Now that December is just a few hours away, let’s break out the Jesus birthday jams. Now in it’s 9th volume, XO for the Holidays is a compilation put out by Portland and Detroit based PR firm XO Publicity. This year, XO for the Holidays presents the rocking power pop of Blue Skies for Black Hearts doing a Christmas classic.
We all miss David Bowie terribly and Bing Crosby‘s influence is undeniable, so hearing Blue Skies for Black Hearts taking on their 1977 holiday hit "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy" brings about a true sense of joy.
Frontman Pat Kearns’s vocals fittingly encapsulate much of what Bowie and Crosby were serving in their original rendition, but with his own twist of course. His recently released solo record, So Long City, showcases his vocal talents further.
Listen to all of XO for the Holidays here, and give Blue Skies For Black Hearts’ take on "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy" below.