Thursday, December 22, 2011: Snoop Dogg - Santa Claus Goes Straight To The Ghetto

Sure, you might not be into rap. Even so, just listen to that bassline - I guarantee you that's the funkiest thing you'll hear this season, and probably any season.

"I want a Super Ninetendo, Sega Genesis, Street Fighter II..."

Wednesday, December 21, 2011: Twisted Sister - Oh Come All Ye Faithful

OK, just in case you're not gonna take it anymore, here's the maddest metal madmen calling out all of us to fist pump over the new born Savior's manger.

But, please, can we keep the devil's horns to a minimum?

Excellent!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011: Take 6 - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

So, what say we move from medieval England to modern day America.

Cool transcends time and space.

Even the most grumpiest, grinchiest, most miserable Scrooge would melt at the sweet sounds of the Take 6 (and the Yellowjackets) absolutely nailing this traditional Carol.

Monday, December 19, 2011: Steeleye Span - The Boar's Head Carol

It's Christmas week - and Christmas Carols very rarely get cooler than those sung by Steeleye Span.

So, let's slaughter some boars and get this week of merryment started!

The boar's head in hand bear I,
Bedeck'd with bays and rosemary.
So I pray you, my masters, be merry (Or: And I pray you, my masters, merry be)
Quot estis in convivio (Translation: As many as are in the feast)

CHORUS

Caput apri defero (Translation: The boar's head I offer)
Reddens laudes Domino (Translation: Giving praises to the Lord)


The boar's head, as I understand,
Is the rarest dish in all this land,
Which thus bedeck'd with a gay garland
Let us servire cantico. (Translation: Let us serve with a song)

CHORUS

Our steward hath provided this
In honour of the King of Bliss;
Which, on this day to be served is
In Reginensi atrio. (Translation: In the Queen's hall)

lyrics courtesy of Wikipedia

Sunday, December 18, 2011

No blogging on a Sunday.

See you Monday!

Saturday, December 17, 2011: Moby - Porcelain

Since we've talked about my dreams this week, lets end the week with a dreamy track about another persons dreams.

It's Saturday. Let's enjoy our dreams.

Friday, December 16, 2011: Led Zeppelin - Boogie With Stu

Here's a rollicking Friday song for all those who are going out for a boogie-woogie good time out in that cold, dark December's night.

And here's to one of the mightiest of mighty bands just having a good time.

No, it's not the best Zeppelin song, but as I've reminded you, gentle reader, on a couple of occasions - this is not "Best Song Of The Day"...simply "Cool Song Of The Day"

Stay warm, my friends, and have a great weekend.