This month, Duane and Scott explore jazz Christmas music. Vote for your favorite song from this episode in the Great Tinsel Tunes Song Battle 2025. Songs played in the episode: Christmastime is Here by Steve Hunter Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by New York Jazz Lounge Frosty the Snowman by Erik Veldkamp God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by Ramsey Lewis Trio Deck the Hall by Southside Aces The Little Drummer Boy by Marcus Miller O Tannembaum by George Gee Swing Orchestra Winter Wonderland - Spyro Gyra...
Jun 29, 2025•56 min•Season 8Ep. 5
This month, Duane and Scott explore the song "Here We Come A-Wassailing" and the tradition of wassail. Here's the link to the Tinsel Tunes Song Battle poll: https://pollforall.com/plqqxw2j Songs played in this episode: Magdalen College Choir Rockabilly version by Under The Streetlamp featuring Michael Ingersoll Celtic version by Carlyle Fraser English folk version by Ian Giles Tony Meade Blackmore's Night Calypso version by Chicago Alternative? version by Pomplamoose Gower Wassail by the Oh Hell...
May 28, 2025•48 min•Season 8Ep. 4
This month, Duane and Scott reveal the history of the hymn "Joy to the World". Versions played in this episode: Celtic Women The Altar Billies (Rockabilly) Brian Setzer Orchestra (Big Band) Orion’s Reign feat. Minniva(Heavy Metal) Gabriel Trumpet Ensemble & The Tabernacle Choir Lift Up Your Heads (Handel) Lindsey Stirling (Modern Violin) The Petersens (Bluegrass) Christafari (Reggae) Randy Travis (Country) Mannheim Steamroller (Synth Rock) No Doubt - Oi to the world (Ska) To participate in T...
Apr 28, 2025•52 min•Season 8Ep. 3
This month, Duane and Scott explore the history of “Good King Wenceslas”. Versions played in the episode: Blackmore’s Night The Irish Rovers Chris Hendricks Tori Amos Reggae All-Stars Stan Kenton Jazz Orchestra Matthew Green’s Orchestral Rainbow Mannheim Steamroller Odyn Here's the link to the poll to vote for your favorite song from this episode: https://pollforall.com/p346dorm Here’s the clip from “Love Actually”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4-35TN6Amw This is the 13th century spring caro...
Mar 31, 2025•50 min•Season 8Ep. 2
This month, Duane and Scott discuss the history of “Auld Lang Syne”. Here’s the poll to vote for your favorite song from this episode: https://pollforall.com/plz67252 When Harry met Sally quote: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/auaVllEHehQ Rod Stewart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al7ONqrdscY Boney M: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlZRXFuh5_E Home Free (Acapella): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFcSfqYqHs4 Youtuber Amy Lee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IALSCIyUPXI Guy Lombardo and his Roy...
Feb 28, 2025•56 min•Season 8Ep. 1
This month, Duane and Scott dive into the surprising history of "Deck the Halls". Songs played in this episode: Nos Galan Nos Galan (instrumental) Deck the Hall by Cambridge Singers New Year's Night by Haydn Deck the Halls by Red Hot Chili Peppers Deck the Halls by SHeDAISY Deck the Halls/War Pigs Mashup by Aaron Gage Genre versions played in this episode: Orion’s Reign (Heavy Metal) Rob Halford (Judas Priest) Relient K (Pop/Punk) Christafari (Reggae) Chiptune Celtic Women The Myrrhderers (Ska/P...
Dec 16, 2024•50 min•Season 7Ep. 11
In this bonus episode, join Duane as he unwraps 8 fresh Christmas tunes for the 2024 season, spotlighting independent and lesser-known artists. Get ready to discover your next holiday favorites! 🎄🎶 Step Carse - The True Miricle of Christmas Annie Vander - Ornamental Christmas Laura Pursell - Three Miles from Christmas Stella Cole - It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Vanna and Me - Christmas Across My Mind Alison Wahl and Brian Berggoetz - Christmas Is the Right Time for Us Kerry Kearn...
