Light of the Stable (song)
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"Light of the Stable" is a Christmas
song, which was first released in 1975. It was written by Steve Rhymer and Elizabeth Rhymer.
This song was originally recorded by Emmylou Harris
in 1975 with Linda Ronstadt
, Dolly Parton
and Neil Young
providing harmony, and it became the title track of her 1979 Christmas album.
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
song, which was first released in 1975. It was written by Steve Rhymer and Elizabeth Rhymer.
This song was originally recorded by Emmylou Harris
Emmylou Harris
Emmylou Harris is an American singer-songwriter and musician. In addition to her work as a solo artist and bandleader, both as an interpreter of other composers' works and as a singer-songwriter, she is a sought-after backing vocalist and duet partner, working with numerous other artists including...
in 1975 with Linda Ronstadt
Linda Ronstadt
Linda Ronstadt is an American popular music recording artist. She has earned eleven Grammy Awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, an Emmy Award, an ALMA Award, numerous United States and internationally certified gold, platinum and multiplatinum albums, in addition to Tony Award and Golden...
, Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
and Neil Young
Neil Young
Neil Percival Young, OC, OM is a Canadian singer-songwriter who is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of his generation...
providing harmony, and it became the title track of her 1979 Christmas album.
Cover versions
- Elaine PaigeElaine PaigeElaine Paige OBE is an English singer and actress best known for her work in musical theatre. Raised in Barnet, North London, Paige attended the Aida Foster stage school, making her first professional appearance on stage in 1964, at the age of 16...
included a version on her 1986 album ChristmasChristmas (Elaine Paige album)Christmas is an album Elaine Paige, released in 1986, the fifth and final album to be released on the label until the release of Piaf in 1994. The album reached number 27 in the UK album charts...
. - Canadian folk music artist Micheal Hart recorded a version for his 1997 Christmas album Dulicimer Light.
- Tara MacLeanTara MacLeanTara MacLean is a Canadian singer and songwriter...
recorded it in 1998 for the A Christmas to Remember compilation album. - In 2002, the trio SelahSelah (band)Selah is a Christian vocal trio consisting of Todd Smith, Allan Hall, and Amy Perry. They have won three Dove Awards. The group has been featured on The 700 Club, The Hour of Power, and TBN.- History :...
recorded it for their Christmas album Rose of Bethlehem. - Pop-punk band DuvallDuvall (band)Duvall is a pop rock band with Christian-oriented lyrics. They were formed in August 2001, including members of the Smoking Popes, who had disbanded in 1998. Founding members were Josh Caterer, Tom Daily, and Mike Felumlee...
covered it for their 2004 album O Holy Night. - American folk artists Lowen & NavarroLowen & NavarroLowen & Navarro is a songwriting team composed of Eric Lowen and Dan Navarro, who met in Los Angeles, California in the 1980s. They wrote the song "We Belong", which became a major hit for Pat Benatar in 1984. Starting in 1990, they released a number of records of their own...
recorded it for their 2004 album At Long Last...Christmas.