Posts Tagged ‘The Waitresses’
Dec 22 2008
Christmas Wrapping
Here’s one of my fave holiday classics. It’s been covered endlessly, but you can’t beat the 1981 original by The Waitresses. The 80s post-punk band recorded the track when rap started gaining momentum. Fronted by Patty Donahue, her ‘talk-sing’ style borrowed heavily from hip hop and, if you listen carefully, she tells a charming little story.
The Waitresses – Christmas Wrapping
Just a few more days now… we’re almost there!
