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The 12 Days Of Christmas 2021 – Songs Of Hope – Day 4 December 15, 2021


If you have read the posts for the first three days you will know that this years 12 Days of Christmas showcases a collection of songs that communicate hope. This kicked off with the Bill Withers classic, “Lean On Me”, followed with “Here Comes The Sun” by the Beatles and yesterday Johnny Nash with “I Can See Clearly Now”. At the end of the twelve days I will compile all the songs into a playlist and might even add some of your choices that didn’t make it to my list. We have all been through some very dark times in the past couple of years, some far more than others. I hope todays song helps bring a little light to your darkness, it is Bob Marley with “Three Little Birds” Once again let me say, stay strong people and if you are feeling particularly low talk to someone. I am happy to be here for you if you need me!

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The 12 Days Of Christmas 2021 – Songs Of Hope – Day 3 December 14, 2021

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If you have read the posts for day 1 and day 2 you will know that this years 12 Days of Christmas showcases a collection of songs that communicate hope. This kicked off with the Bill Withers classic, “Lean On Me” and yesterday followed with “Here Comes The Sun” by the Beatles. We have all been through some very dark times in the past couple of years, some far more than others. But I hope and believe that there is a light at the end of all this. That is why I have chosen todays song. It is by a man who is probably my favourite vocalist of all time, Johnny Nash. The song is “I Can See Clearly Now”. Once again let me say, stay strong people and if you are feeling particularly low talk to someone. I am happy to be here for you if you need me!

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The 12 Days Of Christmas 2021 – Songs Of Hope – Day 2 December 13, 2021

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Regular readers among will know that this years 12 Days of Christmas will showcase a collection of songs that communicate hope. This kicked off yesterday with the Bill Withers classic, “Lean On Me”. So many of us have been through the darkest of times this past couple of years and if any of this music can bring you even a sliver of light and hope, then music is doing its job. Today I have chosen the George Harrison penned Beatles classic “Here Comes The Sun” from ‘Abbey Road’. Stay strong people and if you are feeling particularly low talk to someone. I am happy to be here for you if you need me!

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The 12 Days Of Christmas 2021 – Songs Of Hope – Day 1 December 12, 2021

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Where does the time go? It is already time again for my series of the twelve days of Christmas. This year I want to share with you a collection of songs that communicate hope. I think this is incredibly important after all the things that have gone wrong in the world and events that have left many people feeling hopeless. Can music change the world? Maybe not, but it sure as hell can help many of us get through dark times. I am kicking off with a truly wonderful tune from the late, great Bill Withers. “Lean On Me”.

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The 12 Days Of, Mostly, Punky Christmas – Day 11 December 23, 2020

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Day 11 of the 12 Days Of Mostly Punky Christmas series and after Reel Big Fish yesterday how about more ska punk today? Yes? Well let’s cut the rug with the bouncy, bass driven ska punk Christmas party anthem “Oi To The World” from No Doubt.

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The 12 Days Of, Mostly, Punky Christmas – Day 10 December 22, 2020

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Day 10 of 12 already on our 12 Days Of, Mostly, Punky Christmas, where has the time gone? Today it is the turn of ska punk superstars Reel Big Fish with “Skank For Christmas” if you don’t dance to this you need medical attention, you might be dead!

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The 12 Days Of, Mostly, Punky Christmas – Day 9 December 21, 2020

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We really are so close to Chrimbo now, four more sleeps. While the UK is mostly locked down and Kent becomes a lorry park even before Brexit take your mind off all of the shit in the world by taking a listen to the next tune in our 12 Days Of Mostly Punky Christmas. After a band that took their name from a New Found Glory lyric yesterday, today I thought you might like New Found Glory themselves with the jaunty pop punk of “Ex-Miss”. New Found Glory formed in Florida in 1997, yes they really have been around that long!

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The 12 Days Of, Mostly, Punky Christmas – Day 8 December 20, 2020

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Day 8 of the With Just A Hint Of Mayhem, mostly, punk themed 12 days of Christmas series is here, which has been your favourite track so far? After yesterday’s announcement by our laughing stock Prime Minister we really need music! Todays choice is from a band who I have seen at UK festivals quite a few times. They are from Maryland, USA and they took their name from the lyrics “Head On Collision” by New Found Glory. Ladies and Gentlepunks I give you ALL Time Low with what ought to be a Chrimbo classic, “Merry Christmas, Kiss My Ass”. A great fun video too!

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The 12 Days Of, Mostly, Punky Christmas – Day 7 December 19, 2020


Day 7 of the With Just A Hint Of Mayhem, mostly, punk themed 12 days of Christmas series I hope you’re enjoying it so far. What plans do you have for a socially distanced Chrimbo? Todays choice might upset some punk purists, but frankly I don’t give a shit! This thrown together band includes 50% of the Sex Pistols (Cook and Jones) plus Phil Lynott and Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy. Lynott had a great punk attitude and he associated with many punk luminaries. They were originally called the Greedy Bastards but for this release they were the Greedies. Put on your Christmas trousers and strut your stuff to “A Merry Jingle”.

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The 12 Days Of, Mostly, Punky Christmas – Day 6 December 18, 2020

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Day 6 of the With Just A Hint Of Mayhem, mostly, punk themed 12 days of Christmas series and we are halfway through. This is a funky punk outing from the everlasting Toy Dolls. They have been around forever haven’t they? While “Credit Crunch Christmas” came out quite a few years ago, but it is sadly very topical and pertinent in this very, very strange year!

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