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We're back from a bit of a hiatus with a quick announcement today. That's right, we're opening an online Christmas music store! You can head over to https://shop.tisthesoundtrack.com to sign up for the mailing list and be the first to know when the (digital) doors officially open! Music in this episode:Deck the Halls - The Trail Band 'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro and outro music "Krampus Workshop" by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Inc, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All other music and audio in this episode belong to their respective copyright holders and are used solely for the purpose of commentary.

Happy Leon Day! This year, we're spending Leon Day learning about the incredibly fascinating, often contentious and eternally corny history of Mitch Miller and The Gang! Music in this episode:Deck the Halls - Mitch Miller and The GangWonderful, Wonderful - Johnny MathisMy Heart Cries for You - Guy MitchellThe Yellow Rose of Texas - Mitch MillerMama Will Bark - Frank Sinatra and DagmarI Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Jimmy BoydSnow - Rosemary ClooneyWinter Wonderland - Johnny MathisMedley: We Three Kings, Good King Wenceslas, O Tannenbaum - Frank De Vol and The Rainbow StringsDo You Hear What I Hear? - Andy WilliamsCoventry Carol - Mitch Miller and The GangI Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Mitch Miller and The GangAlso mentioned in this episode:Mitch Miller conducting on the Sing Along with Mitch showTelevision Academy - Interview with Bob McGrathTelevision Academy - Interview with Leslie UggamsSing Along with Mitch 1961 Christmas Special 'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro and outro music "Krampus Workshop" by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Inc. All other music and audio in this episode belong to their respective copyright holders and are used solely for the purpose of commentary.

In this episode we talk about John Cooney and his fantastic radio program Natural World. We also premier Christmas World, an homage to John that borrows heavily from his formula to bring you field journal entries from various places around the North Pole. Mentioned in this episode:John Cooney's Natural WorldKLCCChristmas World Playlist on YouTube 'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro and outro music "Krampus Workshop" by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Inc. All other music and audio in this episode belong to their respective copyright holders and are used solely for the purpose of commentary.

We made it to two years! In this episode we catch on some some things that have happened over the last year that didn't make it into the podcast. We talk about building a permanent podcasting space, the return to collecting physical media and my grandmother. Thank you to all the listeners who have been on this journey with us and thank you to the Christmas podcast community for all the support they've provided over these last two years! Podcasts mentioned in this episode:The Christmas AficionadoTotally Rad ChristmasSounds of ChristmasLost ChristmasCan't Wait for ChristmasLinoleum KnifeMaximum FilmBreakfast All DayDeck the HallmarkHolly Jolly X'MasuBehind the BellsCloser to ChristmasTwelve Songs of ChristmasThe Christmas Chapters PodcastAdvent Calendar HouseChristmas Clatter'Tis the PodcastHorror for the HolidaysThe Christmas Morning PodcastThe TGI PodcastTotal ChristmasChristmas CousinsChristmas PoddingFestive Foreign Film FansSeason's EatingsChristmas CountdownTinsel TunesChristmas Every DayRose Suchak LadderChristmas CreepsWeird ChristmasChristmas PastHoliday's After DarkSnow in Southtown12 Days PodCozy ChristmasMerry BritsmasMary's Merry ChristmasChristmas Podcasts PodcastMusic in this episode:Young Men Dead - The Black AngelsTomorrow - Black PumasOut in the Black - Curtis HardingThe Changing Man - Ray LaMontagneLaredo - Leon BridgesI Feel a Change - Charles BradleyOne Ray of Shine - Alison Krauss & Union StationLittle Saint Nick - She & HimCaroling, Caroling - Hollywood Pops OrchestraRussian Sleigh Song - The Three SunsJust a Lonely Christmas - The MoonglowsHey Santa Claus - The MoonglowsNouvelles, Nouvelles (Christmas Message) - VariousI Like Life (Reprise) - Scrooge (1970) SoundtrackChristmas music sellers:bloustar (on eBay)stl_vintage64 (on eBay)Invest in Vinyl (also on eBay and Discogs)Also mentioned in this episode:The Christmas Podcast NetworkSandlot Baseball Cap 'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro and outro music "Krampus Workshop" by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Inc. All other music and audio in this episode belong to their respective copyright holders and are used solely for the purpose of commentary.

