 1997
7. The Temple Rockers featuring Linval Thompson, "Days Long Ago," 2018
8. Jackie Mittoo, "Jump for Joy," 1967
9. Lee Perry featuring Sandra Robinson, "Merry Christmas, Happy New Year/The 	Perry Christmas Dub," 1985/1986
10. Greetings from Lee "Scratch" Perry, 2001
11. Kay Martin & Her Body Guards, "Come On Santa, Let's Have a Ball," 1962
12. Eartha Kitt with Henri René And His Orchestra – "(This Year's) Santa Baby," 	1954
13. The Ramsey Lewis Trio, "Christmas Blues," 1961
14. Paul Bley, "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," 1953
15. Ronnie Kole Trio, "Silent Night, Holy Night," 1968
16. Miles Davis featuring Bob Dorough, "Blue Xmas (To Whom It May Concern)," 	1962
17. Toby Lightman, "Snow Day," 2015
18. Jeremih & Chance, "Family For," 2018
19. Aaron LaCombe, "Uncle Carl (Came Out on Christmas)," 2019
20. Rico & the All Stars, "Silent Night," 1967
21. Big Boy Pete and Hilton Valentine, "Silent Night," 2011
22. The Marx Brothers, "The Sanity Clause," 1935
23. Sidney Bechet, "O Tannenbaum," 1949
24. Count Basie And His Orchestra featuring Jimmy Rushing, "Good Morning 	Blues," 1937
25. Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, "El Año Viejo," 2020
26. Bonus track (for Sara):  Alvin Robinson, "Something You Got," 1964

Produced by Bill Adler
Sound Engineering by Jacob Burckhardt
Cover Art by Jack Willis, Fleischer Studios, 1933
Cover design by Ruthie Adler

Thanks:  Janis Adler and Toby Deming, Rick & Katy Adler, Ruthie Adler, Will Baker, Bob Bell, Catherine Boyle, Steve Brede, Jon Caramanica, David Corio, Candice Crossley, Michael Deming, Bob Derleth, Andy Derousseau, Harry Duncan, Jim Eigo, David Denton, Dennis Flannigan, Vivien Goldman, Michael Holman, Jon Kalish, Gary Kenton, Arthur Levy, Amy Linden, Linda Maloney, Liz Mandell, Rob Martinez, Bob Merlis, Phil Michelson, Katu Medina, Ernie Paniccioli, Jeff Selzer, John Stainze, Ned Sublette, Guy Walker.

Special thanks to Henry Moulton


RIP -- Johnny Ventura (1940-2021) 
	Lee "Scratch" Perry (1936-2021)

Xmas Jollies 2021

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Xmas Jollies 2022

 

1.  Dodie, "We Wish You A Merry Christmas," 2020 

2.  I and the Village, "A Kretzmach Nigun," 2011

3. Too Many Zooz featuring Big Freedia, "Funky Christmas," 2020

4.  Joey Ramone, "Spirit In My House," 2001

5.  Lucinda Williams, "Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight),"     2021

6.  Space Ghost and Zorak, "Deck the Halls," 1994

7.  The Aquadolls, "Xmas Wrapping," 2021

8.  Oh! Gunquit, "Don't Believe in Christmas," 2018

9.  JD McPherson, "Red Bows (for a Blue Girl)," 2019

10. Holly Golightly, "Christmas Tree On Fire," 2006 

11. Brave Combo, "O Christmas Tree," 1991

12. Los Tigres Del Norte, "La Navidad De Los Pobres," 1993

13. Celia Cruz y La Sonora Matancera, "Aguinaldo Antillano," 1958

14. Alton Ellis, "A Merry Merry Christmas," 1971 (introduced by the Gable School 
     Choir, 1972)

15. Charley Fresh, "Happy Christmas, Rude Roy," 1993

16. Jackie Mittoo, Bagga, Pablove Black & Brentford All Stars, 
      "After Christmas," 1979

17. LL Cool J, "How to do a mitzvah this Hanukah," 2015

18. Erran Baron Cohen, "Dreidel," 2008      

19. Gloria Parker and Her Singing Glasses, "Deck the Halls," 1980

20. The Raymond Scott Quintette, "Christmas Night in Harlem," 1939

21. Louis Armstrong and the All Stars, "Christmas Night in Harlem,"        1955

22. The Ramsey Lewis Trio, "Jingle Bells," 1964

23. Norah Jones, "Blue Christmas," 2021

24. Karolina Beimcik, "A Child is Born," 2012

25. Pee Wee Crayton, "A Frosty Night," 1956

26. Don Smith, "Black Christmas," 1977

27. Season's Greetings from Keith Richards, 2014

28. Billy Idol, "Auld Lang Syne," 2006

29. Mae West, "My New Year's Resolutions," 1966

30. Bonus track (for Sara):  John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman, 
       "Dedicated to You," 1963

