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Two dads, two daughters, one song
Fans of Claire and Dave Crosby, and of Mat and Savanna Shaw, had long hoped to hear all four of them sing together. At Christmas, they got their wish. more
Each pair is a dad and his daughter. Claire sings with her dad, Dave, and Savanna sings with hers, Mat. Plenty of listeners already counted both duos as favorites, so this pairing felt like an early present. The mood in the room is relaxed, with smiles and a few laughs.
SaveThey gather in a living room with rustic furniture and a big window. Then the old standard begins, with chestnuts on an open fire and carols sung by a choir.
A guitar keeps the tune steady. Claire is still a little girl, and her voice is the part that keeps catching people off guard. Longtime fans say it sounds more grown-up each time they hear a new song from her. Here her harmony fits right in with the group.
SaveWhat people talk about most is the blend of Claire and Savanna. Their voices sit close together, and listeners point to it again and again. More than one also noticed how Claire looks at Savanna as they sing, a little starstruck.
Dave and Mat sing right alongside their girls. For some listeners that was the sweetest part of all. Two dads, side by side, so clearly happy to make music with their daughters.
SaveThey close the way the song always does, with "Merry Christmas to you," said many times, many ways. One listener asked for a whole holiday album from these four. That seems like a fair request.
















