HO,HO,HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!! i just wanted to put in my 2 cents worth on the christmas music issue. i totally agree with mark about linda's CD it is exquisite, and emmylou's truly blows me away. ( i never get tired of hearing it, i've gone through 2 LPS and i'm now working on a CD ! ) her rendition of " beautiful star of bethlehem " is not to be missed, and the title cut is also exceptional. truth be told there isn't a song on it that isn't done beatifully . if i had to choose between the two, emmylou's would be the one i'd purchase ! if money is no object i would get them both along with loreena mckennitt's " to drive the cold winter away , " and if you are into jazz you should pick up manhattan transfer's " the christmas album . " ( they do a wonderful job of updating the standards and then some...) happy listening and merry music. i'm off to make a persimmon pudding, YUMMMMM...
my best to all, warren keith
