THE REASON FOR THE SEASON - NO. 15 ON THE 2022 CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN - CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD

ON THE SECOND SUNDAY OF DECEMBER, WE MUST REMEMBER WHY WE ARE CELEBRATING.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace - Isaiah 9.6

Here we are. Only fifteen days until we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The most profound event in the history of man and angels. Not much explanation needed for this amazing miracle from Heaven. 

It is my hope today that you enjoy some beautiful music celebrating the birth of Christ. 

First - Here are Carrie Underwood and John Legend delivering a powerful song with a beautiful accompanying video - NO. 15 on THE 2022 CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN - HALLELUJAH.

Here is one of the greatest hymns of the church - written in 1772 by an English Anglican Clergyman and Poet - John Newton - Sung by the incredibly gifted acapella group PENTATONIX - AMAZING GRACE.

I hope you and yours have a blessed day and Christmas.

Merry Christmas

D.L.Stafford

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"Christmas is not a myth, not a tradition, not a dream. It is a glorious reality" - Billy Graham

HAPPY RANDOM SATURDAY - NO. 16 ON THE 2022 CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN

 TODAY YOU CAN HEAR SOME TUNES FORM ARTISTS THAT ARE NEW TO THE CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN, EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE BEEN AROUND AWHILE

Sometimes, you just gotta' find stuff that you like without any preconceived ideas. On this Saturday, that is what is being posted. The photo at left is a world renown painting by Picasso entitled Guernica, the great Spanish artist who spent most of his life in France. I have seen the powerful 12' x 26' painting at the Museo Ruina Sofia Museum in Madrid, Spain. How's that for random for the Christmas Spirit?

So, today I found some new and old tunes to feature on this Saturday. Christmas is only fifteen days away. I hope you got that tree up and decorated and most of your orders from AMAZON in. 

First on this Random Saturday - The Jonas Brothers. Formed in 2005, these guys have broken up and reformed several times but have still managed to sell over 17 million records. They have a great sound on today's tune with a very cool video. NO. 16 on THE 2022 CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN - THE JONAS BROTHERS SINGING A NICE POP/ROCK TUNE - LIKE IT'S CHRISTMAS.

For all the Country Fans out there, here is a tune by the great Randy Travis - HOW DO I WRAP MY HEART UP FOR SHRISTMAS.

And, to wrap up this Random Saturday - Enjoy three super stars of Country Music - Garth Brooks, Kenny Rogers and Trisha Yearwood - The Old Man's Back In Town.

Santa's probably loading up his sleigh as we get ready for the big day. And, it will have great stuff and random stuff for kids worldwide.

Merry Christmas

D.L.Stafford

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IT'S THE WEEKEND - NO. 17 ON THE 2022 CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN WILL GET YOU IN THE MOOD FOR THE BIG DAY RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER

ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEKEND - SEE & HEAR SOME CHRIS ISAAK WITH A LITTLE STEVIE NICS THROWN IN

Chris Isaak is one of the most unique rock/pop singers performing today. His release of the mega-hit Wicked Games in 1991 established him as a serious soft rock singer/performer. His voice brings out a rockabilly feel in the manner of Elvis or Roy Orbison. The winner of multiple awards for his music and videos - Isaak is a very cool guy that can sing. His live shows are always entertaining, and he wears some of the funkiest throwback suits you will ever see.

Today's tunes have been around awhile but appear on The Nomad Architect Christmas Countdown for the first time.

First up - Take a listen as Isaak gives us his take on the classic Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer with the help of one of the most popular and influential singers of rock and roll - Stevie Nics of Fleetwood Mac - NO. 17 on the 2022 CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN.

And enjoy this tune and video that highlights Isaak's cool sense of humor. A great tune on Christmas for all the boys and girls - Gotta Be Good!

Of course, it's kinda late if you've been bad all year. But Santa is a very forgiving guy!

Merry Christmas

D.L.Stafford

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TODAY'S TUNE IS OLD BUT OH SO NEW - NO. 18 ON THE 2022 TOP 25 CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN

THE ANDREWS SISTERS - 1941 AND NOW OVER 80 YEARS LATER - THE AMERICAN SIRENS - THE JUMP BLUES ARE STILL SWINGIN'

Today, we honor the one and only Andrews Sisters who ushered in a style of music referred to as Jump Blues in the early forties. With their 1941 hit Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. Selling over 80 million records, this trio of tight harmony singers changed music forever. 

So, what do we do when we want to listen to that kind of music today, with its tight harmonies and boogie woogie style? Well, a modern-day group that can swing and sing with the best of them is THE AMERICAN SIRENS. 

To make a killer video to go along with a great tune American singer Geoff Castellucci joins the girls with an amazing bass voice that resonates from deep down. The video gives us a new take on a very old song - Mele Kalikimaka, which is Hawaiian for Merry Christmas. The song achieved fame when it was recorded and released by the one and only Bing Crosby with The Andrews Sister in 1951.

