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The Christmas Swing

by Erin Harpe

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1.
Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Dashing through the snow, darlin’ In a one horse open sleigh O'er the fields we go Laughing all the way, ha Bells on bob tails ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh
2.
Merry Christmas now baby Ain’t you glad to be back home Merry Christmas now baby Darlin aren’t you glad to be back home Let’s spend Christmas together We won’t even pick up the phone Hang up your stocking Santa Claus gon’ come to you Santa Claus gon’ come to you I got you a present darlin’ And we got nothin’ else to do Oooooo Santa Claus comin round people With those long bills hangin’ off his feet (x2) I’m just waitin’ on my good man He’s comin home on Christmas eve Yes I’m waitin’ for my good man To come home on Christmas eve Won’t ya please hurry baby Come home on Christmas eve
3.
Was the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirrin', not even a mouse My stockings were hung, by the chimney with care I was hopin’ St. Nicholas soon would be here Out on the lawn, there arose such a clatter I sprang to my feet, to see what was the matter Away to the window, I flew like a flash Tore open the shutters, and threw up the sash What to my wondering eyes should appear A miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer A little old driver, so lively and quick I knew in a moment, it must be St. Nick The night before Christmas It was the night before Christmas The night before Christmas, I saw Santa Claus He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot His clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot A bundle of toys was flung on his back And he looked like a peddler, openin' his sack His eyes‍ how they twinkled, his dimples so merry His cheeks were like roses, and nose like a cherry I heard him exclaim, as he drove out of sight‍ Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night Was the night before Christmas, It was the night before Christmas Was the night before Christmas, Night before Christmas Was the night before Christmas, It was the night before Christmas Was the night before Christmas, I saw Santa Claus
4.
Christmas comes but once a year And to me it brings good cheer And to everyone who loves wine and beer Happy New Year is after that Happy I’ll be, that is a fact That is why, I like to hear Folks exclaim, that Christmas is here Christmas bells will ring, real soon Even in the afternoon There’ll be a time to swing, at the Christmas Ball Everyone must watch their step Or they will loose their rep Everybody’s full of pep, at the Christmas Ball Grab your partner one and all Keep on dancin’ round the hall Don’t you dare to stall, at the Christmas Ball If your partner don’t act fair Don’t worry, there’s some more over there Takin’ a chance, everywhere, at the Christmas Ball Takin’ a chance, everywhere, at the Christmas Ball
5.
Well i’m a bad girl I told you so It’s time to party So lets raid the store Merry Christmas, here I come Happy new year, now I’m gone Woo woo, woo woo I’ll take a new guy For every year And if i don’t die I’ll have another beer Where’s the red rooster? Where’s the red wine? Give me a lickin, chicken Give this hen a real good time, woo! All you boys you hang around And wanna tie me down I think you, better get outta here If you wanna hold me tight It’s only for one night Happy new year Happy new year, woo! Merry Xmas, here I come, Happy New Year, now I’m gone
6.
Come on baby, let’s do the Christmas swing Come on baby, let’s do the Christmas swing Swing with me baby, ‘cause it’s a Yule Tide thing Swing me baby, round the Christmas tree Swing me baby, round the Christmas tree Got presents for ya baby, can’t wait for you to see They’re swingin' at the North Pole, they’re swingin’ in JP Santa Claus is swingin’, way down to Tennessee Your sister’s swingin’, and your brother too Even Rudolph is swingin’, now how ‘bout you? Come on baby, let’s do the Christmas swing Come on baby, let’s do the Christmas swing Swing with me baby, ‘cause it’s a Yule Tide thing Got you a present, with a great big bow Got you a present, with a great big bow Now kiss me baby, under the mistletoe They’re swingin' at the North Pole, they’re swingin’ in JP Santa Claus is swingin’, way down to Tennessee They’re swingin’ winter, spring summer and fall Did you see Santa swingin’, down the hall? Come on baby, let’s do the Christmas swing Swing with me baby, 'cause it’s a Yule Tide thing Swing with me baby, 'cause it’s a Yule Tide thing
7.
Rooster crows at midnight, on a Christmas Day Rooster crows at midnight, on a Christmas Day Children get so happy on a Christmas Day Children get so happy on a Christmas Day Santa Claus is comin', and he's a comin' Santa Claus is comin', and it’s a jumpin’ Santa Claus is comin', and he's a coming Oh, it won't be long Santa comes on Christmas, on a Christmas Day Santa comes on Christmas, on a Christmas Day Run and tell your daddy, that it’s Christmas Day Children tell your momma, 'cause it’s Christmas Day Christmas is a-coming and it's a-comin’ Christmas is a-coming and it's a-jumping Christmas is a-coming and it's a-comin’ Oh, it won't be long Christmas is a-coming and it's a-comin’ Christmas is a-coming and it's a-jumping Christmas is a-coming and it's a-comin’
8.
I got the whiskey Baby you got the gin I got the whiskey Baby you got the gin Come on baby Let's drink and get drunk again Hey whiskey What you say gin? Hey whiskey What you say gin? Come on baby Let's drink and get drunk again It don't make me no difference How drunk you may be Long as you don't stop, honey baby Loving me I got the washboard, baby You got the tub I got the washboard, baby You got the tub Come on baby Let's drink and get drunk again Hey washboard What you say tub? Hey washboard What you say tub? Let's put them together Baby we'll rub‑a‑dub It don't make me no difference How much you may drink Long as you don't stop, honey baby Rubbin' me I got the washboard, baby You got the tub I got the washboard, baby You got the tub Come on baby Let's drink and get drunk again Come on baby Let's drink and get drunk again
9.
Out of all the reindeers you know you're the mastermind Run, run Rudolph, Randalph ain't too far behind Run, run Rudolph, Santa's got to make it to town Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down Run, run Rudolph 'cause I'm reelin' like a merry-go-round Said Santa to a girl child what have you been longing for? I said all I want for Christmas is a rock and roll electric guitar And then away went Rudolph a whizzing like a shooting star Run, run Rudolph, Santa's got to make it to town Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down Run, run Rudolph, reeling like a merry-go-round Run, run Rudolph, Santa's got to make it to town Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down Run, run Rudolph, reeling like a merry-go-round Said Santa to a boy child what would please you most to get? A little baby doll that can cry, sleep, drink and wet And then away went Rudolph a whizzing like a Saber jet Run, run Rudolph, Santa's got to make it to town Santa make him hurry, tell him he can take the freeway down Run, run Rudolph 'cause I'm reelin' like a merry-go-round
10.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne! For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne. We'll take a cup o' kindness yet, For auld lang syne. Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne! For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne. We'll take a cup o' kindness yet, For auld lang syne. For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne. We'll take a cup o' kindness yet, For auld lang syne.

