Been a busy weekend for Der Bingle. Finishing up the Christmas decorating, children's basketball games and practices, teaching teenage daughter to drive (shudder...). Tonight is one of my favorite nights of the year, because.... it's fruitcake night! Yes indeed - it's time to make the fruitcakes. I like 'em. Some of my friends like 'em. The children - not so much.
So, before opening the candied fruit, brandy, walnuts, brandy, spices, brandy, and some brandy, I'll post some music out for you.
Here's Johnny Kay with Al Goodman and his Orchestra on the Diplomat album "Night Before Christmas". This is a nice collection of songs done very well by Johnny, Al, and the gang. Included are some of the usual standards, plus some that are less frequently encountered, such as "When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter" and "Ring Out Wild Bells".
For your Sunday evening listening pleasure, Johnny Kay and the Al Goodman Orchestra.
Now, time to make the fruitcake!
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I d/l'd an Album called Christmas Songs For Young Hearts by Gene Martin & The Arthur Carre Orchestra.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds suspiciously like this one. Same singer, same arrangements, It has about six of the same songs, and about six different ones ..
Had this one growing up. It took my brother and me years to track it down.
ReplyDeleteI really like the embossed album cover, and the copy I got was in great shape. Thanks for the comment - have a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteOne of my all time favorite albums!
ReplyDeleteMy family had this when I was a little kid and I've been searching for this for years. Thanks so much for posting this!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for posting this album! All my childhood memories of Christmastime came rushing back to me as I listened to the tracks! I can't thank you enough. God Bless you -- and your fine blog.
ReplyDeleteHow does one go about listening to (or purchasing) this fine old Christmas album. As with others, it was a very meaningful link to happy Christmas memories of old.
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed hearing these old songs ago. We had the record when I was a kid. Super neat! :-)
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