PsychoGello 5th Xmass Show”
Article #130 Dec 2021 for Twin Cities BUZZ
and Roseville Patch
By: RL Schwinden aka: MrZerr0
As I have mentioned many times before when I was a kid in Sioux City, Christmas was my favorite time of year, I loved it all the music, the movies and TV Shows, the cookies and the candies, especially the lights and even the snow, I would race home from school, (mostly because I hated school) I would grab my Mom’s Sears catalog and sit in our rust colored rocking chair with the TV to catch a Christmas special or the radio on to hear a Christmas song or 2, I would poor through the catalog trying to figure out what I wanted most for Christmas.
However generally speaking, I never got anything I ever wanted from the Sears catalog, however I did usually get the item I saw on TV, that I wanted or from Woolco, located down at the Sunset Plaza. In 1985 while working at a stereo store I worked with a guy Kevin whose brother Keith gave him a tape of Rock N Roll Christmas music, now I thought this was just fantastic, even better was the fact it had a Monkees Christmas song from 1976, that I had never heard before. I was so impressed by this cassette, it was then that I began to make my own annual Rock & Pop Xmass Tape. So it was only natural when I got my own radio show in 2017, I began to do an annual “Christmas Show” every year around Christmas, (I even have the show ready for Christmas 2022, done already).
So with that being said I will give you the track list for the 5th annual “PsychoGello Christmas Show 2021”
and a bit o history to go along with each song.
“All My Christmases Came At Once”
Bee Gees 1968
Formed in 1958 in Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia
While I am not a real fan of the Bee Gees, they did put out a cool single back in 1968.
“What Child Is This”
Mark Lindsay 1971
Born 9 March 1942 in Eugene, Ore.
He was with the band “Paul Revere And The Raiders” from 1961 to 1975.
It’s no secret I am a huge “Raiders” fan, (we just lost Keith Alison) this is from Mark’s solo career.
“Oh Holy Night”
Gary Puckett 1971
Born 17 October 1942 in Hibbing, MN.
He went to school with Robert Zimmerman. Gary was with “The Union Gap” rom 1967 to 1970
Gary was an acquaintance of mine in the 90s- 2000s.
“Please Daddy Don’t Get Drunk This Christmas”
John Denver 1975
Born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. on 31 December 1943 in Rosewell, New Mexico, he passed on 12 October 1977.
Again not really being a big fan, I love the message of this song, being Pro AA and all.
“Christmas Bop”
Marc Bolan & T-Rex 1975
Born Marc Feld on 30 September 1947 in London, Eng. he passed on 16 September 1977.
His band “T-Rex” was together from 1967 to 1977.
Although being a huge T-Rex fan, I just stumbled on this jem earlier in the year.
“A Merry Jingle”
The Greedies 1978
This is half of “Thin Lizzy” and half of the “Sex Pistols” after working on Johnny Thunders LP “So Alone” in June of 1978
Phillip Parris Lynott born 20 Aug 1949 in Staffordshire, Eng. (but grew up in Dublin, Ire) he passed on 4 Jan 1986.
Scott Gorham born William Scott Gorham on 17 March 1951 in Glendale, CA.
Steve Jones born on 3 Sep 1955 in London, Eng.
Paul Cook born on 20 July 1956 in London, Eng. both were in the “Sex Pistols” from 1975 to 1978.
Much like the above, I am one of the biggest Thin Lizzy fans, and only discovered this eqrlier this year.
“Another Rock N Roll Christmas”
Gary Glitter 1984
He was born Paul Fransis Gadd on 8 May 1944 in Oxfordshire, Eng.
Yet another song I just discovered earler this year.
“Silent Night”
Sinead O’Connor 1990
She was born Sinéad Marie Bernadette O’Connor on 8 Dec 1966 in Dublin, Ire.
She worked with U2 in 1986.
A really cool customer turned me on to this one right before I put together this year’s show.
“O Little Town Of Bethlehem”
Micky Dolenz 1993
Born George Michael Dolenz Jr on 8 March 1945 in Los Angeles, CA.
He was a member of The Monkees from 1965 to 1970.
My friend Mary Lee gave me this one for Christmas back when it was new in ’93.
“White Christmas”
KISS 1995
Formed in New York City in 1972
Now I knew they did this one from time to time, but I only got this recording this year.
