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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

Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown, read by Brené Brown

Bob Marley – Heathen(live)
Minutemen – History Lesson Part 2
The Partridge Family – Bandala
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – He Wants You
Van Morrison -  Caravan(live) 
Guided By Voices – I Am A Tree
Foxycontin – This Time You’re On Your Own
Jane Wiedlin – Rush Hour
The Spinners – Then Came You
Mick Jagger – Evening Gown
Bob Dylan – Mississippi
Cindy Lee Berryhill – Me, Steve, Kirk and Keith

L'envie #129 :: Jon Wurster

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

Xmas Jollies 2023

1. Season’s Greetings from Wolfman Jack
2. Mighty Sparrow, “Xmas Moppers,” 2000
3. Big Cynthia, “I Got Your Cookies and Milk,” 2014
4. Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, “Christmas Time,” 1992
5. Amanda Shires w/ The McCrary Sisters, “Gone For Christmas,” 2021
6. Roy Forbes (a/k/a Bim), “Christmas Time (I’m Gonna Be Home),” 1985
7. Aaron Neville, “Louisiana Christmas Day,” 1993
8. Johnnie Allan, “C’est Christmas Dans La Louisiane,” 1987
9. Rockin’ Sidney, “I’m Not Gonna Spend Christmas Alone,” 1976
10. Michelle Omba, “Non-Religious Christmas Song,” 2020
11. Goddammit Jeremiah, “Where’s My Presents?” 2022
12. The Carveliners, “Ridin’ with Santa,” 2023
13. Bob Seger and The Last Heard, “Sock It to Me Santa,” 1966
14. Season’s Greetings from Barry Adler, 2023
15. Gangstagrass featuring Kosha Dillz, “Happy Chinooka,” 2022
16. Los Tramposos, “El Burrito De Belen,” 2021
17. Hush Kids, “It’s Christmas,” 2022
18. Malcolm Holcombe w/ Iris DeMent, “Merry Christmas,” 2018
19. Tommy Hester, “Daddy’s Drinking Up Our Christmas,” c. 1968 (Introduced by Red Simpson)
20. Chris Isaak, “Everybody Knows It’s Christmas,” 2022
21. The Lollipops, “Mister Santa,” 1959
22. Harbor Lights, “Jing-A-Ling,” 2021
23. Gladys Bentley w/ Wardell Gray and the Dexter Gordon Quartet, “Jingle, 	Jangle, Jump,” 1952
24. Marimba Novelty Orchestra/Eddie Cantor, “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town,” 1934
25. Mike Luare, “El Año Viejo,” 1967
26. Season’s Greetings from Julia Child, 1965
27. Thelonious Monk Quartet, “Abide With Me,” 1957
28. Chris Tomlin featuring Blessing Offor, “Hallelujah,” 2021

Produced by Bill Adler
Sound Engineering by Jacob Burckhardt
Cover Art by Charles Schulz for the cover of Newsweek, December 27, 1971
Cover design by Ruthie Adler

Thanks: Sam Adler and Katu Medina, Harry Allen, Janette Beckman, Catherine Boyle, Haley Brawner, Brian Brannon and Jennifer Lehrer Brannon, Jacob Burckhardt, Andy Cirzan, Candice Crossley, Nina DeMartini Day, Dan Deluca, Eileen Deming, Michael Deming, Andy Derousseau, David Fenton, Roy “Bim” Forbes, Jus Foster, David Gonzalez, Barbara Holliday, Michael Holman, Carol Karbal, Mitchell Kezin, Andrew King, Amy Linden, Miroslav Lovric, Liz Mandell, Rob Martinez, Betsy Meyer, Phil Michelson, Walter Morris, Jaye Muller, Kate Murphy, Jude Nicastro, Don Palmer, Jeff Selzer and Meredith Long, Bob Seidman, John Stainze, Christine Stelly (of Rayne, Louisiana’s No Name Vinyl), Henry Traurig, Noah Uman, Guy Walker, Dale Wiese.

Special thanks, as always, to Sara Moulton.

Xmas Jollies 2023

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

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

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

1. Martha Carson, “Christmas Time Is Here” 1954.

2. Li’l Wally and the Lucky Harmony Boys Orchestra, "Jingle Bells 	Polka," 1956

3. Aloe Blacc, "Tell Your Mama,” 2018

4. Pastor T.L. Barrett & The Youth For Christ Choir, "Jingle Bells Pt. 1,” 	1971

5. The Mighty Trini, “Rosie's Balloon,” 1995  

6. Felix del Rosario, “Cascabel,” 1968 

7. Papa Candito, “Pastores A Belen,” 1969 

8. Richard Ace and The Sound Dimensions, “Joyful Reggae,” 1969

9. Cedric Bravo with Rico And the Four Stars, "Merry Christmas,” 1965

10. Nap Hepburn and the March of Dimes, "Tell Santa Claus,” 1961

11. Ska-J, “Nadal Reggae,” 2011

12. Los Lobos, “Arbolito de Navidad,” 2019

13. Solomon Burke, “Christmas Presents from Heaven,” 1955

14. Joan Crawford, "Christmas Presents from Mommie Dearest," 1949

15. Joel Samberg & Benny Bell, "Holiday Shaving Cream,” 1975

16. Butterbeans & Susie, “Papa Ain’t No Santa Claus (Mama Ain't No 	Christmas Tree)," 1930

17. Pete Fountain, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” 1967

18. Heather Masse, "Mittens,” 2009 

19. Duke Pearson, “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” 1969

20. Don Patterson, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," 1965

21. Kacey Musgraves (featuring Willie Nelson), "A Willie Nice Christmas,” 	2019

22. George Jones and Tammy Wynette, “Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus,” 	1973

23. "Little" Jimmy Dickens, "Barefooted Little Cowboy," 1953 

24. Johnny Preston, “(I Want A) Rock and Roll Guitar,” 1960 

25. Chet Atkins and His Guitar, “Joy to the World,” 1955

26. Afroman, “Violent Night,” 2004

27. Frans Jahger, "Pasintaj Tagoj" (“Auld Lang Syne” in Esperanto), 1964

28. La Luz Roja De San Marcos Con Ancieto Molina, "El Año Viejo," 	1980

29. Bonus track (for Sara):  Al Bowlly and his Orchestra, “Every Day’s a Holiday,” 1937

Xmas Jollies 2020

"Xmas Jollies” is an audio showcase of Christmas music compiled annually by Bill Adler – a lifelong music lover – every year since 1984.

Xmas Jollies 2021

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