November 29, 2023, there was a lovely Christmas TV special honouring the late Elvis Presley, hosted by his granddaughter Riley Keough. There were incredible musical performances that consisted of covers of Elvis's songs and renditions of other Christmas classics, such as Last Christmas and War Is Over. It started with Country singer Lainey Wilson performing Santa Claus is Coming … Continue reading Flashback Fridays: Christmas at Graceland – Tribute to Elvis Presley
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Throwback Thursdays: The Pogues – Fairytale Of New York
In honour of the late Shane MacGowan, the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of Celtic punk band the Pogues, I want to pay a holiday homage to the Pogues Christmas single Fairytale Of New York (featuring Kirsty MacColl). The music is Punk / Irish folk, with some Traditional Christmas music. The song starts slow with the piano … Continue reading Throwback Thursdays: The Pogues – Fairytale Of New York
Flashback Fridays : Backstreet Boys – A Very Backstreet Christmas
American boy band Backstreet Boys released a new album, A Very Backstreet Christmas. It has ten covers and three original pieces. There are two bonus tracks for those with the Target* version: It's Christmas Time Again (another original) and Feliz Navidad. The music is Holiday and Pop. The album has a contemporary Pop sound to Christmas Classics. The first … Continue reading Flashback Fridays : Backstreet Boys – A Very Backstreet Christmas
Christmas Music Extra -2022 Edition
Since 2019, I have been doing my 12 Days of Christmas Music, where I write reviews of Christmas albums, EPs or singles. That includes two editions during the COVID-19 Pandemic, which is still ongoing, but there's some sense of normalcy this year. The Christmas music I listen to, like every year, has been impressive. There … Continue reading Christmas Music Extra -2022 Edition
Day 12: Single Saturdays Mariachi Herencia de Mexico – It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Mexican group Mariachi Herencia De Mexico has a rendition of It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. The music is Latin. The song starts with Mariachi music and mixes in with traditional Christmas music. The composition combines two genres- it's a lovely fusion. The rhythm is upbeat and wavy, representing the excitement and joy of … Continue reading Day 12: Single Saturdays Mariachi Herencia de Mexico – It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year