 

Produced by Bill Adler

Sound Engineering by Jacob Burckhardt

Cover Art by Jean De Brunhoff for "Babar and Father Christmas," 1940

Cover design by Ruthie Adler

Xmas Jollies 2022

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

1. Devo, "Merry Something to You," 2010
2. Calypso Rose, "Navidad," 1968
3. Frank Cosmo, "Greetings from Beverley's," 1963
4. Big John Greer, "We Wanna See Santa Do the Mambo," 1954
5. Roomful of Blues, "White Christmas," 1997
6. JD McPherson, "Hey Skinny Santa!" 2018
7. Big Robb, "I Want a Big Woman for Christmas," 2017
8. The Miracles, "Christmas Everyday," 1963
9. Brook Benton, "This Time of the Year," 1960
10. Sammy Davis Jr., "Here's a Kiss for Christmas," 1962
11. Johnny Moore's Three Blazers, "Christmas Letter," 1956
12. The Staple Singers, "Wasn't That a Mighty Day," 1962
13. The Zion Harmonizers, "Go Tell It On The Mountain," 1990
14. Harry Reser and His Orchestra, "Jingle Bells," 1934
15. Fats Waller and His Rhythm, "Swingin' Them Jingle Bells," 1938
16. Tennessee Brown and the Silvertones, "Jingle Bells," c.1965
17. Don Byron, "Dreidel Song" 1992 (introduced by Mickey Katz 1962)
18. 1974 Christmas Seals Promotion featuring Paul Lynde
19. The Felice Brothers, "Country Ham," 2015
20. James Hand, "Merry Christmas Darlin'," 1997
21. The Mavericks, "Santa Wants to Take You For a Ride," 2018
22. The O'Jays, "I Can Hardly Wait for Christmas," 1991
23. Jessie J, "This Christmas Day," 2018
24. La Luz Roja de San Marcos, "El Año Viejo," 1982
25. Bonus Track (for Sara): Frank Sinatra, "Our Love Is Here to Stay," 1956

Produced by: Bill Adler
Sound Engineering: Jacob Burckhardt
Cover Design: Ruthie Adler

Thanks: Janis Adler, Harry Allen, Catherine Boyle, Haley Brawner, Carol Cohen, Brian Coleman, Jamie Collins, Jason Cooper, Candice Crossley, Bob Derleth, Andy DeRousseau, Harry Duncan, Jim Eigo, D.X. Ferris, Dennis Flannigan, Freddy Fresh, Kether Gallu-Badat, Michael Gonzales, Sean Hickey, Gary Kenton, Mitchell Kezin, Sue Kwon & Liam Duke, Jon Kalish, Jason King, Arthur Levy, Amy Linden, Phil Michelson, Peter Moulton, John Murphy, Henry Nading, Jude Nicastro, Don Palmer, Ernie Paniccioli, Rhonda Schladerbach, Lorin Sklamberg/YIVO, John Stainze, Christine Stelly, Zach Tumin, Noah Uman, Guy Walker, Dale Wiese.

Special thanks to Betsy Meyer.

Extra special thanks, as ever, to Sara Moulton.

Bill Adler's Xmas Jollies 2019

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Episode II looks at a musical motif that started off life in Scotland, made its way over to Ireland as a piping tune then travelled to America before ending up being recorded by anarcho punk band the Subhumans.

Tracklist:

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Rosie Stewart – Bunch of Damned Whores
Elizabeth Crotty – Touch me if you Dare / Morning Star
Nora Cleary – The Holland Handkerchief
Paddy in the Smoke - The Chorus Reel
Will Powrie – The Drunken Piper / Highland Whiskey / High Road to Linton
Paul and Jimmie McGregor - Brochan Lom, Tana Lom / Bodachan A' Mhirein
Willie Clancy – Kitty Got a Clinking
PJ Conlon – Phil the Fluter’s Ball
Subhumans – Work Rest Play Die
Brendan Behan – The Captains and The Kings
Tommy Lynch – Arada
Nonie Lynch – My Good Looking Man
Barry Gleeson – The Girls Along the Road


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