Christmas with Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins · 1961
31 min · 14 tracks · classical · country · jazz
A warm, twinkling collection of holiday classics infused with Atkins' signature fingerstyle guitar brilliance.
Why this album works
- Best for
- warm holiday ambiance short, cheerful listening sessions nostalgic seasonal reflections
- Context
- By the time 'Christmas with Chet Atkins' was released in November 1961, Chet Atkins was already a celebrated figure in the country and jazz music scenes. This album came shortly after his breakthrough year with the hit 'The Girl from Ipanema', solidifying his reputation as a versatile guitarist and producer.
- If you like
- classical, country, jazz
Christmas with Chet Atkins is an album by Chet Atkins, released in 1961. A warm, twinkling collection of holiday classics infused with Atkins' signature fingerstyle guitar brilliance. This album is significant for its role in popularizing instrumental Christmas music, showcasing Atkins' innovative guitar techniques. It has since become a staple in holiday music collections, influencing both traditional and contemporary artists in arranging classic Christmas songs. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Christmas with Chet Atkins sound like?
A warm, twinkling collection of holiday classics infused with Atkins' signature fingerstyle guitar brilliance. Rooted in classical and country.
What makes Christmas with Chet Atkins by Chet Atkins notable?
This album is significant for its role in popularizing instrumental Christmas music, showcasing Atkins' innovative guitar techniques. It has since become a staple in holiday music collections, influencing both traditional and contemporary artists in arranging classic Christmas songs. By the time 'Christmas with Chet Atkins' was released in November 1961, Chet Atkins was already a celebrated figure in the country and jazz music scenes. This album came shortly after his breakthrough year with the hit 'The Girl from Ipanema', solidifying his reputation as a versatile guitarist and producer.
Who is Christmas with Chet Atkins for?
Christmas with Chet Atkins works well if you're into warm holiday ambiance, short, cheerful listening sessions and nostalgic seasonal reflections.
How many songs are on Christmas with Chet Atkins?
Christmas with Chet Atkins has 14 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jingle Bell Rock Standout 1:51
- 2 Winter Wonderland 2:49
- 3 Jolly Old St. Nicholas 2:13
- 4 White Christmas Standout 2:20
- 5 Blue Christmas 2:53
- 6 Jingle Bells 1:50
- 7 Silver Bells 2:09
- 8 Little Drummer Boy 2:29
- 9 Medley: The Coventry Carol / God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen 3:25
- 10 The First Noel 1:46
- 11 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 1:55
- 12 O Come, All Ye Faithful 2:19
- 13 Deck the Halls 1:11
- 14 Silent Night Standout 2:01
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