The Patrick Star puppet was covered in wool-like material and SpongeBob "wasn't a sponge but some kind of weird material they found somewhere," he said. "They're like `MacGyver,' always repurposing something." The TV special has a small element of recycling. Kenny calls it a testament to "a goofy little song" he and Paley wrote three years ago
-- "Don't Be a Jerk, (It's Christmas)." "Bring joy to the world, it's the thing to do. But the world does not revolve around you. Don't be a jerk, it's Christmas" is among its bouncy yet cautionary verses. The tune is among a dozen included on the digital release "It's a SpongeBob Christmas! Album," most written by Kenny and Paley (a songwriter-producer who's worked with artists including Brian Wilson and Blondie). Four songs are part of the special. Music fans might want to check out the album for its craftsmanship. The veterans who play on it include harpist Corky Hale and harmonica player Tommy Morgan, both of whom have backed a roster of big stars, including Billie Holliday and Frank Sinatra. The recording sessions proved an early holiday gift for Kenny. "We'd spend a half-hour working and then make the musicians tell stories about who they played with," he said. ___ Online:
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