Halfway Around The World 1

Many years here at the blog, I share out Christmas records from around the world, as well as across the US. This year I was able to dig up all the entries in a series of international collections from the Shelley label back in the Sixties, so we're going to spend the day visiting all the countries they included in their series. Each of the records features a lyric sheet so you can sing along in language featured on the record. Then once I've gotten through all those, I've got a few more little surprises for you, so it's going to be a long day. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

Our first stop is Italy, just because I had the pleasure of visiting there this summer. And I just so happened to get engaged while we were there, so there is that. You can celebrate with us by giving a listen to Christmas Singalong In Italian (Shelley X-3, Stereo). None of the records in this series credit any artist, but I'm sure it's the same generic chorus singing on all of them. And I doubt any of the records have much link to the countries they allege to represent. Pretty sure the track titles are full of typos, so there wasn't a lot of familiarity with the music. But don't pay that any mind, just enjoy the music!

1. Gesu Bambin i'e Nato
2. Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle
3. Morto Erode
4. Vadasi Via di Qua
5. Fa Una Canzone
6. Conzone d'i Zampognari
7. Dormi, Dormi, O Bel Bambin
8. Oh, Pescator Dell'onda
9. La Pastorella
10. Dammi un Ricciolo Dei Capelli
11. La Treccia Bionda
12. Santa Lucia
13. Adeste Fideles
14. O Sanctissima

MEGA