A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra (CD released in 1999) Original Capitol LP released in 1957
The heartfelt quality of Frank Sinatra's
performances make this CD one of the very best
musical celebrations of Christmas classics. An outstanding version of "I'll be Home for Christmas" captures the warmth of the holiday season. His sophisticated "The Christmas Song" is probably the best version ever recorded. The charming "Mistletoe and Holly" is another must-hear song from from the foremost
vocalist of our time. read more
Doris Day: The Complete Christmas Collection (CD released in 2008) Original LP Album: The Doris Day Christmas Album recorded in 1964
This CD contains all 12 of the original tracks from Doris Day's 1964 LP plus 8 bonus tracks. No easy-listening,
traditional, fifties-style Christmas collection is complete without
this fantastic, festive CD. Doris Day's sparkling "Silver Bells" is one of the best versions ever recorded. Her delicate "Toyland" is one of her most poignant releases. "The Christmas Waltz" is another fantastic song. The 8 bonus tracks include "Ol Saint Nicholas" and "Let No Walls Divide". Read More
Perry Como - Greatest Christmas Songs Recorded by Perry Como in the 1950s and 1960s (CD released in 2001)
contains:
"There's No Christmas Like a Home Christmas", "(There's No Place
Like) Home for the Holidays", and "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like
Christmas".
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A Perry Como Christmas Recorded by Perry Como in the 1950s and 1960s (CD released in 2001)
contains:
"There's No Christmas Like a Home Christmas" and "(There's No Place
Like) Home for the Holidays" but not "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like
Christmas". However it does contain "Love in a Home" and "The Bells of Saint Mary's".
The Time-Life Treasury of Christmas Vol #1 Holiday Memories CD released in 2002
This bestselling 2CD collection includes ten of the best original pop Christmas songs ever recorded including the fantastic Kate Smith version of "Silver Bells", two outstanding Perry Como Christmas classics, "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" and "(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays", Johnny Mathis' outstanding "Sleigh Ride", two Gene Autry songs, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Frosty the Snowman", Andy Williams' "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year", "A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives, Judy Garland's "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas", and the most popular Christmas song of all time, "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby. Read More
The Kate Smith Christmas Album Original LP recorded by Kate Smith in 1966
One of the best Christmas albums ever, 'The Kate Smith Christmas Album'
is a masterpiece. There isn't a weak song on the CD. From start to end, the mood is traditional, dreamy, and magical. Kate Smith's "Silver Bells" is easily the definitive version of this song ever done and her recording of "O Holy Night" is a powerhouse performance. Kate Smith's interpretation of "Do You Hear What I Hear" is another outstanding selection. read more
The Christmas Music of Johnny Mathis A Personal Collection (CD released in 1993)
Songs on the CD include single releases and recordings from Original LP Albums: The Sound of Christmas (1963) and Christmas Eve with Johnny Mathis (1986)
Johnny Mathis has recorded several extraordinary popular holiday songs. Some of the best recordings include: "Winter Wonderland", "A Marshmallow World", "We Need a Little Christmas", "Sleigh Ride", and "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year". read more
Andy Williams - Personal Christmas Collection Includes selections recorded by Andy Williams from: 'The Christmas Album' (the 1963 red album), 'Merry Christmas' (the 1965 green album), and 'Christmas Present' recorded in 1973. (CD released in 1994)
This collection pulls together many of the best tracks from these classic 1960s releases. Andy Williams handles contemporary standards and traditional numbers. His definitive recording of "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" is included. This collection is a merry combination of secular and sacred favorites and it is an enthusiastic contribution to some of the best holiday music ever written.
Gene Autry Complete Columbia Christmas Recordings Recorded by Gene Autry in the 1940s and 1950s (CD released in 2004 on Varese Sarabande)
The 26 tracks on this CD include "Frosty the Snowman", "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", 2 versions of "Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane), "Santa Claus is Coming to Town", "Where Did My Snowman Go", "Up On the House-Top(Ho, Ho, Ho)", and "The Night Before Christmas Song" duet with Rosemary Clooney. read more
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Christmas in My Heart - Connie Francis CD released in 1990 Original LP Album released in 1959
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Christmas at the Fireside The Longines Symphonette and the Holiday Choraliers (CD released in 2008)
The music on this treasury captures the essence of an American Christmas includes the sentimental "Home for Christmas", the popular "White Christmas", the delicate "O Holy Night", the spirited "Deck the Halls" and "Jingle Bells".
There are two CDs in the set, the first includes 28 popular Christmas
songs and the second features 27 favorite Christmas carols.
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Sweet Voices of Christmas Recorded by the Longines Symphonette Recording Society Children's voices from the choirs of Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's cathedral (CD released in 2008)
This 1966 recording features the massed children's voices from the choirs of
the famous Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's cathedral. Great versions
of popular 50's classics "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas", "Frosty the Snowman", and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer". Their version of "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" is as much fun to listen to as the original release by thirteen-year-old Jimmy Boyd.
