Supremes - Merry Christmas - Soul Christmas LP
LP

Supremes - Merry Christmas

Label: Motown
Catalog#: M 252
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Record is VG++ (listen to our copy)
Cover has very slight wear (see our picture)


Country: Canada
Released: 1981
Genre: Funk / Soul
Style: Rhythm & Blues, Soul

Tracklist:

A1 White Christmas 3:51
Written-By - Irving Berlin
A2 Silver Bells 2:57
A3 Born Of Mary 2:47
Written-By - Don Gustafsson
A4 Children's Christmas Song 2:50
Backing Vocals - Berry , Chico , Joy , Terry
Written-By - Harvey Fuqua , Isabelle Freeman
A5 The Little Drummer Boy 3:07
A6 My Christmas Tree 3:09
Written-By - Jimmy Webb

B1 Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer 2:40
Written-By - Johnny Marks
B2 Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 2:40
B3 My Favorite Things 2:49
Written-By - Richard Rodgers-Oscar Hammerstein
B4 Twinkle Twinkle Little Me 3:01
B5 Little Bright Star 2:24
B6 Joy To The World 2:08
Arranged By, Other [Adapted By] - Hal Davis and Marc Gordon , Harvey Fuqua
Written-By - Traditional

Credits:

Arranged By - Ernie Freeman , Gene Page , H.B. Barnum
Producer - Harvey Fuqua
Notes
This is a remastered stereo copy from the original tapes.

Back covers states originally released 11/01/65. Distributed by MCA Inc. 1981.

Back liner photo taken on location of Where The Action Is (Big Bear Mountain, Calif.)


"Merry Christmas" is by far one of the most compelling Christmas releases ever made. Combining old-fashioned holiday standards ("Silver Bells", ""The Little Drummer Boy", "White Christmas") with fun holiday favorites ("Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", "Santa Clause Is Coming To Town", "Joy To The World"), this record is a beautiful representation of the holiday spirit.

The instrumentation is pure Christmas-esque and the ladies' vocals evoke the joy of the holiday season. In addition to the nostalgic sounds, the record includes some incredible Motown originals: "My Christmas Tree", a tearful, heartfelt ballad filled with longing; "Little Bright Star", an excellent song in the classic Motown tradition, and the albums sole single "Twinkle Twinkle Little Me". In addition, 4 previously unavailable tracks are featured, including the unreleased "Noel" and Flo Ballard's gospel-esque "Silent Night", featuring her upfront on a rare occassion. This long-overdue re-release is an absolute MUST for anyone who wants a holiday collection.


The Supremes - Twinkle Twinkle Little Me


Such a pretty song. I for years have always loved the Supremes Motown Christmas album. I play it every year. The best.