David Grisman started his musical career in 1963 as a member of The Even Dozen Jug Band. His nickname, "Dawg" was affectionately assigned by his close friend Jerry Garcia (the two met at a Van Hoy Campground (NC) back when they used to host the old time fiddlers convention). "Dawg Music" is what he calls his mixture of bluegrass and Django Reinhardt-Stéphane Grappelli-influenced jazz, as highlighted on his 1977 album "Hot Dawg". Stephane Grappelli played on a couple of tracks on the Hot Dawg album and then the 1981 recording "Stephane Grappelli and David Grisman Live". It was his early fusions with Reinhardt-era Jazz that led to the formation of the genre known as newgrass. Grisman, along with New Grass Revival are generally considered the modern day Bill Monroes to this new bluegrass-influenced sound.
Denny Zeitlin, Tony Rice, Mark O'Connor, Béla Fleck, Bob Brozman, Mike Auldridge, Mike Seeger, David Bromberg, Martin Taylor, Del McCoury, Ralph Stanley, Earl Scruggs, John Hartford, Darol Anger (Turtle Island String Quartet), Sam Bush, and the Kronos Quartet are just some of the musicians that have played with David Grisman or been part of the DGQ (David Grisman Quintet).
The documentary "Grateful Dawg" chronicles the deep friendship between Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. David Grisman appeared on the Grateful Dead's American Beauty album. To this day, Grisman complains of how Jerry Garcia vetoed the length of the mandolin solo featured on the studio version of Ripple. The two recorded a number of duet albums, including the children's album "Not for Kids Only". They also played together as the band "Old and in the Way" with Vassar Clements, Peter Rowan, and John Kahn, which recorded three different albums.
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
David Grisman Lyrics
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We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Wha wha wah wah wha whah
whha hwhah wha whhah haww whaah
wha wha wha hahwha hahwah wah
The song "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" by David Grisman is a classic Christmas tune that wishes everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year. It is a joyful song that spreads holiday cheer and encourages people to have a good time during the holiday season. The lyrics are simple and catchy, making it easy for people of all ages to remember and sing along to.
The song begins with the repeated line "We wish you a Merry Christmas" three times in a row, emphasizing the importance of the holiday and the desire to share the joy and happiness of the season with others. The lyrics then continue with the additional line "and a Happy New Year," acknowledging the start of a new year and wishing for good things to come. The final verse is a series of nonsensical sounds that serve to add a lighthearted and playful tone to the song, further emphasizing the spirit of celebration and fun.
Overall, "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" is a festive song that celebrates the joy and happiness of the holiday season. Its simple and catchy lyrics make it a popular choice for caroling and holiday gatherings.
Line by Line Meaning
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We express our earnest desire for you to have a joyful and festive Christmas celebration;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We repeat our sincere wish for you to have a merry and bright Christmas season;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We also convey our hope that you will have a cheerful and prosperous New Year, filled with love, laughter and good fortune;
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Art Harris
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