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Christmas Song Advent Calendar 2018: Day 20

Dec 20, 2018Dec 21, 2018 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

ARTIST: Dean Martin SONG: Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! It may seem ludicrous to suggest it, but one of the easiest listening of all the Christmas classics was actually recorded in a heatwave. Absolutely true. Yes, jazz singer and musician Vaughn Monroe recorded the original 'Let It Snow' back in the … Continue reading Christmas Song Advent Calendar 2018: Day 20

Christmas Song Advent Calendar 2017: Day 20

Dec 20, 2017Dec 14, 2017 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

ARTIST: David Bowie & Bing Crosby SONG: Little Drummer Boy (Peace on Earth) ALBUM: Bowie: The Singles Collection (1977, RCA) Believe it or not, the late great Bowie almost turned down the chance to record this adapted version of the popular carol with Bing for his holiday special in the late 1970s. Thank goodness that … Continue reading Christmas Song Advent Calendar 2017: Day 20

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