Friday, December 18, 2020

25-Ladies Sing Christmas 2

It's been a while since we've heard from the ladies of Christmas, so here's a second helping from those songbirds that were such a hit earlier. I see that I somehow ended up with three versions of White Christmas in this batch, I guess that was a popular track for the ladies to sing. As usual all the selections are sourced from The Internet Archive, and we thank them for their generosity in making this stuff available. Anything here I should draw special attention to? Well, the conductor backing up Helen Forrest is Earle Hagen, who I believe was responsible for the theme to The Andy Griffith Show. You don't see too much of him. That's all I can come up with for today.  Enjoy!

MEGA

Update-5 Jan 2023-Added a tracklist for searchability.

1. Kate Smith, Orchestra Under Direction Of Jack Miller-Adeste Fideles (Oh, Come All Ye Faithful)
2. Mindy Carson With Orchestra Conducted By Andrew Ackers-Button Up Your Overcoat (From The Musical Production "Follow Thru")
3. Teresa Brewer With Chorus And Orchestra Directed By Jack Pleis-I Just Can't Wait Till Christmas
4. Ella Logan-Orchestra Under Direction Of Bill Harty-Jingle (Bingle) Bells
5. Dinah Washington-Silent Night
6. Monica Lewis With Ray Bloch And His Orchestra-White Christmas
7. Sister Rosetta Tharpe With Rosette Gospel Singers-White Christmas
8. Big Maybelle With Ernie Wilkin's Orchestra-White Christmas
9. Bob Chester And His Orchestra-Vocal Refrain By Betty Bradley-Winter Weather
10. Gracie Fields-Soprano, With The Wardour Choral Group And Bob Farnon And His Orchestra-Christmas Love
11. Helen Forrest-Orchestra Conducted By Earle Hagen-Snowman
12. Les Brown And His Orchestra-Vocal Chorus By Doris Day-The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)
13. Kitty Kallen-Orchestra Directed By Jack Pleis-The Spirit Of Christmas (The Official 1954 Christmas Seal Sale Song)
14. Dinah Shore-Choir & Organ Under The Direction Of Harry Zimmerman-The Star Of Bethlehem
15. Connie Boswell With The Lyn Murray Singers-When Christmas Is Gone















Posted by Ernie at 12/18/2020 12:00:00 PM

7 comments:

  1. BusterFriday, December 18, 2020 1:16:00 PM

    Another super collection, again with a few items familiar to me, but many more unknown. Thanks!

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  2. David FedermanFriday, December 18, 2020 2:11:00 PM

    As a compulsive IA browser, I must commend you on your success using this invaluable resource to locate great Christmas records. I can't wait to hear the cleaned-up version of "Winter Weather." Bob Chester is an underrated bandleader with impeccable taste in female vocalists. Ernie, you are making this such an immensely enjoyable Christmas. Thank you. There is thick snow on the ground here in Ardmore, and these songs will enhance the rare iconic winter scenery that surrounds me. Please keep the music coming--well into New Year 2021.

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  3. ErnieFriday, December 18, 2020 2:33:00 PM

    Thanks for the comments, guys. Mining the IA was what I did for months and months during the lockdown. They don't have the best search engine, and new stuff pops up all the time. It's also not all tagged Christmas, so sometimes you have to try a bunch of search terms or just plain know what you're looking for. :)

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  4. MoahahaSaturday, December 19, 2020 5:40:00 AM

    Both the Ladies Sing Christmas collections have been spectacular - thank you! The Helen Forrest and Kitty Kallen songs would have been on my list of favorites if today wasn't the first time I heard them.

    Your Christmas Dances-share was also packed with gems. New (to me) Christmas waltzes are always welcome.

    Thanks!

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  5. IshkabibliophileSunday, December 20, 2020 1:28:00 AM

    Excellent comp - especially love the Big Maybelle cut.

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  6. ErnieSunday, December 20, 2020 9:46:00 AM

    Thanks again for all the comments. The IA is full of surprises. It's fun to find Christmas songs by familiar artists that don't seem to be in general circulation. Lots of folks recorded Christmas music back in the day, but so little of it has survived to our day. Well, thankfully it has survived, but we have to dig it out of the old grooves. :)

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  7. MacMonday, December 21, 2020 6:13:00 PM

    Ah, Helen Forrest and her snowman - and Mindy Carson to boot - nice gift here kind sir - thanks you so much - Mac

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