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| 1 | O Tannenbaum | Traditional | 5:11 |
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| 2 | What Child Is This | Traditional | 2:23 |
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| 3 | My Little Drum | Guaraldi | 3:11 |
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| 4 | Linus and Lucy | Guaraldi | 3:05 |
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| 5 | Christmas Time Is Here [Instrumental] | Guaraldi | 6:08 |
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| 6 | Christmas Time Is Here [Vocal Version] | Guaraldi | 2:47 |
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| 7 | Skating | Guaraldi | 2:41 |
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| 8 | Hark, the Herald Angels Sing | Traditional | 1:53 |
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| 9 | Christmas Is Coming | Guaraldi | 3:25 |
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| 10 | Für Elise | Beethoven | 1:04 |
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| 11 | The Christmas Song | Wells/Torme | 3:17 |
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| 12 | Greensleeves | Traditional | 5:28 |
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| 13 | Christmas Is Coming [Alternate Take 1][*] | Guaraldi | 4:34 |
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| 14 | The Christmas Song [Alternate Take 3][*] | Wells/Torme | 3:53 |
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| 15 | Greensleeves [Alternate Take 6][*] | Traditional | 5:03 |
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| 16 | Christmas Time Is Here [Alternate Vocal Take][*] | Guaraldi | 1:26 |
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| 17 | Christmas Is Coming | Guaraldi | 2:54 |
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| 18 | Just Like Me | Mendelson/Benoit | 4:12 |
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| 19 | Linus and Lucy | Guaraldi | 4:02 |
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| 20 | It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year | Pola/Wyle | 4:17 |
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| 21 | My Little Drum | Guaraldi | 3:28 |
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| 22 | Skating | Guaraldi | 4:01 |
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| 23 | Christmas Time Is Here | Mendelson/Guaraldi | 4:25 |
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| 24 | O Tannenbaum | Public Domain | 3:53 |
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| 25 | Red Baron | Guaraldi | 4:10 |
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| 26 | The Christmas Song | Torme/Wells | 4:03 |
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| 27 | Für Elise | Beethoven | 1:07 |
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| 28 | Christmas Time Is Here (Reprise) | Mendelson/Guaraldi | 3:13 |
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| 29 | Joe Cool [Mono Version][#] | Guaraldi | 2:07 |
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| 30 | Surfin' Snoopy [Mono Version][#] | Guaraldi | 1:11 |
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| 31 | Heartburn Waltz [Mono Version][#] | Guaraldi | 2:38 |
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| 32 | Track Meet [#] | Guaraldi | 2:40 |
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| 33 | Camptown Races [#] | Guaraldi | 2:25 |
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| 34 | Oh, Good Grief [Vocal Version][#] | Mendelson | 2:00 |
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| 35 | Charlie Brown Theme | Mendelson/Guaraldi | 4:23 |
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| 36 | Schroeder [Mono Version] | Guaraldi | 1:54 |
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| 37 | Charlie's Blues [Mono Version][#] | Guaraldi | 1:22 |
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| 38 | Great Pumpkin Waltz [Mono Version][#] | Guaraldi | 2:29 |
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| 39 | Thanksgiving Theme [Mono Version][#] | Guaraldi | 2:02 |
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| 40 | Linus and Lucy | Guaraldi | 3:07 |
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| 41 | Christmas Time Is Here [Vocal Version] | Guaraldi | 2:46 |
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| 42 | Christmas Time Is Here [Instrumental] | Guaraldi | 6:03 |
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Overview
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Production Details
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Editorial Reviews
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Audio Compact Disc [40th Anniversary]
Label: Madacy Special Markets
Style: Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas
UPC: 628261316120
Release Date: 08/21/2007
Original Release Date: 08/21/2007
Number of Discs: 3
- Vince Guaraldi
Main Performer
Shawn M. Haney
Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz called on pianist extraordinaire Vince Guaraldi and his trio to compose and perform music that would reflect the humor, charm, and innocence of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the entire Peanuts gang for their 1965 Christmas TV special. It was a perfect match: Guaraldi strings together elegant, enticing arrangements that reflect the spirit and mood of Schulz's work and introduce contemporary jazz to youngsters with grace, charm, and creativity. "What Child Is This" touches on cool jazz's richly textured percussive nuances, while "The Christmas Song" reflects Christmas' relaxing, mellow moments. The renowned "Linus and Lucy" gives the Peanuts characters a fresh, energetic feel with its tantalizing meter changes, brilliant percussion, and dashing, humorous piano lines. "Christmastime Is Here," perhaps the album's most endearing and eloquent moment, is six minutes of soft, lullaby-like melodic and percussive flavors. This collection of soul-soothing melodies would not be complete without the romantic gem "Skating," which blends musical references to falling snowflakes with the dashing feel of swing. Finally, the uplifting, emotionally stirring swing tune "Christmas Is Coming" really brings the listener into the joyous light of the Christmas spirit. Fred Marshall's alluring walking basslines and drummer Jerry Granelli's hauntingly beautiful brush work give most of the album a warm foundation, while Monty Budwig and Colin Bailey shine through with eminent dexterity on bass and drums on "Greensleeves." As for Guaraldi, his penetrating improvisational phrases paint pictures of the first winter snowfall, myriad glistening trees, and powdery white landscapes. With its blend of contemporary jazz and lyrical mannerisms, A Charlie Brown Christmas is a joyous and festive meditation for the holiday season. [MNT's 2006 40th Anniversary Edition greatly expanded the original album's offerings -- including several bonus tracks, a second CD of cover versions, and a third CD of Charlie Brown holiday classics.] ~ Shawn Haney, Rovi
