December 16: What Can You Get A Wookie For Christmas (When He Already Owns A Comb?)

December 16: What Can You Get A Wookie For Christmas (When He Already Owns A Comb?)

Sequel to: Star Wars (Film, 1977), The Empire Strikes Back (Film, 1980)

OK, so the powers-the-be figured out that following up Star Wars with the Star Wars Holiday Special was NOT a good idea. But what about a record album for the holiday? Enter Christmas in the Stars: Star Wars Christmas Album. Originally concepted to be a whole series of Christmas albums based on the franchise, it ended up being the only one.

The Empire Strikes Back debuted in May 1980, while this Christmas album hit in November. We've visited some songs from this release before during our 2002 and 2003 Editions. The album was produced by Meco Monardo, who had previously come out with a very-70's disco album called Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk. This time around, he got officially licensed, and thus got R2-D2 and C-3PO to perform. (The album is notable for featuring one of the first recordings of Jon Bon Jovi).

To be honest, What Can You Get A Wookie For Christmas (When He Already Owns A Comb?) is actually a pretty fun song if you are into Star Wars stuff. I mean, who doesn't want Chewbacca to help celebrate Christmas? At least he's long forgotten about Life Day!

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