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12 Songs of Christmas

by Glenda Rae & The Essentials

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Sacred Night 05:29
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SACRED NIGHT Verse 1 One bright star shone in the East As the Ancient said Cool rains of Bethlehem wash my weary steps Following the star I search for a king In a bed of hay Secrets must be kept Lives will be lost By the sword of Herrod's rage Chorus Oh Sacred night Oh Wondrous night Verse 2 Mother Mary don't you weep See the joy on each face Your little son He is the chosen one And love is born today Wars will still be fought So all creation waits For the time yet to come When our tears are wiped away Chorus Oh Sacred night Oh Wondrous night Oh Holy night Oh Sacred night Solo out
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Christmas Till Fall 04:04
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CHRISTMAS TILL FALL Christmas will get here in time And not too soon All the colored leaves have to go The sky is gray now And the ground is soft and wet How can I tell the kids That it’s not wise to search For reindeer prints in new falling snow But today if there’s peace on earth Or a little less hurt Cause someone feels worth Who never felt any hope before It’s o.k. that’s what love is for Why should Christmas have to end at all Maybe Christmas should just last till fall The advent story told by candlelight Strong voices singing Silent Night Little socks hung above the warmest fire As children dream of what they desire Why should Christmas have to end at all I think Christmas should last till fall
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Magi Still 03:33
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MAGI STILL Verse1 Pennies they gave Pennies to save A grocer, butcher Their strong walls fell Three times she counted Three times she wailed On the eve of Christmas Day Break Verse 2 Bell with no ring A box with no mail 8 dollar flat Of shabby detail Lover's they would be A good life they'd make Jim Young and Della His beautiful maid Break Verse 3 What could she buy What could she brave A chain of platinum So precious and rare On went her hat Down splashed a tear 20 good dollars for a bounty of hair Break Verse 4 Two things he had Two things he'd save His golden watch And Della's fine hair Now worried thin From life's toil and tear Home to Della First Christmas they'd share Break Verse 5 Primp there she did Fuss in dismay Could he love her small school boy face No shock or anger No horror to say Only a perplexed look on his face Break Verse 6 Please don't be mad It's only hair A chain for your watch Was oh, so dear Please don't be mad It was a watch But these combs were meant For my Della's hair Break Verse 7 In love and laughter They shared a tear Jim and his Della Would wisdom's cup fill Magi of old The Christ child so near We giving gifts Are magi still Ending
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Hey Little Baby 04:14
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LITTLE BABY Verse 1 You came to earth Just like one of us A newborn child You lived your life Here among us Like you understood The blaze of light The angel's singing Their goodwill to men Guess you must have known you'd change the world Chorus 1 Hey little baby Hey little baby Hey little baby Someday there'll be peace Verse 2 You spent your days As the good son Of a carpender And in the temple with scholars Cause you understood A prophet's warning Of Herod's jelous hate The Magi and the star Guess you must have known you'd change Bridge Our world when you came A little baby layed in hay By a young mother And your father standing there With the shepherds And their sheep Out in the field Staring at the Christmas light display Chorus 2 Hey little baby Hey little baby Hey little baby Someday there'll be peace Verse 3 You said your time here among us Wouldn't be too long You were sent here to lead us Cause you understood The feelings we feel How to lay it down for a friend The reason that you came Guess you must have known you'd change the world Solo Chorus 3 Hey little baby Hey little baby Hey little baby Someday there'll be peace Chorus 4 Hey little baby Hey little baby Hey little baby Someday there'll be peace Ending You came to earth Just like one of us A newborn child (Hey little baby Hey little baby) You lived your life Here among us Like you understood (Hey little baby Hey little baby)
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It's Christmas Time 04:15
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IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME by Brett Wade/Glenda Rae Verse 1 Small steps creep soft Down the hall tonight Tired eyes see Santa dressed in red They know for sure it's Christmas time Verse 2 Strong hands work long Till the morning light Painted ponies hide out of site The wee hours fly it's Christmas time Chorus 1 The time for joy and peace And hope to all When hope's the gift we bring Verse 3 New lovers rush Under mistletoe Old faces smile, rememberin' when Years lived and gone it's Christmas time Chorus 2 The time for joy and peace And hope to all When hope's the gift we need Times to give and receive With the heart of a child The strength to dreams your dreams It's some time for you And a place for me It's all that loving means Ending Down the hall tonight Those soft steps fall and bright eyes sleep dreaming They know for sure it's Christmas time
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St Nicholas 04:05
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Miles Black/Glenda Rae Milenda 2009 Verse 1 One small bag of gold Through a window it flew Into a stocking Hung to dry A dowry paid Verse 2 Sailors lost out at sea Caught in raging storms An apparition Of flesh and bone Would guide them home Chorus Oh, St. Nicholas, you lived and your life will teach us how to truly love Oh St. Nicholas, you're a mystery A saint, a man for all humanity Like the tiny babe we celebrate Verse 3 Snow is falling now A late December Scene Heavy branches Christmas lights That dance on the trees Verse 4 It's another year With all that living brings My heart is full With priceless gifts For you joy and peace Chorus Oh, St. Nicholas, you lived and your life will teach us how to truly love Oh St. Nicholas, you're a mystery A saint, a man for all humanity Oh St. Nicholas, you gave in secret so that no one else would see Oh St. Nicholas you're a mystery Admired, misunderstood Like the babe of Bethlehem The Christ child We celebrate
