In 2012 we — Bob and Robin, your two intrepid All Songs Considered hosts — celebrated the season by renting a cabin in a snowy woods for a holiday party that nobody came to. Last year we took a road trip to the nation's heartland to discover the true spirit of the season, but never made it (a blizzard left us snowed-in at a cheap motel). This year, through a series of unexpected events, we find ourselves hurtling through outer space, on an urgent musical mission.
Join us as we take a rocket ride to the stars, grow homesick for the holidays, and find comfort from a few special guests and friends, including Angel Olsen, Rivers Cuomo of Weezer, our favorite spaceman (Dan Deacon, of course), and more.
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Songs Featured On This Episode
Brian Eno With Daniel Lanois
"An Ending (Ascent)"
The Ronettes
"Sleigh Ride"
Ages And Ages
"We Need a Little Christmas"
Chris Staples
"Silent Night (Live)"
Wizzard
"I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day"
Elvis Presley
"Blue Christmas"
Jimmy Eat World
"Last Christmas"
Rivers Cuomo
"Some Children See Him (Single)"
Dolly Parton
"I'll Be Home for Christmas"
Bad Religion
"Angels We Have Heard on High"
