Bing Crosby and David Bowie: “The Little Drummer Boy / Peace on Earth”

I have a couple versions of sheet music for “The Little Drummer Boy / Peace on Earth,” the medley performed … More

Irving Berlin: “Sisters” (from the movie, “White Christmas”)

The movie “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” is ubiquitous this time of year, and whether you find the song “Sisters” campy, … More

Songs and Background Music from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

It took detective work to suss out whether a songbook companion to the classic 1964 Rankin/Bass Christmas TV special, “Rudolph … More

Jeff Beck’s Cover of “Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers”

I’m so glad to have my vinyl LP of “The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball: The Music,” which features a live … More

Love Actually: The Original Soundtrack

I don’t actually adore the film, “Love Actually.” But there is something cozy about its patchwork of stories, so that … More

Vince Guaraldi Trio: “A Charlie Brown Christmas”

Of course I have this songbook! Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” must be one of the top-selling music books … More

Rick Astley: “Never Gonna Give You Up”

I saw this vintage sheet music for “Never Gonna Give You Up,” and… well, how could I leave it at … More

Perry Como: “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays”

This jovial 1950’s Christmas standard has long been a favorite for me and my friend Nancy Stokes, but “(There’s No … More

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

I adore “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” so of course you’ll find the companion songbook to the classic 1971 … More

“Goldfinger”

It seemed appropriate this weekend to play “Goldfinger,” one of the all-time great James Bond theme songs; a martini glass … More