The Best of Christmas

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Do You Hear What I Hear?
recording of:
Do You Hear What I Hear?
lyricist:
Noël Regney (in 1962)
composer:
Gloria Shayne Baker (in 1962)
publisher:
Blue Ribbon Music Ltd. and Jewel Music Publishing Co., Inc. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Bing Crosby2:49
2Late in December
Jackie Gleason3:17
3I Like a Sleighride (Jingle Bells)
recording of:
Jingle Bells (on 1960-06-15)
lyricist and composer:
James Lord Pierpont (in 1850)
publisher:
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
composed at and lyrics written at:
Simpson Tavern in Medford, Massachusetts, United States (in 1850)
Peggy Lee2:08
4What Child Is This?
Al Martino2:10
5Carol of the Bells
David Rose1:34
6The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)
cover recording of:
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
lyricist:
Mel Tormé (“The Velvet Fog”) and Robert Wells (songwriter) (from 1944 until 1945)
composer:
Mel Tormé (“The Velvet Fog”) (from 1944 until 1945)
publisher:
Chappell/Morris Ltd., MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company), Sony/ATV Tunes LLC, Warner Chappell Ltd. and Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc. (a division of MPL Communications Inc.) (from 1946 to present)
Nat King Cole3:14
7The Christmas Waltz
Nancy Wilson2:47
8I’ll Be Home for Christmas
The Hollyridge Strings2:38
9Silent Night
Wayne Newton2:55
10Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Lou Rawls3:42
11The Wassail Song
Tennessee Ernie Ford2:20
12Oh Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)
Tony Sandler & Ralph Young2:48
13God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
cover recording of:
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (traditional, no arrangement credits here)
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 394)
Ella Fitzgerald1:30
14Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Guy Lombardo1:45
15Rudolph, the Red‐Nosed Reindeer
cover recording of:
Rudolph, the Red‐Nosed Reindeer
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Marks (American songwriter)
publisher:
Chappell & Co Ltd., Chappell Music Ltd., St. Nicholas Music Publishing Co. (on 1949-05-09) and St. Nicholas Music Inc. (from 1950 to present)
Dean Martin2:20
16O Holy Night (Cantique de Noel)
The Lettermen2:38
17The Twelve Days of Christmas
Fred Waring & His Pennsylvanians3:47
18The Little Drummer Boy
Marlene Dietrich2:47
19Christmas Is for Children
Glen Campbell3:26
20Joy to the World
Carmen Dragon and The Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra3:20

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ASIN:US: B000002UZG [info]