I've checked the shelves at blog headquarters and can't find any Christmas tunes by Williams on any of the many CD compilations here [correction: I found him singing Angels We Have Heard On High on a compilation titled Christmas Favorites]. Seems hard to believe but here we are. This CD takes care of that problem and it's a beaut. Lots of brief '60s pop string arrangements with Williams crooning over it all. I was previously unfamiliar with Robert Mersey, but his arrangements here are first-rate. Pairs well with Ray Conniff. If you're aged 50+ and always get nostalgic around this time of year - like me - you should enjoy this offering.
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| Billboard, November 13, 1965, p. 72 |
Album chart peaks:
- US Billboard 200: Did not chart
- Billboard Christmas: #1 in 1966 & 1969
Tracks: Most are familiar 20th century Christmas tunes, plus one original titled Christmas Holiday which owes a lot to The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year. My favorite cuts are Sleigh Ride, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Some Children See Him, Do You Hear What I Hear, and Silver Bells. But at just 36 minutes in length, you can just put it on and enjoy without worrying about skipping tracks.
Personal Memory Associated with this CD: None
Previously revisited for the blog:
16 Most Requested Songs (1986)
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