We're back with our first episode of 2026 and our next episode in our The History of the Christmas Album series! In this episode we look at the early days of recorded music, including the first format war between Thomas Edison's wax cylinders and Emile Berliner's shellac discs. Music in this episode:Sleigh Ride Party - The Edison Male QuartetteChristmas Time Seems Years and Years Away - Manuel RomainPaul Whiteman and his Orchestra - Parade of the Wooden SoldiersThe Vincent Lopez Orchestra - ToylandShchedryk - Bel Canto Choir VilniusChristmas Chimes - Chris Chapman Also Mentioned in this episode:The Great 78 ProjectUniversity of California Santa Barbara: Discography of American Historical Recordings'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro and outro music "Krampus Workshop" by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Inc. All other music and audio in this episode belong to their respective copyright holders and are used solely for the purpose of commentary.

Happy Christmas Podcast Day! In this episode we're celebrating Christmas Podcast Day by taking a look at the band Fishbone and their 1987 EP "It's a Wonderful Life". Check out more Christmas Podcast Day episode from more Christmas Podcasts at https://christmaspodcasts.com Fishbone - It's a Wonderful Life (1987)It's a Wonderful Life (Gonna Have a Good Time)Slick Nick, You Devil YouIrationJust Call Me ScroogeOther music in this episode:Into the Unknown - The Blasting Company (Over the Garden Wall Soundtrack)World Map - Final Fantasy Tactics OSTParty At Ground Zero - FishboneSunless Saturday - FishboneShakey Ground - FishboneHellhounds On My Trail - FishboneMy Name Is Mud - PrimusSwim - FishboneJamaica Ska - Fishbone & Annette Funicello 'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro and outro music "Krampus Workshop" by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Inc. All other music and audio in this episode belong to their respective copyright holders and are used solely for the purpose of commentary.

A big holiday hug to Alonso for participating in the latest episode of our Merry Mixtapes series! To learn more about Merry Mixtapes, check out Episode 10 of the podcast or the Merry Mixtapes Introduction article on our website. Check out Alonso's podcasts at:Linoleum KnifeMaximum FilmBreakfast All DayDeck The Hallmark Follow Alonso at:@aduralde on [email protected] on Instagram@DxAxTREE on Instagram (Holiday Decorations with Dave White)Purchase Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas at:Powell's BooksBarnes & NobleHoliday Music of Christmas CinemaWhite Christmas - Bing Crosby (Holiday Inn)Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Judy Garland (Meet Me in St. Louis)The Bells of St. Mary's - BOne More Sleep Til Christmas,” Kermit the Frog – The Muppet Christmas Caroing Crosby (The Bells of St. Mary's)Silver Bells - Bob Hope (The Lemon Drop Kid)The Holly and the Ivy - Choir of King's College Cambridge (The Holly and the Ivy)Snow - Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Trudy Stevens (White Christmas)Hooray for Santa Claus - Milton DeLugg (Santa Claus Conquers the Martians)Do You Know How Christmas Trees Are Grown? - Nina (van Pallandt) (On Her Majesty’s Secret Service)I Like Life (Reprise)/Father Christmas (Reprise)/Thank You Very Much (Reprise)/A Christmas Carol (Reprise) – Scrooge (1970)Hazy Shade of Winter - The Bangles (Less Than Zero)Put a Little Love in Your Heart - Annie Lennox & Rev. Al Green (Scrooged)Main Title - John Williams (Home Alone)One More Sleep Til Christmas - Kermit the Frog (The Muppet Christmas Carol)What’s This? - Danny Elfman (The Nightmare Before Christmas)Baby It’s Cold Outside - Zooey Deschanel & Leon Redbone (Elf)Christmas Everywhere - Fran Alexandre (Christmas, Again)White Winter Hymnal - Fleet Foxes (Love the Coopers)It’s That Time of Year - Marli Siu (Anna and the Apocalypse)This Day - Justin Cornwell & Sharon Rose (Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey)All I Need Is a Miracle - Mike + the Mechanics (Spencer)That Christmas Mornin’ Feeling - Will Ferrell and the cast of Spirited (Spirited)Medley - The Swingle Singers (The Holdovers)The Point of No Return - Gene McDaniels (Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point) Other music in this episode:Shake Hands With Santa Claus - Louis PrimaWhite Winter Hymnal - PentatonixWhite Winter Hymnal - Kim WildeBringin' Back Christmas - Ryan Reynolds (Spirited) Listen to Alonso's Mixtape on:YouTubeTidal 'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro music ("Krampus Workshop") is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We took a break in July, but are back with the first episode of a new series: The History of the Christmas Album. In this series we'll look at the evolution of the Christmas album, from the start of recorded music (and even a bit earlier) to streaming. In this episode we look at the rise and fall of sheet music in the run up to the advent of recorded music. Music in this episode:Ring the Bell of Christmas Morn - Harmony Mixed QuartetteGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Champion QuartetteAway in a Manger - The Peter Pan CaroleersHere We Come A-Caroling - Ray Bloch, his Choir and OrchestraChristmas Time Seems Years and Years Away - Manuel RomainVom Himmel hoch da komm' ich her (From Heaven High I Come) - Ernestine Schumann-Heink'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro and outro music "Krampus Workshop" by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Inc. All other music and audio in this episode belong to their respective copyright holders and are used solely for the purpose of commentary.

