Monday, December 21, 2009

The Waltons' Christmas Album - 1974

This record looks and sounds better than perhaps the actual record it. By that I mean, I love the album cover. I love the idea of a Walton's Christmas album, but when you get down to it, it's not really what you might hope it would be. It's not like John Boy is singing up a storm. There is a bunch of narration (like the show) with sentimental memories of Christmas and some carols. The songs are nothing special. But with all of that said and while the record isn't what I really had hoped it would be, it is worth at least one listen because the stories are engaging. If you watched "The Waltons", then this might bring back some sweet memories. But just think how great it would have been if the record did have John Boy or Grandpa singing. Oh well.

Enjoy!

01 The Waltons Theme.m4a
02 The First Noel.m4a
03 The Wish Book.m4a
04 Visit To Town.m4a
05 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.m4a
06 The Christmas Tree.m4a
07 It Came Upon A Midnight Clear.m4a
08 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.m4a
09 Silent Night.m4a
10 Joy To The World.m4a
11 Grandpa's Christmas Wish.m4a
12 O Come All Ye Faithful.m4a
13 O Little Town Of Bethlehem.m4a
14 Christmas Eve.m4a
15 Spirit Of Christmas.m4a

The Waltons - The Waltons' Christmas Album.zip

5 comments:

Dave said...

I have a CD that is called A Walton's Family Christmas. There is a little bit of talking, but it is mostly the family members singing. Again no Richard Thomas solo's though.

Dave W.

Spencer said...

If you listen to this record, let me know if it is the same as your CD. I'm curious.

Dave said...

No it's not the same. The songs are all different.

Dave

Dave said...

Here's the track list of my CD:

WAlton's Theme
Earl Hamner's Narrative
Christmas Time's A Comin'
Into To Mama's Applesauce
Mama's Applesauce Cake
Follow That Star
Sleigh Ride
That's What Christmas Means To Me
Intor To Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Have YOurself A Merry Little Christmas
Intro To Snowman Land
Snowman Land
Twas The Night Before Christmas
Little Drummer Boy
Home For The Holidays
Santa's Big Parade
Intro To All I want For Christmas
All I Want For Christmas
Good Night With Dialogue


Dave

Spencer said...

Very interesting. Thanks for the info.