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This is Christmas Time (1972)

by Curtis Eller

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In December of 1972, enraged when peace talks with the North Vietnamese government broke down, Richard Nixon retaliated with a ruthless bombing campaign that has come to be known as the "Christmas Bombings". Between December 19 and 29, more than 20,000 tons of explosives were dropped on the cities of Hanoi and Haiphong.

In Nixon's mind, this brutality was the way to achieve peace. I can think of no more typically American Christmastime story than this conspicuous abuse of military power by a US president. This is an anti-war song!

We wish you all a joyful holiday season. Here's to the dream of peace on Earth!

lyrics

It's the most wonderful time of the year
Snow is falling, everybody's here
There's something for every girl and every boy
From the Mekong Delta to old Hanoi
Richard Nixon got something that you won't believe
When the bombs start falling on Christmas eve

These American angels signing in a voice so true
Like bells ringing out a barrelling B-52
Don't you know we're talking peace with the Viet Cong
While the fire's burning back in Haiphong
Richard Nixon always do what he say
And the bombs are falling on Christmas day

And the napalm's burning through the night
And you can tell Uncle Ho
Richard Nixon says hello!
This is Christmas time
Christmas time is here
It's the most wonderful time of the year

We remember the day LBJ packed it in
Haunted every night by the ghost of Ho Chi Minh
Just remember, a lion don't need to walk like a lamb
Keep on rocking in Vietnam
Richard Nixon got a holiday message for you
Look out, here comes Christmas 1972

And the napalm's burning through the night
And you can tell Uncle Ho
Richard Nixon says hello!
This is Christmas time
Christmas time is here
It's the most wonderful time...
This is Christmas time
Christmas time is here
It's the most wonderful time of the year
It's the most wonderful time of the year
It's the most wonderful time of the year

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released December 17, 2020
Curtis Eller: banjo & lead vocal
Dana Marks: harmony vocal
Stacy Wolfson: harmony vocal
Steve Cowles: tenor & baritone saxophone
Hugh Crumley: fender bass & sleigh bells
Jack Fleishman: drums

Mixed and mastered by:
Joseph "Joebass" Dejarnette at Studio 808a

45rpm cover design by Jamie B. Wolcott

*This song was produced in the grand pandemic style of 2020. Each band member recorded their parts one at a time from the safety of their own homes. Take care out there

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Curtis Eller Durham, North Carolina

Curtis Eller is a banjo player, songwriter and rock & roll singer who's songs describe a dreamlike vision of American history where all points in time have collapsed into one. A twenty-year show business veteran, Eller has developed a devoted international following with his band, The American Circus. ... more

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