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Mark Mayhew
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 5:57 pm Post subject: A Christmas Gift To You:The Phil Spector Xmas Album |
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I notice from the Radio 2 schedules that the above is a programme going out on ChristmaS Eve at 8.00PM presented by Amanda Holden.
This album contains some absolutely fantastic Christmas tracks by the likes of The Ronettes, The Crystals, Darlene Love etc.
Certainly a programme to tune in for imho. |
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NickSheffield
Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 508
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 6:33 pm Post subject: Re: A Christmas Gift To You:The Phil Spector Xmas Album |
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Mark Mayhew wrote: | I notice from the Radio 2 schedules that the above is a programme going out on ChristmaS Eve at 8.00PM presented by Amanda Holden.
This album contains some absolutely fantastic Christmas tracks by the likes of The Ronettes, The Crystals, Darlene Love etc.
Certainly a programme to tune in for imho. |
A brilliant album presented by... oh, her. |
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Cherskiy
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 3701 Location: near Amble, Northumberland
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Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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I've already got the CD - a gift from a friend some years ago. I think I'd rather just listen to it instead, rather than listen to Amanda Holden prattle on. _________________ Author: “To the Ends of the Earth: A Snapshot of Aviation in North-Eastern Siberia, Summer 1992”
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RockitRon
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Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, as far as I'm concerned it's just some Christmas songs sung by some of Spector's artists, recorded in his trademark "wall of sound", and they have their place sprinkled among all the other Christmas songs played on the radio or on your stereo/ipod.
Do I want to know every minute bit of trivia or have it all dissected and discussed like some major work of art? No. _________________ Ron |
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19391 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:03 pm Post subject: Re: A Christmas Gift To You:The Phil Spector Xmas Album |
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Mark Mayhew wrote: | I notice from the Radio 2 schedules that the above is a programme going out on ChristmaS Eve at 8.00PM presented by Amanda Holden.
This album contains some absolutely fantastic Christmas tracks by the likes of The Ronettes, The Crystals, Darlene Love etc.
Certainly a programme to tune in for imho. |
It's one of my fave albums Mark! I remember hearing Sleigh Ride when it was first issued back in 63 I think. I was still at school and had no idea it was on this album but the sound just did something to me. I bought the re-issued vinyl in 72 and the CD just a fortnight ago as it's a pain to get out the turntable!
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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Mark Mayhew
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Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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Yes Helen-I completely agree.
My wife bought this album a couple of years ago and guess what, without any reminder from me, she plays this album this at Christmas time while we enjoy the Xmas proceedings-eg opening our presents etc.
Quite simply this album is fantastic. Good to note you agree.
Happy Christmas to you. |
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