STOCKING STUFFERS 2024

Holiday singles from DAWES, RED CAMEL COLLECTIVE and TORI MARTIN got the season off to a spirited start.
by David McGee
 

 
 

It Takes Two…

Two great Christmas albums emerged in 1964, and one of the artists in question did it again in '69.
by David McGee
 

 

 

In Heavy Rotation: Songwriters & Songs

Singers and their songs (some original, some covers): LANCE COWAN, GRAYSON CAPPS and ARLEN ROTH.
by David McGee
 

 
 

Sometimes a Great Notion…

How a Goodyear Tire promotional ploy begat an essential Christmas music franchise of 16 years' duration.
by David McGee
 

 

 

The Deep Roots Yuletide Baedeker 2024

A holiday celebration of the best of seasonal music, movies, cartoons, literature, poetry--behold the 2024 Yuletide.
by David McGee
 

 
 

Marvin Gaye Sings a Christmas Song

The story behind MARVIN GAYE's 'I Want to Come Home for Christmas,' a Vietnam Vet's appeal.
by David McGee
 

 

 

Jo: The Singular, Special Yuletide Gift

An appreciation of JO STAFFORD's holiday magnificence--the gift that keeps on giving.
by David McGee
 

 
 

When Toby Did Christmas Well

TOBY KEITH is very much alive on the three Christmas albums in his hit-filled catalogue.
by David McGee
 

 

 

In Heavy Rotation: Really the Blues

A quintet of impressive new blues albums from seasoned vets.
by David McGee