Alternative Christmas Music - Deep Cuts Edition

I don't know how to do the whole "imbed a video" thing - but
there is a great version of "Frosty the Snowman" done by Leon Redbone and Dr. John that is just a hoot.

it was on one of those "A Very Special Christmas" albums that were put out in the late 80's and early 90's to raise funds for some charity.
Here you go...2 pretty distinct vocalists, that's for sure.

 

I remember getting this one for being in their fanclub. Long gone. REM with one for the Bah Humbug Order, Christmas Griping.

 

The Replacements with Bundle Up

 

Who remembers Billy Squier and a choir of all the MTV employees? This was peak MTV. It gives me a warm heart watching this.

 

Brian Setzer's is my favorite performance of this song.

 


Here's a song from The Chieftains & Elvis Costello about your in-laws overstaying their welcome.

 



Just heard AC/DC'S "Mistress for Christmas". Felt like I was back in a strip club.
 





Bomani Jones & Spencer Hall were recently discussing their favorite Christmas songs on Jones' podcast and talk turned to Christmas songs on the dirty side. Here's Jimmy Butler (not that one) with Trim Your Tree:
 









Top Bottom