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"Jimmy is the man! Great drums, cool tunes, and one of the best producers around."
-- Ray Manzarek,
The Doors' Keyboardist


"Guitar tones sound really good at CAZADOR. They always do, with JImmy's engineering and producing. If you have great guitars and amps combined with his ear and his ProTools gear, it would be hard to get a bad sound.
-- Paul Warren
Detroit legendary guitarist and Jimmy's life-long bandmate


"Jimmy:
You are a God of drums -
I got to hear them a lot when I was working on the backups for producer/guitarist Bobby Barth's latest production - the Brian Barnhouse "Clarified" CD - awesome work!!!"

-- Bob Harris,
Legendary vocalist
from Frank Zappa's band


"Jimmy knows how to get the best out of a performer.
He definitely has the magic
to help an artist find his hidden talent and soul."

-- Rocky Tatarelli
Legendary Detroit
Tenor Saxophonist



"Gotta tell you Jimmy -
I think these are the two best mixes you've sent me yet - they're both just great, top to bottom."

-- Brad Blackwood,
Euphonic Masters of Memphis


"As a producer he is gentle, kind, honest, helpful and relentless in his pursuit of perfection. His ears will never let you down."
-- Robert "Bobbo" Staron
Bassist/Singer/Songwiter


"A producer whose excellent musical perceptions are matched only by his ability to understand the creative artist."
-- Melody Pierson,
Songwriter


"Mega chops with a signal and an artist with ProTools. I look forward to the chance to work with him again."
-- Robert "Bobbo" Staron
Bassist/Singer/Songwiter


"Jimmy Hunter, what a team of great people and players you surround yourself with !!! YOU are worldclass !!!
-- Arnie Newman
Renowned Guitarist


"Jimmy Hunter is an excellent producer and musician, who gets the best out of anyone who works with him."
-- Bob Birch RIP
Elton John Band Bassist


"Working with Jimmy is an exciting, rewarding experience. He can unlock the magic of any songwriter, vocalist, or musician."
-- Marcus King
Songwriter-Soul Singer


"Working with and being produced by Jimmy brought me the inspiration to complete my first CD, and the confidence to call myself a singer-songwriter."
-- Lisa Gold
Singer-Songwriter


"As a producer, Jimmy's contribution to my new CD has got the attention of music industry."
-- David Paris
Rock Singer-Songwriter


"Jimmy is the most musical drummer in the world. When he's driving the train you had better be ready because the groove never stops!"
-- John Harden
Iggy Pop's Sax Player


"Jimmy Hunter helped get me to number 16 on the music charts. Cazador studio is a world of music!"
-- Jeffry S. Rients,
Rock Drummer


"I've known Jimmy for years; he has my complete trust and confidence. He knows music!"
-- Ray Manzarek
The Doors' Keyboardist


"I feel that I excel to new musical heights because of Jimmy's guidance."
-- Bob Birch RIP
Elton John Band Bassist


"This soulman rocks!"
-- Nick Gilder
Quadruple Platinum Artist


"Jimmy:
You are a God of drums -
I got to hear them a lot when I was working on the backups for producer/guitarist Bobby Barth's latest production - the Brian Barnhouse "Clarified" CD - awesome work!!!"

-- Bob Harris,
Legendary vocalist
from Frank Zappa's band


"Jimmy is the man! Great drums, cool tunes, and one of the best producers around."
-- Ray Manzarek,
The Doors' Keyboardist


"As a producer he is gentle, kind, honest, helpful and relentless in his pursuit of perfection. His ears will never let you down."
-- Robert "Bobbo" Staron
Bassist/Singer/Songwiter


"A producer whose excellent musical perceptions are matched only by his ability to understand the creative artist."
-- Melody Pierson,
Songwriter


"Mega chops with a signal and an artist with ProTools. I look forward to the chance to work with him again."
-- Robert "Bobbo" Staron
Bassist/Singer/Songwiter


"Jimmy Hunter is an excellent producer and musician, who gets the best out of anyone who works with him."
-- Bob Birch RIP,
Elton John Band Bassist


