My Christmas this year is filled with bells, and the carols playing are no different. The Carol of the Bells is based on a Ukrainian song and was adapted by Peter Wilhousky, who lived down the street from me when I was a child. He was long retired by that time, but it was a thrill to know he created the carol we were singing.
The lyrics are layered - the carol is sung in under two minutes. But it is tremendous, tremendous fun.
Blog Caroling is an annual tradition started by Footnote Maven. It is a joy to participate again this year.
Thanks Susan - great way to start my day
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I never knew about the Ukrainian roots of this song .
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I didn't know about the Ukrainian roots or that the author lived down the street from you. I always liked the upbeat tempo of this carol.
ReplyDeleteWell, of COURSE this would be a favorite of yours, as it's one at the top of my list! Having sung in choirs as I was growing up, this was always a favorite for the wonderful harmonies and song a great choir can make singing this. Merry Christmas!!
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Hope to see you blogging more ......Magda ( www.hungarianfamilyrecord.org).
Thank you, Magda! I hope to blog more later this year.
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