Happy Leon Day! Today Jeff Loftin of The Lost Christmas Podcast and I talk about our favorite Christmas music from bands performing at the 2025 Warped Tour! So lace up your Vans, grab a can of Monster and let's dive into the pit! A giant "Thank you" to Jeff for coming on the episode to talk about Christmas music and reminisce about our post-hardcore youths. You can check out Jeff and his Lost Christmas Podcast at https://lostchristmastpodcast.com. Also check out all of the other fantastic podcasts in the Christmas Podcast Network at https://christmaspodcasts.com/ 2025 Warped Tour Christmas PlaylistRight Where You Want Me to Be - A Day to RememberFool's Holiday - All Time LowI Hate the Holidays - Mat Musto (Blackbear) & Tyler CarterMerry Flippin' Christmas (Happy Freakin' New Year) - Bowling For SoupHoliday - Boys Like GirlsThe Season's Upon Us - Dropkick MurphysAmazing Christmas List Rap - EkohDecember to Forget - Ekoh (feat. Kat Kalling)Christmas Song - Escape the FateIt's a Wonderful Life - FishboneSlick Nick, You Devil You - FishboneSomewhere in My Memory - Four Year StrongNew White Extremity - Glassjaw (Daryl Palumbo of Head Automatica)Bedford Falls - Knuckle PuckLast Christmas - MGKLady Rosales - El Mariachi BronxHoliday in the Sun - PennywiseChristmas Won't Be the Same Without You - Plain White T'sMaking Christmas - Rise AgainstI Wish It Was Christmas Today - Senses FailOrdinary Christmas - State ChampsI Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas Too! - The Aquabats!Yule Be Sorry - The Almost (Kenny Vasoli of The Starting Line, Aaron Gillespie of Underoath)Christmas at 22 - The Wonder YearsThreadbare - The Wonder YearsWhite Christmas - We The KingsBaby It's Cold Outside - We The KingsChristmas Lights - Yellowcard Listen on YouTube Listen on Tidal Other music in this episode:The Rock Show - Bowling for SoupHighschool - Lil LotusHighway Robbery - DE'WAYNE Other Warped Tour 2025 playlists:Washington DCLong Beach, CAOrlando, FL 'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro and outro music "Krampus Workshop" by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Inc. All other music and audio in this episode belong to their respective copyright holders and are used solely for the purpose of commentary.

