A definitive document of the disco era, the Salsoul Orchestra's Christmas Jollies offers funked-up renditions of holiday favorites including "The Little Drummer Boy," "Sleigh Ride" and "Silent Night." Also included is a pair of medleys, the first celebrating Christmas and the second New Year's Day; the latter comprises an eclectic mixture of songs including "Auld Lang Salsoul," "I'm Looking Over a Four-Leaf Clover," "Alabama Jubilee," "Oh, Dem Golden Slippers" and "God Bless America." ~ Jason Ankeny
The Salsoul Orchestra includes: Vincent Montana, Jr. (arranger, conductor, vibraphone, chimes, marimba, timpani, percussion, bells); Norman Harris (guitar); Mike Aharon (piano).
Additional personnel includes: Denise Lynn "Sunshine" Chatman, Vivian Abbott, Santa's Little Helpers (vocals).
Recorded between September 27, 1976 and October 6, 1976.
- Format: Vinyl, Red Color
- Genre: Holiday, Pop
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Track Listing:
A1 The Little Drummer Boy
A2 Sleigh Ride
A3 Silent Night
A4 Merry Christmas All
A5 Christmas Time
A6 There's Someone Who's Knocking
Christmas Medley (12:08)
B1a Joy To The World
B1b Deck The Halls
B1c O Come All Ye Faithful
B1d Jingle Bells
B1e Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
B1f Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
B1g The Christmas Song
B1h White Christmas
B1i Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
B1j I'll Be Home For Christmas
B1k Winter Wonderland
B1l The First Noël
B1m We Wish You A Merry Christmas
New Year's Medley (6:46)
B2a Auld Lang Salsoul
B2b I'm Looking For A Four Leaf Clover
B2c Alabama Jubilee
B2d Oh, Dem Golden Slippers
B2e God Bless America
