RIBS TPTD: A Lonely Christmas…

December 4, 2008 by tgrundy
Filed under: Holiday, RIBS, Triple Play Thurs-Day, Xmas, blues, jazz, music, podcasts/mixes, soul 

Ahhh… the holiday season is upon us!

Just as we did around here last year, the month of December is going to be devoted to what we like to call the ‘Sounds of the Season’. From now until the beginning of the year the mixes here on RIBS will be a variety of “themed” Christmas music from a number of different genres: Soul, Jazz, Gospel, Blues and maybe even a little Pop and/or Rock too.

First up is my favorite mix from this time last year that I wanted to present here again, not only because I like it so much, but because there are a number of you (perhaps most of you {smile}) who missed it back then because you didn’t know this place existed. Here’s the original intro…

Christmas time. For many folks it’s the happiest time of year. However, for many others it can also be the saddest time of year.

I have always thought that it was ironic that some of the most beautiful (to me at least) Christmas songs were the ones about being sad and/or broken-hearted at this time of year. This week during our month-long look at the ‘Sounds of the Season’ here at RIBS we look at the other side of Christmas…

…and present to you:

A Lonely Christmas!

RIBS TPTD: A Lonely Christmas!
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Playlist: (song - artist [time])

  1. What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas? - Patti LaBelle [4:07]
  2. Every Year, Every Christmas - Luther Vandross [5:06]
  3. I’ll be Home For Christmas - Oscar Peterson [2:51]
  4. I’ll Be Home For Christmas - Jordin Sparks [3:13]
  5. Christmas Without My Girl - Gerald Levert [4:29]
  6. Cold December Nights - Boyz II Men [4:11]
  7. Just A Lonely Christmas - Diana Ross and The Supremes [2:26]
  8. Please Come Home for Christmas - Charles Brown [2:32]
  9. Empty Stocking Blues - Floyd Dixon [3:01]
  10. Blue Christmas - Grover Washington, Jr. [3:55]
  11. Christmas Blues - Holly Cole [2:57]
  12. Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) - Mariah Carey [4:32]
  13. Get Here - Dave Koz & Friends [4:58]
  14. Christmas Blues - Charles Brown [2:59]
  15. Rain On Christmas - David Sanborn [4:49]
  16. Good Morning Blues - Ella Fitzgerald [3:19]
  17. Christmas Blues - Ramsey Lewis Trio [2:50]
  18. Please Send Me Someone To Love - Sade [3:41]
  19. What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas? - The Emotions [3:22]
  20. I Want To Come Home For Christmas - Marvin Gaye [3:30]
  21. Christmas With No One To Love - Charles Brown [3:15]
  22. Another Lonely Christmas - Prince and The Revolution [4:51]

BTW…
Special shout out and “Thanks!” to EJ for suggesting the Sade cut.
Special shout out and “Thanks!” to DJ GrantLOVE for the Prince cut, the perfect ending IMHO to this mix.

Enjoy!

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4 Comments on RIBS TPTD: A Lonely Christmas…

  1. RIBS TPTD: A ‘Funky’ Christmas… | RIBS: Rhythms In Black Satin on Thu, 11th Dec 2008 2:50 am

    2. [...] to give you the “Sounds of the Season” here on RIBS. This week we leave behind the sad/broken-hearted side of Christmas that (unfortunately) many folks experience during the holiday season and turn our attention to a [...]

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    3. [...] to give you the “Sounds of the Season” here on RIBS. This week we leave behind the sad/broken-hearted side of Christmas that (unfortunately) many folks experience during the holiday season and turn our attention to a [...]

  3. Come and get it… Fufu Stew No. 11… For The Holidaze « Fufu Stew on Wed, 17th Dec 2008 11:27 am

    4. [...] man TGrundy can fill the void nicely with these Triple Play Thursday goodies, A Funky Christmas and A Lonely Christmas. Once again I dedicate this one to the College Square team, and to our beloved friend KT who makes [...]

  4. art on Fri, 3rd Apr 2009 5:01 am

    5. hey,

    xmas is long gone, but good selection anyway. i am going to pin it to m y mind for next year. in fact i may have a summer “xmas” party in june!!

    art’s last blog post..Mockett, Castor and Pollux

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