Super Saturday Salvation 18

1983 was an odd year for the Army Of Stars. The big name here is Jimmy Stewart, but he's joined by Orson Wells, Greer Garson, William Conrad and Michael Landon in what must be outtakes from their recent appearances. The Jimmy Stewart contributions are really short for some reason, I wonder if there was some reason for his limited parts. The world may never know, but you can still download and enjoy the record. This is The Gift Of Christmas (Army Of Stars, The Salvation Army, Western Territory, Community Relations & Development Department, KM 11576, Stereo, 1983). Also weird here is the active participation of a prominent member of The Salvation Army brass in a speaking role. I don't think we've seen that before. Lots of curious things going on with this edition.

1. James Stewart-Introduction
2. The Roger Wagner Chorale And Sinfonia Orchestra-We Three Kings
3. Orson Wells-Luke 2:1-5
4. The Roger Wagner Chorale And Sinfonia Orchestra-What Child Is This
5. William Conrad And Orson Welles-Luke 2:6-9
6. The Roger Wagner Chorale And Sinfonia Orchestra-O Little Town Of Bethlehem
7. The Roger Wagner Chorale And Sinfonia Orchestra With William Conrad-Luke 2:10-12; Gesu Bambino
8. The Roger Wagner Chorale And Sinfonia Orchestra With Orson Welles-Luke 2:13-14; Angels We Have Heard On High
9. James Stewart-Luke 2:15-16
10. The Roger Wagner Chorale And Sinfonia Orchestra-Virgin's Slumber Song
11. The Roger Wagner Chorale And Sinfonia Orchestra With William Conrad-Luke 2:17-20; Joy To The World
12. James Stewart-Conclusion
13. Commissioner Will Pratt-Introduction
14. The Roger Wagner Chorale And Sinfonia Orchestra With Commissioner Will Pratt And Orson Welles-Isaiah 2:4, 9-6; Dona Nobis Pacem
15. Commissioner Will Pratt And Greer Garson-Matthew 1:18-21
16. The Roger Wagner Chorale And Sinfonia Orchestra-Ave Maria
17. Commissioner Will Pratt-Matthew 1:22, 23
18. Alice Baker-Behold A Virgin Shall Conceive And Bring Forth A Son
19. The Roger Wagner Chorale And Sinfonia Orchestra-O Thou That Tell Us
20. Commissioner Will Pratt-Matthew 1:24, 25
21. The Roger Wagner Chorale And Sinfonia Orchestra-Alleluja
22. Commissioner Will Pratt-Narration
23. Michael Landon-Matthew 2:1-6
24. The Roger Wagner Chorale And Sinfonia Orchestra-O Little Town
25. Commissioner Will Pratt-Narration
26. Michael Landon-Matthew 2:9-12
27. The Roger Wagner Chorale And Sinfonia Orchestra-Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
28. Greer Garson-John 1:1-15, 10-14
29. The Roger Wagner Chorale And Sinfonia Orchestra-Fairest Lord Jesus

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