Here’s the second and final portion of my time spent with the great Rik Emmett, going over the Christmas songs most special to him. Our first episode from last week was a massive success, earning the most downloads of any NSTS show in 2018. Hope you enjoy this one just as much.     

This week Rik once again provides tremendous insight into the writing of some of our favourite holiday tunes, all while playing portions of them on guitar. He also shares some personal details about the playlists the Emmett family listen to during Christmas, and why. Rik graciously wraps up the show by playing one of my faves, a highlight I won’t forget. Doing these shows with Rik was the perfect way to wrap what’s been an absolutely incredible year for NSTS. Thanks sincerely to each and every one of you, faithful listeners – my very best goes out to you and your families over the holiday season. I’m outta here, programming resumes January 8, 2019 – Merry Christmas!  

Emmett’s playlist:

Bobby Helms – Jingle Bell Rock

Brenda Lee – Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

Larry Carlton – My Favourite Things

The Yellowjackets – Go Tell It On The Mountain

Vince Gill – Breath of Heaven

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Time to get into the Christmas spirit, friends. And who better to help us do that than Triumph guitar wiz and Christmas music guru Rik Emmett? 

Rik has once again graciously invited me into his home, this time to record two special NSTS episodes featuring his favourite Christmas songs (Rik insisted it be two episodes – there was simply too much ground to cover). In addition to sharing an immense amount of fascinating musical knowledge and enthusiasm, Rik also takes down one of his electric guitars from the wall to play some of the Xmas songs that make his skin vibrate. If you have ANY interest in music whatsoever, you cannot miss this. For me, it just doesn’t get any better. What a way to close out a fantastic year, folks. Enjoy!     

Emmett’s playlist:

Vince Gill – Winter Wonderland

Bing Crosby – I’ll Be Home For Christmas

Judy Garland – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Nat King Cole – The Christmas Song

Leroy Anderson – Sleigh Ride 

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This week on No Sleep ’til Sudbury I’m joined by former Sportsnet sportscaster and current Outta The Park podcast host Barry Davis. Barry’s a big music fan (and the frontman of a Tom Petty cover band!), and we had a really terrific chat.

Among the topics covered by Barry and I are obscure Beatles facts, the future of Van Halen, what Barry’s calf tattoo says, Sam The Record Man, Bowie’s diet of milk and red peppers, and how Don Felder blew it. Great discussion.

Davis’ playlist:

The Beatles – In My Life

John Lennon – Beautiful Boy

Tom Petty – You and I Will Meet Again

Van Halen – Dreams

Green Day – When September Ends

David Bowie – Ashes To Ashes

Eagles – Take It To The Limit

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