- Audio CD (Aug 23 2001)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Original recording remastered, Best of
- Label: EMI Music Canada
- ASIN: B00000JPM5
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #48,766 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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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. Bonus Track - Nat King Cole |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
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
Countless singers have recorded the now-famous title track to this 14-song collection, but none have explored its evocative nuances as fully as the man who first brought it into our living rooms--Nat King Cole. Then again, his honeyed throat and refined delivery allowed him to make just about any song his own--even ubiquitous carols such as "O Holy Night" and "Adeste Fideles." Cole's gift--the thing that made him beloved by grandmas and jazzbos alike--was his ability to conjure images so vivid, you need only close your eyes in order to see, say, a snow-swept town square ("Caroling, Caroling") or that holy scene from 2,000 years ago ("Away in a Manger"). --David Sprague
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Christmas Album Ever Recorded,
By A Customer
This review is from: Christmas Song (Audio CD)
Nat King Cole could not record a bad Christmas had he set out to do so. Known for his recording of "The Christmas Song," Cole sings every other Christmas song just as well as he does that classic. Particulary good are "Cradle in Bethlehem" -- which has an outstanding choral support, "O Little Town of Bethlehem", and "O Tannenbaum." There are only two other Christmas albums that rise to the level of "The Christmas Song": Johnny Mathis' "Merry Christmas" and Alan Jackson's 2002 release: "Let It Be Christmas." Nat's album gets the nod because he has far more songs (19) on his album than either Mathis or Jackson. But that's your top three of all-time folks. Sinatra, Crosby, Como, The Carpenters ... all are good, but never really approach Nat King Cole's album when one considers the quality and quantity of the songs on that album. It's really striking how good it is. And how long is has stood the test of time. He had a voice made for Christmas.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pure Christmas Bliss,
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This review is from: Christmas Song (Audio CD)
Oh my goodness.Be prepared to cry. The first time I listened to this CD, I was brought to tears. And the second time, third, fourth and I still do. His beautifully angelic songs will warm you up in the winter and send chills down your spine in the summer. I am telling you, I LOVE this CD. This voice is so beautiful, silky, majestic and cherubic, it makes me want to be devoutly religious. Oh man. Buy this. NOW.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic christmas album,
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This review is from: Christmas Song (Audio CD)
I just purchased this CD and listened to it and loved it. Nat King Cole's voice is so smooth and silky and he renders these songs so perfectly. All the classic christmas songs are on here and this album would be great background music for a christmas party. He didn't apply any over-the-top histrionics to the songs - it's just the songs in their original format, sung by a guy with a perfect voice. The CD is also worth the money because it has 20 songs. My favourites are "O Come All Ye Faithful" and "The Christmas Song". As soon as I put the CD in and heard "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire..." I was immediately moved. I also like the lesser-known "A Cradle in Bethlehem" which I used to hear on the radio, when I was growing up. Hearing it brought me back to Christmases past. This CD easily puts you in the Christmas spirit and is just right.
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