Dec 04, 2024•16 min
This month, Scott and Duane discuss the iconic song “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” Versions played in this episode: Thurl Ravenscroft Voice Play (Acapella) Small Town Titans (Rock) Brittany Smith (Contemporary Christafariband (Reggae) Famous for a Century (Metal) Matt Forbes (Jazz/Crooner) Darius Rucker (Country) Matrtrixx (Trap) Greg Kerr (Pop Punk) The Holophonics (Ska)...
Nov 30, 2024•46 min•Season 7Ep. 10
This month, Duane and Scott dive deep into the history of "O Come, All Ye Faithful". Songs played in this episode: Freddie McGregor (Reggae) For King and Country (Acoustic) Brett Eldredge (Country) Twisted Sister (Heavy Rock) Matthew Green's Orchestral Rainbow (Rock Opera) Luther Vandross (R&B/Soul) Jigsound (Chiptune) Bad Religion (Punk Rock) Strada9 (Ska) City High (Hip Hop) We didn't play this one, but Duane wanted to include Olivia Newton John's "reimagined" version ....
Oct 27, 2024•46 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Scott and Duane are joined by Adam Parker from the Merry Britsmas podcast to listen to the 2018 album "Christmas with The Fizz".
Sep 29, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 7Ep. 8
This month, Gerry Davila from The Totally Rad Christmas Podcast joins Duane and Scott to discuss Christmas albums from 1980s cartoon character properties. Songs/Albums played: Strawberry Shortcake - Christmas Album, KidStuff Records, 1981 A Pink Panther Christmas, KidStuff Records, 1981 Pac-Man Christmas Album, KidStuff Records, 1982 A Care Bears Christmas, KidStuff Records, 1982 Merry Christmas With The Smurfs, Polygram Records, 1983 A Cabbage Patch Christmas, Parker Brothers Music, 1984 https:...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 7Ep. 7
This month, Duane and Scott review metal and heavy rock Christmas songs with special guest, listener Matt Wheeler. Matt’s Songs Jingle Bells by Austrian Death Machine Joy to the World (Cover by Minniva feat. Orion's Reign) All I Want For Christmas Is You by Leo Moracchioli Christmas Truce by Sabaton Deck the Joy by Theocracy The Chronicles of Jacob Marley by Order of Nine Duane’s Songs Another Rock-n-Roll Christmas by Paul Di’Anno O Holy Night by Floor Jenson We Three Kings by Rob Halford Carol ...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 6
This month, Scott and Duane listen to Christmas songs about summer and warm weather. Songs played during the episode: Summer Wonderland by Ronan Keating from Dec 2016 Christmas in Summer by Itty Bitty Beats and Suzy Cato from Nov 2019 Te Harinui - New Zealand Christmas carol, written by Willow Macky, performed by David Lyle Morris, from Nov 2013 Christmas in the Summertime by The Funky Monkeys Christmas In Summer by Teeny Tiny Stevies Christmas on the Beach by BERA from 2023 (C’mon a) Surfin’ Ch...
Jun 23, 2024•49 min•Season 7Ep. 5
This month, Duane and Scott listen to funny, silly, and parody Christmas songs that were submitted by listeners. (and Duane!) Here's the playlist of all the songs played on the episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCpPixJu91TQsSsv_w_-rPlslc_2gsjGP&jct=T_PnZ3PnNZJ0R2Eh8tFxUZJf0ggoHw
May 31, 2024•56 min•Season 7Ep. 4
This month, Duane and Scott listen to the First to Eleven album “ A Very First to Eleven Christmas ” Songs played: The Most Wonderful time of the year All I want for christmas is you Feliz Navidad Underneath the tree Santa tell me Christmas C’mon This Season Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree Santa Baby Last Christmas Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nsU4GMbxY8_UnN59fMO5NBD8CsC0HOgvI...
