In the '80s, Al Jarreau's version of "The Christmas Song" wasn't as easy to buy as it is now. Initially, the song was released only to radio stations and wasn't available commercially. Upon hearing it, it quickly became my favorite rendition. I still have yet to hear a warmer, more welcoming version. In the late '80s, I called a radio station and asked if they'd be playing it soon. The DJ said it wasn't scheduled soon, but "our 36 hours of Christmas music will start fairly soon, so it maybe it'll be played at some point then."
I thought but didn't say, "Actually, it isn't part of that rotation. It's the same Christmas music in the same order each year. I know because I've heard all of it in pieces over the last several years."
I didn't want to be a wet blanket, so I replied, "Oh, maybe so. Thank you."
Presumably, the DJ finished his shift and went on to do trivial things like enjoying Christmas Eve and spending time with his family. Honestly...Where were his priorities? How could anyone not know offhand that Al Jarreau's "The Christmas Song" wasn't part of a 36-hour music rotation? :-)
