Also..... there is alot more about him than the info provided above
A flexible pianist and keyboardist, Bobby Lyle has long straddled the boundaries between straight-ahead and more commercial forms of jazz. He grew up in Minneapolis and at age six took piano lessons from his mother, who was a church organist. Lyle played clarinet for a period in junior high school before switching back to piano. He considers Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal, Bill Evans, Erroll Garner, and Art Tatum to have been his early influences. Lyle's first gig was when he was 16 and, after two years of college, in 1964 he became a full-time musician. He spent six years playing locally in Minneapolis and then toured for two years with Young-Holt Unlimited. After returning to Minneapolis for local work (recording a set in 1974 that was released just in Japan), in 1976 Lyle moved to Los Angeles where he quickly got a job with Sly & the Family Stone. After playing with Ronnie Laws, he recorded two solo albums for Capitol. Lyle made guest appearances on recordings by George Benson, Phyllis Hyman, and Esther Phillips and in the early '80s toured with Benson and became Bette Midler's musical director. After two years with Al Jarreau, Lyle recorded a straight-ahead combo date for King (which was reissued as an Evidence CD), conducted for Anita Baker in 1986, and worked with Gerald Albright. In 1988 he began a long association with Atlantic that resulted in the release of six albums between 1989 and 1997, with Pianomagic, a 1991 album of piano solos, being one of the highlights of his career. Bobby Lyle has remained a highly versatile and valuable keyboardist as both leader and sideman during the new millennium, releasing such albums as 2002's Joyful, 2004's Straight and Smooth, and 2006's Hands On on independent labels. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
The Christmas Song
Bobby Lyle Lyrics
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Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos.
Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Help to make the season bright
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
They know that Santa's on his way
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
And every mother's child is gonna spy
To see if reindeer really know how to fly.
And so I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Although it's been said many times, many ways
Merry Christmas to you!
The Christmas Song by Bobby Lyle is a classic Christmas tune that paints a vivid picture of the holiday season. The song begins with a cozy image of chestnuts roasting on an open fire and Jack Frost nipping at your nose, setting the scene for a chilly, festive environment. The mention of yuletide carols being sung by a choir adds to the warmth and tradition of the holiday season, a time when people come together to celebrate and share their joy. The lyrics also mention folks dressed up like Eskimos, highlighting the fun and lightheartedness of holiday attire.
The second verse of the song emphasizes the importance of family and togetherness during the holiday season. The lyrics mention a turkey and mistletoe, which are symbols of holiday feasting and decoration, respectively. The image of tiny tots with their eyes aglow captures the excitement and wonder of Christmas as children eagerly await the arrival of Santa Claus.
The song ends with the memorable refrain of "Merry Christmas to you", a simple yet powerful phrase that encapsulates the spirit of the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
The act of roasting chestnuts on an open fire during the Christmas time is a popular tradition, and that's what this line refers to.
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
The winter season brings along the cold breeze, and Jack Frost is a representation of it, playing around nipping people's noses.
Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir
Choirs and music play a huge role in the celebration of Christmas, and we hear these carols everywhere during the season.
And folks dressed up like Eskimos.
People love to dress up in warm Eskimo clothes like thick jackets, scarves, boots, etc., to stay comfortable during the chilly season.
Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Turkey and mistletoe are common items associated with Christmas and everyone knows about them.
Help to make the season bright
Decorating the house, preparing for a feast, buying gifts, and everything associated with the festival lights up the spirit of the season.
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
Children feel excited during the festival times with anticipation and happiness that all reflects in their eyes.
Will find it hard to sleep tonight.
Children's excitement may bring difficulty in falling asleep because they eagerly wait for the Santa Claus to arrive with gifts.
They know that Santa's on his way
Children become sure and certain about the arrival of the Santa Claus because of the excitement and engagements of the other people around them.
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
Santa Claus carries toys and gifts for children on his sleigh and delivers them to deserving ones, which is a popular folk tale about Christmas.
And every mother's child is gonna spy
Children are so curious and enthusiastic about gifts that every mother knows that they will try to find and see the gift before being handed over.
To see if reindeer really know how to fly.
Santa Claus's team of reindeer who helps pull the sleigh across different parts of the world is a mythical imagery that children think to be real.
And so I'm offering this simple phrase
Through this song, the singer is providing a simple and iconic message of Merry Christmas.
To kids from one to ninety-two
The wish of Merry Christmas is for everyone who celebrates the festival, and it doesn't matter if they are young or old.
Although it's been said many times, many ways
The wish of Merry Christmas has been expressed in innumerable ways with countless variations, but the message remains the same.
Merry Christmas to you!
The song's message of wishing a Merry Christmas is straightforward and simple, conveying warm greetings and blessings to the listener.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mel Torme, Robert Wells
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