Episodes
This month, Duane and Scott listen to the First to Eleven album “A Very First to Eleven Christmas”
Songs played:
The Most Wonderful time of the year
All I want for christmas is you
Feliz Navidad
Underneath the tree
Santa tell me
Christmas C’mon
This Season
Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree
Santa Baby
Last Christmas
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
YouTube playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nsU4GMbxY8_UnN59fMO5NBD8CsC0HOgvI
Published 04/29/24
This month, Duane and Scott listen to Christmas songs about trains.
Article on the History of trains and Christmas
Songs played on this episode:
Tom Hanks and the children cast - The Polar Express Theme
Blake Shelton - Santa's Got a Choo Choo Train
Sarah Connor - Christmas Train (Destination Hope)
Patty Loveless - Santa Train
James Coffey - Magical Christmas Train
Roger Miller - Old Toy Trains
Carey Bell - Christmas Train 1996
Brett Dennen - Christmas Train
The Tractors -...
Published 03/17/24
This month, Duane and Scott discuss the carol "Angels We Have Heard on High".
Versions of the song played on this episode:
Angels We Have Heard on High (fingerstyle guitar)
Les Anges dans nos Campagnes (version complète)
Angels from the Realms of Glory by Matthew Green’s Orchestral Rainbow
Angels from the Realms of Glory, David Archuleta and the Tabernacle Choir
Angels from the Realms of Glory (1967 version)
Gloria (Piano version) by Hymns, Chorales & Classics On Piano
Punk version by...
Published 02/18/24
This month, Duane and Scott listen to some new (and new to them) Christmas Music submitted to them by artists in 2023.
Songs played:
1. Jingle Punx punk cover of Last Christmas by Wham:
https://jinglepunx.bandcamp.com/track/last-christmas-wham-cover
2. Christmas Cheer by Rob Lawlor:
https://robertlawlor.bandcamp.com/track/christmas-cheer
3. Santa's Takin' Over the Town by Rehya Stevens:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQfo7ek8Kws
https://rehyastevens.com
4. Recipe for a Merry Christmas Eve...
Published 12/14/23
This month, Duane and Scott look at the carol "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear".
Songs played in this episode:
Choral version by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Noel version by St Michael's Singers
Orchestral version by The London Symphony Orchestra
Barbershop version by Julien Neel
Acapella by Home Free
Reggae version by CHRISTAFARI
Country version by Highway 101
Hard Rock version by The Beautiful Distortion
Chiptune version by MixSound
Solo guitar instrumental by R.L....
Published 11/30/23
This month, Duane and Scott review the song "What's This?" from the Nightmare Before Christmas with special guest Jack Ford from the Total Christmas Podcast.
Songs played:
What's This? (Official Soundtrack Version)
"The Simpsons" theme song
“Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” by Tchaikovsky
Pirates of Penzance
Love Shack by the B-52’s
Danny Elfman sings "What's This?" live at Lincoln Center
Fall Out Boy (from Nightmare Revisited)
Other versions of "What's This?" that were played:
...
Published 10/29/23
This month, Duane and Scott do something a little different and talk to Glen Warren from the Seasons Eatings podcast about a food-related song called "Miss Fogerty's Christmas Cake".
Versions played on this episode:
The McNulty Family
The Irish Rovers
William Brady
Wolfetones
Sharon Lois and Bram – Canadian Children’s Entertainers
Rum Ragged – Newfoundland band
Clinton Ford
Fire in the Glen
Ruby Murray – Miss O’Leary’s Irish Fruit Cake
David Jones
Folk songs out of Wisconsin - 1941 - Lewis...
Published 09/29/23
Duane and Scott discuss the carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem".
Versions of the song played on this episode:
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Ploughboy’s Dream
Chapel Choir of King’s College
Nat King Cole
Dolly Parton
Jewel
Sarah McLachlan
Acapella version by Voiceplay
Metal version by Paster Brad Rocks
Reggae version by The Reggae All Stars
Chiptune version by J. S. Salonen
Folksy version by Blackmore's Night
Trance version by Eros
Punk version by Severe
Hip Hop version...
Published 08/30/23
This month, Duane, Scott, and special guest Todd Killian (from Christmas Clatter) discuss the song "Jingle Bell Rock".
