This week on Behind The Christmas Hits - Drew gives you a peek behind the curtain about what goes into making this podcast - and the story behind the Bryan Adams hit - Christmas Time!

Bryan Joins to give the real story of the massively popular song - and Rob Thomas recalls how important the song is to him!

 

This week on Behind The Christmas Hits - Drew gives you a peek behind the curtain about what goes into making this podcast - and the story behind the Bryan Adams hit - Christmas Time!
Bryan Joins to give the real story of the massively popular song - and Rob Thomas recalls how important the song is to him!
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Bryan Adams joins to talk about the REAL Story of 'Christmas Time' 

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Pat Monahan from Train joins Behind the Christmas Hits with Drew Savage for exciting chat about the new version of ‘Christmas in Tahoe' album and all the new songs that have been added to it.

Pat Monahan tells Drew the possible recipe for writing a Christmas hit. Pat chats about some of his favourite things to do during Christmas time. He shares more about the iconic album ‘Christmas in Tahoe' getting turned into a hallmark movie and how most of it was filmed in Canada. 

Pat uncovers his Mount Rushmore of Christmas music including some iconic hits from Donne Hathaway and Bing Crosby. Pat finally leaves us with what his plans are for end of year and hat’s next including ‘Train’ joining Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson on tour in 2026. #elfmovie #ChristmasinTahoe #ChristmasinTahoemovie #trainband #MattNathanson #BarenakedLadies

Pat Monahan from Train joins Behind the Christmas Hits with Drew Savage for exciting chat about the new version of &lsquo;Christmas in Tahoe' album and all the new songs that have been added to it.
Pat Monahan tells Drew the possible recipe for writing a Christmas hit. Pat chats about some of his favourite things to do during Christmas time. He shares more about the iconic album &lsquo;Christmas in Tahoe' getting turned into a hallmark movie and how most of it was filmed in Canada.&nbsp;
Pat uncovers his Mount Rushmore of Christmas music including some iconic hits from Donne Hathaway and Bing Crosby. Pat finally leaves us with what his plans are for end of year and hat&rsquo;s next including &lsquo;Train&rsquo; joining Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson on tour in 2026. #elfmovie #ChristmasinTahoe #ChristmasinTahoemovie #trainband #MattNathanson #BarenakedLadies

Pat Monahan of Train Interview: Christmas in Tahoe’s new songs & HIS music Mount Rushmore!

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Taylor Momsen joins Drew Savage for a special edition of behind the Christmas Hits to talk about her new EP Taylor Momsen's Pretty Reckless Christmas - including her all-new recording of Where Are You Christmas - Which features a duet with her 6 year old self!

Taylor Momsen talks about 25 years of the 2000 Classic live action Grinch movie, and how many fond memories she has on set from those days as a child.

Taylor Momsen talks about the tongue in cheek themes of 'Pretty Reckless Christmas' and reuniting with Jim Carrey at the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame!

Taylor Momsen joins Drew Savage for a special edition of behind the Christmas Hits to talk about her new EP Taylor Momsen's Pretty Reckless Christmas - including her all-new recording of Where Are You Christmas - Which features a duet with her 6 year old self!
Taylor Momsen talks about 25 years of the 2000 Classic live action Grinch movie, and how many fond memories she has on set from those days as a child.
Taylor Momsen talks about the tongue in cheek themes of 'Pretty Reckless Christmas' and reuniting with Jim Carrey at the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame!

Taylor Momsen's Pretty Reckless Christmas: Taylor Momsen on Singing with her 6yo Self, and 25 Years of The Grinch! 

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This week on Behind The Christmas Hits, Drew Savage is joined by Kevin Olusoa of Pentatonix to talk about their new holiday album Christmas in the City, working with Canadian Producer Dave Pierce - and how they managed to cover Frank Sinatra!

Kevin Olusoa of Pentatonix tells Drew what songs Pentatonix has tried to cover with little success - and the different ways they approach different genres.

