Inflatable Christmas Tree Vol. 11 - 2025
Happy Holidays
As always, I hope this brings some joy to your holiday season, daily commute, and beyond.
Photo: Point Lookout Beach, NY 2022
Everyday People
Sly & The Family Stone | Stand
After facing some tough feedback on last year's mix from my resident smart alecks (comments like "Don't Give Up!"), I'm doubling my efforts this year. Now there is a website of all the albums to enjoy!
Time (You and I)
Khruangbin | Mordechai
This marks the third year in a row for this crew.
Right Back to It
Waxahatchee | Tiger’s Blood
At the start of the year, I saw this band perform on NPR's Tiny Desk concert and have been hooked ever since.
Me and Julio Down by The Schoolyard
Paul Simon | Paul Simon
At some point this year, we watched a YouTube video of the top songs by month since 1980. This one stood out as unique in an ocean of hits.
If I Got It (Then Your Love Brought It)
Aaron Frazer | Introducing…
I discovered this on the ride back from the Pennsylvania State Cross Country Championship, which Stella and her team won!
Miss Jamaica
Jimmy Cliff | Miss Jamaica Single
Mr. Cliff passed away this year. This old track from his library has always brought Sara and me some joy.
I Root
Michael Nau | Some Twist
This artist has really grown on me over the years. Hope you enjoy this installment.
Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You
Ms. Lauryn Hill | The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
A last-minute addition from my sister-in-law's Deep Love playlist. She and Matt have been busy with their new company, Lauren Owen of Texas. Congratulations!
Gonna Make Time
The Frightnrs | Nothing More to Say
A reggae/ska band from Queens, NY that could easily be mistaken for 1950s Kingston.
Stardust
Samara Joy | Samara Joy
PBS NewsHour did a special on Samara late last year, and I’ve been a fan ever since.
Super See
Robert Lester Folsom | Sunshine Only Archives Vol 2
This is an old song, but it is new to me.
Beautiful Stranger
Kevin Morby | Beautiful Stranger Single
A great Christmas-themed song with tones of Leonard Cohen. Fun fact: he's married to the singer from Waxahatchee.
Cutting Branches for A Temporary Shelter
Penguin Café Orchestra | Penguin Café Orchestra
We went to Ireland for my cousin's wedding, congratulations Jack and Eileen! Fiona and I went surfing for the first time, she is a natural. My dad discovered this group after listening to them in Dingle, Ireland long ago.