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Dec 19, 2022Liked by Dan Epstein

My cousin was in The Howards, a Chicago band in the mid-1990s, and they did record a song with the title "Stuffin' Your Stocking". I can't find a link to send you, sadly.

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Dec 19, 2022Liked by Dan Epstein

Heartily agree most especially with the Doug Sahm and Link Wray longings.

I’d add my long held desire for an Alex Chilton Xmas record with him in full jazzy lounge singer mode. Wouldn’t that be delicious!

And one recommendation for a fan of The Ventures and Los Straitjacket contributions would be the fine offering from The Blue Hawaiians.

Happy Hollandaise All!!

—Artie

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Dec 19, 2022Liked by Dan Epstein

Your Doug Sahm wish-list LP made me think of how wonderful a 13th Floor Elevators Xmas album would have been. That throbbing electric jug just somehow screams holiday joy to me. Herbie Mann's Push Push...the meaning of the title is revealed in the inside cover.

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13th Floor Elevators - Christmas Everywhere!

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Dec 19, 2022Liked by Dan Epstein

LOL...Exactly, it woulda covered the bases! Happy Holidays Dan, hope you are getting settled into your new digs.

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Thanks, Mickey! Happy Holidays to you and yours!

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Dec 19, 2022Liked by Dan Epstein

Eagerly awaiting a take of “Two-Headed Rudolph”

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Dec 29, 2022Liked by Dan Epstein

It would have glorious to have a Christmas LP with the effortless vocals of Billy Stewart! He'd likely write a few of the tunes. One of the more forgotten talents...shame he died so young and tragic.

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