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50: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

50: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

FromTinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast


50: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

FromTinsel Tunes - The Christmas Music Podcast

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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Nov 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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 (Punk)
Classless Act (Rock)
First to Eleven (Hard Rock)
Beegie Adair (Jazz)

Silly versions of the song we played:

Nasal Recorder (Nose Flute)
MDRN (Dubstep Remix)
Raxlen Slice (Chiptune)
Adam LeFebvre (Barbershop Quartet)
Gonzo and Rizzo from 2006 A Green and Red Christmas (Muppets)

Here's the Staples "Back to School" commercial referenced in the episode.
Released:
Nov 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (63)

The Tinsel Tunes podcast goes into great detail about Christmas music. Full of fun and interesting facts, it will get you into the Christmas Spirit! Hear about classics, modern songs, songs you love, and even those songs that you dislike. We go deep into the history of Christmas songs, explore the compositions, and play lots of music!