Versions of the song played on this episode:
Bobby Helms (1957 version)
Bobby Helms (1970 version)
Brenda Lee
Thousand Foot Krutch
Randy Travis
Kenny G
Hall & Oates
The Ventures
Brian Setzer
Mister Chicken (rubber chicken style)
Trap Music Now (trap)
Billy Idol (rock)
First to Eleven (hard rock)
Eddie Lovette (reggae)
The Holophonics (ska)
Chiptune & 8bit Planet...
Published 07/30/23
This month, Duane and Scott review the 2022 Christmas album by the Youtube artists "SingIt Live". Check out the whole playlist.
Songs played in this episode:
All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey)
Silent Night
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)
Merry Christmas Baby
Last Christmas (Wham)
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
White Christmas
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Feliz Navidad
Mary Did You Know
The...
Published 07/01/23
In this episode, Scott and Duane take a deep dive into the song 1953 "Santa Baby".
Songs played in this episode:
Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt (1953 version)
Philip Springer playing and singing his original version
Madonna - Santa Baby (1987)
Eartha Kitt - Santa Baby (1960 version)
Mae West - Santa Baby (1966)
LeAnn Rimes - Santa Baby (2004)
Taylor Swift - Santa Baby (2007)
Kellie Pickler - Santa Baby (2007)
Shakira - from 2009 NBC Special "Christmas in Rockefeller Center"
Kylie Minogue -...
Published 05/31/23
This month, Duane and Scott explore the Christmas music written by the prolific songwriter Johnny Marks.
Songs played in the episode:
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Julien Neel
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree performed by Julia & Jack
A Holly Jolly Christmas performed by The Quinto Sisters
Silver & Gold performed by The Ophelias
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day performed by Smalltown Poets
When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter performed by Anne Lloyd, Michael Stewart,...
Published 04/29/23
Scott and Duane are finally back at it! This month, we're discussing ska Christmas music.
Songs played during the episode:
Joy to the World by the O.C. Supertones
The Difference Between Ska, Rocksteady, and Reggae Guitar - Guitar Lesson
Christmas Feeling Ska by Toots & the Maytals
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer by Reel Big Fish
Jingle Bell Rock by The Holophonics
Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Every Day Will Be Like a Holiday by The New Limits
White Christmas by The...
Published 03/12/23
Scott and Duane discuss Nat King Cole's beloved song "The Christmas Song".
Cole's Versions we played:
The original from 1946
The second from 1946 with strings
The 1953 version
The definitive 1961 version
Notable Versions we played:
Mel Torme
Michael Bublé
The Carpenters
Tony Bennett
Natalie Cole duet with Nat King Cole
Andrea Bocelli with Natalie Cole
Genre versions we played:
Acapella: Peter Hollens
Jazz Sax: Gerald Albright with The Cannonball Band
Heavy...
Published 12/19/22
As some of you may know, I host another podcast called "Christmas Morning" with Brandon Gray from "Deck the Hallmark". Our show is a weekly celebration of Christmas, including news, jokes, days until Christmas countdown, and TV listings. What may be of interest to Tinsel Tunes listeners is the Christmas music battle we do at the end of each episode where we compete to bring the best version of a given song by an independent artist on BandCamp.com. I'm including one episode of Christmas...
Published 12/16/22
Scott and Duane discuss Andy Williams' beloved song "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" from 1963.
Notable versions we played:
Andy Williams
Andy Wiliams and Kathy Triccoli
Johnny Mathis
Harry Connick, Jr.
Barry Manillow
Kylie Minogue
Idina Menzel
Cliff Richard
Genre versions of the song we played:
Celtic Thunder (Celtic)
Brian Setzer Orchestra (Big Band)
Pentatonix (Acapella)
Brett Eldridge (Country)
Ainsworth Rose (Reggae)
Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh...
Published 11/22/22
This month, Jay and Scott take a deep dive into the song "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen".
