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Merry Mixtapes: Ken Kessler - The Sounds of Christmas

Merry Mixtapes: Ken Kessler - The Sounds of Christmas

Author: Kevin Williams October 9, 2024 Duration: 2:06:18
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A giant "Thank you" to Ken Kessler for participating in this inaugural episode of our Merry Mixtapes series!

To learn more about Merry Mixtapes, check out Episode 10 of the podcast or the Merry Mixtapes Introduction article on our website.

You can check out both The Sounds of Christmas podcast and radio station at https://soundsofchristmas.com.

Great Christmas Music You May Never Have Heard Before

  1. Christmas is Coming - Payola$
  2. George Bailey - Carolyn Sills
  3. Red Lights (Merry Christmas) - Dreams So Real
  4. Easier Said Than Done - Jon Anderson
  5. Christmas Spirit - Richard Marx
  6. Always in the Season - Pomplamoose
  7. It's Christmas All Over the World - Sheena Easton
  8. Christmas Time (Is Here Again) - The Beatles
  9. Thanks for Christmas - XTC
  10. Zuzu's Petals - Lunch at Allen's
  11. Christmas on My Radio - Olivia Newton-John
  12. The Christmas Song - Sheryl Crow
  13. The Man With the Bag - Vonda Shepard
  14. Christmas Time - dB's
  15. Just Another Christmas Song - Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
  16. Silver Bells - Wilson Pickett
  17. Christmas Rhapsody - Pledge Drive
  18. My Favorite Time of Year - Florin Street Band
  19. Ode to Joy/O Come All Ye Faithful - Gold Coral
  20. Very Merry Christmas - Zoe Bentley and Canadian Brass
  21. Blame It on Christmas - Bebe Rexha and Shea Diamond
  22. Decorations - Bob Rivers
  23. Toy Sack - Bob Rivers
  24. What I Really Want for Christmas - Brian Wilson
  25. Blue Christmas - Bruce Springsteen
  26. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day - Casting Crowns
  27. Christmas - Dillon Fence
  28. Everybody Loves Christmas - Eddie Money and Ronnie Spector
  29. Everybody Loves Christmas - Eddie Money, Jesse Money and Dez Money
  30. Little Drummer Boy - Joan Jett
  31. The Spirit of Christmas - Kurt Russell and Darlene Love
  32. Happy Christmas - Pretenders
  33. You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch - Sixpence None the Richer
  34. Do They Know It's Christmas (12" Mix) - Band Aid
  35. Driving Home for Christmas - Chris Rea
  36. Winter Wonderland - Garrett Morris
  37. My Dearest Mr. Santa Claus - Heywood Banks
  38. The Sounds of Christmas - Johnny Mathis
  39. The Sound of Christmas - The Ramsey Lewis Trio
  40. The Sound of Christmas -Julie Andrews


Listen to the YouTube playlist of Ken's mixtape here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9v9tCeivE_yTEPgKQM1jA6deNPEx6dwa

The playlist is missing one song, track 19, "Ode to Joy/O Come All Ye Faithful" by Gold Coral, which is available on their bandcamp page - https://thegoldcoral.bandcamp.com/album/oh-hi-everybody-merry-christmas-2012

'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC.

Intro music ("Krampus Workshop") and "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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Kevin Williams hosts 'Tis the Soundtrack, a music podcast that operates on a simple but delightful premise: the spirit of holiday music isn't confined to a single season. Throughout the year, Kevin digs into the vast and often overlooked world of festive songs, film scores, and seasonal albums, treating them with the same serious appreciation as any other genre. You'll hear episodes that explore the surprising origins of a classic carol, analyze the intricate arrangements in a pop star's Christmas special, or rediscover a forgotten gem of winter folk music. The conversation is warm and insightful, focusing on the craft, history, and pure joy embedded in these tunes. This isn't about background music for shopping; it's about listening closely and understanding why these sounds resonate so deeply, no matter the month on the calendar. Each episode of this podcast feels like a thoughtful conversation with a friend who has an encyclopedic knowledge of melodies meant for celebration, proving that a little bit of holiday cheer can be a welcome companion any day of the year.
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