Audio CD review:
John Fahey, Terry Robb - Popular Songs of Christmas & New Year's

John Fahey, Terry Robb - Popular Songs of Christmas & New Year's

Band: John Fahey, Terry Robb Title: Popular Songs of Christmas & New Year's Rating: Release Date: 17 October, 1990 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Jolly Old Saint Nicholas 2: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 3: The Skater's Waltz 4: The Christmas Song 5: Medley: Christmas Time's A Coming/Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer 6: Medley: The Holly And The Ivy/The Cherry Tree Carol 7: Apple Blossom Time 8: White Christmas 9: Medley: Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow/Winter Wonderland 10: Remember 11: Christmas Time Is Hear 12: Do You Hear What I Hear 13: I'll Be Home For Christmas 14: The Waltz You Saved For Me 15: Medley:Deck The Halls With Boughs Of Holly/We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Editoral Review Fahey (joined here and there by second guitarist Terry Robb) plucks his way lovingly through carols such as "Do You Hear What I Hear?" and "Jolly Old Saint Nick," his unique style ever-so-subtly evoking the ambiance of bygone days. The remarkable acoustic guitarist really stretches out on this generous 19-song compendium of holiday tunes guaranteed to jog the memory and make you ponder why these songs aren't heard more often. Fahey also brings a smile via non- traditional songs like "Skater's Waltz" and "The Holly and the Ivy," making this the kind of disc you can slip on any time of year for a quick, wintry pick-me-up. --David Sprague .. You can see a complete list of all John Fahey, Terry Robb discography, or go back to the John Fahey, Terry Robb tabs