Christmas Portrait
The Carpenters · 1978
69 min · 21 tracks · easy listening · adult contemporary music
A warm tapestry of classic holiday melodies woven with the Carpenters' signature harmonies and lush arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm, nostalgic holiday vibes
- long, immersive listening sessions
- festive background ambiance
- gentle wave-like pacing
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1978, 'Christmas Portrait' marked The Carpenters' first full-length holiday album, following their commercially successful period in the early '70s. At this stage, they were solidifying their legacy as one of the definitive pop duos of the decade, known for their rich vocal harmonies and poignant arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Simon & Garfunkel· The Mamas & the Papas· James Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 0:41
- 2 Overture: Happy Holiday / The First Noel / March of the Toys / Little Jesus / I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus / O Little Town of Bethlehem / In Dulce Jubilo / Gesu Bambino / Angels We Have Heard on High 8:15
- 3 An Old-Fashioned Christmas 2:12
- 4 Christmas Waltz 2:13
- 5 Sleigh Ride 2:39
- 6 It's Christmas Time 2:53
- 7 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 3:54
- 8 Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town 1:05
- 9 Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) 3:39
- 10 Carol of the Bells 1:39
- 11 Merry Christmas Darling 3:07
- 12 Christ Is Born 3:13
- 13 O Holy Night 3:09
- 14 Home for the Holidays 2:36
- 15 Medley: Here Comes Santa Claus / Frosty the Snowman / Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer / Good King Wenceslas 3:42
- 16 Winter Wonderland / Silver Bells / White Christmas 5:28
- 17 Ave Maria 2:35
- 18 Selections from 'The Nutcracker': Overture Miniature / Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy / Trepak / Valse Des Fleurs 5:27
- 19 Little Altar Boy 3:43
- 20 I'll Be Home for Christmas 3:49
- 21 Silent Night 3:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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