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The Magic of Christmas

Nat King Cole · 1960

31 min · 14 tracks · jazz

Warm, velvety vocals intertwine with lush orchestration, creating a timeless holiday atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • warm holiday nostalgia
  • steady festive ambiance
  • sing-along classic carols
  • timeless seasonal celebration

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer modern production styles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1960, 'The Magic of Christmas' came at a peak moment in Nat King Cole's career when he was transitioning from a successful jazz artist to a mainstream pop icon. This album followed his commercially successful crossover hits and showcased his unique ability to blend traditional holiday music with his smooth vocal style.
Stylistic neighbors
Frank Sinatra· Ella Fitzgerald· Tony Bennett

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Christmas Song 3:12
  • 2 Deck the Halls 1:09
  • 3 Adeste Fideles 2:29
  • 4 O Tannenbaum 3:01
  • 5 O, Little Town of Bethlehem 2:20
  • 6 I Saw Three Ships 1:28
  • 7 O Holy Night 2:58
  • 8 Hark, the Herald Angels Sing 1:50
  • 9 A Cradle in Bethlehem 3:26
  • 10 Away in a Manger 2:02
  • 11 Joy to the World 1:26
  • 12 The First Noel 1:59
  • 13 Caroling, Caroling 2:04
  • 14 Silent Night 2:06

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