A Christmas Thought

by Jake Gussman

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This song is dedicated to Mikayla's trusty violin. A prized and loved member of our musical family who was badly damaged and put out of commission during these recording sessions. Here's to a new era to come...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Also, I hope your Hanukkah and other related festivities went swimmingly.

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One light on the strand is out

But there’s nothing like the ghostly glow
That warms my heart at night
Cheerful streets; The stranger souls
United are so bright
Watching movies, making cocoa
Makes me feel alright
But I long for that wonder from years ago
I've been looking left and right

We can't always be kids
But I still give presents
And a party’s always nice
I lie under the tree at night

Something's changed the lights came on
After the folks had gone
A candle flickeres in my heart
As the first few snowflakes fall

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released December 25, 2017
Written by Jake Gussman

Jake Gussman: Lead Vocals, guitars, kalimba (mbira), clueless drum overdub, co-vocal arrangement, head Christmas spirit adviser, and tea maestro.

Mikayla Bandomer: Violin, backing vocals, co-conspirator.

Patrick Oberstaedt: Double bass, backing vocals, doing his thing.

Lucy Watts: Backing vocals, co-vocal arrangement, vibrato master.

Jay Sellers: Drums on Christmas eve, going to church.

Mark Bandomer: Backing vocals, co-raising Mikayla.

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Brian Lapres at Sound Attic Studios between December 14th ad 25th 2017.

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Jake Gussman Medford, New Jersey

My New Album: I Can Sincerely Say I've Tried has been in the works for my entire adult life and I really think you'll love it.
I tried so hard to tell the story of suburban youth and adolescence and tell it beautifully.
Album out Friday Nov 10th
Singles out now.
Princeton EP out now.
I hope you like it ... more

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