"Working with Jimmy is an exciting, rewarding experience. He can unlock the magic of any songwriter, vocalist, or musician."
-- Marcus King
Songwriter-Soul Singer


"Working with and being produced by Jimmy brought me the inspiration to complete my first CD, and the confidence to call myself a singer-songwriter."
-- Lisa Gold
Singer-Songwriter


"As a producer, Jimmy's contribution to my new CD has got the attention of music industry."
-- David Paris
Rock Singer-Songwriter


"Jimmy is the most musical drummer in the world. When he's driving the train you had better be ready because the groove never stops!"
-- John Harden
Iggy Pop's Sax Player


"Jimmy Hunter helped get me to number 16 on the music charts. Cazador studio is a world of music!"
-- Jeffry S. Rients,
Rock Drummer


"I've known Jimmy for years; he has my complete trust and confidence. He knows music!"
-- Ray Manzarek
The Doors' Keyboardist




MERRY CHRISTMAS 2023 ! ! !
From Jimmy Hunter at CAZADOR Recording
Hollywood, California -- USA


JIMMY'S CHRISTMAS VOCAL MUSIC
Recorded on AVID ProTools HD
Produced by Jimmy Hunter at CAZADOR Recording, Hollywood, CA

Merry Christmas 2023 from Jimmy Hunter and CAZADOR Recording

Jimmy Hunter at The Grove, Los Angeles


FOR THE BEST EXPERIENCE USE THE AUDIO PLAYER BUTTONS
so you can continue to browse while you listen. . .

THIS YEAR'S ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS SONG
FOR 2023

WATCH THE "THIS CHRISTMAS CAN LAST FOREVER" VIDEO
created by Ted Reuther BELOW



AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF
"THIS CHRISTMAS CAN LAST FOREVER"




AUDIO ONLY VERSION

This Christmas Can Last Forever
music and lyrics by Jimmy Hunter
© 2023

Featuring
Jimmy Hunter, all vocals, bass, drums, keyboards
Gregg Sutton R.I.P., acoustic guitars
Aaron Sanchez, electric guitars and solo

INTRO
Have a Merry Christmas everybody!
It can last forever - YAY!
I want you to know...
Whenever we are together
This Christmas - Hoo oo oo oo

VERSE 1
Some of us'll travel from far and wide
To have our dearest loved ones by our side
And in this most special time of year
We celebrate with good cheer

B SECTION 1
I'll put a silver star on a green trimmed tree
As we sing with laughter, joy and glee
But with such a little time we have to spend
Does it all have to come to end?
Oh!

CHORUS 1
Christmas always seems to come and go
But it never has to stop for us you know
Whenever we are together
This Christmas - can last forever

VERSE 2
Many folks on Christmas choose to stay at home
Observin' their holidays all alone
That Spirit still a ringin' a from their hearts
As "tis the season" begins and starts

B SECTION 2
And I just want to make one thing perfectly clear
There should be no loneliness this time of year
But with such a little time we have to spend
Does it all have to come to end?
Oh!

CHORUS 2
Christmas always seems to come and go
But it never has to stop for us you know
Whenever we are together
This Christmas - can last forever

BRIDGE
Christmas can last forever
Surely you will find
A this a Christmas can last forever
With the right state of mind

SOLO
by Aaron Sanchez

(Christmas gonna last forever)
Oo oo oo

B SECTION 3
We'll remember
In observation of a virgin birth
We'll sing about love and peace on earth
But with such a little time we have to spend
Does it all have to come to end?
Oh!

CHORUS 3
Christmas always seems to come and go
But it never has to stop for us you know
Whenever we are together
This Christmas - can last forever

TAG
Yay... I know we gonna...
We gonna make it last... Oh!
Whenever we are together
This Christmas - can last forever
(Merry Christmas)
Whoa ho ho ho ho ho hoooo!
An' it never has to STOP!

