Xmas music recommendations--not your standard collections

[Jack Daw]

Jamie, have you ever heard the story of how Mel Torme' wrote "The Christmas Song" (made most famous by probably Nat King Cole)? I heard he wrote it while on vacation at some warm place poolside in his swimming trunks (can't remember where exactly).

I always thought if I could write only one song to be remembered by, a really good Chirstmas song would live forever. It's the only time of year they play really dated recordings unabashedly.

I hope I never hear the latest from Neil Diamond, A Cherry, Cherry Christmas.