Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine

By Mr. James Brown.

Crossroads

Crossroads by Robert Johnson

The Whistling Coon

Performed by George W. Johnson who was the first African American recording star on the phonograph. The song is horrifically racist, but historically important.

Good Afternoon Mr. Jenkins

A Broadway number by Williams and Walker, two stars of the vaudeville stage at the turn of the 20th century. They are among the earliest African American singers and musicians to be recorded, and possibly the earliest to be recorded for a phonograph record.

TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)

TSOP by MFSB. The classic theme of Soul Train. Created, produced, and hosted by Don Cornelius who died today of self inflicted gunshot. It's a lousy way to begin Black History Month, but it's a good excuse to play this classic soul/disco hybrid.

Alice

My brother got me into Pogo's stuff.

Auld Lang Syne

From the film "It's A Wonderful Life".

Happy New Year!

The Scarlet Thing In You

We're back after a couple days break. Now that I have a job, postings will likely be less frequently than once a day. More like me posting songs when I have something to say about them.

In this case it's that in recent years I've come to appreciate Peter Murphy's solo career at least as much as his years with Bauhaus. This song in particular has become one of my favorites.

Crazy On You

Originally by Heart, covered here by the Decemberists.

St. Stephen's Day Murders

Performed by Thea Gilmore.

The Night Santa Went Crazy

By "Weird Al" Yankovic

Santa Clause and His Old Lady

From Cheech & Chong

Elvis Costello Saves Christmas

By Teenage Reverse Minds On Fire

Two songs today, because I missed yesterday. (Hanukkah themed)

I'm normally a fan of ecumenical peace, but...



and from the Maccabeats

'Zat You Santa Clause

Buster Poindexter

Father Christmas

By the Kinks.

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Fishmen

Words so you can sing along.

I Saw Daddy Kissing Santa Clause

By Kip Addotta.

Kidnap the Sandy Claws

From the Nightmare Before the Christmas



And the KoRn version just because it's pretty badass.

Silent Night/Christmas Card

Performed by Tom Waits.