Ray Charles — The Spirit of Christmas
By Jeff Westover on Feb 15, 2007 in Playlists, Program Notes
Added to the library and online playlist at Merry Christmas Radio is Ray Charles’ 1985 album titled “The Spirit of Christmas”. This classic album features tunes used in Hollywood productions. Notably, “That Spirit of Christmas” is used in John Hughes’ 1989 production of “Christmas Vacation” and “Winter Wonderland” was used in the 1994 remake of Miracle on 34th Street. Here are the tracks:
1. What Child is This
2. The Little Drummer Boy
3. Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town
4. This Time of the Year
5. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
6. That Spirit of Christmas
7. All I Want for Christmas
8. Christmas in My Heart
9. Winter Wonderland
10. Christmas Time
11. Baby It’s Cold Outside (with Betty Carter)
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