* - Six New Tracks
Recorded at A&M STUDIO, Hollywood, CA
RHINO RECORDS Re-issue Date: October 14, 2003
Total Time: 74:19
Roy Bittan - Producer
CHICAGO - Reissue Producer
David McLees - Reissue Producer
Donny Hathaway - Arranger
Lance Morrison - Arranger
Engineered & Mixed by Ed Thacker
David Donnelly - Remastering
Ryan Kelly - Conductor
George Black - Programming
Nick Lane - Brass Arrangement
Mike Engstrom - Product Manager
Cory Frye - Editorial Supervision
Assisted by Posie Muliadi at RUMBO and Eric Ferguson at A&M
Mixed at A&M STUDIOS, Hollywood AS
Jeff Magid - Sound Supervision
Production Coordinator: Valerie Pack
Design and Art Direction - KOSH
Linda Cobb - Art Direction
Recorded by Roy Bittan
HK MANAGEMENT - Howard Kaufman / Peter Schivarelli
UMBO STUDIOS, Canoga Park, CA
1. Winter Wonderland
Sleigh bells ring, are you list'nin?
In the lane, snow is glist'nin'
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight,
Walkin' in a winter wonderland.
Gone away is the blue bird, (blue bird)
Here to stay is a new bird, (new bird)
He sings a love song, (aha) as we go along (aha)
Walkin' in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman, (snowman)
Then pretend that he is parson brown;
He'll say, "are you married?" we'll say, "no man! (no man)
But you can do the job when you're in town."
Later on, we'll conspire
As we dream by the fire (fire-fire)
To face unafraid, (aha) the plans that we made (aha)
Walkin' in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman, (snowman)
Then pretend that he is parson brown;
He'll say, "are you married ?" we'll say, "no man! (no man)
But you can do the job when you're in town."
Later on, (later on) we'll conspire (we'll conspire)
As we dream by the fire (as we're sittin' dreaming by the fire)
To face unafraid, (aha) the plans that we made (aha)
Walkin' in a winter wonderland, (ah ah ah ah -)
Walkin' in a winter wonderland, (winter wonderland)
Walkin' in a winter wonderland, (walkin' in a)
Walkin' in a winter wonderland.
I was walkin',
I was walkin',
I was winter wonderland due last night.
We were walkin,
We were talkin'
We were winter wonderland due last night. (yeah)
Merry christmas
Merry christmas to you.
2. Let It Snow! Let It Snow ! Let It Snow !
The weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
But since we've no place to go
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Doesn't show signs of stopping
And I brought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Well they finally kissed goodnight
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
But if you really hold me tight
All the way home I'd be warm
The fire is slowly dying
And my dear we're still goodbying
But as long as you me so
let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Well they finally kissed goodnight
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
But if you really hold me tight
All the way home I'd be warm
The fire is slowly dying
And my dear we're still goodbying
But as long as you me so
let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
3. Jolly Old St. Nicholas
4. Little Drummer Boy
Come, they told me, pa rum pum pum pum
A new born king to see, pa rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum
To lay before the king, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
So to honor him, pa rum pum pum pum
When we come
Little baby, pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum
To lay before the king, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum
On my drum
Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for him, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my best him, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Then he smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum
5. This Christmas
6. Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero ano y Felicidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero ano y Felicidad
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From bottom of my heart
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero ano y Felicidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero ano y Felicidad
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From bottom of my heart
7. Bethlehem
8. The Christmas Song
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos
Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Help to make the season bright
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
Will find it hard to sleep tonight
They know that Santa's on his way
He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
And ev'ry mother's child is gonna spy
To see if reindeer really know how to fly
So, I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from 1 to 92
Although it's been said many times, many ways,
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas to you
Merry Christmas, yeah
9. O Come All Ye Faithful
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant
O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold him, born the King of angels
O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him,
O come let us adore Him, Christ the lord
Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation
Sing all ye citizens of heaven above
Glory to God, in highest glory
O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him,
O come let us adore Him, Christ the lord
Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning
Jesus, to thee be glory given
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing
O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him,
O come let us adore Him, Christ the lord
10. Rudolf, The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
Had a very shiny nose
And if you ever saw it
You would even say it glows.
All of the other reindeer
Used to laugh and call him names.
They never let poor Rudolph
Join in any reindeer games.
