Christmas Music, Take Two

Thanks to everyone who responded to my blog Friday (read the one BELOW this one) and to my on-air comments regarding the reasons for the switch before Thanksgiving.

It was nice to see that so many people actually LIKE the change early. I had heard mostly from very angry people who felt it was “commercializing” the holiday (huh?). Some were non-Christians who felt left out. I can sympathize with this thought, but remember that MANY of the so-called “Christmas songs” are really HOLIDAY tunes. “Frosty the Snowman” is pretty non-denominational, as are “Jingle Bells”, “Sleigh Ride”, “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year”—and the list runs into the hundreds.

To those who ask for more Hanukah songs, I say…if they are around, help me find them! Over 80% of the so-called Christmas music is marginal, so we are pretty selective with that. As for Jewish holiday songs-or any other faith, Kwanza, etc…I have yet to find any hits (save for one by Adam Sandler, which we don’t play for reasons of good taste). This reminds me that there are not any viable “Thanksgiving” songs either. A lot of the vitriol has been directed at us for somehow ignoring Thanksgiving. I think it safe to say the word “holiday” is inclusive of the Thanksgiving holiday as well-and many of the songs are really seasonal in nature-rather than holiday-specific.

I am frankly surprised at the venom being spewed by people who claim to be reasonable, intelligent and self-described lovable people who revere the holiday season.

To them I say….CHILL OUT!

Life is too short. There are so many important things facing us right now. I cherish our listeners-and the reason for the switch is to please the vast majority who, by their measured behavior from past years (ratings) approve of the All-Christmas format by listening to it in droves. For those who disagree, you have the choice of listening to another station-or turning off the radio. I respect that choice and if you feel this way, I do want to know about it. Again, here is my e-mail address:

Tim.moore@citcomm.com

I DO want to hear your input/feedback, but PLEASE, try to refrain from crude language, threats and over inflating what is, at the end of the day…….MUSIC ON A RADIO STATION!

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!