The Christmas song [Original recording remastered]

Nat King Cole | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 24, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B00000JPM5
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,285 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #71 in Music > Miscellaneous > Holiday > Pop Vocal
  • #93 in Music > Classical > Opera & Vocal > Vocal Non-Opera > Noels

Track Listings

1. The Christmas Song (1961)

2. Deck The Halls

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 Introduction

18. The Christmas Song-Natalie and Nat Duet

19. Nat's Christmas Wishes

20. The Christmas Song [Alternate Take]

Editorial Reviews

1 Cd with 19 tracks plus 1 hidden track.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

50 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nat King Cole "Christmas Song" still ultimate X-mas offering, November 23, 1999

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Les Fishman (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Christmas song (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!

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas without Nat!? What's that about?!, November 22, 2000

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C. E. Miles (O'Fallon, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Christmas song (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.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sounds of the Season, November 7, 2002

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Mark Baker (Santa Clarita, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Christmas song (Audio CD)

How can you not love Nat King Cole's classic Christmas release? From the first note to the last, it just drips with memories of Christmases past. Of course, it does help that I grew up listening to it.

It opens with the title song, which was introduced to the world by Nat. While I enjoy other renditions, this version is definitely a classic. This CD also includes the "duet" presented at the end with his daughter. Maybe I'm too much a traditionalist, but it just doesn't work for me nearly as well as the original, and I usually skip over it.

While every song is wonderful, standouts for me are the songs I don't have as often in my Christmas music collection. "Deck the Hall," "O Tannenbaum" (Yes, recorded in German.), "I Saw Three Ships," and "Caroling, Caroling" are included in this group. And I have to make special note of "A Cradle in Bethlehem." This musical version of the Christmas story is very touching. I wish more artists would record it.

Having listened to this album every Christmas I can remember, it just wouldn't be Christmas without it. Even now, listening to it makes me think of dark winter nights, decorating the tree, and wrapping presents. It has a special place in my collection, and I'm sure it will in yours as well. Don't hesitate, buy it today.