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Christmas Songs as a Profitable Business Move
24:29 - 30:52 (06:23)
The trend of modern bands recording Christmas songs is a result of the financial benefit that comes with owning the rights to a popular Christmas song, as it is a guaranteed source of income every year.
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The holiday season isn't just a time of yuletide joy--the music that floods department stores and radio stations the moment November ends is a big business.
24:29 - 25:44 (01:14)
Summary
The holiday season isn't just a time of yuletide joy--the music that floods department stores and radio stations the moment November ends is a big business. Especially if you manage to create an iconic Christmas song, like Jim Lee from Slade did with 'Merry Xmas Everybody', giving you and your family a comfortable life for generations to come.
ChapterChristmas Songs as a Profitable Business Move
EpisodeSYSK’s 2021 Glad Tidings Bonanza Holiday Special
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The bass player for Slade, Jim Lee, came up with the idea to do a Christmas song after being dry of ideas in a hotel bathroom.
25:44 - 27:46 (02:02)
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The bass player for Slade, Jim Lee, came up with the idea to do a Christmas song after being dry of ideas in a hotel bathroom. He had to convince his band members to do it, but it went on to become a hit.
ChapterChristmas Songs as a Profitable Business Move
EpisodeSYSK’s 2021 Glad Tidings Bonanza Holiday Special
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Jim Lee, CEO of music publishing company SESAC, talks about the financial benefits of creating a popular Christmas song, as well as the backstory of Slade's "Merry Xmas Everybody" and Freddie Mercury's interest in writing a Christmas song.
27:46 - 28:34 (00:48)
Summary
Jim Lee, CEO of music publishing company SESAC, talks about the financial benefits of creating a popular Christmas song, as well as the backstory of Slade's "Merry Xmas Everybody" and Freddie Mercury's interest in writing a Christmas song.
ChapterChristmas Songs as a Profitable Business Move
EpisodeSYSK’s 2021 Glad Tidings Bonanza Holiday Special
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Slade, a British rock band from the 70s, paved the way for non-traditional artists to record Christmas music, leading to a trend that continues to this day with the likes of Mariah Carey earning millions from her holiday hits.
28:34 - 29:29 (00:54)
Summary
Slade, a British rock band from the 70s, paved the way for non-traditional artists to record Christmas music, leading to a trend that continues to this day with the likes of Mariah Carey earning millions from her holiday hits.
ChapterChristmas Songs as a Profitable Business Move
EpisodeSYSK’s 2021 Glad Tidings Bonanza Holiday Special
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Many artists attempt to create a hit Christmas song each year, due to the potential for a passive income stream.
29:29 - 30:52 (01:23)
Summary
Many artists attempt to create a hit Christmas song each year, due to the potential for a passive income stream. However, despite the desire for a new Christmas classic, most artists do not succeed.