Why Christmas? by Paula Kelley and the Misfit Toys
When Paula Kelley first decided that her band Boy Wonder was reaching the end of its run, the first song she recorded as a solo artist was this conflicted little holiday gem. Assisted by a who's-who of the 90s Boston music scene, Paula crafted a singular take on the Christmas song, as only she could have.
Tracklist
| 1. | Why Christmas? (the Longest Day of the Year) | 3:32 |
Credits
released December 25, 1999
Paula Kelley: vocals, guitar, bass, organ
Jeff Norcross: drums
Aaron Tap: boy vocals, twinkly guitars
Josh Arakelian: slide guitar
The Misfit Toys: vocal choir
Written, Produced, and Arranged by Paula Kelley
Recorded by Dave Westner at Woolly Mammoth, Boston
Mastered by Pete Weiss
Paula Kelley: vocals, guitar, bass, organ
Jeff Norcross: drums
Aaron Tap: boy vocals, twinkly guitars
Josh Arakelian: slide guitar
The Misfit Toys: vocal choir
Written, Produced, and Arranged by Paula Kelley
Recorded by Dave Westner at Woolly Mammoth, Boston
Mastered by Pete Weiss
License
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Pauls Kelley has made her artful pop as an LA studio multitasker, a member of Drop Nineteens and a beloved figure on Boston’s indie scene.
Photos: Liz Linder