A Jolly Christmas [Picture Disc Vinyl]

Released in 1957, the same year as Elvis Presley's hit Christmas album, Sinatra's first Christmas record is like a conservative op-ed in response to the King's subtly radical bumrush. It's the essence of Eisenhower's America, bottled and giftwrapped with a red and white bow on top. This was the fourth album Sinatra recorded in a very good year, and he sings like he has the universe effortlessly balanced on the brim of his hat. At times the arrangements and back-up singing get in the way. But when he taps the nostalgic tug of 'I'll Be Home For Christmas' and 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,' it's mistletoe magic." - Rolling Stone, The 25 Greatest Christmas Albums Of All Time

Side One:
1. Jingle Bells
2. The Christmas Song
3. Mistletoe And Holly
4. I'll Be Home For Christmas
5. The Christmas Waltz
6. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Side Two:
1. The First Noel
2. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
3. O Little Town of Bethlehem
4. Adeste Fidelis
5. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
6. Silent Night