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ALL TIME CHRISTMAS FAVORITES aka WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTM

D. Walker | Williamsburg, VA, United States | 11/15/2008

(3 out of 5 stars)

"The composer list above is great, but I like to know who is singing the carols and when they were recorded. I can list the artists, but unfortunately I don't know the recording dates.



This CD playlist has surfaced for the past 25 years with various titles and covers. It sold as a Cassette Tape many years ago and then moved into the CD market. Both CBS Special Products (We Wish You A Merry Christmas - 1981) and Sony Music Special Products (All Time Christmas Favorites - 1999) have manufactured it as a CD. It seems to be a staple on the Christmas Music market.



The performances are enjoyable; but they are not necessarily my favorite Christmas music recordings by some of these artists. (Thus the 3 stars). It is, however, an interesting mix of Christmas songs and will help to put you in the "Christmas Mood".



The following is a list of the performers.



1. Sleigh Ride - Johnny Mathis with Percy Faith & His Orchestra



2. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear - Julie Andrews



3. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Percy Faith & His Orchestra



4. Silver Bells - Ray Conniff Singers



5. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Charlie Rich



6. Go Tell It on the Mountain - Mahalia Jackson



7. We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Andre Kostelanetz & The St. Killian Boys Choir



8. My Favorite Things - Tony Bennett



9. Hallelujah Chorus - Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra & The Temple University Concert Choir



10. What Child Is This? - Vikki Carr



11. Winter Wonderland - Mitch Miller & The Gang



12. The First Noël - Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Organ & Chimes



13. O Holy Night - Peter Nero



14. Do You Hear What I Hear? - Andy Williams



15. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - John Davidson



16. The Twelve Days of Christmas - Dinah Shore



17. Christmas Bells - Patti Page



18. (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays - Robert Goulet



19. Christmas Eve in My Home Town - Jim Nabors



20. Silent Night - Philadelphia Brass Ensemble

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