December Will Be Magic Again, again

[derek%sunstroke@sdsu.edu (Derek Langsford)]

This probably came up last year before I had access to Love-hounds.

Last night I got a copy of the EMI compilation "I'ts Christmas"  to try an 
inject some KhrisTmas spirit into my life but unfortunately I am going to have 
to return it as it seems to be faulty.  

Anyway, I understand the version of "December Will Be Magic" is referred to as 
the Winter Snowtime Version.  I assume that this was a TV studio production 
for the Christmas Special show of 1980.  I think IED mentioned once that this 
master was pulled out in error when they were compiling the album.  I was 
quite disappointed with it after hearing and loving the single version on the 
TWW I disc.  I would imagine the visuals help it considerably (someday I'll 
get my hands on a tape of the special).  Fortunately, other songs on the disc 
make it a worthwhile purchase ($20 for an inferior mix of a single KaTe song 
is a luxury I can't afford - sorry).

Does anyone have anything to add to my recollections?

Derek
derek@sunstroke.sdsu.edu