{"product_id":"mario-lanza-christmas-hymns-carols","title":"Mario Lanza – Christmas Hymns \u0026 Carols (UK Reissue)","description":"\u003ch4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMario Lanza – Christmas Hymns And Carols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience the warmth and grandeur of one of the great voices of the twentieth century with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas Hymns And Carols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a festive collection showcasing the remarkable tenor of Mario Lanza. This 1969 UK RCA Camden LP brings together fourteen traditional Christmas hymns and carols, combining the familiar melodies of the festive season with the richness, clarity and emotional power of Lanza's celebrated vocal style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Philadelphia in 1921, Mario Lanza became internationally renowned for his powerful tenor voice and his ability to bring operatic intensity to popular music. His success in Hollywood films, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Great Caruso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helped introduce a new generation of listeners to the appeal of classical singing. His recordings remain admired for their expressive phrasing, resonant tone and ability to give familiar melodies a sense of occasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe performances on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas Hymns And Carols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e draw on the enduring tradition of Christmas music, from joyful congregational favourites to reflective devotional pieces. The programme includes some of the best-known carols in the English-speaking world, making this an appealing record for traditional Christmas listening, seasonal gatherings and collectors of vintage vocal recordings. The album's repertoire bridges sacred music, classical vocal performance and mid-century popular entertainment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe opening \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoy To The World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sets a celebratory tone, followed by the familiar melody of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO Christmas Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lord's Prayer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings a more reverent atmosphere, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe First Noel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO Come, All Ye Faithful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcase the enduring appeal of traditional Christmas hymns when performed with a full, expressive tenor voice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAway In A Manger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a gentler moment before \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHark! The Herald Angels Sing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adds another much-loved carol to the first side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second side continues with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGod Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe Three Kings Of Orient Are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO Little Town Of Bethlehem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, each rooted in the rich history of Christmas music. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilent Night\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides one of the programme's most intimate and reflective selections, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuardian Angels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adds a further devotional touch. The traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Saw Three Ships\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings a lighter festive character before the collection closes with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO Holy Night\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a celebrated vocal showcase that suits Lanza's expansive tenor style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally issued on RCA Camden in the UK in 1969, this edition carries the appeal of a vintage Christmas LP from the era when traditional carols and classical vocal recordings were popular fixtures of seasonal listening. The album's fourteen-track programme offers a straightforward, timeless selection of Christmas favourites rather than novelty songs or contemporary festive pop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor admirers of Mario Lanza, classic tenor singing, traditional Christmas carols and vintage seasonal vinyl, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas Hymns And Carols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes a fitting addition to a festive record collection. It is equally suited to playing throughout the Christmas season, providing a traditional soundtrack for quiet winter evenings, family gatherings and celebrations centred on the music of Christmas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA1. Joy To The World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA2. O Christmas Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA3. The Lord's Prayer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA4. The First Noel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA5. O Come, All Ye Faithful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA6. Away In A Manger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA7. Hark! Tthe Herald Angels Sing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2. We Three Kings Of Orient Are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB3. O Little Town Of Bethlehem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB4. Silent Night\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB5. Guardian Angels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB6. 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