José Feliciano
José Feliciano · 1970
48 min · 15 tracks · Latin pop · soft rock · bolero
A festive blend of Latin rhythms and soft rock that redefined holiday music for generations.
Why this album works
This album is best known for the track 'Feliz Navidad', which has become a timeless holiday anthem and showcases Feliciano's ability to merge English and Spanish lyrics seamlessly. 'Feliz Navidad' has charted worldwide and is often cited as one of the most played Christmas songs each year, solidifying Feliciano's influence on holiday music.
- Best for
- festive holiday ambiance warm, nostalgic reflections joyful seasonal celebrations
- Context
- Released on November 24, 1970, this album marked José Feliciano's transition into a holiday music icon following his commercial success with 'Light My Fire' in 1968. By the time of this release, Feliciano had already established himself as a notable figure in the pop and Latin music scenes, making his foray into Christmas music a significant step in diversifying his catalog.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Julio Iglesias· Lucio Battisti· Kenny Rogers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Feliz Navidad Standout 3:02
- 2 Jingle Bells 2:59
- 3 The Christmas Song Standout 3:22
- 4 The First Noel 3:02
- 5 The Cherry Tree Carol 3:46
- 6 The Little Drummer Boy 4:02
- 7 White Christmas Standout 3:58
- 8 We Three Kings of Orient Are 2:13
- 9 Mary's Little Boy Child 4:45
- 10 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 1:52
- 11 Silent Night 3:59
- 12 Hark the Herald Angels Sing 1:44
- 13 Las Posadas 4:08
- 14 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 4:07
- 15 O Come All Ye Faithful 1:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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