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Why Christmas? (the Longest Day of the Year) 03:31
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When Paula Kelley first decided that her band Boy Wonder was reaching the end of its run, the first song she recorded as a solo artist was this conflicted little holiday gem. Assisted by a who's-who of the 90s Boston music scene, Paula crafted a singular take on the Christmas song, as only she could have.

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released December 25, 1999

Paula Kelley: vocals, guitar, bass, organ
Jeff Norcross: drums
Aaron Tap: boy vocals, twinkly guitars
Josh Arakelian: slide guitar
The Misfit Toys: vocal choir
Written, Produced, and Arranged by Paula Kelley
Recorded by Dave Westner at Woolly Mammoth, Boston
Mastered by Pete Weiss

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