Nutcracker Sweet!
Since I just reposted a Fred Waring record, why not throw up something new by him as well? (New being a relative term, since this came out way back in 1950!) Keep in mind that they didn't yet have hi-fi in 1950, so this one sounds like it was originally recorded as a 78, but it's still worth a few listens. And as an added bonus, they added lyrics to the traditional Tchaikovsky tunes. Who'd a thunk it? One of the writers of those lyrics (and the arranger) is one Harry Simeone, who you may recognize as the guy behind one of the greatest Christmas records of all time, Little Drummer Boy. Without further ado, here is Fred Waring And His Pennsylvanians-Nutcracker Suite (Decca 1-111 7", 1950).
Last year I got Spike Jones' version of the Nutcracker Suite at Basic Hip.
ReplyDeleteThis year, Fred Waring here. Why o why does Christmas have to come only once a year?
Thanks for the share Ernie!
Capt
I have looked for this Waring's Nutcracker) for 55 years! I had it as a child and no one I know has ever heard of it. THANK YOU!!!
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This is a rad record! Any chance you might reup the download?
ReplyDeleteAh, the phantom download deleter strikes again. Maybe I'll just repost a link here in the comments, and see if it lasts any longer. Try this:
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I am praising you!
ReplyDeleteMy friend dances the Nutcracker so I am collecting 12 versions of the Nutcracker Suite. Um, designed to drive one crazy actually.
This oughta help do it
thanks again
Holy cow this is so crazy, you know they are SINGING the Nutcracker Suite, yes?
ReplyDelete"Have another vodka, have another vodka, vodka always makes things bright"
happy holidaze!