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Curveballs 21st December 2016 (Christmas Special & 2016 Highlights Part 2)

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Tonight we got into the spirit of Christmas with a smattering of festive musical curveballs, from the familiar to the not-so-familiar via a few bands trying to cover as many Yuletide favourites as possible within one song. Listen above to see what I mean! In case you’re wondering, no we didn’t kidnap Santa for the show – it’s me making a guest appearance on Underground Productions’ new short film FREE SANTA, which will be out on Boxing Day – look out for it!

We also had a second look back at our session highlights of the year, with a selection of live tracks heard on the show between May and August. The third and final part will be on next Wednesday’s show – have a Merry Christmas and join us then!

Greg Lake – I Believe in Father Christmas

Vice Squad – Santa Claws is Coming to Town

Manic Street Preachers – The Ghost of Christmas

Cold Callers – I’m Glad It’s Christmas (Once a Year)

Sonic Boom Six – It’s Always Christmas (When I Think of You)

Carmen Toth – This Christmas I’m Giving You Love

Fountains of Wayne – I Want an Alien for Christmas

Kieron Liley – Lex Lightning (Phoenix FM Session)

Poder de Tres – No Diggity (Phoenix FM Session)

Lady Grey & the Earls – Juxtapose (Phoenix FM Session)

Sell – I’m Afraid (Phoenix FM Session)

Tamsyn – Things Change (Phoenix FM Session)

Phoenix Chroi – Beaches (Phoenix FM Session)

LJ Howard – Nothing Lasts Forever (Phoenix FM Session)

Painting on Pavements – Set Me Free

Corner Pilots – Language (Phoenix FM Session)

Mockingbird – Road (Phoenix FM Session)

SKUFF – Laughing in the Dark (Phoenix FM Session)

Lee Sargeant – Me & the Moon (Phoenix FM Session)

Shakin’ Stevens – Merry Christmas Everyone

Helen Love – Merry Christmas (I Don’t Wanna Fight)

Crème de Chèvre – O Little Town of Bethlecrème

The Futureheads – Christmas Was Better in the 80s

Gruff Rhys – Post Apocalypse Christmas

Kula Shaker – Christmas Time is Here Again

The Eels – Everything’s Gonna Be Cool this Christmas

Lace & Whiskey – Christmas Time is Here

Idlewild – Mistletoe & Wine

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Curveballs 21st December 2016 (Christmas Special & 2016 Highlights Part 2)

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[mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/nickfield2/curveballs-21st-december-2016-christmas-special-2016-highlights-part-2/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1 light=1]

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Tonight we got into the spirit of Christmas with a smattering of festive musical curveballs, from the familiar to the not-so-familiar via a few bands trying to cover as many Yuletide favourites as possible within one song. Listen above to see what I mean! In case you’re wondering, no we didn’t kidnap Santa for the show – it’s me making a guest appearance on Underground Productions’ new short film FREE SANTA, which will be out on Boxing Day – look out for it!

We also had a second look back at our session highlights of the year, with a selection of live tracks heard on the show between May and August. The third and final part will be on next Wednesday’s show – have a Merry Christmas and join us then!

Greg Lake – I Believe in Father Christmas

Vice Squad – Santa Claws is Coming to Town

Manic Street Preachers – The Ghost of Christmas

Cold Callers – I’m Glad It’s Christmas (Once a Year)

Sonic Boom Six – It’s Always Christmas (When I Think of You)

Carmen Toth – This Christmas I’m Giving You Love

Fountains of Wayne – I Want an Alien for Christmas

Kieron Liley – Lex Lightning (Phoenix FM Session)

Poder de Tres – No Diggity (Phoenix FM Session)

Lady Grey & the Earls – Juxtapose (Phoenix FM Session)

Sell – I’m Afraid (Phoenix FM Session)

Tamsyn – Things Change (Phoenix FM Session)

Phoenix Chroi – Beaches (Phoenix FM Session)

LJ Howard – Nothing Lasts Forever (Phoenix FM Session)

Painting on Pavements – Set Me Free

Corner Pilots – Language (Phoenix FM Session)

Mockingbird – Road (Phoenix FM Session)

SKUFF – Laughing in the Dark (Phoenix FM Session)

Lee Sargeant – Me & the Moon (Phoenix FM Session)

Shakin’ Stevens – Merry Christmas Everyone

Helen Love – Merry Christmas (I Don’t Wanna Fight)

Crème de Chèvre – O Little Town of Bethlecrème

The Futureheads – Christmas Was Better in the 80s

Gruff Rhys – Post Apocalypse Christmas

Kula Shaker – Christmas Time is Here Again

The Eels – Everything’s Gonna Be Cool this Christmas

Lace & Whiskey – Christmas Time is Here

Idlewild – Mistletoe & Wine

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Curveballs 21st December 2016 (Christmas Special & 2016 Highlights Part 2)

Click below to listen back to the show:

[mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/nickfield2/curveballs-21st-december-2016-christmas-special-2016-highlights-part-2/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1 light=1]

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Tonight we got into the spirit of Christmas with a smattering of festive musical curveballs, from the familiar to the not-so-familiar via a few bands trying to cover as many Yuletide favourites as possible within one song. Listen above to see what I mean! In case you’re wondering, no we didn’t kidnap Santa for the show – it’s me making a guest appearance on Underground Productions’ new short film FREE SANTA, which will be out on Boxing Day – look out for it!

