Henry Mancini Aurographed'A Very Merry Christmas' 33 1/3 Vinyl Record Album
His Original 1971 Henry Mancini Autographed'A Very Merry Christmas Volume 5'' Collector's Edition Vinyl Record Album is the exact item you will receive and has been certified Authentic by Authentication Direct COA #2331502 and REM Fine Collectibles. A Very Merry Christmas is a 1971 album by Henry Mancini of orchestral and choral arrangements of Christmas music. The album features some of the greatest voices and talents of the time in. Ed Ames, Eddy Arnold, Henry Mancini, Mario Lanza, Perry Como, Various, The Robert Shaw Chorale, Arthur Fiedler, The Boston Pops Orchestra, John Gary, Harry Belafonte and the Norman Luboff Choir. Henry Mancini was an American composer, conductor, arranger, pianist and flautist. Often cited as one of the greatest composers in the history of film, he won four Academy Awards, a Golden Globe, and twenty Grammy Awards, plus a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1995.
His works include the theme and soundtrack for the Peter Gunn television series as well as the music for The Pink Panther film series ("The Pink Panther Theme") and "Moon River" from Breakfast at Tiffany's. The Music from Peter Gunn won the inaugural Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Mancini enjoyed a long collaboration in composing film scores for the film director Blake Edwards.
Mancini also scored a No. 1 hit single during the rock era on the Hot 100: his arrangement and recording of the "Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet" spent two weeks at the top, starting with the week ending June 28, 1969. Initial reviews wrote that It's an important addition to the Christmas shelf because Mancini's arrangements are as fresh and familiar as the material is familiar and lasting. Review described it as an "ideal holiday record" and added that...The album is filled with the lush arrangements that are his aural signature, and they sound perfect when matched with these 11 Christmas medleys and carols. It is a warm, appealing record that blends easily into the background, making it a good choice for holiday gatherings of all sorts. A1 Perry Como- Home For The Holidays.
A2 Robert Shaw Chorale- O Little Town Of Bethlehem, The First Noel. A3 Ed Ames- The Ballad Of The Christmas Donkey. A4 Arthur Fiedler, Boston Pops- Sleigh Ride.
A5 John Gary- Sweet Little Jesus Boy. A6 Eddy Arnold- Santa Claus Is Coming To Town. B1 Henry Mancini- Frosty The Snow-Man, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer. B2 Harry Belafonte- Christmas Is Coming. B3 Mario Lanza- O Holy Night. B4 Norman Luboff Choir- Little Drummer Boy, Hark! B5 Perry Como- Here We Come A-Caroling, We Wish You A Merry Christmas. This item is in the category "Music\Vinyl Records". The seller is "rem-fc" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.- Features: Original Cover, Original Inner Sleeve
- Custom Bundle: No
- Format: Record
- Record Size: 12\
- Producer: Henry Mancini
- Occasion: Christmas
- Era: 1960s
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Material: Vinyl
- Composer: Henry Mancini
- Speed: 33 RPM
- Edition: Best Of, Collector's Edition, First Pressing, Limited Edition, Special Edition
- Record Label: RCA Records
- Case Type: Cardboard Sleeve
- Language: English
- Release Title: A Very Merry Christmas Volume 5
- Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)
- Artist: Henry Mancini
- Record Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Fidelity Level: High-Fidelity
- Release Year: 1971
- Style: 1960s
- Color: Beige
- Genre: Classical, Contemporary Christian, Easy Listening, Gospel, Holiday, Hymns & Marches, Jazz, Pop, Religious & Devotional
- Instrument: Bassoon, Clarinet, Drums, Flute, French Horn, Harp, Horn, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Violin, Voice
- Inlay Condition: Excellent (EX)
- Performer Orchestra: Boston Pops
- Number of Audio Channels: Stereo
- Type: LP