Description

The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Half Century of Holiday Songs
Christmas on Records – 1942-1994From Bing’s “White Christmas” to Mariah’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” this program highlights 50 songs spanning a half century of musical styles and tastes. From the Pop sounds of Nat King Cole and The Beach Boys to the R&B Drifters; from Phil Spector’s “Wall of Sound” to C&W’s Bobby Helms, you will hear both familiar and long-forgotten tunes that have created our holiday season’s memories.
Presenter: Hugo Keesing, Retired Professor, University of Maryland.

Age Group/Camp

Adults 50+

Location

ECity Great Room II at Ellicott City 50+ Center