On this episode of 'Tis the Soundtrack, we're continuing our exploration of Disney Holiday Loops by entering the world of yesterday and taking a look at the various holiday loops found in Disneyland's Frontierland. Frontierland (Main) Holiday LoopSleigh Ride - BanjomaniaSilent Night - The Nashville Keyboard SectionA Root'n Toot'n Santa Claus - Tennessee Ernie FordGood King Wenceslas - BanjomaniaChristmas on the Plains - Roy Rogers and Dale EvansLet It Snow! - BanjomaniaSilver Bells - BanjomaniaHere Comes Santa Claus - Gene AutryGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - BanjomaniaSanta Is Comin' To Town - BanjomaniaIt Came Upon a Midnight Clear - The Nashville Keyboard SectionIt's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas - BanjomaniaI Saw Three Ships - BanjomaniaChristmas Carols by the Old Corral - Tex RitterParade of the Wooden Soldiers - BanjomaniaListen on YouTubeListen on Tidal Pioneer Mercantile Holiday Video LoopJust a Toy - Babes in ToylandSnow Snows - Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh YearSleigh Ride - Larry Groce from the Disney Family Christmas CollectionThat Christmas Feeling - Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation!Donald Duck conducting "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" - Mickey Mouse ClubhouseRing in the Season - Olaf's Frozen AdventureHere Comes Santa Claus - Larry Groce from the Disney Family Christmas CollectionAs Long As There's Christmas - Belle's Enchanted ChristmasThe Best Christmas Of All - Disney Very Merry Christmas SongsJingle Bells - Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh YearIt Feels Like Christmas - The Muppet Christmas CarolThe Twelve Days of Christmas - Disney Sing Along Songs: The Twelve Days of ChristmasWhen We're Together - Olaf's Frozen AdventureMake Me Look Good - Mickey's Twice Upon A ChristmasThe Way We Do Navidad - Elena of AvalorDeck the Halls - Disney Sing Along Songs: The Twelve Days of ChristmasWhat's This? - The Nightmare Before ChristmasListen on YouTube Rivers of America Holiday LoopJingle Bells - New Birth Brass BandLet It Snow - Magnolia JazzbandSilent Night - Allen ToussaintSanta Second Line - New Birth Brass BandPlease Come Home For Christmas - Aaron NevilleHere Comes Santa Claus - Lars Edegran & His Santa Claus RevelersGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Lars Edegran & His Santa Claus RevelersSilver Bells - Magnolia JazzbandJingle Bells - Travelin' LightI Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Magnolia JazzbandChristmas in New Orleans - James AndrewSilent Night - The Dixieland Ramblers & Michael BennettLouisiana Christmas Day - Aaron NevilleWinter Wonderland - Allen ToussaintListen on YouTubeListen on TidalFrontierland Holiday Loop (Ranch Remix)Listen on YouTubeListen on Tidal Unofficial Rancho Del Zocalo Holiday LoopListen on YouTube History of Frontierland:The Sweep Spot Podcast: Disneyland's Frontierland Details, History and MoreUp the Waterfall Podcast: The Early History of FrontierlandRandomland - Disneyland Time Travel: Frontierland in the 1950s! Music in this episode:God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - BanjomaniaFestival of Fools - Alan Menken and Stephen SchwartzBlazing Saddles (Signature / Main Title) - Frankie LaineDon't Fence Me In - (Various Artists) The Greatest Cowboy Songs EverParade of the Wooden Soldiers - BanjomaniaDeck the Halls / It Came Upon a Midnight Clear / We Three Kings (Medley) - BanjomaniaSanta Claus Is Comin' to Town - BanjomaniaDeck the Halls - The Trail BandWater Lily - Kevin MacLeodChristmas Cowboy Style - Michael Martin MurpheyRainbow Connection - Kermit the Frog (from The Muppet Movie)What's This? - Danny Elfman (from The Nightmare Before Christmas)Jingle Bells - Billy Hill and the Hillbillies (video from DisneyGeekCom)Anything Goes - BanjomaniaSilent Night – The Dixieland Ramblers & Michael BennettChristmas In New Orleans - James AndrewsFrosty the Snowman - Jambalaya Jazz Band (video from billisa)We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Romantic Guitar Master 'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro music "Krampus Workshop" and featured music "Water Lily" by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Inc. All other music and audio in this episode belong to their respective copyright holders and are used solely for the purpose of commentary. Pioneer Mercantile photo by Loren Javier on Flickr

