{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 119: 80's Christmas Singles - Part 1","description":"Welcome to episode 119 of Holly Jolly X'masu! In this episode, I talk about a selection of Christmas singles from the 1980s. I hope you enjoyed this collection of songs from 1984. I was hoping to get a couple other 1984-themed episodes out this month, but between my daughters\u2019 school and sports starting back, a severe lack of sleep, and a dozen other crises popping up throughout the month, I was lucky to get this episode out. As usual, I\u2019ll be spending the next few weeks trying to get back on schedule. In the meantime, enjoy the covers and included artwork from this episode\u2019s singles. 1. Tokyo Hot Club Band \u2013 A Thorn In Your Eyes 2. Miki Asakura \u2013 Hero & Heroine 3. The Checkers \u2013 Heartbroken By Julia 4. Momoko Kikuchi \u2013 Love Letter On The Snow 5. Yoko Oginome \u2013 December Memory 6. Ikue Sakakibara \u2013 Lover 7. Kunio Muramasu \u2013 X\u2019mas Rock 8. Meiko Nakahara \u2013 Meiko\u2019s Special Party Versions 9. Salon Music \u2013 Spending Silent Night Join me next time for Yuzoh Kayama\u2019s 1983 album, \u201cWhite Christmas.\u201d I\u2019m hoping to have it out the first week of September. Then join me later in the month for a pair of great albums from the 90\u2019s. Up first is Yasuko Agawa\u2019s \u201cCome In Christmas\u201d from 1990. The join me on the 25th for the fantastic compilation, \u201cWinter Gifts Pop\u201d from 1997. They\u2019re both great albums you\u2019re sure to enjoy. As always, any feedback on this episode would be appreciated. If have any suggestions, or if you\u2019d like to recommend a song or album for a future episode, drop me a line and let me know. Remember, I've added a button to my Ko-fi page. If you'd like to support me one cup of coffee at a time, a donation is only $3. I\u2019ve also opened a Redbubble store. I only have a couple designs up, but keep an eye on it as I\u2019ll be trying to add more. Half of any proceeds or donations received will be donated to support the people of Ukraine, while the rest will be used to purchase new Japanese Christmas music to review for future episodes. You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. And if you get a chance, leave me a review on iTunes. Thanks! ","author_name":"Holly Jolly X'masu","author_url":"http:\/\/hollyjollyxmasu.libsyn.com\/website","html":"