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Holly Jolly X'masu

May 25, 2022

Welcome to episode 51 of Holly Jolly X'masu! In this episode, I’ll be discussing Goro “Smiley” Asahina’s 1967 album, “Dancing Through Blue Christmas.”

"Dancing Through Blue Christmas" - 1967

Just speaking as a collector, this is the sort of album I live for. Not only is it virtually unknown, both here and in Japan, but it contains an original...


May 19, 2022

Welcome to episode 50 of Holly Jolly X'masu! In this episode, I’ll be discussing the 1977 compilation, “Merry Christmas (Bouquet of Hearts Present Series),” from King Records.

Merry Christmas (Bouquet of Hearts Present Series) - 1977

When I started buying records a couple years ago, I had one very short-term goal: To buy the half dozen albums I’d heard about...