'tis the Season for Sharity

Here's a little listing I'll try to keep up-dating as the year moves along. Album shares from sources who normally cover other fields of music. Links are to the original blog posts where you'll usually find some background on the album or the share. While there, have a look around, who knows what else may strike your fancy. Be sure to say thanks on your way out to these generous folks.

1. ALDRICH, Ronnie -- Christmas with Ronnie Aldrich
   
2. FEIDLER, Arthur & the Boston Pops -- Christmas Party
   
3. FRANCIS, Connie -- Christmas In My Heart
   
4. GOODWIN, Ron -- Christmas Wonderland
   
5. HIRT, Al -- Have A Merry Little *
   
6. INGMANN, Jorgen -- Swinging Good Old Christmas
   
7. KAEMPFERT, Bert -- Christmas with Bert Kaempfert and his Orchestra *
   
8. KOSTELANETZ, Andre -- Stereo Wonderland Of Christmas *
   
9. LAST, James -- Christmas Dancing *
   
10. LUIS GOMEZ MEXICAN BRASS -- Tijuana Christmas
    
11. LYMAN, Arthur -- Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas)
    
12. PAGE, Patti -- Christmas with
    
13. PARADISE ISLANDERS, The -- Christmas In Hawaii *
    
14. REGINA MUSIC BOX MUSEUM -- The Charm of Old Music Boxes at Christmas (Simpsons)
    
15. SINGER ORCHESTRA, The -- Favorite Christmas Songs *
    
16. TORONTO BOYS' CHOIR -- A New Choral Record For Christmas
    
17. VA -- Christmas at Home
    
18. VA -- Christmas Day with Colonel Sanders
    
19. VA -- Christmas in California (Bank of America)
    
20. VA -- Famous Christmas Songs (Uniroyal)
    
21. VA -- A Very Merry Christmas, Vols I to VIII (Grant's)
    

* = latest additions to list

Jamaican Christmas Mix - Coming Tomorrow Today!

ALWAYS a joy to listen too ... the 2009 Jamaican Christmas Mix (as well as the three previous mixes) are slated to come out later today @ Distinctly Jamaican Sounds so be sure to head on over and be prepared for a slice o'nice.

Dormant & Deceased Sites

Blogging is a tough business. I probably put forth 5% or less of the effort of those 'Yuletide Bloggers' who are digging through stacks of old vinyl, plunking down hard earned money for the wax, and lovingly transferring the sounds to digital for all us Christmas porkers to snarf up ... most of the time without even a simple "Thanks!" Is it any wonder people get tired and move on to other projects?

This year I'm going to try to remember to go back and say thanks for each little gem I download that has been so generously posted by the very talented vinyl restoration folks ... I hope you will join me and drop a few 'thanks' on these folks as well.

Sadly, it's too late for the following sites that have gone silent or dark. Listed here so you can update your links or bookmarks, and as a belated way of saying "Thanks!" to these wonderful people who helped make Christmas' past a lot more enjoyable.

77 Santas : 2009 announced as their final season

A Christmas Special : Last Post 2007.Dec

A Million Miles Away : Last Post/RIP 2009.March

Blog of 999 Dances : Last post 2007.Apr

Christmas for All : Last post 2007.Dec

Cool Kooky Hip and Groovy : RIP 2007.Oct

I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday : RIP 2009.Jan

Musical Fruitcake : RIP 2007.May

Red Ryder BB Gun : Last post 2007.Jan

Santa and Me! : RIP c2006~2007

Why Fidelity : Last post 2007.Dec

Hidden Gems

The 'Yuletide Bloggers' listed on the right carry by far the most seasonal selections available. In fact, it's their raison d'etre.

But come the Yuletide, others get into the spirit of things as well ... finding them can be difficult though. Listed below are some searches that may bring forth some hidden gems to tempt you ...

• Lounge Musica
  
• The sweet harmonies
  
• Henry Krinkle's House Of Sound
  
• Dr. Forrest's Cheeze Factory
  
• Xtabays World
  
• Paul's Ramblings
  
• The Virtual Victrola
  
• Why Fidelity

Santas Working Overtime is on the lookout 24/7 for goodies like the above and much, much more. Clear some space on the hard drive and drop by for a visit.