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Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays everybody! It's been a fun year both making music and enjoying this community. Here’s a quick little Christmas ditty we just recorded. At The Christmas Ball Originally recorded by Bessie Smith 90 years ago and attributed to Fred Longshaw (and others) there is, unfortunately, no bio and scant other information regarding Mr. Longshaw on the net. Given the stature of the folks he played with it’s a shame more is not known about him. Many sites have the tune available for free download and archive.net lists it under a Creative Commons license allowing public use. Having listened to these early blues folks for years we suspect there’s perhaps a bit more to the lyric than immediately meets the ear :-) Thanks for listening!! J&B Janice: vocal Bass: 2425 rockabilly slap sw Drums: blues rock 12-8 Guitar: 1981 EZ listening sw Piano: 2368 blues solo-accompaniment 12-8 (comped) Bud: production stuff At The Christmas Ball (Trad Arr: Janice & Bud Merritt) Christmas comes but once a year, and to me it brings good cheer And to everyone who likes wine and beer Happy New Year is after that, happy I'll be, that is a fact That is why I love to hear folks who say that Christmas time is here Christmas bells will ring real soon, even in the afternoon Them big ole chimes will ring at the Christmas Ball Everyone must watch their step, or they will lose their rep Everybody’s full of pep at the Christmas Ball Grab your partner one an' all, keep on dancing 'round the hall Then there's no one to fall, don't you dare to strut If your partner don't act fair, don't worry there's some more over there Seekin' a chance everywhere at the Christmas Ball Yes, seekin’ a chance everywhere at the Christmas Ball
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Hi J & B.
What a treat! Super backing and arrangement.
Janice, you couldn't have given me a better Christmas present than that vocal.
Merry Christmas to you both.
ROG.
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You guys turn out one treat after another. We know when we click onto one of your songs, there will be no disappointment. The mix and performance are both top shelf! Wonderful rendition!
We still think of Susan Tedeschi when we hear Janice singing blues.
GREAT STUFF!!!!
Merry Christmas to you guys, too...
Alan & Di
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A fun listen and superb production. Enjoyed it from start to finish.
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Hi J&B Nice arrangement well done
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Janice & Bud Another lovely production - superb vocals - great song. As Bud said you nailed it!
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Hi J & B.
What a treat! Super backing and arrangement.
Janice, you couldn't have given me a better Christmas present than that vocal.
Merry Christmas to you both.
ROG. That makes it all worth while ROG, Thanks! J&B
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Well done, you two. Merry Christmas!
Regards,
Bob
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Hi J & B, After having heard this one we're in the mood and ready for Christmas once more. We'll make sure to play this one at our Christmas breakfast
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Another great performance from you guys! Vocals are stellar and I like what you chose for your band. Bessie Smith is an icon here at Chattanooga having been born here. They have a museum dedicated to her and every year during the Riverbend Festival they have a Bessie Smith strut. I enjoyed everything that you guys did with this song. Sonny
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Hi Janice & Bud,
I'm with Charlie: fun listen and superb production. Enjoyed it from start to finish. Merry Christmas.
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You guys turn out one treat after another. We know when we click onto one of your songs, there will be no disappointment. The mix and performance are both top shelf! Wonderful rendition!
We still think of Susan Tedeschi when we hear Janice singing blues.
GREAT STUFF!!!!
Merry Christmas to you guys, too...
Alan & Di Thanks you two for listening and commenting. We always enjoy hearing from you! J&B
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J&B, Once again you have pulled a gem from the archives. I want to comment on a few spots in the vocal that showcase the wonderful natural abilities of Janice's vocal stylings. At :52 and 1:04 there are some really smooooth slides.At 1:09 there is an arpeggiated run down that requires great skill to pull off and I am sure Janice walks around the house or out in the woods singing these complex phrases like they were nothing. There is also some nice gymnastics at 1:37. I just sit back and listen to a great mix ( the bass sounds especially good) and just keep going Whoa! Merry Christmas to the both of you! Tom
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Very cool. Loved it. Nice to hear some non traditional Christmas songs
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A fun listen and superb production. Enjoyed it from start to finish.
Hi J&B Nice arrangement well done Thanks y'all!! J&B
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Sweet vibe! And great vocal movement!
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Janice & Bud Another lovely production - superb vocals - great song. As Bud said you nailed it! Well done, you two. Merry Christmas!
Regards,
Bob Thanks y'all. Your time to listen and comment is much appreciated! J&B Hi J & B, After having heard this one we're in the mood and ready for Christmas once more. We'll make sure to play this one at our Christmas breakfast l Cool it helped get the Christmas thing going! Thanks. J&B
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Originally recorded by Bessie Smith in 1925........I'm sure Bessie had nothing on Janice!! She nailed the vocal!! Cool song, wonderful arrangement, and magnificent mix. Awesome all the way around!! Merry XMAS!! Greg
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That IS as good as it gets.
The girl is a star!
The production and mix were perfect.
Y'all need to do a whole Christmas CD of stuff like this.
LOVE the ending!
Merry Christmas!
fj
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