Christmastime
The Swingle Singers · 1968
31 min · 10 tracks · a cappella
A vibrant blend of classical harmonies and traditional carols, sung a cappella with delightful precision.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady festive atmosphere throughout
- joyful sing-alongs with friends
- warm background for gatherings
- short bursts of holiday cheer
Maybe skip if you want
- dislike traditional carol arrangements
- prefer longer listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Christmastime' was released in 1968, The Swingle Singers were gaining international recognition following their previous success with 'Jazz Sébastien Bach' in 1963. This album marked their expansion into holiday music, showcasing their unique vocal style and further establishing them as innovative interpreters of both classical and popular genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pentatonix· Voca People· The Bobs
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jingle Bells / Il est né, le divin Enfant / Es ist ein Ros entsprungen 3:47
- 2 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen / The First Nowell / Go Tell It on the Mountain 3:13
- 3 Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht 2:35
- 4 Deck the Halls With Boughs of Holly / What Child Is This? 3:12
- 5 O jul med din glede / Komt, verwondert u hier mensen / Away in a Manger 3:53
- 6 Les Anges dans nos campagnes / Oh Tannenbaum / Bel astre que j'adore 3:15
- 7 El Noi de la Mare / Hajej, nynej, Jezisku / Canzone dei zampognari 2:46
- 8 We Three Kings of Orient Are / The Holly and the Ivy / La peregrinacion 3:11
- 9 White Christmas 2:12
- 10 Stchedrivka / Dag visen / O Sanctissima 3:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.