One theory has it that the song was actually written for guitar. Another has it that the church’s organ was broken so the song had to be hastily rearranged for guitar. Whichever theory you like, there’s no doubt it’s spectacular when well played.
Remember that Folgers ad from a while ago which featured the college kid secretly coming home for Christmas and being discovered by his little sister? She exclaims, “Peter!” He hushes her so his parents can be awakened by the aroma of the coffee he’s brewing; then the Folgers musical theme begins: “The best part of …