TV writer-producer Dave Schwartz, who is one of at least three David Schwartzes I know, writes about the Christmas animation I linked to earlier this morning — the one with Santa and three reindeer warbling a mellow version of "White Christmas." The Dave Schwartz in question reminds me to mention that the record involved was done in 1954 by Clyde McPhatter and the Drifters. McPhatter, sez Dave, is the high voice and the bass singer is a man named Bill Pinkney who, it turns out, is now the sole (soul?) survivor of the original Drifters. He recently turned eighty and is still performing. You can read all about him at this website and even see another video presentation done to the Xmas recording.
Thanks to this particular Dave Schwartz for the reminder…and Happy Holidays to all the David Schwartzes I've ever met.