LAST YEAR'S ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS SONG
FROM 2022

WATCH THE "CHRISMAS MEMORIES / RECUERDOS NAVIDEÑOS " VIDEO
created by Ted Reuther BELOW

SPANISH VERSION



ENGLISH VERSION




SPANISH AUDIO ONLY VERSION

ENGLISH AUDIO ONLY VERSION


RECUERDOS NAVIDEÑOS (DURAN PARA SIEMPRE)
(SPANISH VERSION)


CHRISTMAS MEMORIES (LAST FOREVER)
(ENGLISH VERSION)


CHRISTMAS MEMORIES (LAST FOREVER)
ENGLISH VERSION

RECUERDOS NAVIDEÑOS (DURAN PARA SIEMPRE)
(SPANISH VERSION)

©2022 All Rights Reserved
CAZADORIAN MUSIC (BMI publisher)
Words & Music by by Jimmy Hunter
English and Spanish vocal versions, backing vocals,
Drums, keyboards, bass - Jimmy Hunter
Guitars, Johnny Ferro

INTRO
Mmmm uhhh recuerdando el pasado... yeah
Mmmm uhhh talkin' 'bout memories... yeah
Si no sientes nada... ja ja... no tienes nada
If you ain't feelin' something... ha ha - you got nothin'
Bueno, es esa ápoca del año otra vez
Well... it's that time of year again...
Mmhmm... eschucha
Mmhmm... listen...

VERSE 1
Mi padre se fue de casa cuando yo tenía diez años
Daddy left home when I was ten years old
El nos dejó solo a mí hermana, a mamá y a mí
Leavin' just my sister, Mom, and me
Pero no pusimos por je je, la verdad sea dicha
But we got by heh heh truth be told
Unidos como familia... mmhmm
Held together as a family... mmhmm

B SECTION 1
Fueron unos diás dorados...
Those were some golden days...
De tantas simples manera...
In so many simple ways...

CHORUS 1
Sigo agitando mis recuerdos de Navidad
I keep stirrin' up my yuletide memories
Que nunca quiero olvidar
That I never ever want to forget
De tantos años pasados - hace mucho tiempo
From so many years passed - long ago
Oh... Mucho antes de Internet
Oh... Way before the internet
¿Recuerdas la Navidad de niño?
Do you remember Christmas as a child?
¿Parece que fue ayer?
Does it seem like it was just yesterday?
Cuando los sueños eran tan libres,
siempre corriendo salvajemente
When dreams were so free - always running wild
Sié que nunca desaparecerán
(ni se desvanecerán)
Hope they'll never disappear or fade away
Recuerdos navideños... oh - duran para siempre...
Christmas memories... oh - last forever...

VERSE 2
No teníamos dinero para un - árbol de Navidad
We had no money for no Christmas tree
Una ramita en una lata ten’a que hacer
A twig in a can had to do
Siempre tuvimos un poco de suerte
Still somehow we felt kinda - lucky
Para obtener un regalo casero, tal vez dos
To get one home made present - maybe two

B SECTION 2
Fueron unos diás dorados...
Those were some golden days...
De tantas simples manera...
In so many simple ways...

CHORUS 2
Sigo agitando mis recuerdos de Navidad
I keep stirrin' up my yuletide memories
Que nunca quiero olvidar
That I never ever want to forget
De tantos años pasados - hace mucho tiempo
From so many years passed - long ago
Oh... Mucho antes de Internet
Oh... Way before the internet
¿Recuerdas la Navidad de niño?
Do you remember Christmas as a child?
¿Parece que fue ayer?
Does it seem like it was just yesterday?
Cuando los sueños eran tan libres,
siempre corriendo salvajemente
When dreams were so free - always running wild
Sié que nunca desaparecerán
(ni se desvanecerán)
Hope they'll never disappear or fade away
Recuerdos navideños... oh - duran para siempre...
Christmas memories... oh - last forever...

