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Keith Wallin (@onefortheroad) |

Back in 1995, Lynn and I lived in Great Falls, Montana.
Each year, the city would barricade the streets downtown to prevent automotive traffic and only allow pedestrians to walk in the streets.
The event was called the "Christmas Stroll" and would allow people to shop in all the stores that stayed open late at night for this special occasion.
To ward off the chilly air, the City Bar would make up their own made from scratch batter for hot buttered rum and Tom and Jerry's.
They were delicious!
Taking into account all the sights, sounds and smells of the occasion, I began formulating the melody and the lyrics to this song,
I finished it with my guitar when we got home that night.
In 2010, I asked Joyce to create a backing track of it after I sent her my a capella version of the song.
Joyce did an awesome job and I sang along with her backing track.
I hope you guys enjoy it!
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Keith Wallin:
@onefortheroad I want to wish all of my extended Karaoke-Den family a Very Merry Christmas and hope we have a tremendous upcoming year filled with all of your amazing talent! May God bless all of you and keep you safe…..:-) Keith
Dec 6th 2025, 2:25 am Report
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Don DelRay:
@onefortheroad Hi Keith, same to you and your family my friend!
Dec 6th 2025, 2:29 am Report
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Jerry:
jwhw2025 It's mine too!! You've sung this so beautifully my friend! I truly hope you and yours have a blessed Christmas! And, don't be gone so long!!!
Dec 6th 2025, 8:31 am Report
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Cash:
@onefortheroad .. great sing Keith , sure wish you a very Merry Christmas,, awesome sing love it
Dec 7th 2025, 4:14 am Report
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Don DelRay:
@onefortheroad Hi Keith, great song and sing my friend!
Dec 7th 2025, 6:41 am Report
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Bev:
@onefortheroad Wonderful original here Keith. You did an awesome job singing this , and Joyce did a great job making the backing. Just loved this. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas. ❤♫
Dec 7th 2025, 9:45 am Report
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Joyce:
@onefortheroad Merry Christmas Keith- I had forgotten about this. Thank you for asking me to provide music for your lyrics which were so well written and nostalgic in flavor- your vocals reminded me of Dean Martin.. and thank you Bev for mentioning my contribution
Dec 7th 2025, 9:58 am Report
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Mark Foote:
markstunes Hi Keith... A delightful listen tonight. A new song you and Joyce did a fabulous collaboration to produce. I agree you share a tint of Deans Martins charm on this one. Hats off to you both and have a Merry Christmas my friend.
Dec 7th 2025, 3:02 pm Report
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Keith Wallin:
@jerry Thanks,Jerry! I had only performed this song for family and friends around Christmas time for about 15 years and then I heard several of Joyce’s backing tracks and asked her if she could create one for me from my a cappella vocals. Man, did she deliver. I’m glad you enjoyed it! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours…..:-). Keith
Dec 14th 2025, 7:36 pm Report
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Keith Wallin:
@cash Thanks, you guys! Glad you enjoyed it. Merry Christmas to you and your family……:-)
Dec 14th 2025, 7:39 pm Report
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Keith Wallin:
@dondelray Thanks, Don! Appreciate you, my friend…..:-)
Dec 14th 2025, 7:40 pm Report
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Keith Wallin:
@bevb Thank you very much for, Bev! So glad you enjoyed this song. It is 30 years old this year! Man, time flies….lol Hope you and your family have a Wonderful Christmas and may the New Year bring you all the prosperity you so richly deserve…..:-)
Dec 14th 2025, 7:44 pm Report
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Keith Wallin:
@joyceishere This song came to life with your rich holiday background music. For 15 years, I would play this at family gatherings with just me and my rhythm guitar. You added the magic that breathed life into it. Thank you so much! I think because Dino and I are both baritones, you might hear some similarities. I have always enjoyed Dean’s songs for many years and to have my voice compared with his is truly an honor. Merry Christmas to you and yours, Joyce……:-)
Dec 14th 2025, 7:53 pm Report
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Keith Wallin:
@markstunes Thank you so very much, Mark! I am so glad you enjoyed this song. If I hadn’t had the good presence of mind to ask Joyce to create a backing track for my a cappella vocals, 15 years ago, this song would still be played only at family gatherings. I appreciate the listen and the kudos a lot! Hope you and yours have a Wonderful Christmas and a Terrific New Year……:-). Keith
Dec 14th 2025, 8:01 pm Report
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