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Merry Christmas
Pop · 1958 · 12 tracks

Merry Christmas

Johnny Mathis

A mid-century masterpiece of holiday warmth. Velvety vocals meet lush orchestral arrangements and choral backing to define the sound of a classic American Christmas.

October 6, 1958 · Columbia

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A reverent and romantic celebration that balances festive joy with hushed, sacred stillness.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
Winter Wonderland
3:19
02
The Christmas Song
4:19
03
Sleigh Ride
2:58
04
Blue Christmas
3:03
05
I’ll Be Home for Christmas
4:05
06
White Christmas
3:32
07
O Holy Night
4:35
08
What Child Is This? (Greensleeves)
3:59
09
The First Noel
3:50
10
Silver Bells
3:34
11
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
3:08
12
Silent Night, Holy Night
3:52
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition in 'White Christmas' from the rare introductory verse about Los Angeles to the iconic, swelling main theme.
The way Mathis holds the final high note in 'O Holy Night' with his signature rapid-fire vibrato.
The playful, rhythmic bounce of the percussion in 'Sleigh Ride' contrasting with the album's otherwise reverent tone.
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How does Merry Christmas sound next to the rest of Johnny Mathis's catalogue?

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Nostalgic saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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