Category: Henry Mancini

THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS! A 1966 HOLIDAY ALBUM MEMORY

‘A MERRY MANCINI CHRISTMAS’

— ABOUT THIS LP —

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‘A Merry Mancini Christmas’ is a 1966 album by Henry Mancini of orchestral and choral arrangements of Christmas music. In addition to traditional Christmas songs, it also contains the original Mancini composition “Carol for Another Christmas”, the theme of the 1964 television film of the same name.

The initial Billboard review from October 29, 1966 wrote that “It’s an important addition to the Christmas shelf because Mancini’s arrangements are as fresh and familiar as the material is familiar and lasting.”

The album was reviewed by Stephen Thomas Erlewine at Allmusic who described it as an “ideal holiday record” and added that ” . . . the album is filled with the lush arrangements that are his aural signature, and they sound perfect when matched with these 11 Christmas medleys and carols. It is a warm, appealing record that blends easily into the background, making it a good choice for holiday gatherings of all sorts.”

The album peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200 in 1970.

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(Source: Wikipedia)

— Christmas Memories From the Soundtrack of Your Life —

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HENRY MANCINI * A MERRY MANCINI CHRISTMAS (COMPLETE LP)

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A ’66 HOLIDAY MEMORY: THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS!

 

A MERRY MANCINI CHRISTMAS (COMPLETE LP) * 1966

 

 

—A MERRY MANCINI CHRISTMAS—

A Merry Mancini Christmas is a 1966 album by Henry Mancini of orchestral and choral arrangements of Christmas music. In addition to traditional Christmas songs, it also contains the original Mancini composition “Carol for Another Christmas”, the theme of the 1964 television film of the same name. The initial Billboard review from October 29, 1966 wrote that “It’s an important addition to the Christmas shelf because Mancini’s arrangements are as fresh and familiar as the material is familiar and lasting.” The album was reviewed by Stephen Thomas Erlewine at Allmusic who described it as an “ideal holiday record” and added that ” . . . the album is filled with the lush arrangements that are his aural signature, and they sound perfect when matched with these 11 Christmas medleys and carols.”

(Source: WiKipedia)

— Christmas Memories From the Soundtrack of Your Life —

Click on (COMPLETE LP) for the complete track listing on this album.

 

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THIS WEEK 50 YEARS AGO: THE HOTTEST HIT IN THE USA!

 

 

NUMBER 1 IN AMERICA ’69 * Henry Mancini Orchestra * 06/22/69 – 07/5/1969

 

 

 

BILLBOARD HOT 100 TOP FIVE: WEEK-ENDING June 28, 1969

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NUMBER ONE FOR 1969!

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FOURTEEN WEEKS on the singles chart, “(Love Theme From) Romeo And Juliet” by Henry Mancini peaked this month at No. 01 (2 weeks) on the Billboard Hot 100. Week ending June 22 through July 5, 1969. (Source: Billboard)

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MCRFB Link: For the previous No. 1 record in the U.S.A. 1969 GO HERE.

 

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