Happy Easter! In this episode of 'Tis the Soundtrack, we take a look at the history of the song, "Here Comes Peter Cottontail" and Golden Records. Commercials in this episode:Target "Love is in the Air" (2025)Walmart "FlexinWithGram" (2023)Walmart "Easter" (2009)Walmart "Easter Joy" (2015) Music in this episode:Here Comes Peter Cottontail - Gene AutryLove is in the Air - John Paul YoungTops Drop - Fat PatFrosty the Snowman - Gene AutryHere Comes Peter Cottontail - Mervin ShinerHere Comes Peter Cottontail - Danny KayeScuffy the Tugboat - Alec Wilder & Gilbert MackHere Comes Peter Cottontail - Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, The Sandpipers, Mitch Miller OrchestraAstro Boy Theme - Cosmic RangersHere Comes Peter Cottontail - The KiboomersHere Comes Peter Cottontail - Heinsight Media Metal CoversHere Comes Peter Cottontail - Lisa Loeb and The Holllow Trees Also mentioned:Here Comes Peter Cottontail (Special) - Totally Rad Christmas Podcast 'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro music "Krampus Workshop" by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Inc.Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A giant "Thank you" to Tim for participating in the latest episode of our Merry Mixtapes series! There is also a video-enhanced version of this podcast available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bj1_s8VNH6s To learn more about Merry Mixtapes, check out Episode 10 of the podcast or the Merry Mixtapes Introduction article on our website. You can check out Tim and the Can't Wait for Christmas Podcast at https://cantwaitforchristmaspod.com. Holiday Music of Disneyland at Christmastimeit's a small world HOLIDAY (soundtrack)Believe... In Holiday Magic (fireworks show)A Christmas Fantasy Parade (soundtrack)Sleigh Ride - BanjomaniaMedley: Hark! The Herald Angles Sing/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Joy To The World - Disneyland's Christmas Brass (now the Dickens Yuletide Brass Band)Jingle Bell Rock - Hollyridge StringsThe Country Bear Christmas Special (soundtrack) Listen to the YouTube playlist of Tim's mixtape here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9v9tCeivE_zA4cGgdfV6wMoDGAYIYs-I Note: Tim's 5th track, the Disneyland Christmas Brass Medley is not available on YouTube, so I substituted a video of the current Dickens Yuletide Brass Band playing a selection of Christmas songs. 'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro music ("Krampus Workshop") is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Happy New Year! In this episode of 'Tis the Soundtrack, we're reflecting on 2024, saying some thank-yous and looking ahead to what's in store for 2025. Commercials in this episode:Campbells Soup "Melting Snowman" (1993) Music in this episode:Let's Start the New Year Right - Bing CrosbyGeorge Baily - Carolyn SillsJack Frost and the Hooded Crow - Jethro TullO Come, O Come, Emmanuel - for King + CountryA Christmas Fantasy (Parade Song) - DisneySleigh Ride - BanjomaniaBest of My Love - The EmotionsForever Young - Andrea von KampenI Saw Three Ships - Banjomania Merry Mixtape episodes:Ken Kessler (The Sounds of Christmas)Gerry D (Totally Rad Christmas)Jeff Loftin (The Lost Christmas Podcast) Also mentioned:Can't Wait for Christmas Podcast 'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro music "Krampus Workshop" by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Inc.Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A giant "Thank you" to Jeff for participating in the second episode of our Merry Mixtapes series! To learn more about Merry Mixtapes, check out Episode 10 of the podcast or the Merry Mixtapes Introduction article on our website. You can check out Jeff and his Lost Christmas Podcast at https://lostchristmastpodcast.com. Nostalgic Christmas TracksRockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Brenda LeeJingle Bell Rock - Bobby HelmsSilent Night - Bing CrosbyChristmas Cookies - George StraitMary Did You Know - Kenny Rogers & Wynonna JuddWith Bells On - Dolly Parton & Kenny RogersLast Christmas - Wham!Fairytale of New York - The PoguesLet It Snow - Boyz II MenMis Deseos/Feliz Navidad - Michael Buble & ThaliaLast Christmas - Ariana GrandeCold December Night - Michael BubleTake Me Home for Christmas - Dan + ShayHave Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Te Deseo Muy Felices Fiestas) - Jesse & JoyO Come, O Come Emmanuel - 4 King & Country ft NEEDTOBREATHEWinterlove - ParachuteMookie's Last Christmas (Acoustic Version) - SaosinMerry Christmas, Happy Holidays - IssuesI Won't Be Home for Christmas - Blink-182 Listen to the YouTube playlist of Jeff's mixtape here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9v9tCeivE_zUt-AbCgiySB7LlBUptBu_ 'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro music ("Krampus Workshop") is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Merry Christmas Podcast Day! In this episode of 'Tis the Soundtrack, we're celebrating Christmas Podcast Day by looking at one of my favorite topics, songs from holiday adverts. Commercials in this episode:Target - Christmas Countdown Calendar (2007)JCPenney - Unwrap the Magic (2006)Target - The Holidays Are Meant To Be Shared (2021) Music in this episode:My Patch - Jim NoirLittle Miss Can't Be Wrong - Spin DoctorsHere Comes a Wonderful Night (Soundcloud)Here Comes a Wonderful Night (Bandcamp)Christmas Will Really Be Christmas - Black Pumas 'Tis the Soundtrack is written and produced by Kevin Williams as part of KarteDrop LLC. Intro music "Krampus Workshop" by Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech Inc.Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/