Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Christmas Surprises From The Ralph Hunter Choir

Hoo boy, just days from Christmas 2011! My apologies for the lack of prolific album shares, but I seem to end up recording more than I can share here. Why not finish 2011 with a doozy — albeit a title that has been shared previously elsewhere (via Ernie Not Bert). My philosophy: I ripped it, so I might as well share it! Here then is Christmas Surprises From The Ralph Hunter Choir.

This one has it's moments of zaniness ("Parade of the Wooden Soldiers", "Wassail Song"), and swank Living Stereo bongos and percussion ("Indian Christmas Carol / Latin Lullaby") but always featuring superb arrangements for the choir. An absolute classic Christmas album that should be in every Christmas eve mix! Download it - now!

Factoid: this album was later re-issued and credited to The Living Voices (with different artwork).


Please enjoy: Christmas Surprises by The Ralph Hunter Choir

Have a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year! Thank you to all for visiting and sharing your kind comments and reminisces, it truly makes it worthwhile. 

Regards, 

Ryan
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10 comments:

  1. TanktopDecember 20, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    I send the same salutations right back to you Ryan!
    I love your "ripped it for myself..." philosophy:))
    Thanks for your generosity, eh?

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  2. BadgercatDecember 21, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    One of the best Albums for Christmas you can hear. Thanks for the rip Ryan.

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  3. DylanBradburyDecember 21, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too, Ryan!

    Thank for the uploads this year! :)

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  4. SageDecember 22, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Thanks for the rather fine posts - have a good one.

    Nick

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  5. Greg SDecember 23, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Great rip! Thank you so much. I love this cover artwork!! Merry Christmas!!

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  6. mtstudiosDecember 23, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Hi-Fi. You don't hear that term much anymore, in fact now it's lo-fi. We have gone regressive. Here is another interesting blog on a 5.1 Surround Sound Xmas album. http://www.mtstudios.biz/christmas-record/

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  7. WandersNovember 13, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    Looking forward to another Hi-Fi Holiday! Thanks for all the great music.

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  8. Kristy TyraDecember 19, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    OOHH WOW! I grew up listening to this album! I even tried to have it burned to a CD unsuccessfuly. I'm hoping to download this to my iPad. Thank you for a wonderful Christmas surprise for me, this year!

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  9. KworkNovember 11, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Sweet! This is a fine record. Thank you very much!

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  10. Write Me A JingleDecember 10, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    This time of year, I can't help but listen to a LOT of christmas music, my favorites always produce that nostalgic sense of wonder that the holidays instilled in me as a child. By the way, are you a fan of Mannheim Steamroller? They are one of my all time favorites for the holidays!

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