SONGS OF THE SEASON #3: "Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer / had a very shiny nose. / And if you ever saw him, / you would even say it glows." Who among us doesn't know the lyrics to this Christmas classic? But did you know it was created as a marketing ploy by the Montgomery Ward department store?

The store had been buying and giving away coloring books for Christmas every year, and decided in 1939 that creating their own book would save money. A guy by the name of Robert L. May was given the project.

It was his brother law, Johnny Marks, who put the story to music in the 1940's. Gene Autry put it on wax in 1949,and it's been played on the radio every Christmas since then.

This is the Destiny's Child version. I just love how they work themselves into the classic claymation scenes we're all so familiar with ...

SONGS OF THE SEASON #2: The "Huffington Post" recently named it one of the "9 Most Annoying Christmas Songs." It's one of those songs that continues to divide a musical nation.

Whether it's seasonal ear candy or a cringe-worthy track, "Wonderful Christmas Time" by Paul McCartney tends to enjoy significant airplay this time of the year, and quite frankly I'm ok with that.

I know it gets dissed a lot because it was written by a former Beatle many consider one of the greatest songwriters of all time, and yes, it sounds like it took him all of 5 minutes to write this one, but take it for what it is ... a bouncy, up beat, late 70's song about a happy holiday.

Hate if you want, but "Wonderful Christmas Time" makes me want to go out and do something Christmasy!

DEJA VIDEO/ THE FLAME: MTV??? We don't need no stinkin' MTV! Not in this new digital world we live in.

For this video post I set the way-way-back machine to 1988. The year Cheap Trick finally got a #1 song with what we in the biz call a "power ballad".

Please give this song the proper respect and wave your Bic in the air. And remember ... after the fire, after all the rain, I will be the flame!!!

SONGS OF THE SEASON #1: It's one of the few Christmas songs I look forward to playing every year.

I'm not a Christmas song hater by any means, but when you've been playing them every year since 1980, as I have, and you're pretty much a captive audience when they come on, as I am, you have a whole new appreciation for the volume control.

But when this one comes on, I'm cranking it up to "11" Spinal Tap reference :)

I'm willing to bet even the most feminist woman in the room can't help but sing along to Mariah Carey's Christmas declaration about a woman who doesn't care about presents or lights; all she desires for Christmas is to spend time with her lovah.

And fellas, don't lie. You dig “All I want for Christmas Is You” too. Even if won't cop to it out loud.

DEJA VIDEO/BUFFALO STANCE: MTV is never going to start playing videos again. I'm starting to accept that. But who needs them to anyway in this new digital world we live in, right?

In this post, I'm taking you back to 1989. When hip hop wasn't about bitches and ho's. It was about fun. And none was more fun than Nenah Cherry's "Buffalo Stance" ...

WHY MEN ARE NEVER DEPRESSED: There are so many things that could be bringing you down these days. The economy sucks. Your team isn't looking so hot. No worries. Guys are wired to be happy.

Our happiness could have a lot to do with the advantages we enjoy and the simple outlook we have on life. Consider ...

1. Wedding plans take care of themselves.
2. The world is your urinal.
3. Same work, more pay.
4. Wrinkles add character.
5. People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.
6. You get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
7. Your underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.
8. Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.
9. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.
10. You only have to shave your face and neck.
11. You can play with toys all your life.
12. You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look.
13. You have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.
14. You never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is "too icky."

NEVER GO THERE WITH A WOMAN: Having been around the block a few times (thrice married!), I've learned a few lessons the hard way when it comes to woman.

One of the most important I can share with you is that there are certain topics you should NEVER negatively approach with a woman. Allow me to share my wisdom with you - free of charge, cuz that's the kind of guy I am ...

1. Weight
2. Age
3. Driving skills
4. Parenting skills
5. Cooking skills

Don't go there. You've been warned.