From the Archives 64: Everett McKinley Dirksen at Christmas Time (1967)

In 1967, Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen (R-IL), known by his detractors as "The Wizard of Ooze" for his unctuous demeanor, recorded this LP, titled "Everett McKinley Dirksen at Christmas Time." It was a follow-up to Dirksen's 1966 LP "Gallant Men: Stories of the American Adventure," which was an unexpected runaway success. In a similar vein, this record featured Dirksen reading a selection of popular Christmas stories and poems, over a musical accompaniment. The text was "written" by Dirksen and Charles Wood, the record was conceived by H. Paul Jeffers, produced and directed by Arch Lustberg, and released by Capitol Records. The music was written and performed by the John Cacavas Orchestra and Chorus. Here is the track list:A1The First Time The Christmas Story Was Told2:35A2I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day2:36A3The Prophecy: He Is Coming3:04A4Christ Has Come...Joy To The World!6:37A5Shepherds Are Guided: Away In A Manger4:27B1O Little Town of Bethlehem2:52B2The Wise Men3:13B3The Night Before Christmas5:20B4Epilogue1:54B5Silent Night2:34 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.