Monday, December 01, 2025

Angel Eyes

Here's another spoken word Christmas record for you. I used to try to share these all out at once but I've been spacing them out this year for some reason. I'm sure there are more in the big bucket o' shares that I will get to in due time, but this one rose to the top as I was perusing the list just now. Every time I think I have all the Christmas related records on the great spoken-word label Caedmon, another one comes along and surprises me. This one held an even bigger surprise when I saw who provided the background music. None other than Enoch Light's buddy Dick Hyman! This guy must have released close to a hundred (maybe more) records across every label Enoch Light ever owned, and when all those were done he just kept going for a whole host of independents. I believe he's still alive and living not too far from me, but I don't know if he's still recording. It wouldn't surprise me, to tell you the truth. So show him a little love and download Dame Judith Anderson-Music Composed And Performed By Dick Hyman-The Littlest Angel (Caedmon TC 1384, Stereo, 1973). This one is really long but the stories are enjoyable. You've probably heard the story about The Little Angel a million times, but the b-side was a new one on me.

1. The Littlest Angel
2. The Bells Of Christmas

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Posted by Ernie at 12/01/2025 11:59:00 PM

8 comments:

  1. petlodTuesday, December 02, 2025 1:55:00 AM

    I didn't have much interest in this until you mentioned Dick Hyman. Instant download! Thanks, Ernie.

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    1. ErnieTuesday, December 02, 2025 7:12:00 AM

      Funny thing is, I don't remember there being much music behind either of these stories. I'm sure there's something there but it certainly doesn't stick with you. But if you're a fan of his, you'll want this.

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  2. Stan S.Tuesday, December 02, 2025 4:45:00 AM

    Hello Ernie, the cack cover on this Holiday Album has quite a tale to talk about the author of this story. Charles Tazewell was the founding and directing The Brattleboro , Vermont Little Theater. They realized that the Living was better with the Four Seasons than Hollywood, California. AI Overview
    Latchis Theater | Vermont.com
    There is no "Brattleboro Little Theater" in the traditional sense; instead, the historic main theater in Brattleboro is the Latchis Theatre, a 1930s art deco venue that hosts films and live performances. Additionally, the Tiny Theater is a grassroots performance ensemble that puts on readings and small events throughout Brattleboro.
    Latchis Theatre:
    This is a fully restored art deco theater that serves as a primary venue for live shows, movies, and community events.
    It was founded in 1938 and features a large seating capacity, a stage, and distinctive Greco-Roman architecture.
    It is a landmark in Brattleboro and hosts a variety of events, including live performances, concerts, and film festivals.
    Tiny Theater:
    This is a community-based performance ensemble that focuses on intimate and accessible theater.
    They host staged readings and other small performances in various locations around Brattleboro, such as at ByWay Books.
    The group is dedicated to community storytelling and transformative readings. https://www.facebook.com/tinytheatervt/ Get in touch: tinytheatervt@gmail.com
    Visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/tinytheatervt
    Visit us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiny_theatervt
    Tiny Theater YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TinytheaterVT Yes, our small State of Vermont has a lot of other Historical Theaters & Places for an memorable Plays & Shows for a very memorable time out. I Thank You Ernie for Posting this great Old Story Album Told By Dame Judith Anderson and with Music By Dick Hyman. You're getting a lot of Older Holiday Mucic this year, I am looking forward to your next posts. Yes Its Cold & Snowing here in Vermont. Maybe someday you might get to go to a few Old & New Great Theaters here in Vermont. I Thank You Again, Sincerely, Stan

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    1. ErnieTuesday, December 02, 2025 7:12:00 AM

      Snow? No thank you! I'll keep my warm sandy beaches. :)

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  3. Laurie G.Tuesday, December 02, 2025 8:52:00 AM

    I don't know if anything can top Carol Channing's Caedmon Christmas album, but I'll give it a listen!

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  4. BusterTuesday, December 02, 2025 9:26:00 AM

    I think Dick Hyman was on every second LP made in the 50s and 60s (and later). He was on the Ray Charles Singers album I posted a few days ago.

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    1. ErnieTuesday, December 02, 2025 9:30:00 AM

      Yep, he got around. And not just the Enoch Light-related stuff. MGM used him extensively back in the day.

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