Soakin’ in Christmas Music

Great holiday tunes from the 70’s

Soakin’ in the 70’s Ep. 33

Hey Scott! The song from The Pretenders is called 2000 Miles, not 1000 miles or 10,000 miles.

Mandatory watching! From 1977. YouTube

Bing Crosby, David Bowie - Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy

Not mandatory watching, but still very cool. Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake & Palmer with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull at some beautiful church in England

I believe in Father Christmas - Greg Lake - Ian Anderson

Spotify playlist of songs featured in show:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UsgZkHsbxxdQpW7uXZvNj?si=Xfb69pYwQNWc1SpHqEPXtw&pi=ACZDzDluTemgw

Have you been searching for a great Spotify playlist for that holiday party? Here’s 6 hours of finely curated tunes.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5BrW993KwMGCQgWKOtjVjS?si=NEuXoqxmR7SWY2VfqIoSQg&pi=kOnV19YyRDaLH

Need a gift for someone on your list? Jeff's book:

Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/

Jeff’s upcoming schedule:

12/21/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pm

Soakin’ in the 70’s Episode 32.

Your Concert Stories, Pt. 2

Spotify playlist of songs that we highlighted in the show:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3rFy9YUhl71acMOwLf6S73?si=FlpCcan5T_6CsJynN7iAcA&pi=HeFLgRSyTGaDx

Thanks to our live/in-person storytellers:

John Bator

Kurt Binder

Kathy Christensen

Claire Collins

Paul Leyden

Al Toby

Thanks to our remote storytellers:

Brian Hayward

Quinn Hogan

Tom Inzinga

PLEASE WATCH!

John Bator spoke of John & Yoko on Mike Douglas show with Chuck Berry https://youtu.be/ibh4YYwlCPA?si=dXhFnAApnGLLi7m8

This is a show about live shows recorded with a live audience and people telling stories about their own live concert experiences - the venues, the sounds, the hijinks and the surprises.

Special thanks to our host

Hawthorne's Backyard Bar & Grill

1200 W. Hawthorne Lane - West Chicago, IL

The show was recorded here before a live audience on November 10th, 2025.

And special thanks to our guest storytellers

It's a long show and if you are only here for the guest storytelling, here are the times they begin: Dan Miller (5:15), Brian Travilla (11:42), Mike Bird (26:22), Jerry (42:45), Howard Russo (53:14) and Kevin Riordan (1:12:15)

Upcoming Events

Jeff's Next Gig:

Sunday 12/21/25 2-5pm - Moby Dead "Grateful Sunday" at Even Flow in Geneva, IL

Brian Travilla (Guest #2) Next Gig:

Wednesday 11/26/25 - Completely Dead at Old Towne Pub Wasco, IL - 8pm-ish?

Soakin’ David Bowie.

Featuring our friend Don (Heir Fludsen) Flood.

Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 30.

David Bowie Spotify playlist of 51 songs finely curated by Don:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2FurGMjCMEBvEXp51xgEE8?si=kyJwX5szQkKCtJB-kbMufw&pi=RSzJ4ph_QHiSt

Publisher page for Don’s new book “Inside Palm Springs”:

Vendome Press | High Quality Book Publishing – Vendome Press | Global

Jeff's book:

Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/

Jeff’s upcoming schedule:

Moby Dead: Grateful Sunday's at Even Flow in Geneva IL

Sunday 11/23/25 2-5 pm

Sunday 12/21/25 2-5 pm

Thank you for joining us Don!

And thanks to Justin McIsaac for his technical/production prowess!

Soakin’ in Country. Featuring Larry Newton!

Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 29.

Our Spotify playlist of songs from this show:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7zawDeqCzHqJGfU12oEzno?si=8Zkly9K-Qi2xZ3DlrU-WtQ&pi=hlpK5Cm1SSeAF

To our friends:

Thank you to Larry Newton for sharing your wisdom, knowledge and insight on country music!

