Billy F Gibbons Releases Christmas Single ‘Jingle Bell Blues’
Written by Johnson Stephen on December 6, 2021
Billy F Gibbons has released a Christmas single entitled ‘Jingle Bell Blues’.
It’s Billy’s reworking of the eternal ‘Jingle Bells’ with some significant modifications or ‘Kustom’ touches. While the song exudes holiday cheer, the gut-bucket vocal approach that Billy applies to the repertoire is nothing short of extraordinary.
Billy’s guitar solos can best be described as ‘epic’ and should heat up virtually any holiday get-together whether indoors or out. Also of literal note is the harmonica solo that renders the recording something of an homage to Jimmy Reed in a sonically up-to-date context.
The track is available digitally as well as a lavishly packaged 45 RPM single, pressed on red translucent vinyl. The cover art depicts multiple Cadillac Fleetwood Broughams stacked to reflect the shape of a traditional Christmas tree while the obverse is adorned by a swanky stylized wire wheel. The use of “singular” is intentional as only one track, ‘Jingle Bell Blues’ is offered.
The “flip side” of the record is an etched surface that replicates the sidewall of a bias ply tire with raised letters spelling out the song title and Billy’s name. Lastly, and of special note, is the fact that the red vinyl version comes with a Billy F Gibbons center hole adapter making it easy to play on any standard turntable.
Stream or purchase the single https://found.ee/BillyFGibbons_JingleBellBlues
Check out the audio/video of the single here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2u9zKHcpTQ&t=8s
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Brennan Olson On December 8, 2021 at 4:33 am
Billy Gibbons knows how to rock Christmas time! Billy Gibbons knows about the blues as well. His whiskey runner hot rod is totally AWESOME!