BRIDGE
Usabamos bolsas de papel en lugar de papel de envolver
We used brown paper bags instead of wrapping paper
No hay cinta alrededor, solo un poco de cordel
No ribbon around - just some twine
Aprende a ser un dador, no un tomador
I learned to be a giver not a taker
Todos no llevábamos bien
We all got along just fine

Y te digo
An' I tell ya

B SECTION 3
Fueron unos diás dorados...
Those were some golden days...
De tantas simples manera...
In so many simple ways...

CHORUS 3
Sigo agitando mis recuerdos de Navidad
I keep stirrin' up my yuletide memories
Que nunca quiero olvidar
That I never ever want to forget
De tantos años pasados - hace mucho tiempo
From so many years passed - long ago
Oh... Mucho antes de Internet
Oh... Way before the internet
¿Recuerdas la Navidad de niño?
Do you remember Christmas as a child?
¿Parece que fue ayer?
Does it seem like it was just yesterday?
Cuando los sueños eran tan libres,
siempre corriendo salvajemente
When dreams were so free - always running wild
Sié que nunca desaparecerán
(ni se desvanecerán)
Hope they'll never disappear or fade away
Recuerdos navideños... oh - duran para siempre...
Christmas memories... oh - last forever...

TAG
Christmas memories... I know they... last forever...
Mmm mmm
Recuerdos navideños... los conozco... duran para siempre...
Mmm mmm
They last forever...
Duran para siempre...

Felice Navidad
Merry Christmas

=ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS SONG FROM 2021

WATCH THE "BRING ME BACK MY MERRY CHRISTMAS" VIDEO
created by Ted Reuther BELOW


AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "BRING ME BACK MY MERRY CHRISTMAS"

Bring Me Back My Merry Christmas
music and lyrics by Jimmy Hunter
© 2021

Featuring
Jimmy Hunter, all vocals, bass, drums, keyboards
Johnnie Ferro, guitars

INTRO CHORUS
1,2,3..... Oh come on!
Bring me back my Merry - Christmas
Got to hold on to those good ol' days
Bring me back my Merry - Christmas
Keep it traditional in every way

VERSE 1
Gettin' in the mood for some Christmas cheer
Because the holidays are jus' 'bout here
Too many shoppers and the lines are long
All the rest are online with their Amazon

B SECTION 1
Got bit coin, debit, cash - credit card
The meanin' of Christmas has gotten cold and hard
Whatever happened to the human touch
When folks gatherin' together used to mean so much

CHORUS 1
Bring me back my Merry - Christmas
Got to hold on to those good ol' days
Bring me back my Merry - Christmas
Keep it traditional in every way...

VERSE 2
Naw you can't mess up what a virgin birth depicts
Nothin' was broke and there ain't nothin' to fix
A star in the east once promised hope and glory
But now what has become of the perfect story

B SECTION 2
Got bit coin, debit, cash - credit card
The meanin' of Christmas has gotten cold and hard
Whatever happened to the human touch
When folks gatherin' together used to mean so much

CHORUS 2
Bring me back my Merry - Christmas
Got to hold on to those good ol' days
Bring me back my Merry - Christmas
Keep it traditional in every way...

BRIDGE
I want to hear that choir of angels
And the three wise men and little drummer boy
For a Savior was born on Christmas Eve
So the world could know true love 'n' joy
Oh! Bring me back, bring me back, bring me back...

SOLO

B SECTION 3
Don't you know
That you got bit coin, debit, cash - credit card
The meanin' of Christmas has gotten cold and hard
Whatever happened to the human touch
When folks gatherin' together used to mean so much

CHORUS 3
Bring me back my Merry - Christmas
Got to hold on to those good ol' days
Bring me back my Merry - Christmas
Keep it traditional in every way...

TAG
Bring me back my Merry - Christmas
Keep it traditional in every way...
HEY!...OH!...
Merry Christmas! Heh heh.

