Christmas Music ... "THE" Christmas Song
MUSICAL HISTORY LESSON
Nat 'King' Cole - "The Christmas Song"
This is the very first recording of this classic
by Nat with just the trio. King Cole Trio recorded
in 1946 on June 14, 1946 in NYC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdMSDg4tDCI
Later that same year it was recorded again
with the addition of a string section and a harpist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-RXKcc0sZs
In 1953 came the first version to feature a full orchestra
with Ralph Carmichael conducting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU1f8K3XH6c
Finally, in 1961 came the version most played nowadays
with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-FqB1JfRLE
Every one is perfect.
We celebrate our house, our home, our Noel, and the LOVE that lives in this place. Merry Christmas !!!
2022 ... Christmas Eve in the Sheppard House.
Le Sheppard as Santa, 12,20.17
Le Sheppard painting and as Santa, 12.20.17
No time this year for writing my Christmas posts, so I will repeat this one from a year ago along with a beautiful piece of music — 12.19.17 ... Growing up there was always music around the holidays as there was all year round (being surrounded by talented artists and musicians). Whether at Granny Fulmer's or in our Sheppard home on the farm or up at Uncle John and Aunt Skip's in Lancaster - someone was always playing the piano (Uncle John, Dad, or one of us) and other instruments. Singing carols, hymns, and songs while harmonizing. At times there was even a string ensemble. Best for me was hearing Pop on the piano alone and playing for himself. Simple and heartfelt - my Father's and his brother's musical and artistic legacy. Pictured is a VERY young Bob Sheppard (Pop) on the left, his brother John Sheppard (the artist) at the piano, and my Mother's brother Roy Fulmer with 3 women sitting around the piano at Granny Fulmer's in Cold Point.
AND ... this from Abbey Road posted today. Beautiful.
https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=UfsbnewzIVE
I do miss my father - my friend. And another ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLd9PcZW5PQ