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Christmas Song [Extra tracks]

Nat King ColeAudio CD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Audio CD (September 27, 2005)
  • Original Release Date: 1992
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Extra tracks
  • Label: Capitol
  • ASIN: B000B19AUE
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,529 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)
2. Deck The Hall
3. Adeste Fideles
4. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
5. O Tannenbaum
6. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
7. I Saw Three Ships
8. O Holy Night
9. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
10. A Cradle In Bethlehem
11. Away In A Manger
12. Joy To The World
13. The First Noel
14. Caroling, Caroling
15. O Come All Ye Faithful
16. Silent Night
17. Nat's Christmas Introduction
18. The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole with Natalie Cole
19. Nat's Christmas Wishes
20. The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) - The Nat King Cole Trio
See all 22 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

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Like Bing Crosby's "White Christmas," Nat Cole's "The Christmas Song" stands as one of two or three pillars of holiday music. This collection of songs and greetings includes another technologically induced daughter-father duet on Mel Torme's classic hit as well daddy Cole's 1961 version of the tune. Fans of both Natalie and her dad will put this on the top of their wish lists. Two previously unreleased tracks--"God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman" and "O Come All Ye Faithful"--will prompt a lot of lovers of Christmas music to fall in love again with Cole's incomparable style and timeless voice. --Martin Keller

Product Description

Featuring Nat's unmistakable, smooth and tender delivery of the 'The Christmas Song', that was recently voted number 1 Christmmas record in a recent national survey. Now included are two bonus tracks 'Toys For Tots' (spoken word) and Happy New Year. Capitol. 2005.

Customer Reviews

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52 of 55 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Ah yes, "chestnuts roasting on an open fire"...... what a feeling of Holiday spirit invoked by just that line alone! Aside from the classic title track, Mr. Cole's versions of some of the most well-loved Christmas tunes are all superb. O Come All Ye Faithful, The First Noel, O Holy Night, Joy To The World, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Deck The Hall, Silent Night,.........the list goes on. If you don't already have this recording, get it; this is an absolute MUST HAVE!
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A heartfelt holiday wish from one of the greats. November 18, 2005
Format:Audio CD
Singing traditional Christmas songs with dignity and feeling, this Nat King Cole holiday album gloriously captures the spirit of the season. Without fireworks, improvisations, catchy rhythms, or unusual variations, Cole gives us songs full of love in his relaxed and unpretentious style. Accompanied by two orchestras and choruses, which are directed by Ralph Carmichael, Cole still manages to keep his style simple and the songs "clean," sometimes slowing the lyrics in order to make them more expressive of the meaning.

"The Christmas Song," written by Mel Torme has always been Cole's biggest Christmas hit, beautifully sung to an accompaniment of piano and strings. "O Holy Night," with a 27-string orchestra, maintains its sense of quiet awe, instead of becoming loudly triumphant (as it is in many other recordings), while "Adeste Fidelis," sung partly in Latin, speaks to the listener on a personal level and invites him/her to "come, let us adore him," instead of demanding it. The jaunty "I Saw Three Ships" and "The First Noel" are sung with an a capella chorus, and two less-recorded songs, "A Cradle in Bethlehem," from England, and "Caroling, Caroling," written in the US by A. E. Burt add new songs to the Christmas repertoire.

The orchestra and choruses here, while large, are used to highlight Nat King Cole's vocal interpretations, instead of making their own statements, and the use of bells, bell lyre, flutes, and harp often add depth to the background while adding emphasis to the lyrics. Traditional and restrained, Cole's album honors the season and its message, an album one could listen to all day without tiring. Mary Whipple
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas without Nat!? What's that about?! November 22, 2000
Format:Audio CD
It just can't be Christmas until you've heard Nat King Cole sing "The Christmas Song". I can't begin to tell you how many times I have heard the songs contained on this CD, but I can tell you they never get old. There is just something about them, and the way Nat sings them that keep them new. Nat King Cole was one of the greatest vocal talents we have ever known, and the fact that he saw fit to lay down these wonderful holiday standards for us to enjoy year after year, is indeed a treat. Sure these songs and carols have been around forever, but isn't that what Christmas is about; tradition, and familiarity? I you haven't got this CD yet, what are you waiting for? Pick it up today, I promise you won't be disappointed.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Nat!
I listen the this every Christmas. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire was my mom's favorite song, it reminds me of our time 2gether during the holidays. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Sarah C. Wiggins
5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth
I got this for a freind and I knew he would like this. Nate King Cole just has a smooth voice that can invite anyone and make them feel welcome.
Published 1 month ago by Anna
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
This album is such a classic. It reminds me of so many Christmases at home, as I'm sure it does for many other people no matter what their age. Read more
Published 1 month ago by christinadlg
5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Songs The Way They Should Be Sung
This is the most beautiful album of Chrismas songs that I have ever heard. This album can put you into a holiday mood as soon as you hear Nat King Cole sing. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Polerstock
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for christmas
This arrived quickly and was well played during the time before as in the holydays of christmas..
Used, but was as new!
Nat gave us a warm feeling of christmas. Loved it!
Published 4 months ago by marit jonassen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Album
A must have around Christmas! We always use this album when decorating our tree. Wish it was cheaper, but glad to have it.
Published 4 months ago by christine mclain
5.0 out of 5 stars All of Nat's Christmas Favorites
This album is everything you'd expect from an incredible artist like Nat King Cole. I looked at many releases of his Christmas albums before deciding on this 2003 edition. Read more
Published 4 months ago by B. Sterling
5.0 out of 5 stars Holiday Collection
i had been wanting a Nat King Cole album for Christmas and i was pleased with this one. it was used and had no scratches. it also has all the songs i'm familiar with and love. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Bryghtstar
1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible. The product sent was NOT what I ordered!!!!!!!
I opened this CD on Christmas morning to find that inside the Christmas Song CD case, wrapped in cellophane, was a CD called Barrage. Read more
Published 4 months ago by pattilynn
1.0 out of 5 stars The wrong Cd!!!
The CD in the case wasn't even the right CD. It was some different CD that had some of the songs I was hoping for. I won't be buy anything from seller ever again.
Published 4 months ago by Pen Name
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