Clarence Clemons Christmas songs discovered

Two newly discovered Christmas
songs recorded in 1981 by the late great saxophonist
Clarence Clemons have arrived just in time for the holidays.

The special CD entitled There's Still Christmas features
Clarence singing tenderhearted lead vocals on the poignant
title track "There's Still Christmas" (co-written by Dennis
Bourke and the late Stevie Betts), while the second track
showcases the Big Man on sax on the holiday classic "The
Christmas Song (Chestnuts)." There's Still Christmas
(Oceangate Records) is currently available on iTunes,
Amazon.com and all premium online download destinations as
well as through the websites

https://bigmanchristmassong.com/ or
http://www.backstreets.com

Producers Dennis Bourke and Jim Nuzzo helmed the recording
session that produced the two never-before-released tracks.
Armed with the support of the Clarence Clemons Trust and his
son Clarence Clemons III (a.k.a. Nick Clemons), the
producers are honored to be a part of this celebrated legacy
with this unique release. Bourke and Nuzzo recall, "We were
blessed to have the opportunity to share some time with
Clarence and record these marvelous Christmas tunes. He
poured himself into the project, wearing Santa gear and
capturing the essence of the season.

"With his passing in June 2011, we were all saddened to lose
this American rock icon. One of the beauties of recorded
music is its eternal power to play on long after the artist
is physically gone. Clarence has a parting Christmas gift to
us all with these soon-to-be holiday classics. Open up your
hearts and listen to the Big Man say Merry Christmas to the
world."

The Nick Clemons Band recently headlined the sold-out
"Clarence Clemons Christmas Songs" CD release party held at
the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park on November 18, and will make
two special appearances at the legendary Stone Pony, with a
Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 23, and the "Light Of Day"
tribute concert for the "Asbury Angels" honoring the
musicians and other members of the Asbury Park music scene
who have passed on in recent years on Friday, January 13.
Honorees include Clarence Clemons, Danny Federici, Kevin
Kavanaugh, Donnie Bertleson and John Luraschi.

Best known for his contributions to Bruce Springsteen and
the E Street Band, Clarence Clemons recorded with many other
artists including Jackson Browne, Aretha Franklin and most
recently Lady Gaga and released a number of solo musical
projects over his illustrious career.