2020'S ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS SONG FOR 2020

WATCH THE "CHRISTMAS WITH YOU" VIDEO
created by Ted Reuther BELOW



AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "CHRISTMAS WITH YOU"

Christmas With You
music and lyrics by Jimmy Hunter
© 2020

Featuring
Jimmy Hunter, vocals, bg vocals,
bass, drums, keyboards, bongos, jingle bells
Dave Hart, chromatic harmonica
Glen Aliano, acoustic guitars


VERSE 1
You know it's been a long time since felt I this way
I'll find the words, gotta let it flow
And it's getting so much closer to the Holiday
I wanna to tell cuz you need to know

B SECTION 1
I love ya baby
An' you took me quite by surprise
Thought I was gonna be alone this year
Now I'm holdin' you close - eye to eye

CHORUS 1
Christmas with you
I been waitin' all year long to have you by my side
Christmas with you
We'll celebrate together and have a good time
Christmas with you... Christmas with you...
So blessed to share this Christmas with you
(Christmas with you)

VERSE 2
Tell me who would'a thought you'd be here by my side
Just goes to show - you never know
Somebody or something's watching' over us tonite
The spirit of Christmas is shinin' pure light

B SECTION 2
I love ya baby
An' you took me quite by surprise
Thought I was gonna be alone this year
Now I'm holdin' you close - eye to eye

CHORUS 2
Christmas with you
I been waitin' all year long to have you by my side
Christmas with you
We'll celebrate together and have a good time
Christmas with you... Christmas with you...
So blessed to share this Christmas with you
(Christmas with you)

BRIDGE
We won't forget the meaning of Christmas
And decorate the house full of lights
Rememberin' the reason o' Joy To The World
And the story of O' Holy Night...
This will be one Christmas to remember...

SOLO
Chromatic Harmonica, Dave Hart

Come on - don't you know that?

B SECTION 3
I love ya baby
An' you took me quite by surprise
Thought I was gonna be alone this year
Now I'm holdin' you close - eye to eye

CHORUS 3
Christmas with you
I been waitin' all year long to have you by my side
Christmas with you
We'll celebrate together and have a good time
Christmas with you... Christmas with you...
So blessed to share this Christmas with you

TAG
(Christmas with you)
So blessed to share this Christmas with you

OUTRO
Christmas with you
I wanna spend every Christmas with you!
Christmas with you
Merry Christmas!

JIMMY'S 2019 ORIGINAL TUNE


WATCH THE "(I Don't Mind Spendin') CHRISTMAS BY MYSELF" VIDEO
created by Ted Reuther BELOW



AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "CHRISTMAS BY MYSELF"

(I Don't Mind Spendin')
Christmas By Myself
music and lyrics by Jimmy Hunter
© 2019

Featuring
Jimmy Hunter, vocals, bg vocals, bass, drums, keyboards


INTRO 8X

VERSE 1
I wish this one could be like so many other Christmases at home
Here with Baby and my family, I really do. . . yeah!
Things just didn't work out the way I planned and I find myself alone
But I refuse spend it sad and feelin' blue

BSEC 1
Ain't no crime to be alone in this yule time o' year
An' I know I'm not the first to have to get through this
Well I should'n have to throw away my merry holiday good cheer
Cuz "party of one" was never ever at the top of o' my list

CHORUS 1
I don't mind spendin' Christmas by myself
Looks like I won't be sharin' it with anyone else
Unpackin' my wreath and stockin' down from the storage shelf
Baby I don't mind spendin. Christmas by myself

VERSE 2
ItÕs still the season of the year to be jolly
And I believe the silver bell rings clear an' true
We all have the right to find our peace on this earth
This time IÕm gonna spend my Christmas without you

BSEC 2
Ain't no crime to be alone in this yule time o' year
An' I know I'm not the first to have to get through this
Well I should'n have to throw away my merry holiday good cheer
Cuz "party of one" was never ever at the top of o' my list

CHORUS 2
I don't mind spendin' Christmas by myself
Looks like I won't be sharin' it with anyone else
Unpackin' my wreath and stockin' down from the storage shelf
Baby I don't mind spendin. Christmas by myself

BRIDGE
Cuz I choose not to feel lonely
Even though it just almost seems right
I'm gonna light one little red candle
In the window sill... tonite... all by myself....

