When I was young, any new version of a Christmas song rattled my brain. But after hearing the newbies many times, they became a part of the season. The one that makes me take a beat is "The Little Drummer Boy," by Bing Crosby and David Bowie. They performed it on TV in 1977, and I loved it immediately. The one that threw me was your beloved Drifters' version of "White Christmas," recorded in 1954. It had me wondering, "What on Earth?"
We still look forward to the "old" movies (The Bishop's Wife...the original) every year and we're Jewish. Wishing you, Wink and your family a Merry Christmas. Keep on singing!
I was over at the community center the other day delivering a few boxes of food because the big-hearted woman from church who usually makes the run was recovering from hip surgery. The poor and needy were lined up waiting for groceries, maybe a package of spaghetti and jar of Ragu, or box of Cheerios, and, I thought, what is wrong here that so many in our country need help with their next meal?
Nice reflection on the Christmas music of your Brooklyn upbringing. You have to hear Gregg Allman sing Silent Night. On second thought, you do not want to!
Anne on the West Coast doesn't have to send me anything. But, I sure would like a recording of Fred Bruning in the shower channeling Clyde McPhatter and Bill Pinkney.
Terry -- No one has ever asked me to "keep on singing" so thank you and happy holidays.
Folks don't talk much on the line, I noticed, but a lot being said. Thanks, John.
Peter -- Unless the Moonglows are in the background, maybe I better not, Cheers and happy season. /fb
Oh! Why didn't someone mention Bailey's before? Feeling different about the season, already.
Tech guys doing final sound check, Tom. Soon available digitally and on CD.
Gwen -- Soon you'll be imitating the Drifters, trust me.
My bet: In more secular moments, the Weston monks are doing "White Christmas," Drifters style.
Today's public service award to Phil.
For all you older folks, like me, who may or may not be able to find the link on your own, here it is:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooc5eJc5SHA
I may or may not have had help from my daughter.
Today's public service award to Phil.
When I was young, any new version of a Christmas song rattled my brain. But after hearing the newbies many times, they became a part of the season. The one that makes me take a beat is "The Little Drummer Boy," by Bing Crosby and David Bowie. They performed it on TV in 1977, and I loved it immediately. The one that threw me was your beloved Drifters' version of "White Christmas," recorded in 1954. It had me wondering, "What on Earth?"
Gwen -- Soon you'll be imitating the Drifters, trust m
Hope you and Wink and loved ones had a jolly holly Christmas and have a blessed
Best wishes, Margo, and thanks from the Jersey Girl, and me/fb
We still look forward to the "old" movies (The Bishop's Wife...the original) every year and we're Jewish. Wishing you, Wink and your family a Merry Christmas. Keep on singing!
Terry -- No one has ever asked me to "keep on singing" so thank you and happy holidays.
All the music is fine. But this graph....
I was over at the community center the other day delivering a few boxes of food because the big-hearted woman from church who usually makes the run was recovering from hip surgery. The poor and needy were lined up waiting for groceries, maybe a package of spaghetti and jar of Ragu, or box of Cheerios, and, I thought, what is wrong here that so many in our country need help with their next meal?
Is the real Christmas.....
Folks don't talk much on the line, I noticed, but a lot being said. Thanks, John.
Nice reflection on the Christmas music of your Brooklyn upbringing. You have to hear Gregg Allman sing Silent Night. On second thought, you do not want to!
Peter -- Unless the Moonglows are in the background, maybe I better not, Cheers and happy season. /fb
Just listened to it thanks to Phil's link. Definitely helping to get me in the Christmas spirit. That and some Bailey's in my hot chocolate. :)
Oh! Why didn't someone mention Bailey's before? Feeling different about the season, already.
Anne on the West Coast doesn't have to send me anything. But, I sure would like a recording of Fred Bruning in the shower channeling Clyde McPhatter and Bill Pinkney.
Tech guys doing final sound check, Tom. Soon available digitally and on CD.