Ten For Today: Jesus is the Reason
Sister Rosetta Tharp, Dusty Springfield, The Monkees, Mahalia Jackson, Zebra, Nancy Dupree, Sam Sweetsinger Bell, Staple Singers, Emmylou Harris, Isaac Hayes
They do say that Jesus is the reason for the season. I used to always ask my Mom who “they” were, which drove her bananas. She said I was fresh, and that I knew who “they” were. In retrospect, I guess I did.
Anyway, whether you buy the religiosity of the holiday, there is no denying that there is some very beautiful spritual Christmas music. Here you wil…
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