Month: December 2024

Step Into Christmas

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Originally released on November 23, 1973, I do remember this song playing over my little transistor radio as well as on the AM radio in my mother’s 1967 Buick Electra 225. I loved it because it was fast, fun and about Christmas.  Fast forward to this 2024 Christmas season and Elton himself has re-released it in this (somewhat) updated video. Enjoy!

Elton John (lip synched by Cara) – Step Into Christmas – 2024 video update

The Christmas Song

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Judy Garland’s famous Christmas special aired shortly before my entry onto this planet. As a child I adored the yearly Christmas specials and am sure I would have adored this one had I seen it, but then again if I had I’d be older than I already am. Thankfully I can watch it here on YouTube. Enjoy this clip, it’s truly a treasure.

Judy Garland & Mel Tormé – The Christmas Song – Aired December 22, 1963 on CBS

Amazing Grace

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The reopening of Notre Dame was a big deal for us as Paris is one of our favorite places, and Notre Dame one of our favorite places in Paris. Today we will pause from the classic holiday music to enjoy this beautiful piece performed for the celebration marking the restoration of this magnificent structure.

Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel directing the South African soprano Pretty Yende and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France – Amazing Grace – December 7, 2024