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Wish You Were Here 03:46
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WISH YOU WERE HERE by Miles Black/Glenda Rae Verse 1 Winter's early this time No snow this year Just a hard frost That covers everything In December sleep Pre-Chorus 1 Guess I'll find the biggest tree Decorate it till I can't stand Then I'll sit down and wait for your call Chorus 1 Merry Christmas mamma Wish you were here Tell everyone we miss them Verse 3 It's been five years of different Not good not bad Just change You tell me it's time to let go Pre-Chorus 2 Guess I'll put up the lights And father Christmas Just like you used to do Then i'll sit down and wait for your call Chorus 2 Merry Christmas mamma Wish you were here Tell everyone we love them It's gonna be a great year I Can't wait Are you still there? Chorus 3 Merry Christmas mamma Wish you were here Tell everyone we love them Ending
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2 Minutes for Fun 01:27
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2 Minutes for Fun You get your bardie dolls Go to dress up balls Buy Wii games, i phones And deck your halls But these 2 minutes are just for fun Bake those pumpkin pies Try to thin your thighs Watch the interest rate Feeling desparate But these 2 minutes are just for fun The tiny babe came to us Not to help us try to get more in December Than the other guys So you can Fuss and fight Pace the floor all night Follow that star 'Til jack frost bites But these 2 minutes are just for fun Solo Christmas is same Those the toys may change Peace and joy to all We can contemplate But these 2 minutes are just for fun In 2008 Lord knows we need some fun These 2 minutes are all about the fun
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Some Children 04:17
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SOME CHILDREN SEE HIM Some children see him lily white The baby Jesus born this night Some children see him lily white With tresses soft and fair Some children see him bronzed and brown The Lord of heaven to earth come down Some children see him bronzed and brown With dark and heavy hair Some children see him almond eyed The saviour whom we kneel beside Some children see him almond eyed With skin of yellow hue Some children see him dark as they Sweet Mary’s son to whom we pray Some children see him dark as they And oh they love him too. The children in each different place Will see the baby Jesus’ face Like theirs but bright with heavenly grace And filled with holy light O lay aside each earthly thing And with thy heart as offering Come worship now the infant king Tis love that’s born tonight
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When I'm Halfway Home 02:40
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WHEN I’M HALF WAY HOME Verse 1 When I’m half way home The distant voices fade away The stars have said goodnight Closing their eyes while I’m awake Wishing I could stay And never want for more Than how I feel With you tonight Chorus But now I’m caught on the edge Of all my memories and regrets For life that’s used up What I could have done To change it some way Verse 2 When I’m half way home To quiet rooms and your fire light So far from the cold With all the love I’ve known It’s here that I would stay But then somehow I’m tumbling down so fast Toward the pull of earth again And the road stretched out ahead When I’m half way home
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Lovin All the Lovin 04:12
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LOVIN' ALL THE LOVIN' by BRETT WADE/GLENDA RAE Lovin' all the lovin' Lovin' the feelings we get We could just jump in Two feet and no regret Verse 1 With you making angels in the snow all arms and feet Lovin all the loving Lovin the feelings we get Me and you give a carol seranade as people stop and smile, hurry on by They've got some place to be It's Christmas Eve Here's a song for free Maybe next year They'll be time for joy and peace Verse 2 It makes me laugh when you dance till the kids cry no more please Lovin all the loving Lovin the feelings we get Me and you search the stores for gifts hope they want to receive We've got no needs So we all hide in drawers Sox, ties and more You take mine, I'll take yours Maybe next year then They'll come around once more Verse 3 I'm watchin' you build that snowman sure that he won't leave Lovin all the loving Lovin the feelings we get Me and you tasting snowflakes on our tongue so sweet out on the pond Ice skates on Hand in hand A perfect pair The judges Stand and cheer I must be doing something right Cause I'll be catching air Right here with you Chorus Lovin' all the lovin' Lovin' the feelings we get We could just jump in Two feet and no regret Solo You could jump in to all that Christmas means Before the song is done There might be time to reflect on where we've been Me I'm satisfied Chorus Lovin' all the lovin' Lovin' the feelings we get We could just jump in Two feet and no regret Verse 4 You unwrap all your presents sure to peak Lovin' all the lovin' Lovin' the feelings we get Me and you watching Scrooge again redemption sweet Chorus Lovin' all the lovin' Lovin' the feelings we get We could just jump in Two feet and no regret Chorus Lovin' all the lovin' Lovin' the feelings we get We could just jump in
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Away 04:23
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AWAY Verse 1 The angel Gabriel appeared To her in awesome light A virgin, lowly Mary On that silent night Verse 2 Do not fear said the angel I bring you joy this night Oh woman, you shall bear The son of the most high Chorus 1 Away, away The baby will be born Away, away Then the angel was no more Verse 3 The angel came to Joseph In his restless dreaming Take Mary, be not afraid It’s not as it seems Verse 4 The child within her is holy There is no disgrace He is the long awaited As the prophet said Chorus 2 Away, away In the town of Bethlehem Away, away With a manger for his bed Verse 5 The shepherds came to worship Wise men traveled far To find the babe in a manger Following that same star Verse 6 Man and beast bowed in honor With the angels singing Glory to God in the highest To the new born king Chorus 3 Away, away From heaven or kingly throne Away, away The Christ child has been born Away, away On that first Christmas morn

