Season's Greetings from Perry Como
Perry Como · 1959
36 min · 10 tracks · pop music
A cozy collection of heartfelt holiday classics delivered with Como's smooth, comforting vocals and lush orchestral arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays Start here — The opening track establishes the album's nostalgic tone, celebrating the warmth of home with Como's inviting vocal delivery that resonates with listeners' holiday sentiments.
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The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) — Como's rendition brings a sense of intimacy to this classic, infusing it with a rich warmth that captures the essence of Christmas nostalgia.
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O Holy Night (Cantique de Noel) — This powerful performance showcases Como's vocal range and emotional depth, elevating one of the most beloved carols into a breathtaking highlight of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album delivers a warm collection of holiday classics with solid arrangements, though it follows familiar patterns in pop music.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent orchestral arrangement throughout, with strings and brass complementing Como's vocals on every track.
- Each song is performed at a moderate tempo, creating a relaxed and cozy atmosphere that invites repeated listening.
- The final track, 'The Story of the First Christmas,' serves as a narrative conclusion to the album, contrasting with the more traditional holiday songs preceding it.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm nostalgia for holiday seasons
- sing-along favorites with family
- comforting background for gatherings
- gentle pacing for cozy evenings
- festive spirit during winter nights
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer modern, edgy sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — A beloved holiday album that has become a staple during the Christmas season.
- Themes
- holiday nostalgia· cozy winter evenings· family gatherings
- Career context
- By the time Perry Como released 'Season's Greetings from Perry Como' in 1959, he was already a prominent figure in the pop music scene, known for his soothing voice and relaxed style. This album followed his successful run of hits in the 1950s, solidifying his status as a mainstay in American music and further establishing his reputation as a beloved holiday entertainer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Sinatra· Dean Martin· Nat King Cole
Tracklist
- 1 (There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays Start here 2:58
- 2 Winter Wonderland 3:28
- 3 Rudolph the Red‐Nosed Reindeer 2:56
- 4 The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) 3:35
- 5 Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town 2:44
- 6 White Christmas 3:11
- 7 Here We Come A‐Caroling / We Wish You a Merry Christmas 1:37
- 8 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen 2:56
- 9 O Holy Night (Cantique de Noel) 3:03
- 10 The Story of the First Christmas 10:01
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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