Christmas Time Is Here
Amani A.W.-Murray Lyrics
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Happiness and cheer
Fun for all that children call
Their favorite time of year
Snowflakes in the air
Carols everywhere
Olden times and ancient rhymes
Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories there
Christmas time is here
Families growing near
Oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year
Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
And joyful memories there
Christmas time is here
Families growing near
Oh, that we could always see
Such spirit through the year
Christmas time is here
Christmas time is here
The song "Christmas Time is Here" by Amani A.W.-Murray captures the essence and magic of the holiday season. The opening lyrics paint a picture of the joy and excitement that comes with the holiday season. The phrase "happiness and cheer" sets the tone for what's to come - a season filled with love, laughter, and memories. The song emphasizes the importance of family and friends coming together to celebrate this festive time of year. The notion of "fun for all that children call their favorite time of year" encapsulates the childlike wonder that is so often associated with Christmas.
Throughout the song, there is a consistent theme of nostalgia for simpler times when love and memories were all that mattered. The phrase "olden times and ancient rhymes of love and dreams to share" highlights these sentiments. The use of the word "olden" suggests a yearning for the past and the simplicity of life at that time. The carols and Yuletide mention throughout the song further emphasize this nostalgia.
The song concludes on a bittersweet note with the realization that the magic and spirit of Christmas should not be limited to just the holiday season. The lines "Oh, that we could always see such spirit through the year" implore listeners to extend the love and magic of Christmas beyond just a few weeks.
Overall, "Christmas Time is Here" is a beautiful and heartfelt song that captures the true meaning and spirit of Christmas.
Line by Line Meaning
Christmas time is here
The season of Christmas has arrived
Happiness and cheer
People are happy and joyful during this time of the year
Fun for all that children call
Children enjoy and have fun during Christmas time
Their favorite time of year
Christmas is the favorite time of year for children
Snowflakes in the air
It is snowy and wintry outside
Carols everywhere
Songs of Christmas can be heard everywhere
Olden times and ancient rhymes
Christmas has been celebrated in olden times and there are many traditional songs and stories
Of love and dreams to share
These songs and stories are about love and dreams that are shared during Christmas time
Sleigh bells in the air
The sound of bells ringing from a sleigh can be heard outside
Beauty everywhere
The surroundings are beautiful and decorated for the season
Yuletide by the fireside
People are gathered around the fire during this time of year
And joyful memories there
People are reminiscing about happy memories during Christmas time
Families growing near
Families are coming together for the holidays
Oh, that we could always see
It would be great if we could always experience the same spirit of Christmas
Such spirit through the year
If the spirit of Christmas was present throughout the year, it would be wonderful
Lyrics © LEE MENDELSON FILM PROD., INC., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Vince Guaraldi, Lee Maurice Mendelson
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@kevinlindsey6862
I remember listening to his debut album thinking this young man 👨 has a big future in music 🎶 and then silence for 4 decades.
@masmas6463
where is he now I wonder too .....GRP were one of the biggest labels in the world - and they just focused on jazz - mostly fusion but what an opportunity for this kid - however someone who did take his opportunity well was Sergio Salvatore recording for GRP in 1993 at the age of 12 I think ? and 94 too - two brilliant albums - then he recorded for Concord Jazz and another Grusin label thereafter with Phil Ramone as producer but now ??? where is he ?
@karlhungus5554
@@masmas6463 Here's a review I found online:
AllMusic Review
Amani A.W. Murray Review by Ken Dryden
Amani A.W. Murray was a promising teenage alto saxophonist when he was featured on one selection in the GRP compilation Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown!, so someone at the label decided to record the young man, as a leader no less, with some veteran musicians (including both Clark Terry and Sir Roland Hanna) and rising stars who were a bit older than Murray (including pianists Benny Green and Geoff Keezer, among others). Unfortunately, the opportunity went to Murray's head; one GRP executive described the leader's immature, unprofessional attitude (the kid had obviously not practiced), resulting in one blown take after another, infuriating the musicians hired for the date. Rather than shelve the project and take a write-off, GRP foolishly released this embarrassing music. Murray was quickly dropped by the label and the CD did not stay in print long; years afterward, it is still very easy to find it for a dollar or two. There's nothing wrong with the playing of Murray's sidemen, but there is little incentive for anyone to pick up this uninspired music by a young man who did not appreciate his golden opportunity to record for a then-prominent jazz label.
@Mamoo139
AMANI PLEASE DONT STOP!!!!! JUST DO YOU!!!
@caronlawson2003
He was on amateur night at the apollo
@slappy76
I briefly went to Bronx Science with him. Not sure what happened to him.
@wyndhleodumegwu253
Amani has been "Parkerizing" bebop since age 10/11.
Now, at age 40 or thereabout, does anyone know what has become of him?
Maybe a college instructor of music theory and performance in JaZz...
@wyndhl9465
Maybe Amani might have made it in the commercial word of Instrumental Pop, the so-called "Smooth Jazz" which is technically less demanding.
Like the boxer Marvin Fraser, Amani might have been pushed too soon in the lions' den of true "Organic Real Jazz" virtuosoes.
Even at 50, Amani can successfully embrace the world of Pop/RnB/Funk - or even Real Jazz, if he so desires.