With Santa being a creature of habit, it’s no surprise that we are returning to Sweden for Boot # 9 in the 12 Boots of Christmas series.

Welcome this time to lovely Lucianatten, apparently the home of flaming candle princesses, for a radio broadcast with British new wave pioneers, Ian Dury & the Blockheads.

Fresh off the release of their third album, Laughter, the band is in the midst of its “Soft as a Baby’s Bottom Tour” which was an international success despite mixed reviews for the new release.

Dury’s personal demons have caught up with him by this time, creating a tense atmosphere among the band members.  Despite the pressure, they come through with a stellar 15 song set which includes an ode to Dury’s musical hero, “Sweet Gene Vincent,” the controversial “Sueperman’s Big Sister,” the million-selling “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick,” and the legendary “Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll.”

Don’t miss former Ornette Coleman sideman and noted jazz trumpeter Don Cherry working his groove throughout the show.

So grab a candle, light up, and enjoy the eclectic sounds of Santa’s favorite band of rogue U.K. new wavers.

Now, about Ian’s wish list…

Ian Dury & the Blockheads Setlist

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Billy Jean & Me

Clevor Trevor

Sink My Boat

Sueperman’s Big Sister

Yes and No (Patricia)

Uncoolohol

Delusions of Grandeur

What a Waste

I Want to be Straight

Fucking Ada

Oh! Mr. Peanut

Plaistow Patricia

Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

Sweet Gene Vincent

Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll