Interesting piece, thanks for posting!
I’m surprised our gentle author doesn’t tell of how Irving Berlin was inspired to write “White Christmas” whilst sitting by a swimming pool in Los Angeles (something like that). I think if you hear a rendition that includes the intro that info is provided, but don’t have time to look.
I also remember hearing that “Sleigh ride” was composed in beastly hot weather during summer in New York.
So two of the popular classic tunes are truly based on longing for the refreshingly cold weather!
Merry Christmas FRiends!
[Intro]
The sun is shining, the grass is green
The orange and palm trees sway
There’s never been such a day
In Beverly Hills, L.A
But it’s December the twenty-fourth
And I am longing to be up North:
I’m dreaming....