The Guardian: I’m Dreaming of a Bestseller: What Makes Christmas Songs Stick?

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The Guardian: I’m Dreaming of a Bestseller: What Makes Christmas Songs Stick?

The Guardian interviewed Berklee Professor Joe Bennett about why some holiday music remains popular, even decades after its initial release.

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