As I previously discussed I loved Christmas Shows and Movies, here is an excerpt from a column I wrote for back in 2011 -12 “Lost My Stub”
“MrZerr0’s Favorite Christmas Movies/Shows”
“Monkees Christmas” Episode #47 Dec 1967
Actress Jill Chandler: 1931 – 1979 Paris, France.
I guess everyone knows by now I am a monster Monkees fan, naming my store and my radio show after a character in the Monkees TV show and using a phrase from another.
“A Christmas Carol” Cartoon 1969 (45 min version)
Ron Haddrick: 9 April 1929 – 11 February 2020 in Adelaide, Aust.
I can still remember the 1st time I saw this one about 1971 I think it was when we lived on 1614 W. 17th st.
Partridge Family “Don’t Bring Your Guns To Town” Episode #38 Dec 1971
Shirly Jones: 31 March 1934 in Charleroi, PENN.
My Aunt Cat and I were huge fans of this show, I always wanted to be in a musical family band like this.
“A Christmas Story” 1983
Melinda Dillion: 13 October 1939 in Hope AK.
It was my Mom Carol, who clued me in on this one, she saw it and called me in Des Moines, and told me I should watch it.
“A Christmas Carol” 1984
George C. Scott 18 Oct 1927 Wise, VA. passed in 22 Nov 1999
In school we had to read certain books, it would seem the teachers of the Sioux City public schools, loved Charles Dickens, because I read a lot of his books, and this one was my favorite.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 1989
Beverly D’Angelo: 15 Nov 1951 in Columbus, OH.
I actually had free movie passes for this one and saw it in the theatre.
“A Christmas Carol” 1999
Patrick Stewart: 13 July 1940 in Yorkshire Eng.
I am also a huge Star Trek fan, I bought the book on tape of Patrick reading this story,
“Love Actually” 2003
Martine McCutcheon: 14 May 1976 in London, Eng.
This one I stumbled on by accident at my sister’s house in Sioux City, about 2007 about 6 months later I met a young lady that looked like an actress in this film.
“PsychoGello New Year’s Day Show”
“Let’s Start The New Year’s Right”
Bing Crosby: 1942
Born: Harry Lillis Crosby 3 May 1903 in Tacoma, Wash. he passed on 14 Oct 1977.
He was the Elvis of his day, I met his Grand Daughter In Law, Spice Williams- Crosby in 2015.
“This Will Be Our Year”
The Zombies: 1968
Formed in 1961 In Hertfordshire, Eng. they disbanded in 1967.
I met 3 of the band in 2004 in MPLS.
“Ding Dong Ding Dong”
George Harrison: 1974
Born on 25 Feb 1943 in Liverpool, Eng. he passed on 29 Nov 2001.
He was a member of The Beatles from 1961 to 1970.
He was always my favorite Beatle, I love his solo material.
“What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve”
The Osmonds: 1976
The formed in Ogden, Ut in 1958.
I am a big fan of the 5 brothers together.
“Funky New Year’s Eve”
The Eagles: 1978
They formed in 1971 in Los Angeles, CA.
Not really a big fan, so enjoy this one.
“Happy New Year”
ABBA 1980
They Formed in 1972 in Stockholm, Sweden.
I have been a fan since the early records by them.
“Same Old Lang Syne”
Dan Fogelberg: 1980
Daniel Grayling Fogleberg on 13 Aug 1951 in Peoria, ILL. he Passed on 16 Dec 2007.
Not really a fan, but the song fits.
“New Year’s Day”
U2: 1983
They formed in 1976 in Dublin, Ire.
Being Irish myself I am a huge fan.
“Auld Lang Syne”
Ann Wilson: 1993
Born on 19 June 1950 in San Diego, CA.
I LOVE HER, the greatest voice in Rock Music, ever.
“New Year’s Eve”
Joe Walsh: 1998
Born on 20 November 1947 in Wichita, KS.
Like Miles P. once said , “Joe’s a good jam”
So there you have it, fans, you can listen to my weekly radio show on WDGY 740AM, Streaming, FM: 92.1, 103.7, 107.1 Sunday’s 7am. You can hear the last 90 Episodes at www.MrZeroS.Com -Podcast. You can hear the “Evolation Show” and “Hits And History Show” at www.MixCloud.Com under “Mr Zeros”
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from MrZerr0 … Check in next year.
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