INST BREAK 8X

BSEC 3
Ain't no crime to be alone in this yule time o' year
An' I know I'm not the first to have to get through this
Well I should'n have to throw away my merry holiday good cheer
Cuz "party of one" was never ever at the top of o' my list

CHORUS 3
I don't mind spendin' Christmas by myself
Looks like I won't be sharin' it with anyone else
Unpackin' my wreath and stockin' down from the storage shelf
Baby I don't mind spendin' Christmas... by myself... no Baby... hmmmmm


JIMMY'S 2018 ORIGINAL TUNE


WATCH THE "HARK! HARK! HARK"
VIDEO
created by Ted Reuther BELOW




AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "HARK HARK HARK"

"HARK! HARK! HARK!"
music and lyrics by Jimmy Hunter
© 2018

Featuring
Jimmy Hunter, vocals, drums, Rhodes electric piano, bass
Carmen Ulanday Nelson, female backing vocals
Charley Clark, piano, organ, additional backing vocals
Ted Reuther, video, Rickenbacker 12 string guitar
Randy Volin, acoustic, lead and rock guitars


INTRO CHORUS
HARK! HARK! HARK! - FEAR NOT!
I am an angel of the LORD come to bring ya good news
HARK! HARK! HARK! No worries FEAR NOT!
For today a baby's born of the Virgin Mary

VERSE 1
A bright star shone in the East one night
For the world to see its luminescent light
And year after year the story's been re-told
Of a virgin birth for the world to behold

B SECTION 1
A feather winged messenger from the sky
Come down to share the good news from on high
You'll never ever need to be afraid
Cuz "fear not" is the first thing any angel says

CHORUS 1
HARK! HARK! HARK! - FEAR NOT!
I am an angel of the LORD come to bring ya good news
HARK! HARK! HARK! No worries FEAR NOT!
For today a baby's born of the Virgin Mary

VAMP 1
(4 bars)
...Mmmm Our story goes...

VERSE 2
In Bethlehem three wise men traveled from afar
Bearing gifts of gold and perfumes in jars
And if the story couldn't get any stranger
They found baby Jesus just a lyin' in a manger

B SECTION 2
A feather winged messenger from the sky
Come down to share the good news from on high
You'll never ever need to be afraid
Cuz "fear not" is the first thing any angel says

CHORUS 2
HARK! HARK! HARK! - FEAR NOT!
I am an angel of the LORD come to bring ya good news
HARK! HARK! HARK! No worries FEAR NOT!
For today a baby's born of the Virgin Mary

BREAKDWN
HARK! HARK! HARK!
HARK! HARK! HARK!

BRIDGE
Callin' for a revelation (Revelation)
To every man, woman, boy 'n' girl (Everybody)
An opportunity to answer the question (Question)
Is there room in your Inn for the Light of the World?

INST
SOLO by Randy Volin

Oh!...
Mmmmm HARK! Can you hear it? Oh can you hear it?

CHORUS 3
HARK! HARK! HARK! - FEAR NOT!
I am an angel of the LORD come to bring ya good news
HARK! HARK! HARK! No worries FEAR NOT!
For today a baby's born of the Virgin Mary

TAG MODULATION
HARK! HARK! HARK! - FEAR NOT!
I am an angel of the LORD come to bring ya good news
HARK! HARK! HARK! No worries FEAR NOT!
For today a baby's born of the Virgin Mary

TAG
HARK! HARK! HARK! No more worries FEAR NOT!
For today a baby's born of the Virgin Mary


JIMMY'S 2017 ORIGINAL TUNE


AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME"

© 2017

words by Jimmy Hunter
music by Jimmy Hunter & David Scott

Featuring
Jimmy Hunter, vocals, drums, bass, piano, organ
David Scott, all guitars

WATCH THE YOUTUBE VIDEO created by Ted Reuther BELOW



"IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME!""
© 2017

INTRO
Raise our hands and shout!
Alright! / Whoo! / Hey! / Whoo! / Alright!