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Album Notes
This CD is a compilation of 12 songs 11 originals and one old hymn written by Alfred Burt (Hollis Music). The writers and band members include some of Canada's most Celebrated Jazz, R&B and Rock musicians.
Glenda Rae:
Raised in a profoundly musical family (father and mother gospel ministers, sister Christine Duncan a respected jazz icon), Glenda's exposure to music began seemingly from the womb. In her infancy she demonstrated an uncanny ability to harmonize with other singers. As she matured, it became apparent to anyone in proximity that her talent was nothing less than prodigious. Her passion for blues, soul, and gospel saturated her musical development.

Glenda's soulfulness is tied to a complete technical mastery of her voice. Centered as an alto, it glides effortlessly through her range. Unique in texture and timbre, she can express herself in the most pure of voices, (complete with the most unwavering control in terms of pitch) or make her voice turn and tumble like a high wire acrobat. Velvet restraint in one instance, and volatile passion the next are hallmarks of a Glenda Rae performance.

Miles Black
Based in Vancouver, BC, Miles Black is a highly respected career musician bringing an enormous wealth of musical experience and expertise to most every facet of the music industry. Firstly known as one of Canada's most accomplished jazz pianists, Miles is also highly acclaimed and sought after as an arranger, producer, composer, session musician, guitarist, vocalist, bassist, saxophonist, songwriter, and musical theatre director. Adding to that, he has worked as a music therapist and collegiate music instructor. Especially in Vancouver, Miles Black is well know as the "first call' when musicians are looking for top professional enhancements to their projects.

Brett Wade:
The city of Vancouver, British Columbia has cultivated a reputation for supplying some of Canada's finest musicians, and Brett Wade is certainly best of breed. A triple threat musician, Brett has cemented his reputation as a guitarist, vocalist, and bassist, and anchored groups that enjoyed major label contract success. Brett possesses one of the most distinctive voices in Canadian professional music. Soulful and expressive, Brett's vocal delivery can be found gracing hundreds of recordings. Brett's signature guitar playing is revered by guitar aficionados everywhere.

Kerry Galloway:
Kerry’s work encompasses roles from bassist to producer to composer/arranger. Stylistically his experience ranges from jazz (Altered Laws) to rap (Sweatshop Union), pop/opera (The Tenors), jazz fusion (The New Noakes Quartet, Crash), country (k.d. lang), variety (Bob Hope, Leon Bibb, Pat Boone, “pops” with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra), klezmer (Olam), “Buddha Bar” style lounge/chillout (Astrid), latin (World Music Award winner Gabriel Palatchi Trio, the Fito Garcia Bass Ensemble), Balkan/Flamenco (Tambura Rasa, featuring the Black Dog String Quartet) funk, R&B, reggae, Brazilian, musical theatre and more. Kerry is also co-founder and Musical Director of Steelin’ in The Years, a loving tribute to the music of Steely Dan.

Phil Robertson:
Phil has been playing in studios for 25 years, the last 12 or so as a first call session player and online session drummer. He has performed on records for Sony, WEA, Polygram, Universal, Nettwerk, EMI, Sparrow, Reunion and Word records. 1 of 3 drummers on the 2010 Winter Olympics music pre-record, closing ceremonies pre-record of the 2011 IOC Arab Games, as well as many jingles and soundtracks.

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released November 29, 2017

Glenda Rae: Lead Vocals/Miles Black: Piano and Keys/ Phil Robertson Drums and percussion/ Brett Wade: Guitar, Lead and Background vocals, Vocal arrangements
Mixed and mastered by Brett Wade at Treehouse Studios

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Glenda Rae & The Essentials Vancouver, British Columbia

Glenda Rae & The Essentials have been gaining fans from across the globe with their highly improvisational form of Pop Rock, Blue Eyed Soul. Fans describe them as “if the rock icons Steely Dan added Annie Lennox as their lead vocalist.”
Their arrangements have beautiful anthemic elements reminiscent of Queen’s orchestrated vocal and guitar sections.
“Six Degrees” Soulful, deep, a must hear! ... more

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