Name: The Andy Williams Christmas Album by Andy Williams
Brand: Andy Williams
SKU: 3616550550093
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.

1. White Christmas

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Israel Isidore Berlin; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Mersey; Composer
Composer: Israel Isidore Berlin; Composer
Author: Robert Mersey; Production

2. Happy Holiday - Holiday Season

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Catherin Fink; Composer
Lyricist: Israel Isidore Berlin; Composer
Composer: Catherin Fink; Composer
Author: Israel Isidore Berlin; Production

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

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Robert Levinson; Composer
Lyricist: Melvin Howard Torma; Composer
Composer: Robert Levinson; Composer
Author: Melvin Howard Torma; Production

4. It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Bernard Weissman; Composer
Lyricist: Sidney Edward Pollacsek; Composer
Composer: Bernard Weissman; Composer
Author: Sidney Edward Pollacsek; Production

5. A Song And A Christmas Tree (The Twelve Days Of Christmas)

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Bernard Weissman; Composer
Lyricist: Bernard Weissman; Composer
Composer: Bernard Weissman; Composer
Author: Bernard Weissman; Production

6. Kay Thompson's Jingle Bells

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Composer: John Alfred Mandel; Composer
Lyricist: John Alfred Mandel; Composer
Composer: John Alfred Mandel; Composer
Author: John Alfred Mandel; Production

7. The First Noel

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Composer: John Gardner; Composer
Lyricist: John Gardner; Composer
Composer: John Gardner; Composer
Author: John Gardner; Production

8. O Holy Night

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Adolphe Charles Adam; Composer
Lyricist: Adolphe Charles Adam; Composer
Composer: Adolphe Charles Adam; Composer
Author: Adolphe Charles Adam; Production

9. Away In A Manger

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Robert Mersey; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Mersey; Composer
Composer: Robert Mersey; Composer
Author: Robert Mersey; Production

10. Sweet Little Jesus Boy

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Robert Macgimsey; Composer
Lyricist: Robert Macgimsey; Composer
Composer: Robert Macgimsey; Composer
Author: Robert Macgimsey; Production

11. The Little Drummer Boy

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Katherine Kennicott Davis
Harry Moses Simeone; Composer
Lyricist: Harry Moses Simeone; Composer
Composer: Harry Moses Simeone
Katherine Kennicott Davis; Composer
Author: Harry Moses Simeone; Production

12. Silent Night, Holy Night

by Andy Williams

Primary Artist: Andy Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Franz Xaver Gruber; Composer
Lyricist: Franz Xaver Gruber; Composer
Composer: Franz Xaver Gruber; Composer
Author: Franz Xaver Gruber; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

32 minutes and 44 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

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

9/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Christmas Music, Ambient, New Age, Comedy, Other

Label

Rarity Music

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

Italy

Language

No language found

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 8, 2020

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

3616550550093

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The Andy Williams Christmas Album

1. White Christmas

2. Happy Holiday - Holiday Season

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

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 Noel

8. O Holy Night

9. Away In A Manger

10. Sweet Little Jesus Boy

11. The Little Drummer Boy

12. Silent Night, Holy Night

Technical Specifications

The Andy Williams Christmas Album

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1. White Christmas

2. Happy Holiday - Holiday Season

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

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 Noel

8. O Holy Night

9. Away In A Manger

10. Sweet Little Jesus Boy

11. The Little Drummer Boy

12. Silent Night, Holy Night

Technical Specifications