Dec. 24, 2006 - Christmas Must Be Tonight

Of all the many holiday tunes this is certainly at the top of my list. From The Band, "Christmas Must Be Tonight" written by Robbie Robertson and sung by Rick Danko, this song captures the true meaning of Christmas and will always be a true classic. If you know the song I'm sure you will be singing along as you read below, if you’re not familiar with it, I highly recommend going to The Band web site to check it out, you can also find it on the much underrated album (disc) "Islands".

Have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Safe and Healthy New Year!

Christmas Must Be Tonight 

Come down to the manger, see the little stranger
 Wrapped in swaddling clothes, the prince of peace

Wheels start turning, torches start burning
And the old wise men journey from the East

How a little baby boy bring the people so much joy
Son of a carpenter,  Mary carried the light
This must be Christmas, must be tonight

A shepherd on a hillside, while over my flock I bide
Oh a cold winter night a band of angels sing
In a dream I heard a voice saying "fear not, come rejoice
It's the end of the beginning, praise the new born king"

How a little baby boy bring the people so much joy
Son of a carpenter,  Mary carried the light
This must be Christmas, must be tonight

I saw it with my own eyes, written up in the skies
But why a simple herdsmen such as I
And then it came to pass, he was born at last
Right below the star that shines on high

How a little baby boy bring the people so much joy
Son of a carpenter,  Mary carried the light
This must be Christmas, must be tonight

 -Robbie Robertson