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Got time for a little bit of Christmas FUN?
Written by John Walter Bratton, an American composer, in 1907, the lyrics that we all know and love were added by Irish songwriter, Jimmy Kennedy in 1932.
Although it has a frivolous sounding title, this tune is actually quite a sophisticated piece of writing. It was originally called “Teddybears Two-Step” but soon got changed to the title we know today,
Anyway, enough of this Guff – here is my version of it and I am indebted to George Lewis for allowing the use of his excellent backing track.
Usual Brason Strat etc.
Enjoy!
Cheers
ian
http://app.box.com/s/1ozursjisk9akry8i4sp

For those of a strong stomach, this partial video is of me making a bit of a “Hash” of it at the Warwick Shadows Guitar Club Christmas Party, 8th December 2013. Funny how its always perfect at home, and when you get on Stage - ??!!
http://youtu.be/maveYHLNSB4

Hi Ian - Smashing job both on the the Box version and on the Live performance.
There's quite a lot going on in this one and you made it very interesting with the different registers and damped sections. Great playing and super BT from George !
All the best... Phil

Hi Al, Ecca and Phil and thank you for listening.
Al - I'd love the link to MrMays cock-ups if you have it.
Phil - lots going on and the key seems to move about - always "something" to remember - or forget - lol!!
cheers
ian

A smashing effort Ian - most enjoyable.

Certainly a lot to remember in that number!

Hi Roger
A lot to forget as well !!
I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was a fun tune to learn and play.
All the very best to you and your family for Christmas and the New Year beyond.
cheers
ian and Val

Played perfectly at the Congleton Club in November, to much acclaim.
Thanks Ian, another good one!

Thanks Paul - maybe that was the one I should have video'd!!
I hope that you and June have a great Christmas and New Year.
See you in January.
cheers
Ian

Here's Australia's top instrumental group The Atlantics doing it in the '60s:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQV2ikjRWCU