Because most philosophies that frown on reproduction don't survive.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
One Horse Open Sleigh
I'm not generally a fan of "Jingle Bells", but this version (going under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh", under which the song was originally published in 1850) I have always really loved. Sadly, it's hard to get hold of. It appeared on an album entitled A Victorian Christmas by the Robert DeCormier Singers and Ensemble back in 1984, and it is currently out of print. Some used copies are at times available on Amazon, but they can be pricey. (According to the above link, there are currently none below $20.)
However, it seems sad not to have such a good version available, so I've ventured to put it up on YouTube, hoping that this somehow constitutes fair use since there's no way to currently buy the album in a way that benefits the artists.
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Thank you, sir, and a Merry Christmas to you and yours for the remaining eleven days.
Hope you don’t mind that I’ve passed on the link.
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