UPDATE 01/12/2008 – If you are looking for indie Christmas music for this year, please take a look at Blue Christmas 2008

Yes it’s been far, far too long – I could try and make excuses, but 6 weeks is too long for that and it has as much to do with my winter laziness as some essay deadlines and one long drunk bender…

Anyway, last year I made my first mix for the Blue Walrus as a Christmas mix of my favourite well-known festive songs to get through the season. This year I have done something a little different by putting together a two disc set of Christmas tunes ranging from jazz-style classics to some 60s fun to some more modern stuff. Last year this blog was only read by some friends and family so I could get away with posting pretty much what I liked, but more readers means more trouble and so the standard commercial Christmas tunes aren’t in here – but there is plenty less known awesomeness and it will give you all a break from the generic radio playlists.

If you are looking for some more great Christmas music take a look at The Best Kids Christmas Album in the World Ever and Peace on Earth, both giving their proceeds to worthy charities.

So, without further ado, here is Blue Christmas II:

Blue Christmas II (Disc 1)
Christmas Mix ‘07 by the Blue Walrus

1. Louis Armstrong – ‘Zat You, Santa Claus?
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2. James Brown – Santa Claus Go To The Ghetto
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3. Run-D.M.C. – Christmas in Hollis
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4. Keith Richards – Run Rudolph Run
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5. The Beach Boys – Little Saint Nick
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6. R.E.M. – Merry Xmas Everybody
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7. The Wombats – Is This Christmas
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8. Eels – Gonna Be Cool This Christmas
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9. The Kinks – Father Christmas
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10. Death Cab – Christmas (Baby…)
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11. The Raveonettes – The Christmas Song
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12. Larrikin Love – Is It December?
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Blue Christmas II (Disc 2)
Christmas Mix ‘07 by the Blue Walrus

1. Chuck Berry – Merry Christmas Baby
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2. Blind Boys Of Alabama – Last Month Of The Year
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3. Otis Redding – White Christmas
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4. Bright Eyes – Blue Christmas
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5. The Old 97’s – Here It Is Christmas
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6. Badly Drawn Boy – Donna and Blitzen
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7. Willie Nelson – Come Home For Christmas
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8. Aimee Mann – Calling On Mary
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9. Rilo Kiley – Xmas Cake
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10. Sufjan Stevens – The Worst Christmas
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11. Deschanel & Redbone – Baby, It’s Cold Outside
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12. Tipitina Foundation Musicians – O Holy Night
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You can also download the whole mix as a zip file:
Blue Christmas II (Discs 1 & 2)