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As we've just learned from Bully! Pulpit, the inimitable (not to mention greatest living) folk grandmaster Bob Dylan has been steadily compiling a collection of modern songs and Christmas carols for his first-ever Christmas album. Four songs have reportedly been recorded at Jackson Browne's Groove Master Studios in Santa Moncia, Calif., including "Must Be Santa," "Here Comes Santa Claus," "O Little Town Of Bethlehem" and "I'll Be Home For Christmas."
Shrewd Protestants and lapsed Episcopalians will no doubt raise an eyebrow or two at the inclusion of "O Little Town Of Bethlehem," a decidedly pious song nestled among an otherwise laic bunch. No doubt, it'll fuel another round of speculation about Dylan's religious leanings, since he's been awfully reticent to discuss his beliefs after he began distancing himself from the whole born-again Christian thing. Then again, maybe it's just one of his favorite holiday tunes.
No word yet on a release date, but we have a sneaking suspicion it could come out sometime between November 26 and December 25 of this year. Call it a hunch.
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Is it April 1 already? Regardless of the veracity of this posting or even this website Mr. Browne's studio is Groove Master. And Mr. Browne has said in concert that the only known Bob Dylan Christmas song is "Desolation Row" (listen for it at Warren Haynes Christmas Jam 2007) so I hope it is included in the release ;)
Thanks for the typo catch! Fixed now.
Dylan fans who don't want this can just stay home and listen to oldies. But I think it's great that Dylan is out there making records. This should be fun. Dylan probably made it as a gift to his good friend Eddie G., for helping him with his radio show. Eddie G. loves Christmas music.
How could anyone improve on Brave Combo's "Must be Santa"?