Inflatable Christmas Tree Vol. 10 - 2024
Happy Holidays
At 10 installments, Inflatable has outlasted CDs and predates Spotify. This year, it even has its own YouTube playlist. I hope you enjoy the 2024 selections.
Twistin’ The Night Away
Sam Cooke | The Man Who Invented Soul
Originally the opening track of the never-released 2013 Inflatable. Glad I got back to it.
Enjoy
Tekno | Ted Lasso Season 3 OST
A song from the final season of Ted Lasso that resonated with me all year.
Let Love Flow On
Sonya Spence |Sings Love
Featured in the movie American Fiction. Looking forward to a trip to Sligo, Ireland this summer for my cousin Jack Weiss and Eileen Hunt’s wedding, letting the love flow on.
Angelina
Harry Belafonte | Jump Up Calypso
Celebrating the arrival of Pittsburgh’s newest resident, Angelina Pastorius. I’ve sung this song for as long as I can remember.
Opendoors
Jitwarm | Honeycomb
From London with a message for the holiday season.
Everyday
Buddy Holly |Greatest Hits
A simple and beautiful tune to brighten the winter days.
Golden Age
Chris Staples | Golden Age
We went on an adventure to Vietnam & Cambodia this year. It was an amazing and eye-opening experience. This song went along for the journey.
Necking
Scone Cash Players | Blast Furnace!
A little instrumental intermezzo.
Smooth Aisles
Michael Nau | Mowing
One of my most listened-to songs of 2024.
The Boys of Summer
Lightening Kids | All of Those Nights
Sara’s most played song of 2024, and her suggestion to “save the second half of this album,” in her words.
Nantucket Island
Willie Wright | Telling the Truth
This tune popped into my playlist somehow, and despite never having been to Nantucket, here is another reason to go.
Auld Lang Syne
Andrew Bird | Holidays Rule
Many of Andrew Bird’s tracks could have made the cut, but this one earned its spot.
Krusty
Papa M | Whatever, Mortal
Combines two of my favorites: great instrumentals and The Simpsons. Papa M is an alternative rock legend—glad he made this track.
Harvest Moon
Lord Huron | Spotify Session Single
Choosing the final song is tough, but this cover is a perfect send-off.
All the best to you and yours.