An overlooked (Christmas) cover tune XI

"I Wonder As I Wander" has never been one of my favorite Christmas carols.  Its typically dreary arrangement, although appropriate, doesn't strike me as very appealing.  One version of it, however, impresses me a lot.  Ordinarily, when a vocalist or instrumentalist attempts to sing or play "I Wonder...," it's in a somber operatic or orchestral style.  Brooks Williams, however, proves that it works better on an acoustic guitar with folk-style vocals that jump and skip.  Those aren't obvious choices for that carol, but Williams makes them work, resulting in the best rendition I've heard; I've never paid more attention to the lyrics of "I Wonder..." or found myself singing along without realizing it more than I have with his version.  Although most carols are best heard in their traditional arrangements, Williams shows how "I Wonder As I Wander" is an exception.