I was so pleased to find this! It has run through my head for months (cold weather, fireplace time). In the '60s I had many of Johnny Mathis' albums and "Open Fire, Two Guitars" was/is one of my 2 all-time listening favorites. The other is by Barry Manilow, "2 AM Paradise Cafe". They feel rather...
I'm so happy that this has his disclaimer, stating that he is not the author. He always made a point of it and know he would not appreciate the fact that almost everywhere it is found, the writing is credited to him. It is my all-time favorite Christmas Story.
I am so glad to see that someone has included the disclaimer Paul Harvey always made a point of telling before beginning his beautiful reading of The Man and The Birds. Most simply show that Paul Harvey wrote it, and he obviously would not have wanted that.
You and me too! The hug, that is. "Open Fire, Two Guitars" is one of my two all-time favorite albums. THANK YOU for sharing!