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Any street cred that I had left is about to disappear with what I am about to admit.

In 1989, in the age of the cassette tape, I owned, and loved, Michael W. Smith's Christmas. About a month ago I mentioned this recording to my daughter and decided to look it up. I already knew it wasn't on iTunes (at least the Canadian one), but I tracked down the CD and ordered it online somewhere. It arrived this week and (here it goes) I love it.

I do have a few favorite Christmas songs in my music collection but not really a whole album - except this one. It's not your typical Michael W. Smith album from that era. It features a full orchestra and choir, and the songs are arranged beautifully.

This is easily my favorite Christmas album and I'm glad to own it again. You can check out other reviews at Amazon.

Opera singer Paul Potts (I mentioned him a while back) is on The Hour on CBC tonight at 11:00 p.m.. It's late but my recorder is set. Enjoy it if you can.

Paul Potts has finally arrived on the Canadian version of iTunes. It's at Amazon (US and Canada) too.

I like it!

If you didn't catch his first appearance on TV here it is:

I'm sitting here listening to Canada Live With Matt Galloway on CBC 2. They're playing Serena Ryder's show at Hugh's Room. Amazing! We tried to get to this show but it was sold out. Now I get to listen to it anyway.

If you haven't picked up Serena's album If Your Memory Serves You Well, check it out. I'm loving it. One of my best finds this year.