{"product_id":"the-swingalongs-sing-a-song-of-christmas","title":"The Swingalongs – Sing A Song Of Christmashpi","description":"\u003ch4 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Swingalongs – Sing A Song Of Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully kitsch slice of early-seventies festive easy listening, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSing A Song Of Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings twenty much-loved Christmas songs and carols together in a pair of continuous medleys. Originally released in 1973 on the budget-friendly Music For Pleasure label, this cheerful seasonal collection gives familiar favourites a lively, swinging makeover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArranged and directed by Alan Moorhouse and produced by Bill Wellings, the album draws on the same creative team behind \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTijuana Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and has a distinctive vintage lounge-pop character. Bright vocal harmonies sit alongside jaunty arrangements, with brass, keyboards and percussion adding plenty of festive sparkle. From the upbeat opening of “Jingle Bells” through traditional carols and hymns, the performances have an unmistakably nostalgic charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two sides move briskly through a generous selection of seasonal standards. “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”, “The Holly And The Ivy” and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” feature in the first-side medley, while the second brings together timeless favourites including “Silent Night”, “Away In A Manger”, “The First Nowell” and “O Come All Ye Faithful”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn entertaining Christmas record with a distinctly retro British feel, ideal for collectors of vintage seasonal albums, easy-listening curiosities and wonderfully dated festive sounds. 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