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- Take The A Train-The Quebe Sisters (Old school-style strings fit this country-based take on the Duke Ellington classic well.)
- M.T.A.-The Kingston Trio (A political ad expanded into a sing-along folk hit; one of my teachers led our sixth grade class in singing this at camp.)
- White Christmas-Lee Ritenour (One of the subtlest, most soothing renditions of this; Ritenour shows this carol works as a contemplative guitar instrumental.)
- Jingle Bells-Oscar Peterson (Possibly the hippest instrumental version of this, thanks to the jazzy bounce of Jack Schantz on flugelhorn and Peterson on piano.)
- Silent Night-The Temptations (Although the group's earlier, shorter version is moving and reverential, their longer, six-minute rendition is even more impressive, showcasing the warmth of their tenor and baritone vocalists. The band's closing wish, "Merrrrry Christmas--to. all. of. you," is a sincere, effective ending.)
