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The 1977 Christmas Special was completed by November of 1977.
However, Billy May receives no credit on the 1978 Television Special,
or, any subsequent Carpenters' Television Special.
Also, the Christmas Portrait Album was completed by July 1978.
( Carpenters' Newsletter#60, "...Christmas album completed...")
Thus--and, I could be wrong--
the Billy May parts were finished before the actual 1978 recording sessions commenced.
Regardless of circumstance, I do wonder why Billy May was not more often utilized.
Billy"s arrangements weren't featured in the 1978 Christmas Special-hence the reason he received no credit.The 1977 Christmas Special was completed by November of 1977.
However, Billy May receives no credit on the 1978 Television Special,
or, any subsequent Carpenters' Television Special.
Also, the Christmas Portrait Album was completed by July 1978.
( Carpenters' Newsletter#60, "...Christmas album completed...")
Thus--and, I could be wrong--
the Billy May parts were finished before the actual 1978 recording sessions commenced.
Regardless of circumstance, I do wonder why Billy May was not more often utilized.