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Merry Christmas
Title:
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Category:
Vocal/Soundtrack
Label:
M-G-M Records
Catalog Number:
E 169
Release Date:
1952
Type:
LP - 10"
Discs:
1
Length:
Not Given
Availability:
Out of print
Merry Christmas


ABOUT THE DISC & RECORDINGS:

This rare 10" LP from M-G-M Records is one of their earliest "theme" compilations and is quite difficult to find. M-G-M Records released a whole series of 10" LPs in their "E" series. As far as we know, all are from 1950 & 1951. The reverse side of this album lists other "E" series releases ranging in number from E-93 (An American In Paris soundtrack) to E-559 (Show Boat soundtrack). Of interest is the fact that the album lists "Kathryn Grayson Sings" (E-551) and "Lena Horne Sings" (E-545), but not "Judy Garland Sings" (E-82), even though Judy is featured on this album rather than both Miss Grayson and Miss Horne.

All of the tracks on this record, except Judy's, are studio recordings that did not appear in any particular films. Judy's track is her soundtrack recording of "Merry Christmas" from In The Good Old Summertime (1949).  This is the premiere release of the song.  It had previously been omitted from the Summertime soundtrack album.

All images on this page from the collection of Scott Brogan.


TRACK LISTING

Judy Garland track in
blue.

Song Title
Performed by...
Side 1
Frosty The Snowman Jimmy Durante
Christmas In Killarney Tommy Tucker and his Orchestra,
Vocal with Group
Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town Blue Barron and his Orchestra,
Vocal by The Blue Notes
Jingle Bells Art Mooney and his Orchestra,
Vocal by The Art Mooney Choir
Side 2
Merry Christmas Judy Garland
Christmas Medley:
Deck The Hall With Holly"
The First Noel"
Joy To The World
David Rose and his Orchestra
Silent Night Lauritz Melchior
O Holy Night Lauritz Melchior


CREDITS

No credits are listed.

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