YES it’s winter AND that holiday feeling is indeed coming my way. If you’re more or less my age, you may even remember all the lyrics to the opening words posted above. And I have to say that not only are they remembered each December, but yes, I still love Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme. Madly.
It all started when I was a young girl and has lasted prolifically as an old(er) girl. And yes, I still have a few of those albums that were sold at Firestone for decades. In fact, one day not long ago, I dragged my husband over to Firestone to ask if the albums were still for sale there. It was a long shot, sure, but I was hopeful and keen for nostalgia. The man heading the shop lifted his head toward the skies, mulled a bit while rubbing his three days of scruffle, then looked at us and said … “Nineteen … Sixty … Seven …. ” We all laughed, but I would surely have loved to hear those old vinyls again.
For me, it will always be “Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy cozy are we, We’re snuggled up together like birds of a feather should be. Let’s take that road before us and sing a chorus or two, Come on it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you!
P.S. In the early 60’s Firestone sold Christmas albums to help tire sales. I’m sure Steve and Eydie helped too.
Pam Goode Writes 
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I guess it dates us a bit, but yes, I do remember those Firestone commercials and the wonderful feel of anticipation it instilled for the coming of the Christmas season. It meant that school would soon be out, the family would gather at the farm, and we would all be skiing and looking forward to another year. Those were good times and the source of many cherished memories.
As a side note, I noticed that the album cover mentions the Valley Forge Music Fair. I haven’t gone to a ton of concerts in my life, but in the 1970’s I used to reside in Devon, PA where the VFMF was located, and drove past the venue every day on the way to the construction site where I was working; also good memories.
Merry Christmas!
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