Christmas is Coming, the Vinyl's Being Spun
Yep. It's getting to be that time of year. Terrestrial radio started playing Christmas music on November 13 here in Chicago. Way too early, in my opinion. Especially when they play the same 10 songs every hour. Last year, Vinyl Voyage went all Christmas for a week in what we called "Christmas Music that Doesn't Suck." Get ready, the "2nd Annual Christmas Music that Doesn't Suck" is just around the corner. Over the last several weeks, I've been scouring the local thrift stores for Christmas vinyl goodies. This year, we are adding a few more to the rotation that now exceeds 450 songs. That's a lot of Christmas music. I read last year that the local terrestrial radio station that plays Christmas music has only 150 songs or so on their playlist. And it is painfully apparent. New this year: I can't believe I didn't have this album: The Carpenters: A Christmas Portrait . This album came out in 1978 and features the oft-hear...