A Perry Como Christmas
Twenty-two tracks of mid-century warmth where velvet vocals and lush strings create a sanctuary of unhurried, nostalgic holiday calm.
May 21, 2001 · RCA Records
Twenty-two tracks of mid-century warmth where velvet vocals and lush strings create a sanctuary of unhurried, nostalgic holiday calm.
May 21, 2001 · RCA Records
This album is the sonic equivalent of a heavy wool blanket and a crackling fire. Perry Como, often referred to as Mr. Relaxation, brings a level of effortless cool to these holiday standards that makes modern interpretations feel frantic by comparison. His baritone is smooth, unhurried, and remarkably intimate, as if he is sitting in the chair next to you rather than performing on a stage. The arrangements are lush but never overbearing, utilizing soft strings and muted brass to create a golden-hued atmosphere that feels preserved in amber from the mid-1950s.
How does A Perry Como Christmas sound next to the rest of Perry Como's catalogue?
Winter saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.
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