Showing posts with label carol of the cherry tree. Show all posts
Showing posts with label carol of the cherry tree. Show all posts

Friday, December 25, 2009

Joyeux Noël


Merry Christmas!

I added a page of sounds on my website.

Recorded today, The Carol of the Cherry Tree, an old 15th century English ballad. I know it from Jean Ritchie's version, and sing it every year at our friend Neil Martinson's SMiLE Christmas extravaganza. This year was no exception, and a very fun evening indeed. I also did Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, and John Cale's A Child's Christmas in Wales.

Here is what my windows look like in the afternoon sunlight:



Sometimes I dream of being snowed in around this time of year and this would be the place for it:







(From the very fine blog Fine Little Day)


Best Wishes to all!!!