Christmas - Various Artists [CD]

Let the festivities begin with this tremendous collection of 66 timeless Christmas classics from throughout the 1950s-1990s, wrapped up beautifully in this 3CD compilation! Opening with Brenda Lee's 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree', CD1 sets a joyous scene with familiar favourites including, Andy Williams with 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year', The Crystals with 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town', Frank Sinatra & The B. Swanson Quartet with, 'Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!' and Bobby Helms with 'Jingle Bell Rock', perfect for a sing-along at a party or whilst you decorate your tree! CD2 kicks things off with Wizzard's sensational perennial favourite, 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday', followed by a fantastic trio of '70s Christmas number ones from Boney M., Johnny Mathis and Mud, as well as the legendary voices of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Louis Armstrong and The Commanders. This disc also showcases much-loved seasonal songs which are not necessarily festive themed from, Boyzone with 'Father And Son', The Flying Pickets with 'Only You' and Frankie Goes To Hollywood with 'The Power Of Love'. Then settle down for the ultimate cosy Christmas evening with the magical soundtrack of CD3, featuring cherished masterpieces including, Bing Crosby's 'White Christmas', Nat King Cole's 'The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)', Ella Fitzgerald's 'O Holy Night', Johnny Cash's 'Little Drummer Boy' and Elvis Presley's 'The First Noel'. This collection is not only the ultimate gift for yourself or loved ones, but the essential soundtrack for all of your festivities!

Disc 1
1. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee
2. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Andy Williams
3. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - Darlene Love
4. Sleigh Ride - The Ronettes
5. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - The Crystals
6. Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms
7. Here Comes Santa Claus - Bob B. Soxx & The Blue Jeans
8. The Night Before Christmas Song - Gene Autry & Rosemary Clooney
9. The Twelve Days of Christmas - Ray Conniff & The Ray Conniff Singers
10. (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays - Perry Como
11. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Frank Sinatra & The B. Swanson Quartet
12. Baby, It's Cold Outside - Dean Martin
13. My Christmas Tree - The Supremes
14. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Jackson 5
15. Lonely Pup (In a Christmas Shop) - Adam Faith
16. Wish You a Merry Christmas - Kim Weston
17. Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt
18. Christmas Alphabet - Dickie Valentine
19. Winter World of Love - Engelbert Humperdinck
20. Silver Bells - Doris Day
21. I'll Be Home for Christmas - Glen Campbell
22. O Little Town of Bethlehem - Burl Ives
Disc 2
1. I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard
2. Mary's Boy Child/Oh My Lord - Boney M.
3. When a Child Is Born - Johnny Mathis
4. Lonely This Christmas - Mud
5. Wombling Merry Christmas - The Wombles
6. Grandma's Party - Paul Nicholas
7. Merry Xmas Everybody - Steps
8. The Land of Make Believe - Bucks Fizz
9. It's Gonna Be a Cold, Cold Christmas - Dana
10. I Believe in Father Christmas - Elaine Paige
11. O Holy Child - Dusty Springfield
12. Ring Out, Solstice Bells - Jethro Tull
13. In Dulce Jubilo - Mike Oldfield
14. Merry Christmas Baby - Otis Redding
15. What Christmas Means to Me - Stevie Wonder
16. 'Zat You, Santa Claus? - Louis Armstrong & The Commanders
17. Please Come Home for Christmas - James Brown & The Famous Flames
18. I Want to Come Home for Christmas - Marvin Gaye
19. Father and Son - Boyzone
20. Only You - The Flying Pickets
21. The Power of Love - Frankie Goes to Hollywood
22. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - The Pretenders
Disc 3
1. White Christmas - Bing Crosby
2. The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You) - Nat King Cole
3. O Holy Night - Ella Fitzgerald
4. Winter Wonderland - Darlene Love
5. I Like a Sleighride (Jingle Bells) - Peggy Lee
6. It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas - Perry Como & The Fontane Sisters
7. Happy Holiday/The Holiday Season - Andy Williams
8. I'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter - Connie Francis
9. The Bell That Couldn't Jingle - Bobby Vinton
10. Pretty Paper - Roy Orbison
11. Little Drummer Boy - Johnny Cash
12. The First Noel - Elvis Presley
13. Christmas Time Is Here (Feat. Count Basie Big Band) - Tony Bennett
14. The Christmas Waltz - Nancy Wilson
15. I'd Like You for Christmas - Julie London
16. O Christmas Tree - Mario Lanza
17. Deck the Halls - Vic Damone
18. The Night Before Christmas Song - Gene Autry & Rosemary Clooney
19. We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Patti Page
20. Do You Hear What I Hear - Gladys Knight & The Pips
21. From a Distance (Christmas Version) - Bette Midler
22. The Perfect Year - Dina Carroll