I Wish You a Merry Christmas cover

I Wish You a Merry Christmas

Bing Crosby · 1962

41 min · 14 tracks · country · folk · jazz

Timeless holiday classics delivered with Bing Crosby's warm, soothing baritone and lush orchestral arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • timeless holiday warmth
  • steady festive pacing
  • cozy family gathering atmosphere
  • sing-along classics for all
  • soothing background for celebrations

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking modern experimental sounds
  • prefer upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
nostalgic holiday warmth· festive togetherness· spiritual reflection
Career context
By the time 'I Wish You a Merry Christmas' was released in 1962, Bing Crosby was already an established icon of American music, known for his smooth vocal style and numerous hit records. This album followed his hugely successful career that included the classic 'White Christmas,' cementing his status as a holiday music staple while exploring themes of joy and nostalgia.
Stylistic neighbors
Frank Sinatra· Nat King Cole· Dean Martin

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Winter Wonderland 2:24
  • 2 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 2:50
  • 3 What Child Is This? / The Holly and the Ivy 3:20
  • 4 The Little Drummer Boy 3:00
  • 5 O Holy Night 3:34
  • 6 The Littlest Angel 4:00
  • 7 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! 2:05
  • 8 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 3:06
  • 9 Frosty the Snowman 2:14
  • 10 I Wish You a Merry Christmas 1:55
  • 11 Do You Hear What I Hear? 2:45
  • 12 Pat-A-Pan / While Shepherds Watched Their Flock 2:52
  • 13 Christmas Dinner Country Style 2:29
  • 14 Peace on Earth / The Little Drummer Boy 4:24

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