Selections from "A Very Special Christmas" (1987) - Eurythmics, Alison Moyet, Sting, Pretenders

Episode 73: Selections from "A Very Special Christmas" (1987) - Eurythmics, Alison Moyet, Sting, Pretenders For the last episode of 2018, Brian and Sarah have chosen to talk about selections from the 1987 charity album "A Very Special Christmas." But before they get into that discussion, they have several other things to mention: congratulatory wishes to 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Cure and Roxy Music, a couple of five-star iTunes reviews, and a reminder about this year's holiday giveaway!  It's a great way to start a Pet Shop Boys collection of your very own!   Then, our hosts turn their attention to the first album in a series which has raised a great deal of money for the Special Olympics organization. They discuss the origins and making of the album, its release and chart history, and a couple of reviews from the time. Then Sarah and Brian take turns leading the discussion on four songs from the album, during which a small competition breaks out over whose song is the oldest. It's also revealed that not all of the songs are truly Christmas songs, and one of them is about a particularly gruesome topic! Sarah mentions both the cover artist and one of the song's lyricists have ties to Pennsylvania, and Brian explains the musical term "Picardy Third." Both hosts end the episode by once again thanking all their listeners for their support, feedback, and friendship throughout the year. Brian and Sarah are both looking forward to recording more episodes in 2019! Song Selections: Eurythmics - Winter Wonderland Alison Moyet - Coventry Carol Sting - Gabriel's Message Pretenders - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas   Watch the video discussed here: Sting - Gabriel's Message Read more at http://www.permanentrecordpodcast.com/ Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/permrecordpodcast Follow us at https://twitter.com/permrecordpod Do whatever you do on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/permanentrecordpodcast/ Finally, you can call Brian & Sarah at (724) 490-8324. "We're ready to believe you!"