A Perfect Christmas

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

1▶CD: CD ONE
2▼CD: CD TWO
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Merry Christmas Polka
recording of:
The Merry Christmas Polka (1949 song)
writer:
Sonny Burke (Joseph Francis Burke, producer, songwriter and Big Band leader) and Paul Francis Webster
The Andrews Sisters2:51
2Christmas And You
Joni James2:34
3It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
choir vocals:
The Ralph Brewster Singers (on 1957-07-10)
lead vocals:
Frank Sinatra (American singer and actor, “Ol’ Blue Eyes”)
orchestra:
Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra (on 1957-07-10)
conductor:
Gordon Jenkins (on 1957-07-10)
arranger:
Gordon Jenkins
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1957) and Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 2002)
recording of:
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (Gordon Jenkins arr.) (on 1957-07-10)
arranger:
Gordon Jenkins
publisher:
St. James Music
arrangement of:
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (carol version)
Frank Sinatra32:52
4Santa Baby
recording of:
Santa Baby
writer:
Joan Javits, Anthony Springer (Tony Springer) and Philip Springer
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Hello Mr. Wilson, Tamir Music, TM Music Ltd., Warner Chappell and Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music)
Eartha Kitt42:49
5Christmas Island
recording of:
Christmas Island
lyricist and composer:
Lyle Moraine
Dickie Valentine2:42
6Christmas Cards
performer:
Alma Cogan
recording of:
Christmas Cards
writer:
Jack Fishman
Alma Cogan2:49
7Merry Christmas
Anne Shelton2:19
8Good King Wenceslas
Bing Crosby2:38
9It's Christmas Time
The Five Keys2:50
10Winter Wonderland
recording of:
Winter Wonderland
lyricist:
Richard B. Smith (wrote lyrics to “Winter Wonderland”)
composer:
Felix Bernard
publisher:
Bregman, Vocco & Conn, Inc., EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), Francis, Day & Hunter, Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin), Warner Chappell Music Inc., Warner/Chappell Music Australia Pty. Ltd., WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
Johnny Mercer2:55
11Nuttin' For Christmas
recording of:
Nuttin' for Christmas
writer:
Roy C. Bennett (US songwriter) and Sid Tepper
The Fontane Sisters2:03
12Merry Christmas Baby
Charles Brown2:44
13Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
engineer:
Thorne Nogar
acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1957-09-06)
double bass:
Bill Black (US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo) (on 1957-09-06)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1957-09-06)
electric guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1957-09-06)
piano:
Dudley Brooks (on 1957-09-06)
background vocals:
The Jordanaires (southern gospel group) (on 1957-09-06) and Millie Kirkham (on 1957-09-06)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1957-09-06)
cover recording of:
Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) (on 1957-09-06)
lyricist and composer:
Gene Autry (“The Singing Cowboy”), Oakley Haldeman (songwriter) and Harriett Melka
writer:
Oakley Haldeman (songwriter) and Harriett Melka
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co., EMI Davis Music Australia Pty Limited, Remick Music Corp., Warner Bros. Music Corp. and Gene Autry Music Publishing, Inc. (on 1947-11-20)
Elvis Presley31:56
14Dig That Crazy Santa Claus
recording of:
Dig That Crazy Santa Claus
writer:
Albert Johnston, Leon René and Rafael Rene
Oscar McLollie & His Honey Jumpers2:33
15Swingin' Them Jingle Bells
double bass:
Charles Turner (US jazz bassist, active 1930s) (on 1936-11-29)
drums (drum set):
Slick Jones (on 1936-11-29)
guitar:
Al Casey (US jazz/soul guitarist) (on 1936-11-29)
piano:
Fats Waller (on 1936-11-29)
reeds:
Gene Sedric (on 1936-11-29)
trumpet:
Herman Autrey (Jazz trumpet player) (on 1936-11-29)
vocals:
Fats Waller (on 1936-11-29)
recording of:
Swingin’ Them Jingle Bells (on 1936-11-29)
lyricist and composer:
Joe Davis (US lyricist, producer, publisher & promoter)
Fats Waller3:01
16Gonna Have A Merry Christmas
The Nic Nacs2:59
17Boogie Woogie Santa Claus
recording of:
Boogie Woogie Santa Claus
lyricist and composer:
Leon René
publisher:
Leon Rene Publications
Patti Page2:13
18Santa Claus Boogie
The Voices2:41
19Santa Claus Is Back In Town
recording of:
Santa Claus Is Back in Town
writer:
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP) and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Elvis Presley2:24
20Just A Lonely Christmas
recording of:
Just a Lonely Christmas
composer:
Alan Freed (American disc jockey) and Harvey Fuqua
The Moonglows2:28
21Christmas Medley (White Christmas, Jingle Bells, Adeste Fidelis, Silent Night)
Liberace3:10