Christmas Song
Omaha, NE : American Gramaphone, [2007]
Format: Music CD
Description: 1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Mannheim Steamroller, led by that inimitable and tireless musical observer of holidays Chip Davis, has a plethora of Christmas albums under its belt. This 2007 release is another quality entry in the canon, featuring spirited instrumental versions of classics like the disco-fied "Frosty the Snowman" and a sweet, cocktail piano rendition of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." Johnny Mathis provides gorgeous guest vocals on the title track, and Olivia Newton-John also makes a lovely appearance, utilizing an operatic voice that fans may be surprised to hear.
Contents:
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow / Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne (3:42) -- The Christmas song / Mel Tormé, Robert Wells (featuring Johnny Mathis) (3:21) -- Santa Claus is comin' to town / Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie (2:54) -- It came upon the midnight clear / Edward Hamilton Sears, Richard Storrs Willis (2:45) -- Feliz Navidad / José Feliciano (3:51) -- Catching snowflakes on your tongue / Chip Davis (4:09) -- Masters in this hall / William Morris, Richard Storrs Willis (2:45) -- Above the Northern lights / Chip Davis ; lyrics by Ed Wilson (featuring Gene Nery) (4:33) -- Frosty the snowman / Steve Nelson, Walter E. Rollins (4:24) -- Traditions of Christmas : music box / Chip Davis (:36) -- Christmas lullaby / Chip Davis ; lyrics by Ed Wilson (featuring Olivia Newton-John) (3:59) -- Have yourself a merry little Christmas / Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin (5:29).
Subjects:
Christmas music.
Carols, English -- Instrumental settings.
New Age music.
Popular music -- 2001-2010.
Christmas music.
Carols, English -- Instrumental settings.
New Age music.
Popular music -- 2001-2010.
UPC: 012805122726
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
CD HOLIDAY Man | Southeast | Holiday, Music CD | In |
Popular and New Age Christmas music.
Compact disc.
Program notes and selected lyrics ([12] pages : col. ill.) inserted in container.
Sound recording.
Produced, arranged, and composed by Chip Davis.
Chip Davis, recorders, drums ; Arnie Roth, concertmaster, viel [i.e. viol?] ; Paul Winter, saxophone ; Bobby Jenkins, oboe ; Glen Smith, guitar ; Tom Hartig, saxophone ; Johnny Mathis, Olivia Newton-John, vocals ; Mannheim Steamroller ; additional assisting musicians.
Recorded at Igloo Music, Burbank, Calif.; The Document Room, Malibu, Calif.; Living Music Studio, Litchfield, Conn.; and The Hideout, Eastsound, Wash.
Compact disc.
Program notes and selected lyrics ([12] pages : col. ill.) inserted in container.
Sound recording.
Produced, arranged, and composed by Chip Davis.
Chip Davis, recorders, drums ; Arnie Roth, concertmaster, viel [i.e. viol?] ; Paul Winter, saxophone ; Bobby Jenkins, oboe ; Glen Smith, guitar ; Tom Hartig, saxophone ; Johnny Mathis, Olivia Newton-John, vocals ; Mannheim Steamroller ; additional assisting musicians.
Recorded at Igloo Music, Burbank, Calif.; The Document Room, Malibu, Calif.; Living Music Studio, Litchfield, Conn.; and The Hideout, Eastsound, Wash.