What a Wonderful Christmas
Anne Murray · 2001
93 min · 28 tracks · soft rock · adult contemporary music · country pop
A heartwarming collection of timeless Christmas classics delivered with Anne Murray's soothing, signature warmth.
Why this album works
The album showcases Anne Murray's ability to reinterpret classic Christmas songs, contributing to its commercial success by reaching the top of Billboard's Seasonal Albums chart. Additionally, it solidified her status as a staple artist for holiday music, appealing to both longtime fans and new listeners alike.
- Best for
- heartwarming festive gatherings nostalgic holiday reflections soothing background for celebrations
- Context
- By the time 'What a Wonderful Christmas' was released in 2001, Anne Murray was an established figure in adult contemporary and country music, with a career spanning over three decades. This album followed her previous holiday release, 'Anne Murray's Christmas Album,' which came out in 1981, showcasing her enduring appeal during the holiday season.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Guess Who· Gordon Lightfoot· Leonard Cohen· Loverboy· Jane Siberry· ABBA· Gino Vannelli· Burton Cummings
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Joy to the World Standout 2:09
- 2 The Coventry Carol (Brass Quintet)/White Christmas 3:43
- 3 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 2:48
- 4 Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow 2:59
- 5 Winter Wonderland 3:12
- 6 O Little Town of Bethlehem 3:10
- 7 The Coventry Carol/Christmas in Killarney 2:45
- 8 This Season Will Never Grow Old 3:10
- 9 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Standout 3:14
- 10 O Come All Ye Faithful 4:26
- 11 Do You Hear What I Hear? 2:48
- 12 It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas 2:46
- 13 Sweet Little Jesus Boy 3:49
- 14 I'll Be Home for Christmas 3:36
Disc 2
- 1 The Santa (medley) 5:41
- 2 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer / Frosty the Snowman 3:39
- 3 Away in a Manger 3:01
- 4 We Three Kings 3:02
- 5 Silver Bells 2:44
- 6 The Little Drummer Boy 3:46
- 7 The First Noel 3:20
- 8 Go Tell It on the Mountain 2:50
- 9 Christmas Wishes 2:32
- 10 Hark! Herald the Angels Sing 2:59
- 11 Mary's Little Boy Child / Oh My Lord 3:56
- 12 O Holy Night Standout 3:08
- 13 The Coventry Carol (Choral) / The Christmas Song 3:34
- 14 Silent Night 4:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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