Then one foggy Christmas eve, santa came to say,
"Rudolph, with your nose so bright, won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"
Then how the reindeers loved him,
And they shouted out with glee (they shout with glee)
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer,
You'll go down in history.
"Then how the reindeers loved him,
They really, really loved him.
They used to say, Rudolph, we love you !!
And rudolph would say"
Then one foggy Christmas eve, santa came to say,
He said, "Santa,
No he didn't, he said, "Rudolph, won't you guide my sleigh tonight ?"
Well, then how the reindeer loved him,
And they shouted out with glee
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer,
You'll go down in history.
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer,
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer,
You'll go down in history.
11. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
From now on our troubles will be out of sight
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yule-tide gay
From now on our troubles will be miles away
Here we are, as in olden days, happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends, who are dear to us, gather near to us once more
Through the years we all will be together
If the Fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Through the years we all will be together
If the Fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now
12. Sleigh Ride
13. Silent Night
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace
14. What Child Is This ?
An angel+s song is sung
Mary's time has come to pass
The Lord will have a son
Wise men come to welcome home the child
What child is this, who, laid to rest, on Mary's lap, is sleeping ?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping ?
This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring him laud, the Babe, the Son of Mary !
An angel+s song is sung
Mary's time has come to pass
So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh, come peasant king to own Him
The King of kings, salvation brings, let loving hearts enthrone Him.
Raise, raise the song on high, the Virgin sings her lullaby
Joy, joy, for Christ is born, the Babe, the Son of Mary !
An angel+s song is sung
Wise men come to welcome home the child
What child is this, who, laid to rest, on Mary's lap, is sleeping ?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping ?
An angel+s song is sung
Mary's time has come to pass
The Lord will have a son
Wise men come to welcome home the child
15. Christmas Time Is Here
Christmas time is here
Happiness and cheer
Fun for all
The children call their favorite time of year
Snowflakes in the air
Carols everywhere
Olden times
And ancient rhymes of love and dreams to share
Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty everywhere
Yule-tide by the fireside
And joyful memories there
Christmas time is here
Families drawing near
Oh that we could always see such spirit
Through the year
Sleigh bells in the air
Beauty everywhere
Yule-tide by the fireside
And joyful memories there
Christmas time is here
Families drawing near
Oh that we could always see such spirit
Through the year
16. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
God rest ye merry gentlemen, let nothing you dismay
Repeat
Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy
From God our heavenly Father a blessed angel came
And unto certain shepherds brought tiding to the same
How that in Bethlehem was born the Son of God by name
O tidings of comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas day
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
God rest ye merry gentlemen, let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas day
17. Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
Saint Nick is comin', comin', comin'
The fat man's comin' to town
Saint Nick is comin', comin', comin'
He's gonna be bringin' it down, down, down
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout, I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming, he's coming to town
Comin', comin', comin'
The fat man's comin' to town
He's making a list
He's checking it twice
He's gonna find who's naughty and nice
Santa Claus is coming, he's coming to town tonight
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you're been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake
Saint Nick is comin', comin', comin'
He's gonna be bringin' it down, down, down
You better be cool
Y'all gotta chill
You better behave, you all know the drill
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you're been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake
Saint Nick is comin', comin', comin'
The fat man's comin' to town
Saint Nick is comin', comin', comin'
He's gonna be bringin' it down, down, down
18. Child's Prayer
Now I lay me down before I sleep
Pray the Lord my soul to keep
Stay with me, Jesus, through the night
Till I wake in the morning light
Merry, merry, Christmas
Glory to the King
Now I lay me down before I sleep
Pray the Lord my soul to keep
Stay with me, Jesus, through the night
Till I wake in the morning light
Christmas day is coming
Glory to the King
(la, la, la, la ...)
Glory to the King
Glory, glory, glory
Glory to the King
Lord bless us all it's Christmas day
Peace on earth for this we pray
Love is a gift we all must give
Love is all (love is all) there is
Love is all (love is all) there is
Love is all (love is all) there is
19. One Little Candle
It is better to light just one little candle
Than to stumble in the dark.
Better far that you light just one little candle
All you need is a tiny spark.
If we'd all say a prayer that the world would be free
A wonderful dawn of a new day we'd see
And if everyone lit just one little candle
What a bright world this would be
What a bright world this would be
20. White Christmas
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With ev'ry Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With ev'ry Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white