In this episode of Musicopolis, Anne-Charlotte Raymond looks at the more or less known Christmas tunes and the musicians hiding behind them…
The Little Drummer Boy, in “Tube” de Noéli
Have you noticed that sometimes you hear a tune, and you say to yourself, “Ah, but I know what, what is it?” But, in spite of deep contemplation, it was impossible to remember where it comes from… We then keep our day in and day out without anything happening in our heads. Then one morning, that is, a clue, which tells us “Damn, but it was, of course, that!”. This is often what happens when we listen to the tune of little Drummer Boy From Catherine K. DavisA Christmas song, if not the ultimate Christmas song. Actually Joan Bezo Feather David Bowie And many others, it seems that this title is repeated endlessly! Take a look at the history of this legendary aria, as well as some other seasonal arias composed by other composers…
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Catherine K. Davis (1892–1980)
“Carol of the Drum” (1941) sous-titré “Czech Carol independently written by CRW Robertson” aujourd’hui connu cum “The Little Drummer Boy” king’s singer
Warner 0190295768096
Edgar B. on GBH radio station. Column by Hurwick III, 2 December 2017
Interview with Claire Fontijn, Head of the Department of Music at Wellesley College (Massachusetts)
Catherine K. Davis (1892–1980)
“Carol of the Drums” sous-titré “Czech Carol independently written by CRW Robertson” The Trap Family Singers
Decca DL 9553 (33T released in 1952)
Catherine K. Davis (1892–1980)
The Little Drummer Boy (1941) Harry Simeon Coral, Directed by Harry Simeon
Rhino Records R2 70636
Catherine K. Davis (1892–1980)
The Little Drummer Boy (1941) Joan Baez, Mantra
Classic Hits 01649-2
Catherine K. Davis (1892–1980)
The Little Drummer Boy (1941) Barbara Denerlein, Orgue Hammond
Adele Records 0210561MS1
Catherine K. Davis (1892–1980)
The Little Drummer Boy (1941) Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
Daptone Records DAP-037
Catherine K. Davis (1892–1980)
The Little Drummer Boy (1941) Christoph Lee, Guitar
Charlemagne Productions
Catherine K. Davis (1892–1980)
The Drum Man (1941) Marlene Dietrich, Mantra
EMI CP32-9030
Catherine K. Davis (1892–1980)
The Little Drummer Boy (1941) The Count Basie Orchestra, Directed by Scotty Barnhardt
Concorde Music Group CJA3845002
Catherine K. Davis (1892–1980) / Maurice Ravel (1875–1937)
The Little Bolero Boy (1941) Arrangement by Robert Wendell Royal National Orchestra of Scotland, conducted by Christopher Bellu
Linen Records CKD580
Alice Tegner (1864–1943)
Star of Bethlehem (Written by Victor Ridberg) Orfei Dranger, Directed by Robert Sund, Bengt Forsberg, Organ
up to CD-533
Judith Weir (born 1954)
Fallen Down, O Heaven, From Above (1983) Ora Singers, Disha Suzy Digbyo
world harmony 905305DI
Cecilia McDowall (born 1951)
Now We Can Sing (2007) Ora Singers, Disha Suzy Digbyo
world harmony 905305DI
Elizabeth Poston (born 1942)
jesus christ apple tree Choir of St-John’s College, Cambridge, conducted by Andrew Nethasingha
Chandos CHSA 5096