The Christmas Song [Capitol] (1963)

About this title: Nat King Cole recorded the definitive version of "The Christmas Song" in 1946, and while this 1960 re-recording is sublime, seek out the original. Although there is a heavy-handed use of orchestras and choruses on this record, Cole rises above the dreck with stellar versions of "Adeste Fidelis," "O Holy Night," and more. Originally released in September 1963, The Christmas Song [Capitol 1967] was reissued on CD in 1990. Dennis MacDonald, All Music Guide

Tracks:

1. The Christmas Song [1961] [Torme/Wells]
2. Deck the Halls [Bergdahl/Cole/Tradi]
3. Adeste Fideles [Oakeley/Wade]
4. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen [Traditional]
5. O Tannenbaum [Traditional]
6. O Little Town of Bethlehem [Brooks/Redner]
7. I Saw Three Ships [Sandys/Traditional]
8. O Holy Night [Adam/Dwight]
9. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing [Mendelssohn/Wesley]
10. A Cradle in Bethlehem [Bryan/Stock]
11. Away in a Manger [Traditional]
12. Joy to the World [Mason/Watts]
13. The First Noel [Sandys]
14. Caroling, Caroling [Burt/Hutson]
15. O Come All Ye Faithful [Oakeley/Wade]
16. Silent Night [Gruber/Mohr]
17. Nat's Introduction
18. The Christmas Song [Torme/Wells]
19. Nat's Christmas Wishes
20. The Christmas Song [Alternate Take] [Torme/Wells]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.