The Greatest Songs of Christmas

(1980 [recorded in February, 1980, mixing direct to 2-track digital] - Dr. Jerold D. Ottley, director; Robert Cundick and John Longhurst, organists - The Franklin Mint Record Society) **

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Jerold Ottley's enclosed note indicates that this is the Choir's first digital album. The "proof quality" vinyl records are a deep maroon red in color. - Tracks 2-3, 6, 8-12, 16-17 and 19-20 were reissued on the Columbia album "SILENT NIGHT - The Greatest Hits of Christmas"

Record No. 1 - The Story of Christmas
Side A
1. O Come, O Come Emmanuel
2. O Little Town Of Bethlehem (arr. J. Longhurst), 4:28
3. For Unto Us A Child Is Born (Handel, from "Messiah"), 4:18
4. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
5. O Holy Night
   Side B
6. O Come All Ye Faithful (arr. R. Cundick), 2:47
7. We Three Kings of Orient Are
8. Joy To The World (arr. J. Longhurst), 2:12
9. Silent Night (arr. J. Longhurst), 4:35
10. Hallelujah (Handel, from "Messiah"), 3:58
    Record No. 2 - The Celebration of Christmas
    Side A
11. O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree) (arr. J. Longhurst), 2:12
12. Winter Wonderland (R. Smith-F. Bernard), 2:38
13. The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy
14. Do You Hear What I Hear
15. The Christmas Song
    Side B
16. Silver Bells (J. Livingston-R. Evans), 3:39
17. Carol Of The Drum (Little Drummer Boy) (Katherine K. Davis), 2:35
18. Christmas Is The Warmest Time Of The Year
19. Carol Of The Bells (Leontovich-R. Manookin), 1:48
20. White Christmas (I. Berlin), 3:57