We also had a second look back at our session highlights of the year, with a selection of live tracks heard on the show between May and August. The third and final part will be on next Wednesday’s show – have a Merry Christmas and join us then!

Greg Lake – I Believe in Father Christmas

Vice Squad – Santa Claws is Coming to Town

Manic Street Preachers – The Ghost of Christmas

Cold Callers – I’m Glad It’s Christmas (Once a Year)

Sonic Boom Six – It’s Always Christmas (When I Think of You)

Carmen Toth – This Christmas I’m Giving You Love

Fountains of Wayne – I Want an Alien for Christmas

Kieron Liley – Lex Lightning (Phoenix FM Session)

Poder de Tres – No Diggity (Phoenix FM Session)

Lady Grey & the Earls – Juxtapose (Phoenix FM Session)

Sell – I’m Afraid (Phoenix FM Session)

Tamsyn – Things Change (Phoenix FM Session)

Phoenix Chroi – Beaches (Phoenix FM Session)

LJ Howard – Nothing Lasts Forever (Phoenix FM Session)

Painting on Pavements – Set Me Free

Corner Pilots – Language (Phoenix FM Session)

Mockingbird – Road (Phoenix FM Session)

SKUFF – Laughing in the Dark (Phoenix FM Session)

Lee Sargeant – Me & the Moon (Phoenix FM Session)

Shakin’ Stevens – Merry Christmas Everyone

Helen Love – Merry Christmas (I Don’t Wanna Fight)

Crème de Chèvre – O Little Town of Bethlecrème

The Futureheads – Christmas Was Better in the 80s

Gruff Rhys – Post Apocalypse Christmas

Kula Shaker – Christmas Time is Here Again

The Eels – Everything’s Gonna Be Cool this Christmas

Lace & Whiskey – Christmas Time is Here

Idlewild – Mistletoe & Wine

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Curveballs 21st December 2016 (Christmas Special & 2016 Highlights Part 2)

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[mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/nickfield2/curveballs-21st-december-2016-christmas-special-2016-highlights-part-2/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1 light=1]

img_20161217_151205816

Tonight we got into the spirit of Christmas with a smattering of festive musical curveballs, from the familiar to the not-so-familiar via a few bands trying to cover as many Yuletide favourites as possible within one song. Listen above to see what I mean! In case you’re wondering, no we didn’t kidnap Santa for the show – it’s me making a guest appearance on Underground Productions’ new short film FREE SANTA, which will be out on Boxing Day – look out for it!

We also had a second look back at our session highlights of the year, with a selection of live tracks heard on the show between May and August. The third and final part will be on next Wednesday’s show – have a Merry Christmas and join us then!

Greg Lake – I Believe in Father Christmas

Vice Squad – Santa Claws is Coming to Town

Manic Street Preachers – The Ghost of Christmas

Cold Callers – I’m Glad It’s Christmas (Once a Year)

Sonic Boom Six – It’s Always Christmas (When I Think of You)

Carmen Toth – This Christmas I’m Giving You Love

Fountains of Wayne – I Want an Alien for Christmas

Kieron Liley – Lex Lightning (Phoenix FM Session)

Poder de Tres – No Diggity (Phoenix FM Session)

Lady Grey & the Earls – Juxtapose (Phoenix FM Session)

Sell – I’m Afraid (Phoenix FM Session)

Tamsyn – Things Change (Phoenix FM Session)

Phoenix Chroi – Beaches (Phoenix FM Session)

LJ Howard – Nothing Lasts Forever (Phoenix FM Session)

Painting on Pavements – Set Me Free

Corner Pilots – Language (Phoenix FM Session)

Mockingbird – Road (Phoenix FM Session)

SKUFF – Laughing in the Dark (Phoenix FM Session)

Lee Sargeant – Me & the Moon (Phoenix FM Session)

Shakin’ Stevens – Merry Christmas Everyone

Helen Love – Merry Christmas (I Don’t Wanna Fight)

Crème de Chèvre – O Little Town of Bethlecrème

The Futureheads – Christmas Was Better in the 80s

Gruff Rhys – Post Apocalypse Christmas

Kula Shaker – Christmas Time is Here Again

The Eels – Everything’s Gonna Be Cool this Christmas

Lace & Whiskey – Christmas Time is Here

Idlewild – Mistletoe & Wine

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