One story pegs Elvis Costello as the original impetus for The Pogues' Fairytale of New York. Another points to the band's manager. Either way, it took Jem Finer and Shane MacGowan two years to write the now-classic anti-Christmas Christmas song. The story behind it is an interesting one. This Polyphonic video tells it.
On this Christmas eve, here is the late Greg Lake (King Crimson, ELP) and Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) performing Lake's worthy contribution to the holiday canon, "I Believe in Father Christmas," at St. Bride's Church, Fleet Street, London, in 2011. I wish you a hopeful ChristmasI wish you a brave new yearAll anguish, pain and… READ THE REST
Back in 1994, the Ninja Turtles were already on the way down their early 90s height of popularity. So naturally, the best way to save the franchise was, uhh, to create a terrible made-for-VHS Christmas Musical Special, We Wish You A Turtle Christmas, with a truly compelling plot: On Christmas Eve the Turtles realize they've… READ THE REST
Max Headroom is certainly one of the strangest things to come out of the eighties. Take his 1986 song "Merry Christmas Santa Claus (You're A Lovely Guy)," for instance. It starts: There's an old man on a sleigh Who's like me for just one day When he bestrides the world like a huge co-co-co-colostomy He… READ THE REST
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Control your existing door lock from your phone with the Switchbot Lock. When it comes to smart locks, there's no shortage of options available. In fact, there are so many options… READ THE REST
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Many folks would say that a television set is a home essential, but it has clear downsides. For one, they're typically expensive. Plus, once you mount one to your wall, that's… READ THE REST
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Getting a solid night's sleep is one of the most essential parts of our overall well-being, but unfortunately, it's often overlooked. Snuggling into something more comfortable might help you drift to… READ THE REST
