Christmastime by Swingle Singers CD

UPC: 731454830324
MPN: 548 303-2
Brand Name: Philips / Universal Music Group

Overview

Experience the joy and magic of the holiday season with the Swingle Singers’ Christmastime. This classic Christmas collection features timeless carols and festive songs performed in the signature a cappella style that has delighted audiences worldwide. Originally released by Philips in 1968, this edition offers a rich, stereophonic/mono sound experience and showcases the Swingle Singers’ legendary vocal arrangements.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD

• Edition: Reissue of 1968 release

• Label: Philips / Universal Music Group

• Stereo/Mono: Gravure Universelle

• Country of Manufacture: France

• UPC: 3145483032

• Catalog Number: 548 303-2

Interesting Facts

• Swingle Singers are renowned for their innovative vocal jazz interpretations of classical and traditional music.

• The original recording was produced by Pierre Fatosme and released under Philips in 1968.

• This album includes multilingual carols, reflecting traditions from the USA, France, Germany, England, Norway, Holland, Spain, Italy, Russia, and Denmark.

• Iconic tracks include "Jingle Bells," "Silent Night," "We Three Kings of Orient Are," and "Carol of the Bells."

• The Swingle Singers’ arrangements combine intricate harmonies with festive cheer, making this album a holiday classic.

Track Listing

1. Jingle Bells – 3:44 (USA, James Pierpont)

2. Il Est Né Le Divin Enfant (Traditional, France)

3. Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen (Michael Praetorius, Germany)

4. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – 3:10 (Traditional, England)

5. The First Nowell (Traditional, England)

6. Go Tell It on the Mountain (Traditional, USA)

7. Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht – 2:32 (Joseph Mohr, Franz Gruber, Germany)

8. Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly – 3:09 (Traditional, England)

9. What Child Is This? (Greensleeves, Traditional, England)

10. O Jul Med Din Glede – 3:51 (Traditional, Norway)

11. Komt, Verwondert U Hier Mensen (Traditional, Holland)

12. Away in a Manger (Traditional, USA)

13. Les Anges Dans Nos Campagnes – 3:12 (Traditional, France)

14. Oh Tannenbaum (Traditional, Germany)

15. Bel Astre Que J'Adore (Traditional, France)

16. El Noi de la Mare – 2:44 (Traditional, Spain/Catalonia)

17. Hanej, Nynej, Jezisuku (Rocking Carol, Traditional)

18. Canzone dei Zampognari (Traditional, Italy)

19. We Three Kings of Orient Are – 3:08 (John Henry Hopkins, USA)

20. The Holly and the Ivy (Traditional, England)

21. La Peregrinacion (Ariel Ramirez, Argentina)

22. White Christmas – 2:10 (Irving Berlin, USA)

23. Stchedrivka (Carol of the Bells) – 3:00 (Traditional, Russia)

24. Dag Visen (Traditional, Denmark)

25. O Sanctissima (Traditional, Italy)

Publishers

• Original Release: 1968, Philips / Universal Music S.A., France

• Reissue Release: Universal Music Group

• Producer: Pierre Fatosme

• Rights: All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, reproduction, hiring, lending, public performance, or broadcasting prohibited.

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