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Light of the Stable (song)

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A-side
  
"Light of the Stable"

Released
  
1975

Genre
  
Christmas, country

B-side
  
"Bluebird Wine"

Format
  
grammophone

Label
  
Reprise

"Light of the Stable" is a Christmas song, which was first published in 1975. It was written by Steve Rhymer and Elizabeth Rhymer.

This song was originally recorded by Emmylou Harris (with Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton and Neil Young providing harmony) releasing it as a single in 1975, and it became the title track of her 1979 Christmas album.

Cover versions

  • Elaine Paige included a version on her 1986 album Christmas.
  • Canadian folk music artist Michael Hart recorded a version for his 1997 Christmas album Dulcimer Light.
  • Tara MacLean recorded it in 1998 for the A Christmas to Remember compilation album.
  • B.E. Taylor recorded it in 2000 for his album B.E. Taylor Christmas 2.
  • In 2002, the trio Selah recorded it for their Christmas album Rose of Bethlehem.
  • Pop-punk band Duvall covered it for their 2004 album O Holy Night.
  • American folk artists Lowen & Navarro recorded it for their 2004 album At Long Last...Christmas.

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