2021 “Uketide” Tunes – Part I

The band is back together! Aria joins me for a little fun with Puerto Rican singer Jose Feliciano’s macaronic Christmas pop song, Feliz Navidad, from 1970. It continues to receive an enormous amount of radio airplay during the holiday season and is one of the top 25 most played Christmas songs in the world. Not bad for something he wrote in 10 minutes that only has 19 words.

Strange how our version isn’t on any radio playlists, but it’s a good start to our holiday music season, nonetheless:

On the way is another collaboration, featuring a Wham song that has been covered many times and is a Christmas staple.

2018 “Uketide” Tunes – Part II

After a serious carol, it’s time to have a little fun at the uketide concert. Puerto Rican singer Jose Feliciano wrote and performed the macaronic Christmas pop song, Feliz Navidad, in 1970. It continues to get an enormous amount of radio airplay during the holiday season and is one of the top 25 played Christmas songs in the world.

This version isn’t getting anywhere near a radio playlist, but it’s still a good time! Chords, strumming, singing, and a little help from the family:

A blast from 1984 is coming next!