Songs played on this episode:
Bach Choir
Rondo Arrangement for Fortepiano
The Choir Singers (from 1917)
Nat King Cole
Bing Crosby
Ella Fitzgerald
Perry Como
Barenaked Ladies with Sarah McLachlan
Metal: August Burns Red
Irish Folk: The Irish Rovers
Chiptune: Scunison
Punk: The Myrrdurers
Acapella: Pentatonix
Parody: The Restroom Door Said Gentlemen by Bob Rivers
Country: The...
Published 07/31/22
For half-Christmas, we have a special guest, Duane Bailey, on to discuss the 2002 album "Boogie Woogie Christmas" by the Brian Setzer Orchestra.
Songs from this episode:
Jingle Bells
Boogie Woogie Santa Claus
Winter Wonderland
Blue Christmas
Santa Claus is Back in Town
Baby It’s Cold Outside
The Nutcracker Suite
The Man with the Bag
Sleigh Ride
So They Say It’s Christmas
O Holy Night
The Amens
Let it Snow
Run Rudolph Run
What Are You Doin’ New Year’s Eve
Cactus...
Published 06/29/22
In this episode, Jay and Scott discuss the history of "The Little Drummer Boy" and also go deep into the Bing Crosby/David Bowie duet. They even dig up obscure versions of the song by Ringo Starr, Jimi Hendrix, and more.
Check out the hilarious Saturday Night Live spoof of the Crosby/Bowie duet
with Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly.
Versions of the song played in this episode:
Julie Andrews Patapan (1975)
Trapp Family Singers (1951)
Jack Holloran Singers (1957)
Harry Simone Chorale...
Published 05/31/22
In this month's episode, we discuss the origins and history of the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas".
Check out this Snopes article that fact checks the theory that there is are secret, coded Christian references in the song.
Versions played in this episode:
Portland Choir and Orchestra
Perry Como
Roger Whittaker
John Denver and the Muppets
Ray Conniff Singers
Straight No Chaser
Pentatonix
Jacob Miller (reggae style)
Mob Vibe (trap style)
Relient K (pop/punk style)
...
Published 05/03/22
This month, Scott and Jay discuss the history of "Carol of the Bells".
Versions of the Song Featured in this Episode:
The Tabernacle Choir
The Crimean Chamber Choir (Shchedryk)
Corey Lennox (Major Key)
Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians
Roger Wagner Chorale
Phil Spitalny's Hour of Charm
Robert Shaw Chorale
Southern Raised (Country)
Dylan Johnson (Reggae)
August Burns Red (Metal)
Aubrey Logan (Scat Jazz)
Skatune Network (Ska-Core)
The Regulars Band (Kittystyle)
...
Published 03/31/22
This month, Jay and Scott dive deep into the history of "Jingle Bells".
Songs Featured in this Episode:
Tom Rouch
The Edison Male Quartet
Benny Goodman Orchestra
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters
Les Paul
Don Charles (Dogs Barking Jingle Bells)
Gemini 6 Broadcast from Space
Dean Martin
Frank Sinatra
Ella Fitzgerald
Michael Bublé
Don Carlos and Glenice Spencer
Sex Pistols
The Ventures
The Brian Setzer Orchestra
Gwen Stefani
Barbra...
Published 02/27/22
This week, Jay and Scott listen to and discuss the song “Snoopy’s Christmas” by The Royal Guardsmen.
Songs Featured in this Episode:
Snoopy’s Christmas by the Royal Guardsmen
The Story of Snoopy's Christmas (Intro)
Snoopy vs. The Red Baron
Squeaky vs. The Black Knight
Return of the Red Baron
Cover songs featured in the episode:
Smash Mouth
Nothin' Fancy
The Hainings
Sonic's Christmas by ChadGhostal1995
Crisis Crayons
Fogbone
James Beck
Jingle Punx
Rich Chambers
Published 01/27/22
Hello everyone! This month, we will look at the song "Silent Night" with Scott and Jay from the Jingle Jank Podcast. Make sure you listen to the whole episode for a very special surprise!
Here are the versions of "Silent Night" we played in this episode:
Matthew Green's Orchestral Rainbow
Stevie Nicks
Boyz II Men
Bing Crosby
Elvis Presley
Andy Williams
The Temptations
The Carpenters
Mariah Carey
Josh Groban
Michael Bublé
Justin Bieber
Kelly Clarkson (feat. Trisha...
Published 12/07/21