VERSE 1
Looks like Holidays are upon us
You can feel it everywhere
Do I really have to be so cautious
'Bout a story we should share

BSEC 1
Have we forgotten
What the season is all about
And take a golden opportunity
To raise our hands and shout

CHORUS 1
It's Christmas time - gettin' ready for The Holidays
Gonna sing cuz I'm - givin' thanks and praise
For on this day a child was born in Bethlehem
It's Christmas time and I'm gonna glorify Him
Hey! / Whoo!

VERSE 2
He'll be known as Wonderful a Counselor
The Good Shepherd - Prince of Peace . . .
Is there room in your inn for the Light Of The World?
Has The Son O' God been released?

BSEC 2
Have we forgotten
What the season is all about
To take a golden opportunity
to raise our hands and shout

CHORUS 2
It's Christmas time - gettin' ready for The Holidays
Gonna sing cuz I'm - givin' thanks and praise
For on this day a child was born in Bethlehem
It's Christmas time and I'm gonna glorify Him
Hey!

BRIDGE
It's time for singing carols
And make a joyful noise
Tell all the world about Him
And celebrate . . . . celebrate!
Christmas time!

INST
(David Scott guitar solo)
Whoo! / Hey! / Whoo! / Hey! / Whoo! / Hey! / Whoo! - Hey!
Oh . . .

CHORUS 3
It's Christmas time - gettin' ready for The Holidays
Gonna sing cuz I'm - givin' thanks and praise
For on this day a child was born in Bethlehem
It's Christmas time and I'm gonna glorify Him

TAG
It's Christmas time and I'm gonna glorify Him

OUTRO
Whoo! / Yeah / Hey! / Come on now / Whoo! / Alright!

© 2017 Jimmy Hunter/David Scott / All rights reserved.


JIMMY'S 2016 ORIGINAL TUNE


AN ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SONG
AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "I SAY MERRY CHRISTMAS"

(Words and music by Jimmy Hunter)

Featuring
Jimmy Hunter, vocals, drums, piano, bass, sleigh bells
Randy Volin, electric guitars (1960 Strat - Dakota Red)
Don Adey, acoustic guitar strumming
Mark R. Kent, Taylor finger picking acoustic - intro/outro
Will Logsdon, mandolin
Rocky Tatarelli, tenor saxophone

LYRICS for
"I SAY MERRY CHRISTMAS"
© 2016

VERSE 1
When I wished Merry Christmas on the bus today
I heard somebody laughin' at me then they said
"Man you know that's not politically correct any more"
You should just say Happy Holidays instead
An' I just could'n wrap that concept around my brain
I been sayin' Merry Christmas all my life this is insane
Do we have to throw all our traditions away . . .
Besides you can't tell me what not to say

CHORUS 1
I say Merry Christmas
I've said it each and every year
It's the holiday celebration
Full of faith, lovin' and good cheer
From the man at my local grocery store
To the pretty little girl next door
I say Merry Christmas . . . to you all!

VERSE 2
Merry Christmases will come and go
Got a couple o' things that you might - wanna know
Unless this calendar of mine is changed
It still is an American Holiday
Your free to wish me happy anything that you want
But don't go tellin' me what you think is wrong
Cuz when it comes to Christmas
I'll be singin' a you this song

CHORUS 2
I say Merry Christmas
I've said it each and every year
It's the holiday celebration
Full of faith, lovin' and good cheer
From the teller at my neighborhood bankity bank
To gal at the corner store
I say Merry Christmas . . . to you all!

BRIDGE
Now you might say happy Kwanzaa
En espanol Felice Navidad
Light a candle for a blessed Hanuka
Wish Omisoka in the land of the rising sun
Pancha Ganapati to East Indians
Or Yalda in Persian Iran
For me - I'm stickin' to tradition
"For on this day a child was born"
. . . and Jesus is His name.
JESUS - sing it again - JESUS
That's right - hmmm Whoa! . . .
I say Merry Christmas! Whoa!

