This popular Christmas song was written in October 1962 by Noel Regney and Gloria Shanes Baker as a plea for peace during the Cuban Missle Crisis as the threat of nuclear war and fear of doomsday weighed heavily on the minds of everyone around the world. The song, known worldwide, has sold tens of millions of copies and been recored by hundreds of artists. Read more at wikipedia.

Lyrics to Do You Hear What I Hear can be found here.

Ricky plays: piano, keyboards, hand percussion, and sings all vocals.

Vocal solo: Kat Bowser

When Kat Bowser accepted my invitation to perform with me on my Christmas concerts I chose to arrange this song for her. My friendship with Kat dates back to the mid-1980's so I'm especially thankful to include a song that features her fantastic voice on this project.