Name: The Andy Williams Christmas Album by Andy Williams
Brand: Andy Williams
SKU: 827969271223
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.5 (84 reviews)

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Popular songs are often associated with the vocalists that made them famous but few artists actually have the distinction of having a "theme" song along the lines of Bob Hope with "Thanks for the Memories." Even fewer can claim to have two theme songs attached to them and Andy Williams is one of those fortunate stars. After "Moon River" became forever linked to Williams, he recorded a holiday song for his first Christmas album that gave him a yuletide hit and theme song. "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" was the right song at the right time for Williams when he began to perform it on his highly successful NBC Christmas specials that featured the whole Williams clan. Both the song and the television specials were so memorable, it wasn't long before Williams was crowned "Mr. Christmas." Of course having a full album of wonderful holiday songs perfectly performed doesn't hurt either and the Andy Williams Christmas Album was an instant hit when released in 1963 and has since become a traditional classic. Along with "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," Williams cheerfully celebrates with the spirited medley "Happy Holidays/The Holiday Season" and is at his playful best on the irresistibly raucous "Kay Thompson's Jingle Bells." He also wraps his voice around chestnuts like "White Christmas" and "The Christmas Song" with all the warmth of a favorite blanket, while a soaring version of "O Holy Night" is both enchanting and moving. His tender reading of the lesser-known "Sweet Little Jesus Boy" is as beautiful and serene as a crystal clear winter's night, but it is the instantly catchy opening line of "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" that people remember the most. It is a fitting theme song not only for Andy "Mr.Christmas" Williams, but for the season as well and a sparkling highlight from a classic holiday album. ~ Aaron Latham

1. White Christmas

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Performer: Robert Mersey & His Orchestra
Andy Williams; Performer
Vocals: Andy Williams; Performer
Composer: Irving Berlin; Composer
Lyricist: Irving Berlin; Composer
Producer: F. Salem
J. Coffino; Production

2. Happy Holiday / The Holiday Season

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Performer: Andy Williams
Robert Mersey & His Orchestra; Performer
Vocals: Andy Williams; Performer
Orchestra: Robert Mersey & His Orchestra; Ensemble
Arranger: Marty Paich; Composer
Composer: Irving Berlin
Kay Thompson
I. Berlin
K. Thompson; Composer
Lyricist: Irving Berlin
Kay Thompson
I. Berlin
K. Thompson; Composer
Producer: Robert Mersey; Production

4. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Performer: Andy Williams
Robert Mersey & His Orchestra
Andy Williams With Robert Mersey & His Orchestra; Arranged By Johnny Mandel; Performer
Vocals: Andy Williams; Performer
Orchestra: Robert Mersey & His Orchestra; Ensemble
Arranger: Ernie Freeman
Johnny Mandel; Composer
Composer: Edward Pola; Composer
Lyricist: Edward Pola
George Wyle; Composer
Producer: Robert Mersey; Production

5. A Song and a Christmas Tree (The Twelve Days of Christmas)

by Andy Williams

Performer: Robert Mersey & His Orchestra
Andy Williams; Performer
Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Vocals: Andy Williams; Performer
Arranger: George Wyle
G. Wyle; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer
Producer: Robert Mersey; Production

6. Kay Thompson's Jingle Bells

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Performer: Andy Williams
Robert Mersey & His Orchestra; Performer
Vocals: Andy Williams; Performer
Arranger: Johnny Mandell; Composer
Composer: Kay Thompson
K. Thompson; Composer
Lyricist: Kay Thompson
K. Thompson; Composer
Conductor: Ken Thorne; Conductor
Producer: Robert Mersey; Production

7. The First Noël

by Andy Williams

Performer: Robert Mersey & His Orchestra
Andy Williams; Performer
Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Vocals: Andy Williams; Performer
Arranger: Robert Mersey; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer
Producer: Robert Mersey; Production

8. O Holy Night

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Performer: Andy Williams
Robert Mersey & His Orchestra; Performer
Vocals: Andy Williams; Performer
Arranger: Robert Mersey; Composer
Composer: Adolphe Adam
John S. Dwight; Composer
Lyricist: John S. Dwight
Adolphe Adam; Composer
Conductor: Ken Thorne; Conductor
Producer: Robert Mersey; Production

9. Away in a Manger

by Andy Williams

Performer: Robert Mersey & His Orchestra
Andy Williams; Performer
Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Vocals: Andy Williams; Performer
Arranger: Robert Mersey; Composer
Composer: Traditional; Composer
Lyricist: Traditional; Composer
Producer: Robert Mersey; Production

10. Sweet Little Jesus Boy

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Performer: Andy Williams
Robert Mersey & His Orchestra; Performer
Composer: Robert Macgimsey; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Macgimsey; Composer

11. The Little Drummer Boy

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Performer: Andy Williams
Robert Mersey & His Orchestra; Performer
Vocals: Andy Williams; Performer
Arranger: Ernie Freeman; Composer
Composer: Harry Simeone
Katherine Davis
Henry Onorati
H. Onorati
H. Simeone
K. Davis; Composer
Lyricist: Katherine Davis
Henry Onorati
Harry Simeone
H. Onorati
H. Simeone
K. Davis; Composer
Conductor: Ken Thorne; Conductor
Producer: Robert Mersey; Production

12. Silent Night, Holy Night

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Performer: Robert Mersey & His Orchestra
Andy Williams; Performer
Vocals: Andy Williams; Performer
Arranger: Robert Mersey; Composer
Composer: Franz Xaver Gruber
F. Gruber
J. Mohr; Composer
Lyricist: Joseph Mohr
F. Gruber
J. Mohr; Composer
Conductor: Ken Thorne; Conductor
Producer: Robert Mersey; Production

3. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire)

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Performer: Andy Williams
Robert Mersey & His Orchestra; Performer
Arranger: Ernie Freeman; Composer
Composer: Mel Tormé
Ron Wells
M. Torme
R. Wells; Composer
Lyricist: Mel Tormé
Ron Wells
M. Torme
R. Wells; Composer
Conductor: Ken Thorne; Conductor

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

33 minutes and 8 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 96 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Crooners, International Pop, Holiday, Easy Listening, Vocal, Vocal Pop, Christmas, Traditional Pop, Standards, Christmas Music, Holiday Music, Pop Standards, Vocal-Pop

Label

Columbia - Legacy

Music Distribution Service

Sony Music Hi-Res

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1962

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

827969271223

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The Andy Williams Christmas Album

1. White Christmas

2. Happy Holiday / The Holiday Season

4. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

5. A Song and a Christmas Tree (The Twelve Days of Christmas)

6. Kay Thompson's Jingle Bells

7. The First Noël

8. O Holy Night

9. Away in a Manger

10. Sweet Little Jesus Boy

11. The Little Drummer Boy

12. Silent Night, Holy Night

3. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire)

Technical Specifications

The Andy Williams Christmas Album

Product information

Release options

1. White Christmas

2. Happy Holiday / The Holiday Season

4. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

5. A Song and a Christmas Tree (The Twelve Days of Christmas)

6. Kay Thompson's Jingle Bells

7. The First Noël

8. O Holy Night

9. Away in a Manger

10. Sweet Little Jesus Boy

11. The Little Drummer Boy

12. Silent Night, Holy Night

3. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire)

Technical Specifications