Saturday, December 20, 2025

David, Not Jack

Tonight's share is Merry Christmas, by David Frost and Billy Taylor.  Orchestra, guest soloists, "Special Gift" performances by Gerri Granger, some narration by David Frost.  It's an interesting album, all in all pretty good Christmas music.  Well arranged and performed by all.


The tracks include six (plus a reprise) Christmas standards, mostly the popular spiritual classics and including the beautiful 'Wexford Carol', and four composed by Billy Taylor, plus a poem by G.K. Chesterton, recited by David Frost.


Those of us who grew up in the '70s and '80s must remember David Frost, who passed away in 2013.  His presence as a journalist, host, and entertainer was unmissable.  He touched many areas of popular entertainment, as evident by this record.  I think you'll enjoy the package Mr. Frost and Mr. Taylor put together for us.

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