LANELESS WORLD DRIVE

Have a safe and happy one

Countdown to Christmas : song #0 "CHRISTMAS STOMP" Taken from The Pasadena Roof Orchestra's   The Christmas Album which was released in  2011 .

Countdown to Christmas : song #1 "SANTA CLAUS" Originally appearing on a Various Artists compilation in  1965 , this song by The Sonics is basically Farmer John with new lyrics. More specifically, the version by The Premiers released  one year earlier . -compare -

Countdown to Christmas : song #2 "FATHER CHRISTMAS" The Kinks' Christmas single from  1977 .

 I've made mention of NFTs (non-fungible tokens)  before and my opinion on what a waste of money they are particularly since their price tags seem to be grossly over-inflated. The purchase in this case was €107,000 in what is a replica of the first text ever which was sent in 1992 and said "Merry Christmas". There is an aspect about this whole situation which is good and that is proceeds from the sale are going to charity. For more details go  here  or see the screenshots below -

Countdown to Christmas : song #3 "HOORAY FOR SANTA CLAUS" A catchy tune from  1964  by Milton DeLugg and the Little Eskimos taken from the motion picture  Santa Claus Conquers the Martians .

Countdown to Christmas : song #4 "LITTLE SAINT NICK" A  1963  single by The Beach Boys, released the  following year  as part of their Christmas Album.

Another day, another four degree rise in the expected Christmas Day temperature. At this rate, by the time it actually arrives we'll be contending with a 62°C scorcher. I was preparing to  melt (but not on this scale).

Countdown to Christmas : song #5 "LITTLE DRUMMER BOY (UP THE KHYBER)" This was a bonus track on the Hoodoo Gurus'  1991  single, Castles in the Air . It should have been an A-side.

Last night, I made  an entry  pertaining to the sort of weather that Christmas Day may bring along with the attendant inconclusive results. The latest forecast has now jumped up another four degrees. I really hope this turn of events isn't going to progress any further into something even hotter but the odds don't look good. Prepare to melt.

Countdown to Christmas : song #6 "SPACE CHRISTMAS" A single by Shonen Knife from  1991  which found a home on The Birds and the B-Sides  compilation around  five years  later.

Which weather forecast for Christmas Day (where there's an incredible difference of 10°C) shall I believe?

Countdown to Christmas : song #7 "THERE AIN'T NO SANITY CLAUSE" The Damned's Christmas single from  1980 .

Countdown to Christmas : song #8 "MISTLETOE" Taken from the  2007  Christmas-themed LP, Christmas 1979 , by Wild Billy Childish and the Musicians of the British Empire.

Countdown to Christmas : song #9 "CHRISTMAS IN AUSTRALIA" Frank Sidebottom (with help from Little Frank) performs this number from  1985  taken from the Oh Blimey It's Christmas E.P.

Countdown to Christmas : song #10 "JINGLE BELLS" This track as performed by Don Charles presents The Singing Dogs started life as part of a medley in  1955  before becoming a single in its own right in  1971 .

Countdown to Christmas : song #11 "NO XMAS FOR JOHN QUAYS" Taken from The Fall's debut album, Live at the Witch Trials , released in  1979 .

Countdown to Christmas : song #12 "CHRISTMAS IN JAIL" a little tune from  1956 by The Youngsters

12? 12? 12 0n the 13th? What's up with this guy? I'm feeling particularly Christmassy for some reason (it's probably the season), so for the twelve days leading up to the 25th I've decided to post a yule-themed tune every day. I've only just decided to do this right now. I was aiming to start tomorrow and include Christmas Day but since my currently featured post  can be categorised as this type of song (which I'm going to be keeping up in this position for the next fortnight)  I'll start sooner. Like today.