FUNK & SOUL CHRISTMAS PARTY THE THIRD

Just got the track list for the latest in Tramp Records' ongoing series, rescuing classic Soul/R&B tracks long thought lost in time.  I have to admit, there's plenty on "Santa's Funk & Soul Christmas Party 3" that I'm not familiar with, at first glance.  And the ones I'm well acquainted with are, indeed, tunes that everyone should have in their holiday library--even the non-obsessive, casual Christmas music fan.  Looks like Tramp has another winner on their hands--possibly topping the two that went before.

And--I don't know if I'm allowed to mention this or not--friend of the blog Sean Delany wrote the liner notes and was a major force in pulling this one together (if you've ever read any of Sean's liner notes, you know that's outstanding news).

"Santa's Funk & Soul Christmas Party 3" should be available in CD, Vinyl and digital formats on November 20.

Here's one of my all time favorites, from the golden age of Norfolk (Va) soul--"Just A Sad Xmas" from the Soul Duo (Ida Sands and Joe Webster).  Full track list below. [Please note:  The track list below is for the VINYL edition.  The CD version is expected to contain additional tracks.]

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01. Joe Shinall - Sock It To 'em Santa
02. Sam Sweetsinger Bell - Happy Birthday Jesus'
03. Cleveland Robinson - Xmas Time Is Here Again
04. Carole Ford - Christmas Letters
05. Velle Scott - Merry Christmas
06. Syng McGowan & The Fanettes - Dear Santa
07. Rocki Lane And The Gross Group - Santa soul
08. Excaliburs - Peace on Earth
09. The Individuals - Holiday for Drums
10. Funk Machine - Soul Santa Pt.1&2
11. Timi Terrific & Redheads - Black (Soul) Christmas
12. The Bionic I - Disco Claus
13. White Chimney - Funky Santa Claus
14. Rudi and the Rain Dearz - Santa's New Bag
15. The Soul Duo - Just a Sad Xmas 

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