(Level III) This new "evergreen", already recorded by Natalie Cole ("Holly and Ivy"), Charles Brown, and the late Nancy LaMott among others, features a strong, attractive melody over interesting harmonic changes. The lyric content reminds us of our blessings and the true significance of the Season, without being either "sugary" or "preachy." An ideal addition to any Holiday program. SATB a cappella (Please specify).

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CARROLL COATES, a London, England, born lyricist/composer is best known for his standards London By Night and No One Ever Tells You, both originally introduced by Frank Sinatra. A U.S. resident since 1952, he also co-wrote (with Peter Nero) the title song for the Jane Fonda movie Sunday in New York. Over the years, Coates has had songs recorded by a multitude of vocalists and instrumentalists, including Mel Torme, Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, Cleo Laine, Shirley Horn, Diane Schuur, Rebecca Parris, and Richie Cole. Based in Berkeley, California, he is currently working, (with arrangers Jim Dukey and Mike Abene, among others), on the adaptation of a suitable portion of his catalog for orchestral performance.