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Sunday, December 20, 2009

Like, Totally '80s Tunes on My Holiday List

These aren't exactly considered classics (although some of them should be), but here are a few seasonal favorites from my youth.

XTC - Thanks For Christmas (mp3)
The Waitresses - Chistmas Wrapping (mp3)
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Little Drummer Boy (mp3)
Squeeze - Christmas Day (mp3)
Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas? (mp3)
Cocteau Twins - Winter Wonderland (mp3)
Wham! - Last Christmas (mp3)

More Holiday Tunes From Linear Tracking Lives!
Singer-Songwriters In Your Stockings
Brian Wilson Is What I Want For Christmas
'Tis the Season For Wall of Sound
Holiday Harmonies From the Beach Boys
Holidays With the Rat Pack
Holiday Gifts For You From NRBQ
Posted by Brian at 10:37 PM

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