By now, you’re probably sick of all the holiday songs on the radio/in the stores/everywhere you turn. But can we suggest one minor Baltimore-themed tune to get you back in the spirit?
Yes, “Crabs for Christmas” by David DeBoy, the 1981 classic with the signature Bawlmer-accented “oohhhh, I want crabs for Christmas.” If you haven’t heard it recently — or ever — I recommend the video above, which is from the Maryland Public Access TV show “Crabs.” Amazingly enough, DeBoy managed to use his novelty song as a springboard to a career in media, which most recently resulted in appearances on “The Wire” and “Veep.”
For a little more local holiday magic, take five minutes to watch the video above, which features footage from the 1963 Christmas parade. Check out those foxy baton twirlers!
Gotta love the “Crabs for Christmas” video, but the real surprise was the footage from the 1963 Christmas parade — what a flashback! Loved the footage, and especially loved that the music, which was added by the son (or at least it looks that way)? Thanks!