Albert Hammond, celebrated performer and songwriter known for hits like "It Never Rains in Southern California" and "One Moment in Time," today releases his first holiday collection, Christmas, on earMUSIC and debuts the video for "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."
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Although Hammond released the holiday single "Under the Christmas Tree" (included here in a new version) in 1989, he has never released a full Christmas album in his storied 50+ year career—until now.
Christmas is filled with holiday cheer, featuring traditional carols like "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" and "O Come, All Ye Faithful," timeless classics like "White Christmas" and "Here Comes Santa Claus," as well as contemporary yuletide standards including "Last Christmas" and "Driving Home for Christmas." The album also introduces "I Wish You a Merry Christmas," a new composition by Albert Hammond.
Each song radiates warmth and a cozy fireside feel, capturing the hopeful essence of the holiday season in a way that only Albert Hammond can.
"A child with unclouded eyes, completely open to the world, looking back at you as you hold it for the very first time. Where does that life, that beating heart of innocence, come from? It’s a mystery and a miracle." – Albert Hammond
No Christmas would be complete without children discovering the inspiring tale of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," one of the least likely heroes of all time, who saves Christmas for millions of girls and boys around the world. In Hammond’s rendition, the story is retold through the eyes of school kids dressed as reindeer, with Albert as the narrator. Rudolph’s triumph is celebrated with a dance that invites everyone—from one to ninety-two—to join in.
Christmas is sure to join the ranks of classic holiday albums, cherished by music lovers of all ages throughout the year.
Albert Hammond
Christmas
Formats: CD / Black LP / Digital
Tracklisting:
Mary’s Boy Child
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
Last Christmas
Jingle Bells
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
Here Comes Santa Claus
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
Under the Christmas Tree
Driving Home for Christmas
Blue Christmas
I Wish You a Merry Christmas
White Christmas
Silent Night
