4th Annual “WDGY” Xmass Show:
Dr. Rox Remember When?
WFNU: Article #118; Dec 2020
By: RLSchwinden aka MrZerr0
When I was kid growing up in Sioux City, I loved Christmas time, I loved all the Christmas Lights everywhere, and apparently I always did, I have a b/w photo of a 7 month old me mesmerized, sitting in front of the Christmas tree, my Mom and Grandma’s would be baking treats, the added bonus of it was the one big score of getting presents and candy, a far 2nd being your birthday and Halloween, heck I even loved the snow! My favorite book is “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens published in 1843, my favorite film version is the (1969 Api Prod.) cartoon of “A Christmas Carol” released in Dec 1970 by CBS. I remember vividly Christmas of 1970 my family went to my sister Michelle’s Godmother’s house, and there was Darlene L. sitting in front of the Christmas tree having an eggnog and listening to Christmas music on the record player, I was blown away and hooked, all at the same time. My favorite Christmas carol is “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” This same Christmas I got my 1st record player for Xmas a Panasonic compact battery powered portable with an AM radio, state of the art at the time, I tried to find a photo of it to include, alas no luck, I did find a photo of my 1st TV a b/w portable also made by Panasonic.
A guy I worked with, Kevin, brought in a cassette that his brother Keith S. had made of some Rock N Roll Xmas Songs, one of which was The Monkees “Christmas Is My Time Of Year” which at this point I had never heard before, he got this from my future great friend at ACE High Records. This started my tradition in 1985 of making an annual Xmas Cassette then in 1999 I was able to switch to CD, and then in 2017, I was able to switch to an annual “Radio Show”. In 1986 this was my 1st Xmas holiday season working in Music Retail at RecordShop in Valley West Mall, but after 4 years of that I was no longer a fan of Christmas, people could be so rude and demanding, and too many places played the same old tired Christmas music which pushed me even harder to continue my Xmas, Cassette, CD & Radio Show … in 1993 RecordShop was purchased by Wherehouse Ent. and a study was done for 4th quarter that showed Minnesota & Iowa sold more Christmas music per capita than any other states in the union! When I opened Mr. Zer0’s in 2009, I had a renewed attachment to Christmas time and the music that went with it. So I have continued my tradition for some 35 years, with that I give you the track list of Mr. Zer0’s 4th Annual Xmass Show!
With Guests: Missy Marrz, Asha Moonglow, Oblieon & Gma Tabby
“We Wish You A Twisted Christmas” Twisted Sister: 2006
Formed in 1973 in Ho Ho Kus, NJ.They released 10 Albums & 18 Singles with 3 songs on the Billboard Charts
“Silent Night” Jim Reeves: 1963
Born 20 Aug 1923 in Galloway, TX, he passed 31 July 1964. He released some 25 Albums and almost 70 Singles with 59 songs on the charts.
“Star Carol” Simon & Garfunkel: 1967
From in New York City in 1962, they released 8 Albums & 24 Singles with 17 songs on the Charts.
“Christmas Wish” Bobby Sherman: 1970
Born 22 July 1943 in Santa Monica, CA. He released 10 Albums & 23 Singles with 7 songs in the “Top 40”
“Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” Partridge Family: 1972
Formed in 1969 in Hollywood CA. They released 12 Albums & 11 Songs with 9 songs on the Billboard Charts.
“What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve” Osmond Family: 1976
Formed in 1958 in Ogdon, UT. They released 21 Albums & 44 Singles with 13 songs on the Billboard Charts.
“Run With The Fox” Squire -White: 1981
Originally formed in 1980 with Jimmy Page & Robert Plant, this band released nothing but lead to the release of this Non-LP single.
“Little Drummer Boy” Joan Jett: 1981
Born 22 Sept 1958 in Wynnewood, PA. She has released 16 Albums & 43 Singles with 10 songs on the charts.
“It Wasn’t His Child” Trisha Yearwood: 1994
Born 19 Sept 1964 in Monticello, GA. She released 17 Albums & 42 Singles with 9 songs on the Billboard Charts.
“I Wanna BE Santa Claus” Ringo Starr: 1999
Born 7 July 1940 in Liverpool, ENG. he has released 32 Albums & 41 Singles with 12 songs on the charts.
“So They Say It’s Christmas” Brian Setzer Orchestra: 2002
Born 10 April 1958 in Massapequa,NY. He has released 22 Albums with 1 song on the Billboard Charts.
“House Of Broken Gingerbread” The Monkees: 2018
Formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, CA. They have released 25 Albums and 22 Singles with 20 songs on the charts.
Here is a list of my previous shows and where you can find them, or you could get them from me.
WDGY “PsychoGello Show” Hear @ www.MrZeroS.Com -Podcast
24 Dec 2017: 1st w/ D
Mr. Zer0’s
55113
Roseville
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23 Dec 2018: 2nd w/ DJ Evangeline
22 Dec 2019: 3rd w/ Missy Marrz
20 Dec 2020: Setlist Above
WFNU: “Evolation Show” Hear @ MixCloud.Com -MrZeros
19 Dec 2018: 1st
20 Dec 2019: w/ Rick Burnett
*23 Dec 2020: CANCELED Due To COVID19 LockDown
WFNU: “Hits And History Show” Hear @ MixCloud.Com -MrZeros
19 Dec 2019: 1st with Rick Burnett
*21 Dec 2020: CANCELED Due To COVID19 LockDown
And there you have folks, a rundown of Mr. Zer0’s Xmass shows.
Happy New Year and stay tuned for the next one!
Until the next time: Merry Christmas … MrZerr0
Mr. Zer0’s
*Est. 2009
1744 Lexington Ave. N.
Roseville, MN. 55113
- 489. 0207
www.MrZeroS.Com
WDGY: 7am Sundays
WFNU: Wed. Noon Fri 8am & Mon 8am
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