Everyone knows the version of “The Christmas Song” by Nat
King Cole. You might have to jog people’s memories with the first line, “Chestnuts
roasting on an open fire…..” but for the most part, everybody knows the rest of
the song. That’s why I chose this version to post. It’s from a 1963 television
special, but it is performed by its composer, the marvelous Mel Torme. And, as
if that weren’t enough of an attraction, he is joined by the legendary Judy
Garland in delivering one of the most beautiful versions of this iconic song.
I’m not doing much between now and New Year’s. Playing
guitar, reading, blogging, blogging and listening to music. It can be a
pleasant rut, especially in the winter time. But every now and again, something
comes along and grabs your attention. That’s what this video did to me; it grabbed
my attention and made me want to share it.
Mel Torme was 19 years old when he wrote this song; others
would follow; but had he never written another, it’s almost enough to say that
that song alone would have fulfilled his destiny. Not to mention the pile of
money it generated for Nat King Cole…
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