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Bryan Adams joins to talk about the REAL Story of 'Christmas Time'

This week on Behind The Christmas Hits - Drew gives you a peek behind the curtain about what goes into making this podcast - and the story behind the Bryan Adams hit - Christmas Time! Bryan Joins to give the real story of the massively popular song - and Rob Thomas recalls how im ...  Show more

Pat Monahan of Train Interview: Christmas in Tahoe’s new songs & HIS music Mount Rushmore!

Pat Monahan from Train joins Behind the Christmas Hits with Drew Savage for exciting chat about the new version of ‘Christmas in Tahoe' album and all the new songs that have been added to it. Pat Monahan tells Drew the possible recipe for writing a Christmas hit. Pat chats about ...  Show more

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