jmc's classics
The song for Thanksgiving "We Gather together" by Edward Kremser is popular this time of year. One good version that I have heard is that by Jussi Bjorling form the Firestone Hour. The Firestone Jour was a show in th1950's and early 1960's featuring classical music. Check it out on YouTube as well as this version.
Bjorling (1911-1960) was a Swedish tenor. He was versatile in Italian and German roles as well as popular music. The Scandinavians have produced a lot of good opera stars in the past and present. Many of them at more versatile than the Italian opera singers who usually sang Italian and French roles. This song was featured on Saturday Night live inn the late 70's (I don't remember when) the character Rosana Danna by Gilda Radner tried to sing this song. Check on the Firestone hour on You Tube. This song is featured. It is in black and white and the quality is not good but it is worth watching!
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