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That Night In Bethlehem​/​Frost on Your Fingernails​/​Cold Barn

from The Court of a King by The Crossing

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The Gaelic song “Don Oich Ud I mBeithil” was translated by Seán MacRéamoinn. “Frost on the Fingernails” and “The Cold Barn” were song titles we came up with after memorable concerts. The first was a concert at the Adirondack Folk/Gospel fest where we played late one evening under a tree (thanks, Field, for the memories!). Ahh, the cold barn . . . it is still hard to believe we played that night. The venue, booked by a college Homecoming committee, was a barn— without walls. In Michigan, in October.

lyrics

I sing of a night in Bethlehem, a night as bright as dawn. I sing of that night in Bethlehem; the night the Word was born

The skies are glowing gaily; the earth in white is dressed. See Jesus in His cradle drink deep at His mother’s breast

And there on the lonely hillside, the shepherds bow down in fear when the heaven opens brightly and God’s message rings out so clear:

“Glory now to the Father in all the heavens high; and peace to His friends on earth below,” is all the angels cry.

credits

from The Court of a King, released June 1, 1998
Words: Seán MacRéamoinn; Music: Traditional/Mike Baznik/Mike Baznik
Tony: guitar, uillean pipes; Pat: whistle, bodhran; Hilde: vocal, cello; Mark: harp, flute; Jennifer: fiddle; Mike: guitar, bouzouki; Ed Bialach: bodhran

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The Crossing Chicago

The Crossing is a talented group of musicians firmly rooted in the traditional celtic music featuring bagpipes, whistles, fiddle, cello and harp among their many instruments. They blend original songs with traditional Irish and Scottish jigs and reels as well as atmospheric ballads. With their songs they get you thinking while their instrumentals get your feet moving. ... more

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