As always-thanks to Justin McIsaac for his production expertise!

And get well wishes to superfan Nancy Hannula!

Check this out on songs…

Roud Folk Song Index - Wikipedia

What’s the album that Nitty Gritty Dirt Band recorded that we discussed?

Will the Circle Be Unbroken (album) - Wikipedia

Thanks to Loretta Lynn’s song The Pill we wanted to learn more about Birth Control Pills:

No idea of the credibility of this source… A Brief History of the Birth Control Pill. FDA approved them in 1960.

Jeff's book:

Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/

Jeff’s upcoming schedule:

11/15/25 – Moby Dead live at Soul Studio Batavia IL

11/23/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pm

12/21/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pm

Soakin’ in Rush.

Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 28.

Our Spotify playlist of songs from this show:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NeO3I3jrKeEAgX3aWwJW3?si=J36rtwd6TViNFHkq-qPWBQ&pi=2MvoVJLiT7KXD

Jeff rec:

Marco Polo series on Netflix. Or did he say Marco Porno?

Scott rec:

Finding My Way-Rush movie. On Prime Video.

Jeff's book:

Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/

Jeff’s upcoming schedule:

11/5/25 - Speaking at Soul Studio – Tuesday 7pm – Tickets on Event Bright

11/10/25 – Soakin’ Live at Hawthorne’s

11/15/25 – Moby Dead live at Soul Studio Batavia IL

11/23/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pm

12/21/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pmNotes go here

Soakin’ in Halloween Spookiness.

Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 27.

Our Spotify playlist of songs from this show:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/62lJxvYCoTTkbx4bS9CSMJ?si=PiI_jZ0rTBuHQckWcE9drw&pi=JoBmJvE4SZmj0

Rush’s Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee announcement on 2026 tour

https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=alex+lifeson+geddy+lee+tour+announcement+2025&&mid=14C04AB844BAF33938B314C04AB844BAF33938B3&&FORM=VRDGAR

Who was sax player on Excitable Boy?

Well known session musician Jim Gordon.

Jeff's book:

Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/

Jeff’s upcoming schedule:

10/31/25 – Friday - The Collective at Pub Maple Park – Costume Party

11/1/25 - Book Signing at Geneva Public Library –1-4 pm

11/1/25 – Saturday - 2 Car Garage at Twisted Fe Studios – 7 pm – Food Truck

11/10/25 – Soakin’ Live at Hawthorne’s

11/12/25 - Procrastination 101 at Soul Studio – Wednesday 7 pm – Tickets on Event Bright

11/15/25 – Moby Dead live at Soul Studio Batavia IL 7:30-10:30

11/23/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pm

12/21/25 – Moby Dead Live at Even Flow, Geneva IL 2-5 pm

Springsteen in the 70’s.

Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 26.

Our Spotify playlist of songs from this show:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/69A9c0LEjBAk8xeKJ65Upd?si=EQHUqysGTGS_dtD8CBqmgQ&pi=fAq8dkHOSgOJ7

Bruce had 4 great albums in the 70’s, but want to know some of Scott’s favorite Bruce albums after the 70’s?

The River, 1980

The Rising, 2002

The Seeger Sessions, 2005

Wrecking Ball, 2012

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Chicago Wedding Band Recommendation:

www.felixandfingers.com

Jeff's book:

Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/

Jeff’s upcoming schedule:

10/31/25 – Friday - The Collective at Pub Maple Park – Costume Party

11/1/25 - Book Signing at Geneva Public Library –1-4 pm

11/1/25 – Saturday - 2 Car Garage at Twisted Fe Studios – 7 pm – Food Truck

11/10/25 – Soakin’ Live at Hawthorne’s - Doors open at 5 pm, Recording at 6:30pm

11/12/25 - Procrastinomics 101 at Soul Studio – Wednesday 7 pm - DATE CHANGE

11/23/25 - Moby Dead at Even Flow - 2-5 pm - Grateful Sunday!