Bill Shirley may have found a site that reveals the creator of the version of “O Holy Night” I mentioned earlier.
If this is true it confirms the theory posited by Jim Henkel several years ago that it had to have been done by someone who actually understands music and music theory.
O Holy Night – Author Revealed?
I’ve always loved this version and have been somewhat frightened to know the story behind it, as I thought it would somehow lessen the melodious impact. However, this article has endeared the song to me all that much more, and I’m happy to finally know the truth behind the genius. In the words of Tiny Tim, “God bless us, every one.”