Krog 2

As promised earlier today, here's a second LP I discovered in the collection that features Mr. Krogstad. I swear to you that I had no idea there was a relationship between this LP and the first one I shared when I pulled them out to record them, I only realized it later when I saw two file folders on my computer with similar names. I don't think Bob's name is on the outside of this one anywhere, I had to slit open the shrinkwrap that held the gatefold closed all these years. And there inside the the gatefold near Bob was a name I did recognize, Thurl Ravenscroft! Sure enough, Tony the Tiger did the narration on this LP. Color me surprised! Turns out this record was recorded under the auspices of The Crystal Cathedral, a large church building outside of LA (close to Disneyland!) that was associated with mega-pastor Robert Schuller and his Hour Of Power TV ministry (it's not a Catholic Church). Not sure if this was a giveaway in exchange for a donation or some other project designed as a fundraiser, but I'm glad it exists and that I found it at random one day in my collection. Give it a listen and see if you think it's G-G-G-G-G-G-G-R-R-R-R-R-R-R-E-A-T! This is Bob Krogstad, Conductor-Sheldon Disrud, Choral Conductor-Thurl Ravenscroft, Narrator-The Glory Of Christmas-A Living Nativity (The Crystal Cathedral RFJP-8101, Stereo, 1981).

1. Processional: O Come, All Ye Faithful  
2. On That Special Night: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; Silent Night (Theme And Variations)  
3. In Bethlehem: O Little Town Of Bethlehem  
4. The Nativity: O Little Town Of Bethlehem (Variations); For Unto Us A Child Is Born; Away In A Manger  
5. In The Fields: What Child Is This?; While By My Sheep  
6. Follow The Star: The First Noel; Angels We Have Heard On High  
7. Procession To Bethlehem: We Three Kings  
8. Adoration: Beside Thy Cradle Here I Stand (From The "Christmas Oratorio"); Sleep, Holy Child; O Holy Night  
9. O Come, Let Us Adore Him: O Come, All Ye Faithful (Theme And Variations)  
10. I'm A Poor Boy, Too: The Little Drummer Boy  
11. One Solitary Life: A Song For Christmas  
12. In Celebration: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing  
13. Recessional: Joy To The World

MEGA