Merry Christmas
Johnny Mathis · 1958
44 min · 12 tracks · easy listening
A lush orchestral backdrop enhances Johnny Mathis's smooth, romantic vocals in timeless holiday classics.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady holiday ambiance for gatherings romantic vocals for cozy evenings timeless classics for nostalgic moments
- Context
- Released on October 6, 1958, 'Merry Christmas' came at a pivotal moment in Johnny Mathis's career, following the commercial success of his earlier albums. This album solidified his status as a leading voice in easy listening and holiday music, contributing significantly to his popularity during the late 1950s and into the 1960s.
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- easy listening
Merry Christmas is an album by Johnny Mathis, released in 1958. A lush orchestral backdrop enhances Johnny Mathis's smooth, romantic vocals in timeless holiday classics. 'Merry Christmas' became one of the best-selling holiday albums of all time, with its enduring appeal leading to multiple reissues over the decades. The album features some of the most iconic Christmas songs, which have become staples in holiday music playlists, showcasing Mathis's influence on subsequent generations of artists in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Merry Christmas sound like?
A lush orchestral backdrop enhances Johnny Mathis's smooth, romantic vocals in timeless holiday classics. Rooted in easy listening.
What makes Merry Christmas by Johnny Mathis notable?
'Merry Christmas' became one of the best-selling holiday albums of all time, with its enduring appeal leading to multiple reissues over the decades. The album features some of the most iconic Christmas songs, which have become staples in holiday music playlists, showcasing Mathis's influence on subsequent generations of artists in the genre. Released on October 6, 1958, 'Merry Christmas' came at a pivotal moment in Johnny Mathis's career, following the commercial success of his earlier albums. This album solidified his status as a leading voice in easy listening and holiday music, contributing significantly to his popularity during the late 1950s and into the 1960s.
Who is Merry Christmas for?
Merry Christmas works well if you're into steady holiday ambiance for gatherings, romantic vocals for cozy evenings and timeless classics for nostalgic moments.
How many songs are on Merry Christmas?
Merry Christmas has 12 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Winter Wonderland 3:19
- 2 The Christmas Song Standout 4:18
- 3 Sleigh Ride 2:58
- 4 Blue Christmas 3:02
- 5 I'll Be Home for Christmas 4:04
- 6 White Christmas 3:32
- 7 O Holy Night Standout 4:35
- 8 What Child Is This? (Greensleeves) 3:58
- 9 The First Noel 3:49
- 10 Silver Bells Standout 3:34
- 11 It Came Upon the Midnight Clear 3:08
- 12 Silent Night, Holy Night 3:50
Release Date
October 6, 1958
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
44 min 13 sec
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