Kevin Olusoa tells drew about how the plot of Netflix' Meet Me Next Christmas being centred around a Pentatonix concert.

Pentatonix' Kevin Olusoa tells drew about how special it is to perform at Christmas time, and what Christmas is like in his family!

This week on Behind The Christmas Hits, Drew Savage is joined by Kevin Olusoa of Pentatonix to talk about their new holiday album Christmas in the City, working with Canadian Producer Dave Pierce - and how they managed to cover Frank Sinatra!
Kevin Olusoa of Pentatonix tells Drew what songs Pentatonix has tried to cover with little success - and the different ways they approach different genres.
Kevin Olusoa tells drew about how the plot of Netflix' Meet Me Next Christmas being centred around a Pentatonix concert.
Pentatonix' Kevin Olusoa tells drew about how special it is to perform at Christmas time, and what Christmas is like in his family!

Pentatonix Interview: Kevin Olusoa on Christmas in the City, Frank Sinatra & songs they COULDN'T A Capella!

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Some of the most popular animated characters of the last 60 years actually debuted in a Christmas song!

This is the story of The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)

Some of the most popular animated characters of the last 60 years actually debuted in a Christmas song!
This is the story of The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)

The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) - Things You Didn't Know About This Christmas Hit!

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The unauthorized use of one of the most famous characters in pop culture led to a future #1 Christmas Hit.

This is the story behind Snoopy's Christmas by the Royal Guardsmen.

The unauthorized use of one of the most famous characters in pop culture led to a future #1 Christmas Hit.
This is the story behind Snoopy's Christmas by the Royal Guardsmen.

Snoopy's Christmas - The Story of The Christmas Hit!

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After getting kicked out of the studio during the sessions for one of the most revered Christmas albums ever, Brian Wilson would create a Christmas classic of his own.

This is the story behind the Christmas hit 'Little Saint Nick' by The Beach Boys.

After getting kicked out of the studio during the sessions for one of the most revered Christmas albums ever, Brian Wilson would create a Christmas classic of his own.
This is the story behind the Christmas hit 'Little Saint Nick' by The Beach Boys.

The Beach Boys' 'Little Saint Nick' - Things You Didn't Know About This Christmas Hit!

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Pack Your Bags - We're going to the South Pacific to explore the sunniest Christmas Standard ever.

This is the story of Mele Kalikimaka.

Pack Your Bags - We're going to the South Pacific to explore the sunniest Christmas Standard&nbsp;ever.
This is the story of Mele Kalikimaka.

Mele Kalikimaka - Things You Didn't Know About This Christmas Hit!

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How did the melody to a 300 year old New Years Dance become one of the most famous Christmas Carols of all!?

This is the story of Deck The Halls

How did the melody to a 300 year old New Years Dance become one of the most famous Christmas Carols of all!?
This is the story of Deck The Halls

Deck The Halls - Things You Didn't Know about this Christmas Hit!

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This is a complicated one... and to complicate things even further - it began as a song that wasn't intended for anyone to hear!

This is a complicated one... and to complicate things even further - it began as a song that wasn't intended for anyone to hear!

Baby It's Cold Outside - The Story of this Christmas Hit

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You probably know every word to your favourite Christmas Songs, but what about where they came from? Join Drew Savage every week for a new story behind the song as he goes Behind The Christmas Hits!

You probably know every word to your favourite Christmas Songs, but what about where they came from? Join Drew Savage every week for a new story behind the song as he goes Behind The Christmas Hits!

Behind The Christmas Hits with Drew Savage

Drew Savage will explore the origins of the most loved and iconic songs and the artists that recorded them. For the first time, listeners get to learn the stories Behind the Christmas Hits.

Drew Savage will explore the origins of the most loved and iconic songs and the artists that recorded them. For the first time, listeners get to learn the stories Behind the Christmas Hits.

Behind The Christmas Hits with Drew Savage

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