The Classic Christmas Album

by Elvis Presley

Overview

Numerous seasonal Elvis Presley albums have appeared over the years, some including the entirety of his holiday recordings (1994's If Every Day Was Like Christmas, for one), so chances are most hardcore Elvis fans have his Christmas songs somewhere in their collection. But for those who don't, his 2012 entry into Legacy's The Classic Christmas Album series is indeed a good buy. Weighing in at 17 tracks, this is a generous collection containing almost every holiday tune Elvis cut. He had 20 master takes of seasonal tunes and there are 15 here, along with two newly created duets with Carrie Underwood ("I'll Be Home for Christmas") and Martina McBride ("Blue Christmas"). These two new cuts are bound to irk some purists, but there are plenty of collections that will satisfy their needs. For most listeners, this is an enjoyable dose of holiday cheer. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	10/02/2012
Label:	Bmg / Sony Music
UPC:	0889854593223
Rank:	23079

Tracks

1. I'll Be Home for Christmas
2. Blue Christmas
3. Winter Wonderland
4. The First Noel
5. The Wonderful World of Christmas
6. Holly Leaves and Christmas Trees
7. O Come, All Ye Faithful
8. Merry Christmas Baby
9. I'll Be Home On Christmas Day
10. If Every Day Was Like Christmas
11. White Christmas
12. Silent Night
13. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
14. O Little Town of Bethlehem
15. Santa Claus Is Back in Town
16. Santa Bring My Baby Back to Me
17. Blue Christmas

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Elvis Presley   Primary Artist
Carrie Underwood   Featured Artist
Martina McBride   Featured Artist

Technical Credits

Joseph Mohr   Composer
Michael Jarrett   Composer
Mike Stoller   Composer
Aaron Schroeder   Composer
Buck Ram   Composer
Glen Spreen   Composer
Walter Kent   Composer
Felix Bernard   Composer
Vic Anesini   Mastering
Oakley Haldeman   Composer
Al Frisch   Composer
Dick Smith   Composer
Mike Curry   Package Design
Jim Parham   Marketing
Lewis Redner   Composer
Philips Brooks   Composer
Johnny Moore   Composer
Mike Cimicata   Project Director
Billy Hayes   Composer
Marisa Magliola   Marketing
Tara Master   Marketing
Red West   Composer
Irving Berlin   Composer
Claude Demetrius   Composer
Kim Gannon   Composer
Gene Autry   Composer
Ernst Mikael Jorgensen   Compilation Producer
Elvis Presley   Arranger
Charles Tobias   Composer
Franz Gruber   Composer
Lou Baxter   Composer
Jay Johnson   Composer
Jerry Leiber   Composer