Album
Christmas Portrait
1978 · Pop
10 collectors on Gatefold own this
Christmas Portrait is a Rock album by Carpenters, originally released in 1978. On Gatefold: 122 pressings tracked, owned by 10 collectors.
About
Starting from the Beach Boys-like harmonies of the a cappella opener, "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," the Carpenters' holiday album is a celebration both of the season and of the human voice. Karen Carpenter's magical vocal instrument never sounded better than it does here, from giddy takes on festive tunes like "Sleigh Ride" to a melancholy "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" to a haunting "Ave Maria." Brother Richard's deft orchestral arrangements are showcased on a sparkling, piano-driven "Carol of the Bells."
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1O Come, O Come Immanuel0:28
- A3Christmas Waltz2:15
- A4Sleigh Ride2:39
- A5.1It's Christmas Time
- A5.2Sleep Well, Little Children2:53
- A6Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas3:55
- A7Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town1:05
- A8Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)3:39
- A9Silent Night3:19
- Overture4:38
Side B
- B1Jingle Bells1:10
- B2.1First Snowfall3:35
- B2.2Let It Snow
- B3Carol Of The Bells1:39
- B4Merry Christmas Darling3:05
- B5I'll Be Home For Christmas3:48
- B6Christ Is Born3:13
- B7.1Winter Wonderland5:31
- B7.2Silver Bells
- B7.3White Christmas
- B8Ave Maria2:35
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Soft Rock
- lush
- nostalgic
- festive
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Barry MorganDRUMS
- Billy MayARRANGED BY, ORCHESTRATED BY ORCHESTRATED BY ARRANGED BY, CONDUCTOR
- Bob BainGUITAR
- Bob MessengerSAXOPHONE TENOR SAXOPHONE
- CarpentersVOCALS
- Cubby O'brienDRUM DRUMS
- Dorothy RemsenHARP
- Earl DumlerOBOE
- Gayle LevantHARP
- Joe OsbornBASS ELECTRIC BASS
- John EllisOBOE
- Karen CarpenterLEAD VOCALS VOCALS
- Pete JollyKEYBOARDS
- Pete MorganDOUBLE BASS
- Peter KnightARRANGED BY, ADAPTED BY, ORCHESTRATED BY ARRANGED BY, ORCHESTRATED BY ORCHESTRATED BY
- Richard CarpenterKEYBOARDS LEAD VOCALS ORCHESTRATED BY
- Ron TuttDRUMS
- Skaila KangaHARP
10 collectors on Gatefold own this · 122 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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