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T tikifish Member Toronto,Canada Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2720	T tikifish Posted posted on Tue, Sep 16, 2003 11:27 AM I need to find some Christmas/holiday music ASAP for a TV spot... something not too 'Christian' (yeah, I know, talk about a catch 22) but something cool, weird, or unusual. Like, if Devo did 'Jingle Bells', that sort of thing. Hellllp!
P PolynesianPop Tiki Socialite Corona, Ca Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2371	P PolynesianPop Posted posted on Tue, Sep 16, 2003 11:39 AM Bing Crosby - Mele Kalikimaka
D DawnTiki Tiki Socialite next stop Hulaville! Joined: Sep 01, 2002 Posts: 1679	D DawnTiki Posted posted on Tue, Sep 16, 2003 11:58 AM Mark Mothersbaugh's - Joyeux Mutato, you can hear can few samples on Amazon or what about that "Christmastime is here" Peanuts song? [ Edited by: DawnTiki on 2003-09-16 12:18 ]
T Traderpup Tiki Socialite Long Beach, CA Joined: Mar 26, 2002 Posts: 1055	T Traderpup Posted posted on Tue, Sep 16, 2003 12:37 PM Check out these CDs: Brian Setzer Orchestra - Boogie Woogie Christmas Squirrel Nut Zippers - Christmas Caravan Various Artist - A Really Swell Christmas A Really Swell Christmas has the following liner notes: "A REALLY SWELL CHRISTMAS is... Well golly gee, it's the best Christmas Ever! After extensive tape research and a little too much eggnog, Legacy has rescued these shoulda-been classics from undeserved obscurity, just in time to help you spread holiday cheer and confusion. Marvel at the swingin' grooves of some of entertainment's greatest hipsters interpreting Christmas classics in ways that have to be heard to be believed! A collection of true kitschy holiday greatness." Oh, and don't overlook old vinyl: Rosemary Clooney singing Suzy Snowflake, or Gene Autrey performing He'll Be Coming Down the Chimney. Search for old Christmas vinyl at thrift stores.... I have a huge collection of old Christmas albums, forgotten gems abound! :tiki:
F floratina Tiki Socialite Pasadena CA Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 1002	F floratina Posted posted on Tue, Sep 16, 2003 12:55 PM I dearly love the Ultra Lounge Christmas albums, "Christmas Cocktails" One and Two: Dig the smarm! The vibes! That Hammond B3!! Very peppy, cheerful and mid-century. I think both albums are equally good. It's as if they planned them both at the same time, as opposed to putting one out with all the best songs, then doing a second as an afterthought. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000002UFL/qid=1063738297/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/002-3629002-0529646 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000002TLS/qid=1063738297/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/002-3629002-0529646?v=glance&s=music [ Edited by: floratina on 2003-09-16 13:57 ]
T TheMuggler Tiki Socialite Brooklyn, NY Joined: Mar 26, 2002 Posts: 293	T TheMuggler Posted posted on Tue, Sep 16, 2003 1:20 PM Esquivel's Christmas Album is pretty great. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000048EZ/qid=1063739665/sr=1-7/ref=sr_1_7/103-4628184-0088644?v=glance&s=music "It's A Cool Cool Christmas" is also worth a listen. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&uid=CASS80309161520&sql=Amzjqoa8aqijn I think I have an mp3 of the Flaming Lips doing "White Christmas" around here somewhere... send me an email if you want it.
T tikifish Member Toronto,Canada Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2720	T tikifish Posted posted on Tue, Sep 16, 2003 1:38 PM Keep the ideas coming! You are all very helpful! (Unlike my client, who decided at the pre-production meeting that she hated Jose Feliciano. Therefore, back to the drawing board, with 2 days to go until the shoot. ) Arrrgh!
M Monkeyman Tiki Socialite Vista, CA Joined: Mar 04, 2003 Posts: 2386	M Monkeyman Posted posted on Tue, Sep 16, 2003 1:45 PM See if you can find the original song "Merry Christmas After All" from the "Olive the other Reindeer" soundtrack. The song is performed by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and is real swingy!!!
T tikifish Member Toronto,Canada Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2720	T tikifish Posted posted on Tue, Sep 16, 2003 1:46 PM We tried to get the Peanuts song last year - they won't sell it. Damn people with principles!
