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The fun guys thank you, not just for voting so we could assemble our top 100 countdown of holiday songs, but for sharing a little Christmas spirit across the globe by joining in our Christmas party on 16 December. Countdowns are commonplace, but the global sense of togetherness we generate via social media that has become the hallmark of Mushroom FM events is very special. We are honoured that people make a point of making our parties an annual event they can't possibly miss.

After you've enjoyed the Mushroom FM Holiday countdown tomorrow from 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM, don't touch that dial, device, PC, Mac, smart speaker or tablet and join me for The Early Years, where and when you'll hear the best music from the first half of the Rock and Roll era with occasional nods to other decades and genres.

You’ve made the list, we have of course checked it twice. We’ve included a wide variety of musical styles to keep it interesting. We’ve even plugged in our microphones and said, “tap tap tap, testing one two, one two, is this thing on?” Now, we are ready to play the top 100 holiday songs of all time as determined by the Mushroom Crowd in 2023.

Nativity! is a 2009 British Christmas musical comedy film directed by Debbie Isitt and released on 27 November 2009 and the first instalment in the Nativity film series.
The film stars Martin Freeman and Ashley Jensen.
In the film, teacher Paul Maddens (Freeman) lies to his rival that Hollywood is coming to watch his school's Christmas nativity, but after the lie gets out of hand, he must resolve the issue fast.
The film was written by its director, Debbie Isitt, but was also partially improvised.

The "Juke In The Back" focuses on the " soul that came before rock n' roll," the records that inspired Elvis, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and countless others.
The "Juke In The Back" begins a 2 part Holiday Music Extravaganza with a tribute to Santa Claus. This week, we find the "man in red" doing the boogie woogie, the mambo and just plain ol' rockin' his way into song. We'll pour some nog and dig on some vintage Rhythm & Blues Santa songs you know and some you might be hearing for the first time.

Yes, it's been WAY too long since I've blogged about The Song Remembers When! So here I am with a reminder about how to participate in an upcoming event, which I'm sure you've been hearing about for the past few weeks, along with information about my next two shows.
First, if you have not already, do not forget to submit your votes for your top ten favorite songs for the Mushroom FM holiday countdown. Voting is truly quick and easy. Visit
http://www.mushroomfm.com/countdown2023

Voting closes in Mushroom Fm's holiday countdown and Christmas party this Thursday at 11:59 PM North American Eastern time. If you haven't voted yet, it's an accessible process that won't take you too long. Visit https://MushroomFM.com/countdown2023 and be sure that your friends and family do too.

This week on Deep Dive we reach back into the vault to January 2021, to play the show I made about incredibly talented song-writer, singer and instrumentalist Dolly Parton. We work from 9 to 5, meet a heart-breaker and fall in love with Joshua.

Tune in at 4 PM Eastern Monday, which is 8 AM Tuesday in Eastern Australia. Or at 6 AM Eastern Wednesday, 10 PM in Eastern Australia. Time can be so confusing, but so important. Just instruct that SmartSpeaker of yours to play Mushroom FM and you will be there in a digital jiffy.

There’s still time to vote in Mushroom FM’s holiday countdown and to receive an invitation to our Christmas party. But time is running out rapidly with votes closing this Thursday at 11:59 PM North American Eastern Time.

After you've enjoyed Come By The Hills with Sara Hillis, this afternoon from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM, don't touch that dial, device, PC, Mac, smart speaker or tablet and join me for The Early Years, the best music from the first half of the Rock and Roll era with occasional nods to other decades and genres.
My gum is grafted and I feel fine, to borrow a phrase from a group we all know and love; so I'll be back with three new shows followed by the two surprises I've mentioned in past shows. What they are will be unveiled on this week's show.