about

The new album THE CHRISTMAS SWING features ten songs – including a couple of Erin’s originals and her own arrangements of traditionals and songs by Chuck Berry, Bessie Smith, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Leadbelly, and more. The title track is a re-working of Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers’ 2014 hit The Delta Swing, co-penned with special guest Richard Rosenblatt (who also lends harmonica). Building on her last album, Erin’s guitar playing shines as she plays a number of different styles, ranging from acoustic fingerstyle on Bessie Smith’s “At the Christmas Ball” (a duet with pianist John Juxo), to raw electric guitar on Lightnin’ Hopkins’ “Merry Christmas”, to slide-guitar (with perfectly matched harp) on Jingle Bell Blues, to the early rock n’ roll licks of Chuck Berry’s “Run Run Rudolph.” Her well-known kazoo also makes an appearance on the Smith tune and the (not really holiday-themed, but festive) Bo Carter number “Drink and Get Drunk”, as well as on closer Auld Lang Syne. The record features Erin Harpe on vocals and guitar (electric, slide and acoustic), as well kazoo; Jim Countryman on bass; Matt “Charles” Prozialeck on harmonicas; and Chris Anzalone (Roomful of Blues) on drums.

credits

released December 7, 2018

Erin Harpe – all vocals and guitars (acoustic, electric & slide), percussion, washboard.
Jim Countryman – electric bass, snaps and claps. Tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9.
Matt “Charles” Prozialeck – electric and acoustic harmonicas. Tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 & 9.
Chris Anzalone – drum kit and percussion. Tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9.

With special guests John Juxo (piano on track #4) and Richard Rosenblatt (harmonica on track #6).

This album is dedicated to the best little rock ‘n roll doggie ever, Edgar (2005-2018). Rescued from New Orleans during Katrina, he came to us that first Christmas ‘05, what a gift! He had many adventures with us in the van, and was loved by all. Rest in peace little buddy, we will always love & miss you...

The Christmas Swing was produced by Erin Harpe, co-produced by Jim Countryman. Recorded and engineered by Jim Countryman and Erin Harpe at Juicy Juju Studio in Jamaica Plain, MA. With additional recording by Matt Prozialeck and Richard Rosenblatt. Mixed and mastered by Pete Weiss at Verdant Studio in Southern VT. Art direction by Erin Harpe and Jim Countryman. Design by Erin Harpe. Photography by H. Nat Stevens.

©p2018 Vizztone Label Group/Juicy Juju Records/Squirrelygirl Music. All rights reserved.
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Award-winning guitarist/singer/songwriter Erin Harpe goes back to her roots in country blues for her new album MEET ME IN THE MIDDLE (2020 VizzTone/Juicy Juju), with Jim Countryman on ukelele bass.
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