• Festive Songs for Festive People

  • Dec 24 2023
  • Length: 36 mins
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Festive Songs for Festive People

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  • Dive into the festive fray with Tam and Jim in this week’s episode of Backing Tracks, where we unravel the twisted tinsel of Christmas songs from the 1940s to now. We begin in the 1940s, home to those conveniently forgotten holiday tunes that had more spirit than Santa’s workshop. Swinging into the 1950s, where Christmas songs had more swing than a mistletoe party, we explore the exuberant jingles that once rocked around Christmas trees. Fast forward to the 1970s, and it’s a headbanging wonderland with Christmas tunes that swapped jingle bells for heavy rock riffs – think Santa in leather pants. The 1990s brought us holiday melancholy wrapped in a festive bow, while the 2000s onwards have been a mixed bag of musical stockings, from whispery ballads to pop jingles. This episode is decked with the trademark blend of original musical interludes, humour, and a hefty dose of seasonal sarcasm. So, grab your eggnog and prepare for a sleigh ride through the most bizarre Christmas tunes in history.


    Remember, get in touch with Tam and Jim: backingtrackspodcast@gmail.com


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