Radiohead, "Street Spirit"

Fade out again...

Bishop Allen, "True or False"

No. 1 Rule of Tuna Day: We are hopelessly behind the curve.  Case Study #37: Bishop Allen.  They're from Brooklyn, and I only just heard of them... because they came up on my last.fm radio!  Anyway, I love this song, and the video's great, too.  Lest you think we'll end the year on such an upbeat note, come back tomorrow to get depressed about the march of time.  Or not.  Maybe this is a good end to 2011.

Coconut Records, "Any Fun"

As an unwavering devotee of Rushmore, I'm irrationally a fan of almost anything Max Fischer--er, Jason Schwartzman--does.  Sometimes, though, it's rational.  In this case, I think it is.  Coconut Records, you have a fan.

The Heavy, "Colleen"

Q-Tip, "Vivrant Thing"

Sweeter than Ben 'n Jerry... Happy Birthday, Riggs!

M. Ward, "Requiem"

EVERY OTHER DAY IS CHRISTMAS! Otis Redding, "Merry Christmas, Baby"

I know we just gave some love to Otis a few days ago, but... is more Otis ever a bad thing?  I think not.  Merry Christmas to all!

Curtis Mayfield, "We Got To Have Peace"

On second thought, a little less violence never hurt.  And as Jenisonc says, "That bass is flying... No one does that anymore.  Damn it."  Merry Christmas, to you and yours!

EVERY OTHER DAY IS CHRISTMAS... The Killers, "Don't Shoot Me Santa"

A Very Important Holiday Public Service Announcement: Yes, children--Santa Claus is very real. And he has a gun and a shovel and is vindictive. Plus, he sorely needs to do laundry. Ho ho ho.

Otis Redding, "That's How Strong My Love Is"

Written by O.V. Wright in 1964 and covered by Otis the next year, it appeared on The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads.

EVERY OTHER DAY IS CHRISTMAS... Kurtis Blow, "Christmas Rappin'"

And the grown-ups got some presents, too
A new TV and a stere-ooh

Cheers!

Menomena, "Five Little Rooms"

So the last time I posted a Menomena song (also from Mines), the band caught wind of it, tweeted it to its followers, and... holy smokes.  "Taos" drove the biggest spike in traffic that Tuna Day has ever seen.  Thanks, guys.  In return, you join a short and very prestigious list of bands (TVOTR, YYYs, and a couple others) to make multiple appearances on TD.  I hope you're as excited as I am.

EVERY OTHER DAY IS CHRISTMAS... Run-DMC, "Christmas in Hollis"

A holiday classic, through and through, and a great way to start the week before Christmas!  Enjoy.

OPEN REQUEST SUNDAY: The Ditty Bops, "Sister Kate"

From Karrigan in Kansas... the Ditty Bops! He really wanted you to hear this song and see the charming, slightly gruesome video (but only gruesome in this sense and this).  Alas, those Warner Brothers are pretty vigilant when it comes to embedding.  Still, this one might be better to shimmy to... and if you need help figuring out when to dance, just read the helpful instructions on the screen. Enjoy!

EVERY OTHER DAY IS CHRISTMAS... A Fine Frenzy, "Let It Snow"

I don't think we're getting any snow here for awhile, but they might just have some in Minneapolis, so that's good enough for me!  This is perfect for a chilly Saturday spent inside by the fire (in your home, perhaps, or in my head).  Plus, I'm pretty sure there's a tuba thrown in for good measure towards the end of song.  Enjoy!

Stars, "Your Ex-Lover Is Dead"

Beautiful video for a beautiful song... from Set Yourself on Fire.

EVERY OTHER DAY IS CHRISTMAS... Death Cab for Cutie, "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"

The Aquabats, "Red Sweater"

EVERY OTHER DAY IS CHRISTMAS... Amy Winehouse, "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"

Maybe it's a bit of a cop-out for the month, and hopefully it's not overkill (it's only every two days)... but after Sunday's kick-off, TD is going for the holidays every other day this month.  Here's the late, great chanteuse with a great rendition...

Modest Mouse, "Ocean Breathes Salty"

From Good News for People Who Love Bad News...

OPEN REQUEST SUNDAY: Jack Johnson, "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer"

Courtesy of Maura, here's a delightful take on the old classic...


But Rudolph--he didn't go for that
He said, "I see through your silly games"
How can you look me in the face
When only yesterday you called me names?


Enjoy!

Angie Stone, "Wish I Didn't Miss You"

Great song... vaguely reminiscent of another great song (future tuna?) from another era...

Stevie Wonder, "Contusion" (Live)

From Songs in the Key of Life...

The Supremes, "Love Child"

The Four Tops, "Walk Away Renee"

Koko Taylor f. Little Walter, "Wang Dang Doodle"

Koko's definitely feelin' it.  Crank it up.

Sarah Vaughan, "Black Coffee"

I'm hangin' out on Monday
My Sunday dreams to die...

OPEN REQUEST SUNDAY: The Animals, "We Gotta Get Out of This Place"

Thanks to Koko, from the Land of Plenty, speaking on behalf of her Brooklyn relatives.  New Year's Resolution--no more cranes at 5am or shouting street workers at 6am!

Etta James, "I'd Rather Go Blind"

From Tell Mama...

Mos Def, "The Embassy"

From 2009's The Ecstatic.  Peace.

Janelle Monáe, "Many Moons"

Today is her 26th birthday.