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Chances are that when Andy Williams released his first holiday album in 1963, he had no idea that his name would soon become synonymous with Christmas. The success of the album along with his Christmas television specials became traditional listening and viewing for many families in the years (and even decades) that followed. In 1965, Williams further enhanced his "Mr. Christmas" moniker by releasing a second seasonal collection, Merry Christmas. Although the album did not contain a definitive hit song like "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," it was another well-rounded set of traditional favorites that became a perfect companion to the Andy Williams Christmas Album. The overall tone of Merry Christmas is a bit quieter than the first album but there are still a few lively moments as in the breezy opening "Sleigh Ride," where an infectious "jing-a-ling, jing-jing-a-ling" is sung behind Williams' satiny voice. "Christmas Holiday" was probably meant to be this set's "Most Wonderful Time," but it never caught on in the same way despite having an exciting arrangement and vocal performance. Williams' dark reading of "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music helped to turn the non-holiday oriented song into a Christmas standard while a delicate "Some Children See Him" and the joyous "The Bells of St. Mary's" round out an album that is sung to perfection. Williams would go on to release other holiday collections, but none of them would capture the magical memories created by Merry Christmas and its predecessor. Thanks to good timing, excellent selections, and a voice that makes one feel warm and at home, Andy Williams recorded not just one, but two perennial classics that will be heard for generations to come.
© Aaron Latham /TiVo
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Robert Mersey, Conductor, Producer, Arranger - Mitchell Parish, Lyricist - Leroy Anderson, Composer - ANDY WILLIAMS, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocal - Robert Mersey & His Orchestra, AssociatedPerformer
Originally released 1965. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Robert Mersey, Performance Arranger - ERNIE FREEMAN, Arranger - Ken Thorne, Conductor - Hugh Martin, Composer, Lyricist - Ralph Blane, Composer, Lyricist - ANDY WILLIAMS, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocal - Robert Mersey & His Orchestra, AssociatedPerformer
Originally released 1965. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Unknown, Producer - ERNIE FREEMAN, Arranger - Ken Thorne, Conductor - ANDY WILLIAMS, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocal - Richard Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Felix Bernard, Composer, Lyricist - Robert Mersey & His Orchestra, AssociatedPerformer
Originally Released 1965. All rights reserved by, Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Robert Mersey, Performance Arranger - ERNIE FREEMAN, Arranger - Richard Rodgers, Composer - Ken Thorne, Conductor - ANDY WILLIAMS, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocal - Oscar Hammerstein II , Lyricist - Robert Mersey & His Orchestra, AssociatedPerformer
Originally released 1965. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Unknown, Producer - ERNIE FREEMAN, Arranger - Jule Styne, Composer - Ken Thorne, Conductor - Sammy Cahn, Lyricist - ANDY WILLIAMS, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocal - Robert Mersey & His Orchestra, AssociatedPerformer
Originally released 1965. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Craig Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Unknown, Producer - ANDY WILLIAMS, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocal - Robert Mersey & His Orchestra, AssociatedPerformer
Originally released 1965. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Wihla Hutson, Composer, Lyricist - Unknown, Producer - ANDY WILLIAMS, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocal - Alfred Burt, Composer, Lyricist
Originally released 1965. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Robert Mersey, Conductor, Producer, Arranger - ANDY WILLIAMS, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocal - Noel Regney, Composer, Lyricist - Gloria Shayne Baker, Composer, Lyricist - Robert Mersey & His Orchestra, AssociatedPerformer
Originally released 1965. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
H. P. Smith, Composer, Lyricist - Unknown, Producer - ANDY WILLIAMS, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocal - Robert Mersey & His Orchestra, AssociatedPerformer
Originally released 1965. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Robert Mersey, Conductor, Producer, Arranger - Jay Livingston, Composer, Lyricist - ANDY WILLIAMS, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocal - Ray Evans, Composer, Lyricist - Robert Mersey & His Orchestra, Orchestra
Originally Released 1965. All rights reserved by, Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
J. Hairston, Composer, Lyricist - Unknown, Producer - ANDY WILLIAMS, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocal - Robert Mersey & His Orchestra, AssociatedPerformer
Originally released 1965. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
E. Adams, Composer, Lyricist - Unknown, Producer - ANDY WILLIAMS, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocal - Douglas Furber, Composer, Lyricist - Robert Mersey & His Orchestra, AssociatedPerformer
Originally released 1965. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Album review
Chances are that when Andy Williams released his first holiday album in 1963, he had no idea that his name would soon become synonymous with Christmas. The success of the album along with his Christmas television specials became traditional listening and viewing for many families in the years (and even decades) that followed. In 1965, Williams further enhanced his "Mr. Christmas" moniker by releasing a second seasonal collection, Merry Christmas. Although the album did not contain a definitive hit song like "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," it was another well-rounded set of traditional favorites that became a perfect companion to the Andy Williams Christmas Album. The overall tone of Merry Christmas is a bit quieter than the first album but there are still a few lively moments as in the breezy opening "Sleigh Ride," where an infectious "jing-a-ling, jing-jing-a-ling" is sung behind Williams' satiny voice. "Christmas Holiday" was probably meant to be this set's "Most Wonderful Time," but it never caught on in the same way despite having an exciting arrangement and vocal performance. Williams' dark reading of "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music helped to turn the non-holiday oriented song into a Christmas standard while a delicate "Some Children See Him" and the joyous "The Bells of St. Mary's" round out an album that is sung to perfection. Williams would go on to release other holiday collections, but none of them would capture the magical memories created by Merry Christmas and its predecessor. Thanks to good timing, excellent selections, and a voice that makes one feel warm and at home, Andy Williams recorded not just one, but two perennial classics that will be heard for generations to come.
© Aaron Latham /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:34:54
- Main artists: Andy Williams
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Columbia
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
Originally recorded 1965. All rights reserved by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT.
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