Have A Gray Christmas

You may recall that The Free Design wanted you to hear the Now Sound of Christmas, but such sounds are few and far between.  A little tiny bit of that sound showed up on this private-press LP from a gentlemen here in Florida sometime in the early 70s. I first shared this with you back in 2008, and I've reripped it for your listening pleasure tonight. Listening to this again, I'm struck by not only the little bits of The Now Sound that pop up here and there, but also by how much Veo sounds a little like Don Pardo in places.  Close your eyes for a moment and just imagine either Veo MCing a game show, or imagine Don Pardo wishing you a Merry Christmas.  See what I mean?  Anyhow, this is a much nicer rip and in a much higher bitrate than before, so be sure you grab this one and give it a listen.  This is Veo Gray And The Jodie Lyons Singers-A Christmas Happening (Alaco Records SLP-2156, Stereo).  Note that the label name, Alaco, is just Ocala backwards. Ocala is a city in Florida where I think Veo was based. Somewhere I've got another LP from a church chorus that features him as music director, and I believe the church is in Ocala, or at least that same part of Florida.

1. Christmas Medley-O Little Town Of Bethlehem, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Angels We Have Heard On High
2. Deck The Hall
3. Jingle Bells
4. O Come, All Ye Faithful
5. O Come, O Come Immanuel
6. Rest Your Head
7. Silent Night
8. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
9. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

MEGA