So, it's Thursday and the weekend is coming fast. Just sit back and listen to this great new/old tune and video featuring an elegant dream state by THE AMERICAN SIRENS & GEOFF CASTELLUCI as the dream comes and leaves - MELE KALIKIMAKA.

And for some remembrance of this classic song, enjoy Bing and The Andrews Sisters with a great animated video.

So - Aloha and Merry Christmas to You and Yours

D.LStafford

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TODAY'S TUNE - NO. 19 ON THE 2022 CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN IS DEDICATED TO PEOPLE WHO LIVE WHERE YOU CAN SLEIGH RIDE

IT JUST DOESN'T SNOW ENOUGH DOWN HERE IN GOD'S COUNTRY TO GO ON A SLEIGH RIDE, UNLESS IT HAS WHEELS

Sleigh Riding just does not happen where I live. It's usually in the low to mid sixties at Christmas. It snows very lightly in my hometown about every 10-20 years. The only way I can genuinely enjoy snow is to relax in a 5-star AIRBNB with a big window and a big fire and a big glass of wine to enjoy the view. I'm a true Southerner. Just so you know, I am never envious or jealous when I see all the piles of snow up north! 

I believe great music in any genre is always relevant and timeless from the classics of Beethoven and Mozart to current day rock, pop, country and jazz. Great music by great artists is always worth a listen.  You Tube has opened a whole world of great music present and past. Whether it's from an old 33 1/3 vinyl, a dated cassette, CD, Spotify, or You Tube doesn't really matter. Great music that becomes timeless must be listened to.

Today's tune, performed by the English jazz-pop singer-songwriter Jamie Cullen, is for all those Vagabonds living in Northern climes where snow is falling in December. It's a great little tune called Sleigh Ride performed with a small rhythm section and some nice horns. It captures music from the forties stylistically. Great tune and a nice video - Enjoy No. 19 on the 2022 CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN.

So, get in that sleigh and ride!

Merry Christmas

D.LStafford

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"Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas." - Calvin Coolidge.

And for a little quick extra today. Enjoy Comedian Jim Gaffigan's take on Winter.

IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME ON TUESDAY - NO. 20 ON THE 2022 CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN

TODAY'S COUNTDOWN TUNE IS AMAZING. NOT ONLY IS IT A POWERFUL SONG, BUT THE VIDEO IS ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE SIMPLE VIDEOS EVER MADE

I never knew that Bryan Adams was such a big deal. Probably a Generational thing. LOL! However, this Canadian singer-songwriter and photographer has sold between 75 - 100 million records worldwide. His 1991 release - (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - went to No. 1 in nineteen countries worldwide. So - No doubt about it - He is, indeed, a big deal in the highly competitive world of rock. He has recorded everything from hard rock to soft pop. Influenced by other great artists such as Elvis, Dylan and Clapton, Adams has placed himself on the top shelf of great singers, songwriters and performers. People who live in the Northern States where it snows every day in December should really relate to the video

Today's Countdown Tune has a strong set of lyrics bringing Christmas to our hearts and souls and a unique innovative video celebrating the beauty and love of this season - NO. 2O on THE 2022 CHRISTMAS TOP 25 COUNTDOWN - Enjoy CHRISTMAS TIME by BRYAN ADAMS.

It's Christmas Time Indeed. It's coming soon!

Thanks

D.L.Stafford

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"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful" - Norman Vincent Peal.

 

IT'S MONDAY - HERE'S ONE THAT WILL GET YOU THROUGH ALL THAT GREAT FOOD THIS SEASON - NO. 21 ON THE 2022 CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN

WHAT DO YOU NEED WHEN YOU OVEREAT FOR AN ENTIRE MONTH? JUST SLIP ON THOSE STRETCHY PANTS - AND RELAX!!!!

Nobody over eats quite like Americans, particularly during our most celebrated time of the year - Christmas! Today's tune, by multi- Grammy Award winning Carrie Underwood, should give all of us some hope of comfort while we stuff ourselves with stuffing. This tune and video gets funny while telling us, The Overeating Club Members of America, how we can survive until we go on the new diet come January 1, 2023. Over 60% of Americans make New Year's resolutions that they will go a new diet and exercise more when January arrives. Like the Good Book says - Your Sins Will Find You out. 

So just sit back and enjoy this very cool, funny video - STRETCHY PANTS - as the artist who gave us, among other great tunes, Jesus Take The Wheel, gives us hope for survival of our festive gluttony during December.

NO. 21 ON THE 2022 TOP TWENTY-FIVE CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN - STRETCHY PANTS by CARRIE UNDERWOOD!

Eat, Drink and Be Merry this Christmas !!!

D.LStafford

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