Holiday escape, and the indelible sounds of Streisand
Dear cyber readers: I've managed to escape for a few days, so please forgive any dearth of postings before the new year. Meanwhile, have a great holiday.
And if you're looking for musical ways to enjoy the holiday spirit, after all the Messiah performances and Leroy Anderson goodies, don't forget to relax with the best holiday album of them all (IMO), Barbra Streisand's A Christmas Album from about 1966. Her "Silent Night" remains without peer for sheer beauty and expressive depth, and her poignant "I Wonder as I Wander" leaves an indelible mark as well. Then there's her de-construction of "Jingle Bells" -- still a hoot after all these years. Christmas is never complete unless I get to bathe in the sound of this vintage Streisand collection.
Cheers.






Comments
Not really a posting... but Merry Christmas and thanks for your music reviews and articles, much appreciated!
Thanks for the thanks.Tim
Posted by: L. Bothwell | December 24, 2008 4:06 PM
With you and the Lady Elizabeth away, maybe the Sun could do a short-term rental on the desk and make a couple of bucks.
Excellent idea. GIven the number of empty desks, unrelated to holiday leave, there could be some long-term rentals, too.Tim
Posted by: Robert (the Single One) | December 24, 2008 4:07 PM