when Mom and i were making early Christmas cookies back in November, we were singing harmony along with Ella Fitzgerald (her fantastic "Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas" album). it's been a while since we've sung some good harmony together, so when i found myself arranging some snowy holiday songs, i wanted Mom to sing with me. we roped Dad into doing the third harmony part on Winter Wonderland, too. i know i'll always cherish the memory of doing this with them. Merry Christmas to you all.
credits
from Merry Christmas,
released December 8, 2013
instrumentation, solo vocals and some backing vocals by me
backing vocals (and claps) on "Let it Snow": me and Tyler Bing-Lawson
harmony vocals on "Winter Wonderland": Sherry and Gary Pate (my Mom and Dad)
harmony vocal (and additional backing) on "White Christmas": Sherry Pate
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