A aquarj Tiki Socialite SF bay area, CA Joined: Apr 02, 2002 Posts: 1125	A aquarj Posted posted on Tue, Sep 16, 2003 2:43 PM Seasonal Favorites - more info Blue Hawaiians "Christmas on Big Island" - more info I also like the Bomboras version of Little Drummer Boy, and El Vez's Brown Christmas album. -Randy
J johnnievelour Member LongBeach Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 446	J johnnievelour Posted posted on Wed, Sep 17, 2003 3:05 AM The Vandals have a good Christmas album, Oi to the World! [ Edited by: johnnievelour on 2003-09-17 03:07 ]
T tikimug Member 1217 mi. North of the Mai Kai Joined: Apr 01, 2002 Posts: 752	T tikimug Posted posted on Wed, Sep 17, 2003 8:24 AM Although not at all "DEVO-ish" One of my fav Christmas CDs is Leon Redbone's Christmas Island Probably more anti-DEVO
T TikiPug Member Den of Sin / Pug's Pair-A-Dice Joined: May 14, 2003 Posts: 818	T TikiPug Posted posted on Wed, Sep 17, 2003 9:26 AM I hope this isn't too late. I have a large collection of X-mas music, and here are some of the "weirder" songs. The Chipmunks - Here Comes Santa Claus The Smithereens - Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Royal Crown Revue - Hey Santa Zebrahead - Deck The Halls(I Hate Xmas) Henry Rollins - Twas The Night Before Xmas Everclear - Santa Baby Meredith Brooks - Rudolph The Red Nsed Reindeer The Ramones - Merry Xmas (I Don't Wanna Fight Tonight) Bob & Doug McKenzie - 12 Days Of Xams Coldplay - Have Yourself A Merry Little Xmas Weird Al - Christmas At Ground Zero Combustible Edison - Sleigh Ride Beck - The Little Drum Machine Boy The Spice Girls - Christmas Wrapping The entire Xmas With The Rat Pack CD The entiore Squirrel Nut Zippers - Christmas Caravan CD The entire Cristmas With The Brady Bunch CD The entire Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen Xmas CD Good Luck
B bongofury Grand Member (6 years) Ventura County Joined: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 1565	B bongofury Posted posted on Wed, Sep 17, 2003 2:14 PM I agree with Randy's suggestion of The Blue Hawaiians-Christmas On Big Island.....Jingle Jangle is lots of fun Mele Kalikimaka-Arthur Lyman Christmas Wish-NRBQ It's Christmas Time-The Boss Martians Bob Atcher & The Dinning Sisters-Xmas Island Shake Hands With Santa Claus-Louie Prima Silent Night-Tom Waits Jingle Bells Cha Cha Cha-Pearl Bailey Hey Santa-Royal Crown Review Jingle Bells-Brian Setzer Orchestra And......From The Great White North.....A Christmas Cocktail-Jaymz Bee & The Royal Jelly Orchestra ......from the guy that wrote "Cocktail Parties For Dummies"....
T tikifish Member Toronto,Canada Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2720	T tikifish Posted posted on Wed, Sep 17, 2003 3:33 PM Oh yes, I have met Jaymez Bee... funny guy. It is not too late for more ideas... my songs keep getting rejected by the client faster than I can come up with them so keep it coming! So far I have had one song accepted - by the Ronettes. (Sleigh Ride). Jing a linga ling jingle ling!
I ikitnrev Tiki Socialite D.C. / Virginia Joined: Jul 27, 2002 Posts: 1325	I ikitnrev Posted posted on Wed, Sep 17, 2003 3:59 PM As somebody who owns over 300 Christmas vinyl Christmas LPs, I will state that the coolest Christmas LP ever is.... The Three Suns: A Ding Dong Dandy Christmas. I've heard one person describe this LP by saying "If Dr. Seuss had an ice skating rink with a jukebox, every selection would be from this album. http://www.tothcorp.com/threesuns/LSera/dingdong.html Other two really good ones are: Ferrante and Teicher: Adventures in Carols This is from the duos early experiemental period in the late 50's, when they plucked, strummed, and used avant-garde methods to create some real cool winter tunes. Lenny Dee: Happy Holi-Dee from the guy with the carzy organ stylings All three of the above LPs are from the late 50's - right about the time that Martin Denny was recording 'Quiet Village' All of them would definitely qualify as being Devo-esque. Vern
T thejab Grand Member (1 year) Tradewinds Apartments, Alameda, CA Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2992	T thejab Posted posted on Wed, Sep 17, 2003 4:16 PM Nothing weird or unusual, but I grew up with these and still like them. The Herb Alpert Christmas Album (1968) - "Winter Wonderland" is a favorite on this. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000002G9N/qid=1063835517/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_1/104-9561909-7763158?v=glance&s=music&n=507846 The Andy Williams Christmas Album (1963) - the track "Happy Holidays/The Holiday Season" really swings. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000024RX/qid=1063835634/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/104-9561909-7763158 How about Elvis' "Santa Claus is Back in Town" or "Blue Christmas"? http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000002W8O/qid=1063836045/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/104-9561909-7763158 The Ronettes are a good choice, as are any of the tracks on the Phil Spector Christmas Album (1963): http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000003BD7/ref=pd_sim_music_1/104-9561909-7763158?v=glance&s=music Booker T and the MGs' Christmas Album (1966) is on my turntable every year. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000034CL/qid%3D1063836262/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/104-9561909-7763158 There are some good songs on the Rhythm and Blues Christmas volumes (one and four are the best ones): http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/artist/glance/-/36039/ref=m_art_dp/104-9561909-7763158 Finally, anything on Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas is good: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000046YM/qid=1063836798/sr=5-2/ref=cm_lm_asin/104-9561909-7763158?v=glance
T Traderpup Tiki Socialite Long Beach, CA Joined: Mar 26, 2002 Posts: 1055	T Traderpup Posted posted on Wed, Sep 17, 2003 4:25 PM Ikitnrev, I really dig "The Three Suns - A Ding Dong Dandy Christmas"! A must-have for every holiday music collection. If it hasn't, it should be re-released as a CD. I burned my vinyl copy to CD, otherwise I would have worn out the album by now!
