Noel, Noel
From the archives of 2008, this LP by the appropriately named Noel Stevens is one of those anonymous Christmas records that I'm afraid I have absolutely no memory of. I think I may have shared this out once more in the following year, but nothing after that. So after ten years, I figure it's time I bring it back for those who might be curious. I love to exhume these things from the dust bins of history, but sometimes there's nothing I can do. They're there for a reason, after all. Please enjoy Noel Stevens Woodwind Quintette With Harpsichord-The Noel Sound (Fuller FR-0021, Stereo, 1967).
1. Good King Wenceslas
2. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
3. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
4. Deck The Hall
5. What Child Is This?
6. The Twelve Days Of Christmas
7. Joy To The World
8. The First Nowell
9. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
10. Jesus' Lullaby
11. I Saw Three Ships
12. Silent Night
MEGA
Don't remember this one at all. (At my age, I am grateful to remember my kids' names.) Looks interesting!
ReplyDeleteHarpsichord music somehow became popular back in the '60s, to the point that it made me hate any harpsichord music so I have to pass on this one. Thanks anyway!
ReplyDeletei must have missed this the first time round. i’m not even sure i was here in 2008. more places to visit back then. i was more choosey in former times. nowadays, i’ll download anything: nuns, organs, music boxes, lions, tigers… i do however draw the line at little marcy and her imitators. noel stevens & friends is good stuff. 1960s. 1860s. 1760s. fits.
ReplyDeleteLove harpsichord and winds. Thank you much!
ReplyDeleteJust listened to this one and found it quite pleasant. Another keeper I think.
ReplyDeleteI know this is a really old post... My father was the french horn player on this album and we listened to it several times each December when I was a kid. I'd love to get my hands on a copy! Does anyone know where I can get one?
ReplyDeleteThe MEGA link still works, you should be able to download it.
DeleteIf anyone happens to see my post, you can contact me by email: todd@toddscostumes.com
ReplyDeleteAlways nice to hear from someone related to the music we share here. I sent you a note about how to download this music, I hope you are able to give it a listen and hear your fathers work!
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