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1. Born in Harlem in 1927, this velvet-voiced singer made a name for himself singing Caribbean-styled music, which earned him the nickname King of Calypso. He is probably best known for singing a song about tired workers loading boats with the type of fruit seen in the picture.
Who is this wonderful singer?
2. This American singer and song writer was born in Minnesota in 1941. In his earlier days, in the 60s, his music spoke loudly against war and for freedom and civil rights, even becoming anthems for some of the causes. Raised in the Jewish faith, he converted to Christianity in the 70s, a fact which was reflected in his music at the time. Royalties from his 2001 Christmas CD go to charity.
Who is this singer with a distinctive voice?
3. Including songs like "Hairy Christmas" and "Ragin' Cajun Redneck Christmas" this family, who made their fortune with hunting accessories and are known for their reality television show, released their Christmas CD in 2013.
What's the name of the family who released this CD?
4. This celebrity also did not make her name in the music industry; in fact she started out her career as a comedienne. Not known for keeping her opinions to herself, she has hosted her own talk show, as well as co-hosted "The View". She has tried her hand at acting, including a movie about a subject represented by the picture.
Who is this multi-talented entertainer who has released Christmas CDs?
5. This British group, formed in 1967, gradually developed into a progressive rock band, under the leadership of lead singer Ian Anderson. Anderson's distinctive voice, coupled with the instrument he is famous for, make their songs readily recognizable to anyone familiar with the group.
Which group is this, which released its first Christmas CD in 2003?
6. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, this singer wrote his first song when he was 14 years old. The picture refers to the name of his first group, immortalised in one of his hit songs as being "...in pieces on the ground". He has the distinction of being the first non-British act to be signed by McCartney to record at Apple.
Who is this "Sweet Baby" musician who recorded his first Christmas CD in 2004?
7. Born in the Canadian capital of Ottawa, in 1945, this musician's passion for human rights has been long-documented in his lyrics. One of his biggest hits had him "...wondering where..." the animals in the picture are, but in another he let us know what he would do if he had a rocket launcher.
Who is this Canadian artist, who started his career in the 60s and released his Christmas CD in 1993?
8. Born in Brooklyn in 1941, this popular singer has been entertaining listeners since the 60s. He has had numerous number one hits, including one represented by the picture, which came from a movie he starred in in 1980 with Lucie Arnaz.
He released his first Christmas CD in 1992, which surprised a lot of people given the fact that he is Jewish. The anecdote circulating at the time was that he had sought permission from his grandmother before doing so.
Who is this iconic singer?
9. Born in Mississippi on Christmas Day, 1946, this musician has built an empire around his music, including (but not limited to) stores, restaurants, his own beer label (in conjunction with Anheuser-Busch) and recording studios.
Who is this man, whose fans are called a name associated with the picture?
10. Born in Arkansas during the Great Depression, this musician with a distinctive, deep voice is probably best remembered for country music, although much of his music has crossed over into other genres. His story has been turned into a movie, named after one of his biggest hits.
Which musician, whose nickname is related to the picture, released several Christmas albums?
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