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Track Listings
| 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
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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
"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
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have been buying Christmas albums for years and never really took the time to look at this one, my mistake. It is a classic, and should be in everyone's collection. Nat King Cole really brings out the meaning of Christmas, joy and wonder, in the variety of songs he sings, his smooth exquisite voice and phrasing are the best.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I will admit that Christmas music has become rather "annoying" as every year it seems that Chirstmas starts earlier and earlier. The radio stations already started going to all Christmas music, 24/7 on Nov 1st, and that way to early. Talk about spoiling the season, yet there is one Christmas album that I never tire of, and that Nat King Coles masterpiece "The Christmas Song" With so much holiday music to choose from, espically with many of todays artist releasing more "modernized" Christmas albums, this one still should be in everyones collection, even if you are to young to remember Nat. This classic was released in 1961, and even though I didnt start listening to it til the late 70's, it still is not only a great "Christmas" album, but a fantastic album overall, its even great if its not the season. Nat's smooth voice is a perfect fit for this laid back Chrismas Classic, and its I cant recommend it enough for not just fans of Christmas music, but to fans of Hip Hop and RnB. ENJOY
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A must-have for your Christmas music collection!
I love Nat King Cole's Christmas music. This is a great CD and one I highly recommend for your Christmas music collection. It's a classic I listen to over and over again each year!
Published 3 months ago by millefeuille07
Makes it feel like Christmas
This is my husband's FAVORITE Christmas CD. He says it doesn't feel like Christmas unless he listens to Nat King Cole. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Just a WAHM
The Christmas Song
The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole is a very great compilation of Christmas songs. It has a soothing touch great for relaxing in the evening after a day of hustling and bustling. Read more
Published 18 months ago by TSBG
a great celebration****
man, is it ever beautiful ? pretty songs. i sometimes listen to this off season. miss you nat**** natalie is very pretty.****
Published on October 23, 2009 by David Chan
Fast and satisfactory!
I received this pretty quick from the time I ordered it. Very enjoyable especially around the holidays! Thanks.
Published on January 23, 2009 by Ashlee K. Smith
The Christmas Song Nat King Cole
Product in excellent shape and was shipped faster than I had expected. Great service!
Published on January 14, 2009 by Karen Pach
Essential christmas music
This is the most essential Christmas CD ever.
Nat King Cole and his beautiful voice brings the holidays to life. Read more
Nat King Cole and his beautiful voice brings the holidays to life. Read more
Published on January 11, 2009 by Aaron Romyns
Classic
If you don't have this already, what are you waiting for? My all time Christmas favorite.
Published on April 20, 2008 by L. Smith
A digitaly remastered Classic
A lot has been written about the quality of the music on this classic so I won't comment but suffice to say that if you are a fan of classic Christmas music, this should be in your... Read more
Published on February 15, 2008 by D. Wilson
Nat at my holiday party
Having this as background for my holiday parties is a real plus. It adds to the holiday atmosphere. Also, some folks sang along with it. Read more
Published on January 19, 2008 by Louise M. Essenberg
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