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Sunday, December 25, 2011

DONNY HATHAWAY - THIS CHRISTMAS


May it be a fantastic day for you and yours.

Among his brilliant skills arranging, producing and performing, Donny Hathaway also co-wrote and put to wax the first version of this song that has since become a Christmas standard. Tragically, Donny only lived 34 years; however, the gifts of music that he left behind are immortal.

from 1970...




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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas to you too.

Dave

Tonia said...

I don't like non traditional Christmas songs but this right here is the exception. I love this song and the first time I hear it in the month December I know the holiday season has begun. A true classic!