Glad to see The Kinks’ Father Christmas made the top 3 of your list. It’s my number one, followed by 2000 Miles… Love The Ish tho didnt know they had a X-mas song so cheers for that. Saw them open for The Pretenders in Seattle & Vancouver BC in ‘94… Captivating. Jim was an amazing performer & songwriter. More New Wave than Power Pop but The Waitresses, Christmas Wrapping brings back fond memories, esp listening to it on KCMU…
Welcome back to the channel! I honestly think any of the top 4 on my list could be #1...all great songs. And mentioning KCMU really takes me back, as well.😆. Thanks!
Thanks Rich! I’ve always been torn as to whether or not he’s being earnest or sarcastic, or a bit of both. Like all great art, maybe it’s just what you bring to it. Merry Xmas to you, too! Hope you have a safe and happy new year, as well!
Great songs...especially "Postcard From London". Interesting background on the song I didn't know: www.songfacts.com/facts/ray-davies/postcard-from-london. Thanks for calling them out!!
Excellent episode! There are so many that there’s bound to be some cool ones missing. Here’s my additions: anything off of Cheap Tricks “Christmas Christmas” album, anything off of The Grip Weeds “Under the Influence of Christmas” album. Merry Christmas ! 🎅🎁🎄⛄️
Ah! Great choices and, I must tell you, "Christmas Christmas" and "Santa Make Me Good" very nearly made the list! Next year, I'll start earllier and do top 20. 😂. Hope you have a Merry Christmas, as well. Thanks!
Will be looking up some of these for sure. Thank you! I would humbly add: I Wish it Could Be Christmas Every Day by Roy Wood Hooray for Santa Claus by the Fleshtones (maybe more garage rock than power pop) It's Christmas Time, Ebenezer by the Len Price 3
Ah, great song! I'm embarrassed to admit that I didn't realize that Roy Wood wrote "I Wish it Could Be Christmas Every Day". Classic. I hadn't heard the Len Price 3 song...man, it's fun. Thanks for the recs and thanks for watching!
The Old 97's cd "LOVE THE HOLIDAYS.'' Not a Power Pop album, but a rock and roll album.all original songs only two covers.a very clever and fun album. guaranteed to rock your house on Christmas day! '
@@tbone21158 Couldn't find that version! Thought it was on their A Twisted Christmas album, but no luck. If you have a link, please post it! In the meantime, here's a pretty cool version by Joan Jett for your listening pleasure: th-cam.com/video/a8d6X2Ik-6k/w-d-xo.html. Thanks!
Glad to see The Kinks’ Father Christmas made the top 3 of your list. It’s my number one, followed by 2000 Miles… Love The Ish tho didnt know they had a X-mas song so cheers for that. Saw them open for The Pretenders in Seattle & Vancouver BC in ‘94… Captivating. Jim was an amazing performer & songwriter.
More New Wave than Power Pop but The Waitresses, Christmas Wrapping brings back fond memories, esp listening to it on KCMU…
Welcome back to the channel! I honestly think any of the top 4 on my list could be #1...all great songs. And mentioning KCMU really takes me back, as well.😆. Thanks!
Fountains of Wayne-I want an alien for Christmas!!!!!!!
Doh! How did I forget that one?! Thx for calling that out…that is a great song!
Your the real deal...This list is accurate all the way. N
Thank you...I really appreciate that! Thanks for watching, and happy new year!
They Might Be Giants "Santa's Beard."
Great song! TMBG is always good fun. Thanks for shouting them out and thanks for watching!
I like your choices and yes, I would consider Jesus Christ by Big Star to be Christmas song. Merry Xmas and and happy new year to you!
Thanks Rich! I’ve always been torn as to whether or not he’s being earnest or sarcastic, or a bit of both. Like all great art, maybe it’s just what you bring to it. Merry Xmas to you, too! Hope you have a safe and happy new year, as well!
Merry Christmas Emily- Cracker, Postcard From London-Ray Davies and Chrissie Hynde.......
Great songs...especially "Postcard From London". Interesting background on the song I didn't know: www.songfacts.com/facts/ray-davies/postcard-from-london. Thanks for calling them out!!
Excellent episode! There are so many that there’s bound to be some cool ones missing. Here’s my additions: anything off of Cheap Tricks “Christmas Christmas” album, anything off of The Grip Weeds “Under the Influence of Christmas” album. Merry Christmas ! 🎅🎁🎄⛄️
Ah! Great choices and, I must tell you, "Christmas Christmas" and "Santa Make Me Good" very nearly made the list! Next year, I'll start earllier and do top 20. 😂. Hope you have a Merry Christmas, as well. Thanks!
Will be looking up some of these for sure. Thank you! I would humbly add:
I Wish it Could Be Christmas Every Day by Roy Wood
Hooray for Santa Claus by the Fleshtones (maybe more garage rock than power pop)
It's Christmas Time, Ebenezer by the Len Price 3
Ah, great song! I'm embarrassed to admit that I didn't realize that Roy Wood wrote "I Wish it Could Be Christmas Every Day". Classic. I hadn't heard the Len Price 3 song...man, it's fun. Thanks for the recs and thanks for watching!
@@poprocksradio Thank *you*, friend. You've got a great channel here!
@@scottsullivan3366 I really appreciate that...thank you!
The Old 97's cd "LOVE THE HOLIDAYS.'' Not a Power Pop album, but a rock and roll album.all original songs only two covers.a very clever and fun album. guaranteed to rock your house on Christmas day!
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Fun album! Really liked Gotta Love Being a Kid. Adding it to the playlist! Thanks for the rec and thanks for watching!
Best “rock” Christmas songs. Little drummer boy. Bob Seger. Happy Xmas the war is over. John Lennon. Father Christmas Greg Lake imo
Welcome back! I love all those songs...Happy Xmas (War is Over) especially. I Believe in Father Christmas is truly a great song. Thanks!
Little Drummer Boy Joan Jett
@@tbone21158 Couldn't find that version! Thought it was on their A Twisted Christmas album, but no luck. If you have a link, please post it! In the meantime, here's a pretty cool version by Joan Jett for your listening pleasure: th-cam.com/video/a8d6X2Ik-6k/w-d-xo.html. Thanks!