J johntiki Member MD Joined: Mar 31, 2002 Posts: 1528	J johntiki Posted posted on Wed, Sep 17, 2003 4:56 PM 2 ideas... Bob Atcher and the Dinning Sisters - Christmas Island Fat Daddy - Christmas Song A song recorded in the late 50's by local radio DJ Paul "Fat Daddy" Johnson. It has been a local holiday favorite ever since and was only available on the super rare original 45 until a few years ago when it was finally put out as a CD single. A must hear holiday classic! Goes a little like this... I'm Fat Daddy (la la la la la) I'm Santa Claus (wooah wo yeah) I'm Fat Daddy The Reindeer's boss All the kids love me simply because... they know Fat Daddy is really Santa Claus... And so on and so forth.........
STCB Sabu The Coconut Boy Tiki Socialite Carson, California Joined: Aug 20, 2002 Posts: 2807	STCB Sabu The Coconut Boy Posted posted on Wed, Sep 17, 2003 4:59 PM I too have about 300 Christmas lps and all of them are strange or swingin'. I produce a tape each year for friends and people I don't like. While I doubt you'll be able to find my Japanese version of "Santa Claus is Coming To Town" or Topo Gigio singing "What Child Is This?" in Spanish, you may be able to find: "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" by Maurice Chevalier "Marshmallow World" by Dean Martin (he sounds wonderfully drunk). Anything off the Ventures Christmas album - probably the best Christmas album of all time. "Sleigh Ride" is particulary good. "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" - The Partridge Family "Deck The Halls" by the Mexicali Brass "What Child Is This?" by the Border Brass "Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto" - James Brown. "The Christmas Waltz" by Frank Sinatra (my favorite nostalgic Christmas song) "Home For The Holidays" - Lorne Greene "From All of Us to All of You" - Jiminy Cricket "Up On The Housetop" - The Jackson Five "Mamacita, Donde Esta Santa Claus" - by Charo "Winter Wonderland" - Alfred Apaka "Christmas Island" - The Lennon Sisters "What Will Santa Claus Say? (When He Finds Everybody Swingin'" – Louis Prima & His New Orleans Gang "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Mambo" – Billy May "Boogie Woogie Santa Claus" – Sonny Parker Sabu
T tikifish Member Toronto,Canada Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2720	T tikifish Posted posted on Thu, Sep 18, 2003 7:52 AM Can't find Fat Daddy on Amazon (to hear a clip) but it sounds funny! Now the client has asked me to explore 'non christmas music' because they want to 'zig when they zag'. I love it when clients try to talk 'hip' ! My patience is being severely tried. I thank you all for ooooodles of help. Hopefully you had fun in the process too!
L Luckydesigns Tiki Socialite Costa Mesa Joined: Sep 15, 2002 Posts: 2374	L Luckydesigns Posted posted on Fri, Sep 19, 2003 11:32 AM Los Straitjackets just put out a Christmas album last year. It's all instrumental surf style music. It's pretty cool stuff.
T tikifish Member Toronto,Canada Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2720	T tikifish Posted posted on Fri, Sep 19, 2003 7:23 PM We have a winner: Blue Xmas by Leon Redbone. Not funny in itself, but funny when you see it with picture. Thank you all for your help! And now I have lots of great ideas to make a personal Christmas CD for myself!!!

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