#2011 advent

[johnthemonkey]

Mr Monkey's Musical Advent Calendar: 24th Dec

Well, it's the last day of advent, and here we are at the big double door for the 24th.

Surely something VERY special waits for us behind this, you cry, and you would not be wrong.

It's Otis Redding's version of White Christmas, backed by the incomparable Stax house band.  This tune is a perennial Christmas favourite of mine, and I hope you enjoy it too.

Have a very Happy Christmas everyone, and all the best to you and yours for a happy and prosperous 2012.

[johnthemonkey]

Mr Monkey's Musical Advent Calendar: 23rd Dec

Nearly there, everyone. I suspect we're all a bit overexcited now, so here's something upbeat with which to work off some energy.

[johnthemonkey]

Mr Monkey's Musical Advent Calendar: 22nd Dec

Behind door 22, it's a song with everything - trendy melancholic version of a popular standard (at least to start with), alternative words we used to sing as kids, and an accordion.

[johnthemonkey]

Mr Monkey's Musical Advent Calendar: 21st Dec

Behind door 21, we have a bit of a departure from the funk, soul and country of previous days, with Morecambe and Wise singing "The Happiest Christmas of All".

Includes a handy tip for recycling your old Christmas cards.

[johnthemonkey]

Mr Monkey's Musical Advent Calendar: 20th Dec

It's raining and miserable here, so for the 20th, here's a cheery number from Merle Haggard.

[johnthemonkey]

Mr Monkey's Musical Advent Calendar: 19th Dec

I love this tune.  "'Zat You, Santa Claus?" by Louis Armstrong to brighten your day on the 19th.

[johnthemonkey]

Mr Monkey's Musical Advent Calendar: 18th Dec

A soulful Santa behind door number 18, it's Mack Rice!

[johnthemonkey]

Mr Monkey's Musical Advent Calendar: 17th Dec

Nice tune, but OH THAT RECORD COVER.

  Door number 17 hides Hector Lavoe, and an album cover YOU CAN NEVER UNSEE.