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Old 12-04-2008, 12:34 AM   #20
RM
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Default Re: What Should Gordon Be Writing About Today?

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Originally Posted by charlene View Post
He sings Christmas carols at church every year..
on a radio spot last december he said:
his fave XMAS carol-Silent Night..by a choir.
Barry Keane then said "The Christmas Song" by Mel Torme and Gord said that was a song, not a carol..
lol
Seeking advice.......

I think I understand the distinction that Lightfoot was drawing between 'carol' and 'song'. Now, let's say a group of carolers pass by this year and offer up "Hark ! The Herald Angels", "Oh Come All Ye Faithful", and "Silent Night". They wrap it up with "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" (which I consider a song). Would I be out of line to ask "Why are you carolers singing a song ?"

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