It’s tough to crank out a list this week. I’m coming off the high of putting out my Favorite Songs of the Decade list. I’m working on my Favorite Songs of 2019 list. I’m deep into the Christmas music. And new music pretty much dries up this time of year. So just a video this week.
“Christmas in Hollis” – RUN-DMC.
The 1980s were a great time for Christmas music. “Do They Know It’s Christmas" is the song that remains an essential part of every holiday music station’s playlist. I’m pleased that “Christmas Wrapping” has slowly become a classic. “Fairytale of New York” is a little rough for the radio, but I certainly love it. And then there are the cool stations that will throw this on. Because, as Argyle said in Die Hard “This IS Christmas music!”