CHORUS 3
Yeah - I say Merry Christmas
I've said it each and every year
It's the holiday celebration
Full of faith, lovin' and good cheer
From the trashman rollin' on down my street
To the mailman knocking at my door
I say Merry Christmas . . . to you all!

TAG
I say Merry Christmas . . . to you all!

Merry Christmas y'all . . .
and have a Happy New Year while your at it!"


FROM CHRISTMAS 2015
"MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY"
A HOLIDAY HOMAGE TO ELVIS & THE BLUES


AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY"


Featuring
Jimmy Hunter, vocal & drums
Randy Volin, guitars (The Look / Detroit Legend)
Rocky Tatarelli R.I.P., tenor saxophone (Detroit Legend)
Ken Stange, keyboards (Joe Cocker-Paul Anka)
Phil Mc Donald, bass (Detroit Legend)
(Detroit Wheels / Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love band)q
Barb Wunderle, additional female voice-overs


FROM CHRISTMAS 2014
"BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE"
A HOLIDAY DUET
AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE"


Featuring McKenna Whipp & Jimmy Hunter
Jimmy Hunter, male vocal, BG vocals, bass & drums
Paul Tokarz, guitars / Rocky Tatarelli, tenor saxophone
Jodie Whipp, piano, wurlie, flute
additional guitar, Giovanni Maestro



FROM CHRISTMAS 2013
"PLEASE COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS"
AN HOMAGE
TO CHARLES BROWN (original artist),
EDGAR & JOHNNY WINTER AND THE EAGLES

AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "PLEASE COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS"

Featuring Jimmy Hunter
on vocals, male BG vocals, bass & drums
Paul Tokarz, electric guitars / Mark Kent, acoustic strums
Jodie Whipp, piano & organ / Darci Monet, female BGs



FROM CHRISTMAS 2012
JIMMY'S COVER OF MAVIS STAPLES AND THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA'S

AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "BORN IN BETHLEHEM"
Featuring Jimmy Hunter
on vocals, BG vocals, horns, minister of soul, and drums
Paul Tokarz, guitars / Mark R. Kent, bass
Jodie Whipp, piano & organ
Brother Willard J. Stroud left and right soulful adlibs


FROM CHRISTMAS 2011
JIMMY'S COVER OF STEVIE WONDER'S CLASSIC
AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS TO ME Featuring Jimmy Hunter
on vocals, male backing vocals, keys, drums
Brian Naughton RIP, guitars / Bob Birch RIP, bass
Darci Monet on female backing vocals
Mark R. Kent and Carole Ross as the Christmas party people



FROM CHRISTMAS 2010
JIMMY'S COVER OF CHUCK BERRY'S CLASSIC
AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "RUN RUDOLPH RUN" Featuring Jimmy Hunter
on vocals, male backing vocals, keys, drums
Bobby Barth, guitars / Bob Birch RIP, bass
John Duva on slide dobro


AND BELOW
ARE MANY MORE FROM YEARS PAST

AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER"



AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "LET IT SNOW"



AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME"



AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY"


AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "JINGLE BELLS"


AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL"


AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "O HOLY NIGHT"


AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS""


AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "THE CHRISTMAS SONG (CHESTNUTS)"


AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS"


AUDIO ONLY VERSION OF "WHAT ARE YOU DOING NEW YEAR'S EVE"


CHRISTMAS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

BY THE CAZADOR JAZZ TRIO 12/11/05
LIVE at the Durfee Mansion, Los Angeles
Featuring Ken Stange on piano
Jesse Stern on bass / Jimmy Hunter on drums.

Recorded on a portable Panasonic DAT 2 trk w/2 SM57s

Cazador Trio
01_"SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN"

Cazador Trio
02_IT CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR"

Cazador Trio
03_"THE CHRISTMAS SONG (CHESTNUTS"

Cazador Trio
04_"HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS"

Cazador Trio
05_"JINGLE BELLS"

Cazador Trio
06_"WINTER WONDERLAND"

Cazador Trio
07_"LET IT SNOW"

Cazador Trio
08_"SILENT NIGHT"


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