The Christmas Song

[Richard Kent]

Written by Robert Wells and Mel Torme in 40 minutes back in 1945, The Christmas Song was recorded by the Nat King Cole Trio in 1946 and quickly became a huge hit in both the Pop and R&B charts.  Cole later rerecorded the song in 1953 and 1961, and the 1961 version is considered to be definitive.  In 1974, the original 1946 recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.  Mel Torme recorded the song several times himself, and numerous artists have covered the tune with their recordings or performances.  I hope some of you guys will like my instrumental here.

Richard  https://psrtutorial.com/xmas/xmas16_files/The%20Christmas%20Song-RK95.mp3

[Jon D]

Hello there Richard,
                   Another fine laid back performance with great voicing that was a pleasant listen my very good friend.

                                       Jon D.

[Richard Kent]

Thanks for listening and for those kind remarks in your review, Jon D.

Richard

[EileenL]

Hello Richard,
  A very nice arrangement and nice voicing. Liked the transpose as it always adds extra interest to a performance.

[Richard Kent]

Thanks so much Eileen.  The kind words in your review of this recording are very important to me.

Richard

[Toril S]

Hello Richard! Yet another skillful and very enjoyable performance from you!🌲🌲🌲

[Del]

Hi Richard nice interpretation and voicing well played and an enjoyable listen

[Wal Aussie]

A lovely instrumental presentation of this lovely old tune Richard.
Regards Wal

[Richard Kent]

Thanks for listening Royce, Del, Joe, DogHouse, and Wal.  I appreciate the kind words in your reviews Del and Wal.

Richard