Apr 29, 2024•45 min•Season 7Ep. 3
This month, Duane and Scott listen to Christmas songs about trains. Article on the History of trains and Christmas Songs played on this episode: Tom Hanks and the children cast - The Polar Express Theme Blake Shelton - Santa's Got a Choo Choo Train Sarah Connor - Christmas Train (Destination Hope) Patty Loveless - Santa Train James Coffey - Magical Christmas Train Roger Miller - Old Toy Trains Carey Bell - Christmas Train 1996 Brett Dennen - Christmas Train The Tractors - Santa Claus Is Coming (...
Mar 17, 2024•37 min•Season 7Ep. 2
This month, Duane and Scott discuss the carol "Angels We Have Heard on High". Versions of the song played on this episode: Angels We Have Heard on High (fingerstyle guitar) Les Anges dans nos Campagnes (version complète) Angels from the Realms of Glory by Matthew Green’s Orchestral Rainbow Angels from the Realms of Glory, David Archuleta and the Tabernacle Choir Angels from the Realms of Glory (1967 version) Gloria (Piano version) by Hymns, Chorales & Classics On Piano Punk version by Relian...
Feb 18, 2024•41 min•Season 7Ep. 1
This month, Duane and Scott listen to some new (and new to them) Christmas Music submitted to them by artists in 2023. Songs played: 1. Jingle Punx punk cover of Last Christmas by Wham: https://jinglepunx.bandcamp.com/track/last-christmas-wham-cover 2. Christmas Cheer by Rob Lawlor: https://robertlawlor.bandcamp.com/track/christmas-cheer 3. Santa's Takin' Over the Town by Rehya Stevens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQfo7ek8Kws https://rehyastevens.com 4. Recipe for a Merry Christmas Eve by Al...
Dec 14, 2023•35 min•Season 6Ep. 11
This month, Duane and Scott look at the carol "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear". Songs played in this episode: Choral version by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Noel version by St Michael's Singers Orchestral version by The London Symphony Orchestra Barbershop version by Julien Neel Acapella by Home Free Reggae version by CHRISTAFARI Country version by Highway 101 Hard Rock version by The Beautiful Distortion Chiptune version by MixSound Solo guitar instrumental by R.L. Solberg D...
Nov 30, 2023•46 min•Season 6Ep. 10
This month, Duane and Scott review the song "What's This?" from the Nightmare Before Christmas with special guest Jack Ford from the Total Christmas Podcast. Songs played: What's This? (Official Soundtrack Version) "The Simpsons" theme song “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” by Tchaikovsky Pirates of Penzance Love Shack by the B-52’s Danny Elfman sings "What's This?" live at Lincoln Center Fall Out Boy (from Nightmare Revisited) Other versions of "What's This?" that were played: Orchestral version ...
Oct 29, 2023•56 min•Season 6Ep. 9
This month, Duane and Scott do something a little different and talk to Glen Warren from the Seasons Eatings podcast about a food-related song called "Miss Fogerty's Christmas Cake". Versions played on this episode: The McNulty Family The Irish Rovers William Brady Wolfetones Sharon Lois and Bram – Canadian Children’s Entertainers Rum Ragged – Newfoundland band Clinton Ford Fire in the Glen Ruby Murray – Miss O’Leary’s Irish Fruit Cake David Jones Folk songs out of Wisconsin - 1941 - Lewis Moody...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Duane and Scott discuss the carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem". Versions of the song played on this episode: Mormon Tabernacle Choir Ploughboy’s Dream Chapel Choir of King’s College Nat King Cole Dolly Parton Jewel Sarah McLachlan Acapella version by Voiceplay Metal version by Paster Brad Rocks Reggae version by The Reggae All Stars Chiptune version by J. S. Salonen Folksy version by Blackmore's Night Trance version by Eros Punk version by Severe Hip Hop version by Crew X Vocal version by Hayley...
