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On November 16, 2008, Hamilton musicians launched the holiday season early with the recording of a new CHRISTMAS SONG TO SUPPORT LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL HIV/AIDS AWARENESS and fundraising efforts. We trust this song of hope and Christmas cheer will not only become a holiday favourite, but also help to raise awareness and support of the grassroots organizations that are working to overcome the HIV/AIDS pandemic at home and around the world. PLEASE SUPPORT THE STEPHEN LEWIS FOUNDATION with the purchase of this song. Thanks and Peace always.
The bells should ring when it’s Christmas
The bells should ring in the year
But peace on earth will be missing
If there’s no yuletide cheer
So sing with me Merry Christmas
And a very happy new year
You can stand alone and listen
To the church bells from far and near
Fa la, fa la, fa la la
Fa la la
I’ll sing to you Merry Christmas
And a very happy new year
I hope you get what you’re wishing
And I hope you hold it dear
Fa la, fa la, fa la la
Fa la la
We’ll sing to you Merry Christmas
And a very happy new year
We hope you get what you’re wishing
And we hope you hold it dear
Fa la, fa la, fa la la
Fa la la
Merry Christmas
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released December 1, 2008
Words and Music by Jeffrey C. Martin (SOCAN) 2008
Produced by | Glen Marshall and Michael Keire
Engineering by | Jon Daly
Recorded at | Vibewrangler Studio, Hamilton, Canada
Remastered by Tim Branson, Joao Carvalho Mastering, Toronto, Canada
Lead vocals | Lena Montecalvo, Tom Wilson, Jeffrey C. Martin
Backing vocals | Norm Van Bergen, Nick Cino, Dave Marini, Jesse Lewis, Mike Ventimiglia, Paula Tessaro, Glen Atwell, Mark Tharme, Gord Muise, Darek Czekaj, Mike Sapryhijlo, Glen Marshall
Lead guitar | Mike Ventimiglia
Mandolin | Mike McCurlie
Bass | Jesse Lewis
Drums | Dan Studjuhar
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