{"id":5527,"date":"2022-12-19T21:05:50","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T18:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/istori.website\/?p=5527"},"modified":"2022-12-19T21:05:52","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T18:05:52","slug":"celtic-thunder-performs-the-best-version-winter-wonderland-weve-ever-heard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/istori.website\/?p=5527","title":{"rendered":"Celtic Thunder performs the BEST version \u2018Winter Wonderland\u2019 we\u2019ve ever heard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Celtic Thunder\u2019s Christmas album by the same name has 14-holiday favorites for everyone in the family. A few years ago, this album was filmed in front of a live audience at the Mid-Hudson Theatre in Poughkeepsie, NY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Irish singing group is known for its eclectic &amp; theatrical stage shows. Damian Joseph McGinty Jr was the group\u2019s youngest member from Derry, North Ireland. He begins the show with a solo performance of the beautiful song \u201cWinter Wonderland.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The song was written by Felix Bernard &amp; Richard Bernhard Smith in 1934 and was recorded by Richard Himber. Due to its seasonal theme, the song is regarded as a Christmas Classic by everyone. It has been sung by several artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/istori.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-71-1024x646.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/istori.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-71-1024x646.png 1024w, https:\/\/istori.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-71-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/istori.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-71-768x485.png 768w, https:\/\/istori.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-71-600x379.png 600w, https:\/\/istori.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/image-71.png 1234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Celtic Thunder\u2019s version is considered one of the best because the group performed the song live onstage in front of a huge crowd. When you perform in front of so many people, it does not leave you with a chance to make errors. Therefore, the performance has to be perfect, and there are no retakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>McGinty makes a dramatic entry from behind the White Christmas trees. The singer looks dashing in a white shirt, trousers, and a pullover. McGinty starts to sing confidently, and everyone in the crowd is mesmerized by his innocent looks and fantastic voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stage background is filled with snow-covered Christmas trees decorated with colorful lights. As a result, the entire stage gives a feel of natural snow. McGinty is accompanied onstage by several musicians from the Celtic Concert Orchestra. They accompany him in his performance brilliantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Everyone in the crowd likes McGinty\u2019s version of the holiday classic. The performance is pleasing and leaves a calming effect on the listeners. In addition, McGinty\u2019s presentation of the song onstage is at a world-class level. It is a must-have for the Christmas list of songs for all music lovers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"664\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wRsXYjl442g\" title=\"Celtic Thunder - Winter Wonderland (Live From Poughkeepsie \/ 2010) ft. Damian McGinty\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celtic Thunder\u2019s Christmas album by the same name has 14-holiday favorites for everyone in the family. 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