Aug 30, 2023•51 min•Season 6Ep. 6
This month, Duane, Scott, and special guest Todd Killian (from Christmas Clatter) discuss the song "Jingle Bell Rock". Versions of the song played on this episode: Bobby Helms (1957 version) Bobby Helms (1970 version) Brenda Lee Thousand Foot Krutch Randy Travis Kenny G Hall & Oates The Ventures Brian Setzer Mister Chicken (rubber chicken style) Trap Music Now (trap) Billy Idol (rock) First to Eleven (hard rock) Eddie Lovette (reggae) The Holophonics (ska) Chiptune & 8bit Planet (chiptun...
Jul 30, 2023•58 min•Season 6Ep. 5
This month, Duane and Scott review the 2022 Christmas album by the Youtube artists "SingIt Live". Check out the whole playlist . Songs played in this episode: All I Want for Christmas is You (Mariah Carey) Silent Night Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) Merry Christmas Baby Last Christmas (Wham) The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) White Christmas Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Feliz Navidad Mary Did You Know The Prayer Special thanks to SingI...
Jul 01, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 4
In this episode, Scott and Duane take a deep dive into the song 1953 "Santa Baby". Songs played in this episode: Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt (1953 version) Philip Springer playing and singing his original version Madonna - Santa Baby (1987) Eartha Kitt - Santa Baby (1960 version) Mae West - Santa Baby (1966) LeAnn Rimes - Santa Baby (2004) Taylor Swift - Santa Baby (2007) Kellie Pickler - Santa Baby (2007) Shakira - from 2009 NBC Special "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Kylie Minogue - Santa Baby...
May 31, 2023•50 min•Season 6Ep. 3
This month, Duane and Scott explore the Christmas music written by the prolific songwriter Johnny Marks. Songs played in the episode: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer by Julien Neel Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree performed by Julia & Jack A Holly Jolly Christmas performed by The Quinto Sisters Silver & Gold performed by The Ophelias I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day performed by Smalltown Poets When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter performed by Anne Lloyd, Michael Stewart, & The Sandpi...
Apr 29, 2023•45 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Scott and Duane are finally back at it! This month, we're discussing ska Christmas music. Songs played during the episode: Joy to the World by the O.C. Supertones The Difference Between Ska, Rocksteady, and Reggae Guitar - Guitar Lesson Christmas Feeling Ska by Toots & the Maytals Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer by Reel Big Fish Jingle Bell Rock by The Holophonics Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas Every Day Will Be Like a Holiday by The New Limits White Christmas by The Penguins Ska ...
Mar 12, 2023•41 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Scott and Duane discuss Nat King Cole's beloved song "The Christmas Song". Cole's Versions we played: The original from 1946 The second from 1946 with strings The 1953 version The definitive 1961 version Notable Versions we played: Mel Torme Michael Bublé The Carpenters Tony Bennett Natalie Cole duet with Nat King Cole Andrea Bocelli with Natalie Cole Genre versions we played: Acapella: Peter Hollens Jazz Sax: Gerald Albright with The Cannonball Band Heavy Metal: Twisted Sister Reggae: Is This L...
Dec 19, 2022•40 min•Season 5Ep. 10
As some of you may know, I host another podcast called "Christmas Morning" with Brandon Gray from "Deck the Hallmark". Our show is a weekly celebration of Christmas, including news, jokes, days until Christmas countdown, and TV listings. What may be of interest to Tinsel Tunes listeners is the Christmas music battle we do at the end of each episode where we compete to bring the best version of a given song by an independent artist on BandCamp.com. I'm including one episode of Christmas Morning h...
Dec 16, 2022•25 min
Scott and Duane discuss Andy Williams' beloved song "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" from 1963. Notable versions we played: Andy Williams Andy Wiliams and Kathy Triccoli Johnny Mathis Harry Connick, Jr. Barry Manillow Kylie Minogue Idina Menzel Cliff Richard Genre versions of the song we played: Celtic Thunder (Celtic) Brian Setzer Orchestra (Big Band) Pentatonix (Acapella) Brett Eldridge (Country) Ainsworth Rose (Reggae) Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh (Punk) Classless Act (Rock) First...
Nov 22, 2022•47 min•Season 5Ep. 9
