Plaisir d’Amour is frequently performed and recorded by artists as diverse as Charlotte Church Paul Robeson and Joan Baez. Written in 6/8 time the melody with ornamentations flows gently over the arpeggiated accompaniment. When Elvis Presley sang ‘I can’t help falling in love with you ’ he was probably unaware that the melody was based on a French love song written in 1784. J.P.E. Martini was a German composer who became a court musician for MarieAntoinette. Managing to adapt to conditions after the Revolution Martini continued to compose produce and teach music into the early 1800’s.

Santa is definitely in the building with this fun 4-minute medley of Christmas songs identified with the King of Rock & Roll. Includes: Blue Christmas Santa Bring My Baby Back (to Me) Santa Claus Is Back in Town.Available separately: SATB SAB TBB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (synth gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 4:00.