A Christmas Album
Barbra Streisand · 1967
34 min · 11 tracks · jazz · disco · traditional pop
Barbra Streisand's holiday spirit shines through lush orchestration and her powerful, emotive vocals on this classic Christmas album.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady holiday ambiance and warmth nostalgic reflections on tradition heartfelt moments of celebration
- Context
- Released on October 16, 1967, 'A Christmas Album' came during Barbra Streisand's rise to fame following her breakthrough with 'People' in 1964. This marked her first full-length holiday album and showcased her versatility beyond traditional pop, integrating jazz-inflected arrangements with timeless Christmas classics.
- If you like
- jazz, disco, traditional pop
A Christmas Album is an album by Barbra Streisand, released in 1967. Barbra Streisand's holiday spirit shines through lush orchestration and her powerful, emotive vocals on this classic Christmas album. The album achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard 200 and becoming one of the best-selling holiday albums of all time. Its blend of contemporary and traditional songs influenced subsequent artists in the holiday music genre and solidified Streisand’s status as a versatile vocalist. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does A Christmas Album sound like?
Barbra Streisand's holiday spirit shines through lush orchestration and her powerful, emotive vocals on this classic Christmas album. Rooted in jazz and disco.
What makes A Christmas Album by Barbra Streisand notable?
The album achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard 200 and becoming one of the best-selling holiday albums of all time. Its blend of contemporary and traditional songs influenced subsequent artists in the holiday music genre and solidified Streisand’s status as a versatile vocalist. Released on October 16, 1967, 'A Christmas Album' came during Barbra Streisand's rise to fame following her breakthrough with 'People' in 1964. This marked her first full-length holiday album and showcased her versatility beyond traditional pop, integrating jazz-inflected arrangements with timeless Christmas classics.
Who is A Christmas Album for?
A Christmas Album works well if you're into steady holiday ambiance and warmth, nostalgic reflections on tradition and heartfelt moments of celebration.
How many songs are on A Christmas Album?
A Christmas Album has 11 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jingle Bells? 1:57
- 2 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Standout 3:13
- 3 The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) Standout 4:00
- 4 White Christmas 3:08
- 5 My Favorite Things 3:09
- 6 The Best Gift 3:14
- 7 Sleep in Heavenly Peace (Silent Night) 3:07
- 8 Gounod's Ave Maria Standout 3:26
- 9 O Little Town of Bethlehem 2:58
- 10 I Wonder as I Wander 3:18
- 11 The Lord's Prayer 2:43
Release Date
October 16, 1967
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
34 min 17 sec
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