Frank Sinatra - "A Jolly Christmas from Frank Sinatra" (1957) - Capitol Records
Hello Friends,
We're kicking off our Holiday festivities tonight with some Ol' Blue Eyes on the turntable.
Incidentally, we're also celebrating the Chairman on the Board's birthday today (December 12th)-- he would have been 98!
A Jolly Christmas is Sinatra's second holiday album and first holiday record for Capitol. With the chorus and orchestra arranged and conducted by frequent Sinatra collaborator, Gordon Jenkins, the record tows the line between the jazzy-sentimentality of Sinatra's earlier records and the light-hearted corniness of some his late 50's, early 60's recordings.
Its a record of two sides. Side One being the "fun" side with secular classics like "Jingle Bells", "The Christmas Song", "Mistletoe & Holly", "I'll Be Home for Christmas", "The Christmas Waltz" and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas".
Side Two is the more religious side with carols like "Silent Night" & "Adeste Fideles".
Both sides are good, but be forewarned merrymakers, this is not exactly a swinging Christmas record. The songs and arrangements are excellent, but the tone is mellow and contemplative. Tiki T. and I are enjoying this one admiring our newly decorated tree while enjoying aglass bottle of wine or two!
Frank Sinatra - The Christmas Waltz
We're kicking off our Holiday festivities tonight with some Ol' Blue Eyes on the turntable.
Incidentally, we're also celebrating the Chairman on the Board's birthday today (December 12th)-- he would have been 98!
A Jolly Christmas is Sinatra's second holiday album and first holiday record for Capitol. With the chorus and orchestra arranged and conducted by frequent Sinatra collaborator, Gordon Jenkins, the record tows the line between the jazzy-sentimentality of Sinatra's earlier records and the light-hearted corniness of some his late 50's, early 60's recordings.
Its a record of two sides. Side One being the "fun" side with secular classics like "Jingle Bells", "The Christmas Song", "Mistletoe & Holly", "I'll Be Home for Christmas", "The Christmas Waltz" and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas".
Side Two is the more religious side with carols like "Silent Night" & "Adeste Fideles".
Both sides are good, but be forewarned merrymakers, this is not exactly a swinging Christmas record. The songs and arrangements are excellent, but the tone is mellow and contemplative. Tiki T. and I are enjoying this one admiring our newly decorated tree while enjoying a
Frank Sinatra - The Christmas Waltz
Happy Birthday you big goomba!
RATING: 4.5 oh by gosh by gollies out of 5
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