Wednesday, December 12, 2012

In Dulci Jubilo

How big was Tubular Bells? It was so huge that when Mike Oldfield put his mind to recording an instrumental version of a Christmas carol, it hit the top 5 on the U.K. pop charts in 1975. 

In any event, his version of In Dulci Jubilo is spirited and wonderful. You may have noticed that Oldfield played part of it during the sensational opening ceremonies to the London Olympics this summer. 

This is the latest instalment in my musical advent calendar. More to come! 

Dec 12, 2012 4:51:00 PM | Musical advent calendar, Song of the day, or whenever

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