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. 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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