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LISTEN:

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That Christmas classic is from the 1980 album A Christmas in the Stars. Says Wikipedia:

The album is notable for featuring the first professional recording of Jon Bon Jovi (credited as John Bongiovi), who sings lead vocals on the song “R2-D2 We Wish You A Merry Christmas.” Jon’s cousin Tony Bongiovi co-produced the album and ran the recording studio, where Jon was working sweeping floors at the time.

Know what we call that? A Christmas miracle.

OKAY FINE ONE MORE.

LISTEN:

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Oh, those sweet, sweet dulcet tones. Thanks to Zac Pennington; to all a good night, etc.

With honor and distinction, Erik Henriksen served as the executive editor of the Portland Mercury from 2004 to 2020. He can now be found at henriksenactual.com.

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