We Hope You Hit The High Notes in 2014
For our seventh Christmas, and into our eighth year, we invite you to share our favorite Agitator tradition … enjoy this unforgettable rendition of O Holy Night.
As we’ve noted before, this performance brings tears to Tom’s eyes, as it takes him back to Midnight Mass and his Catholic grammar school choir days.
We guarantee this experience will move you. But you must listen to the entire performance to feel its full power. No irreverence intended.
Happy Holidays … we hope this magnificent effort inspires you to hit the high notes in 2014.
Roger and Tom
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“No irreverence intended.” You type that with a straight face?
Merry Christmas gents.
A man’s reach should exceed his grasp or what’s a heaven for.
Here’s to a melodic 2014 Agitators. Keep shakin’
Wow, I can see why you had tears in your eyes! Let’s count our blessings that we’re able to listen to this and read many more great Agitator posts… and on to many more monthly donors for the great organizations we work with and for!
Merry Christmas and a super 2014!! Cheers, Erica