Today's Christmas album is by Perry Como. What a smooth voice he had! I don't remember ever watching his TV show, but I do remember catching a couple of his Christmas specials - the last one being one he did in San Antonio (where I went to college). Well, this album is a must-have for your Christmas collection. It has some songs for the kiddies, some songs of faith, and a couple I'd never heard before - something for everyone. The back cover notes that the songs on side 1, Perry performs with Mitchell Ayres and his orchestra, and side 2 is with Russ Case and his orchestra. Enjoy!
Track listing for Perry Como - Sings Merry Christmas Music:
Side 1:
1. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
2. The Twelve Days of Christmas
3. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
4. C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S
5. Joy to the World
6. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
7. Frosty the Snow Man
8. The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)
Side 2:
1. That Christmas Feeling
2. I'll Be Home for Christmas
3. Silent Night
4. O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)
5. Jingle Bells
6. White Christmas
7. Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
8. Winter Wonderland
Hi Esther,
ReplyDeleteA few Perry Como TV shows are in the public domain and can be downloaded from the Internet Archive.
Go here:
http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=perry%20como%20AND%20mediatype%3Amovies
Enjoy!
Awesome, I grew up on Perry Como! Can't wait to listen. Thanks, Esther.
ReplyDeleteI grew up listening to this album every single Christmas with my family. All through December (and even earlier, if I could talk my mother into it), Perry's voice would carry through the house as we baked cookies and decorated. I have been looking everywhere for this album because I have no way to make a copy of my mother's vinyl one. I came across your page via a search for this album, and I'm so glad I did. Thank you! You have made my Christmas complete.
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