Can you spare three minutes, dear friend?
This might be my shortest post ever. It was not scheduled. I just discovered something
that I wanted to share with you. Released days ago, just in time for Christmas 2018,
a collaboration of German drummer girl Sina and a group of her young, musically
inclined friends from around the world performing a cover of "I Believe in Father
Christmas," originally recorded by English musician Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake
& Palmer and released during the holiday season in 1975, a major hit in the UK.
The song is about disillusionment, loss of childhood innocence, a protest
against the commercialization of Christmas and a lament that mankind
has not yet achieved peace on earth. However, if you watch to the end,
you will find that the song ends on a hopeful note. These talented
young people inspire me and I hope they will inspire you as well.
"I Believe in Father Christmas" - Greg Lake cover by Sina & Friends
I wish you a hopeful Christmas
I wish you a brave new year
All anguish, pain and sadness
Leave your heart and
let your road be clear
Merry Christmas, Shady, and a happy and healthy new year.
ReplyDeleteHi, Arleen!
DeleteIt's great to see you, dear friend! Thanks for being the early bird this time around as I slip in an extra post for Christmas, a decision I made last night after watching this new video by Sina & Friends. I hope you enjoyed their capable cover of Greg Lake's "Father Christmas."
Thanks again for your visit and comment, Arleen, and merry Christmas to you and yours. I look forward to growing our friendship throughout the coming year!
Have a great Christmas Shady, I hope it's full of things and people you love.
ReplyDeleteHi, Joey!
DeleteI'm very happy to see you, good buddy! Thanks for stopping in to spread end of year holiday cheer.
I wish you the same, Joey. Have a wonderful Christmas and all the best to you in 2019. Thanks again for coming by, Joey!
A lovely song, Shady - thanks for sharing it with us. The older I get, the more irritated I become with the commercialization of not just Christmas, but all holidays. I'm also bothered by the secularization of Christmas. Take "Christ" out of Christmas and it becomes just another winter holiday.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and Mrs. Shady a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the coming new year.
Hi, Kelly!
DeleteIt's so nice of you to join me on Christmas eve, dear friend. Thanks for coming over!
I'm happy to know you enjoyed this collaborative performance by young singers and musicians all over the world. "There comes a time when we heed a certain call. When the world must come together as one." The time is now. These fine young people are calling on us, counting on us, to walk our talk, remember the real meaning of Christmas and keep the spirit alive all year 'round.
Merry Christmas to you and your family, dear friend Kelly!
Merry Christmas, Shady! I think this may have been the most laid back holiday season I've had in years. Here's hoping it continues into the new year!
ReplyDeleteHi, Ashton!
DeleteIt's wonderful to see you, my oldest blog friend! How's that little girl of yours? Excited that Santa's on his way?
Several of my friends have stated that they are taking a more laid back approach to Christmas this year. I agree with that thinking. It makes me happy to know that you have settled into your new lifestyle and that you are enjoying it.
Thank you for following me longer than any other blog friend, Ashton. I wish you, your husband, daughter and your entire family a merry Christmas and a safe, healthy and happy new year!
Oh, I loved this! I remember the first version and always liked it too. What talented young people and I do wish with all my heart that we could give this next generation what we didn't get..peace on earth, goodwill toward men/women. I know all generations wanted this and all generations seem to have gone to war to try and get it. Hopefully it will happen one day. That's my prayer. Have a wonderful Christmas Tom and family!
ReplyDeleteHi, Yaya!
DeleteI am delighted to see you again one last time before Christmas arrives, dear friend. Thank you very much for coming by!
I'm thrilled that you appreciated these fine young singers and musicians from all around the globe who took part in this collaboration with German drum prodigy Sina Doering, now age 19. I agree that we owe it to the younger generation to do everything we can to fix this broken world.
Together we will stand
Divided we'll fall
Come on now people
And let's get on the ball
And work together
Come on come on let's work together
Now now people
Say now together we will stand
Every boy girl woman and man
Make someone happy
Make someone smile
Let's all work together
And make life worthwhile
Let's work together
Come on come on let's work together
Now now people
Say now together we will stand
Every boy girl woman and man
-- Wilbert Harrison
I join you in praying for peace on earth, goodwill toward men, women and children. Thank you again for your kind visit and comment, dear friend YaYa. Please give Arnie a hug and a biscuit from Shady and have a wonderful Christmas up there at The Pines!
Shady,
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful and much needed for today. While I don't celebrate Christmas, I agree with the message: peace on Earth and kindness to all. Let's hope that 2019 is the year that we all let kindness in!
Merry Christmas, dear friend.
Hi, Jessica Marie!
DeleteThank you very much for dropping by to spread cheer, dear friend! I'm delighted to know you enjoyed this collaboration between young singers and musicians all over the world performing a song with a very important message.
Reach out and touch somebody's hand.
Make this world a better place if you can.
Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another
Right now
Thanks again for your kind visit and comment, dear friend JM, and happy holidays to you and your family!
This is beautiful, Shady! I haven't heard this song before by ELP, and I am glad you brought it front and center. These kids are great! I admire them coming together with the respect they show each other, and their hard work arranging and performing this song.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for being so late...I didn't come to blogger on Christmas Eve. I hope your Christmas was nice, and I wish the best for you and Mrs. Shady in the New Year! Take care dear friend!
Hi, Suzanne!
DeleteI'm glad you got a chance to see this post and watch these rising young stars perform "Father Christmas." In this collaboration involving singers and musicians all around the globe, we have an example of the world singing "in perfect harmony," as the song and Coca-Cola jingle expressed it all those years ago.
Stay tuned for a stellar lineup coming in my New Year's post on Jan 1 when I present "2019 - Year of the Dell Rat." Take care, happy new year, and I hope to see you then, dear friend Suzanne!
I am so sick right now and as usual so late but I hope your Christmas was wonderful. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeletecheers, parsnip and the gang
We had snow last night maybe more tonight. I mean at mu home not just at the mountains !
DeleteHope your New Year will be wonderful,
cheers, parsnip