The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You) by The Nat King Cole Trio

First released: Nov 1946, Length: 3:12
Second Recording, 1946-08-19; the King Cole Trio with String Choir

Creators (7)

Conductor

1. Charles R. Grean (19 Aug 1946)

Instruments

1. Jack Parker (19 Aug 1946) drums (drum set)
2. Johnny Miller (19 Aug 1946) double bass
3. Nat King Cole (19 Aug 1946) piano
4. Oscar Moore (19 Aug 1946) guitar

Vocals

1. Nat King Cole (19 Aug 1946)

Locations

Recorded At

1. WMCA Studios (19 Aug 1946)

Works (1)

Recording Of

1. The Christmas Song (19 Aug 1946) cover
   

   Composer

   1. Mel Tormé (1944 - 1945)

   Lyricist

   1. Robert Wells (1944 - 1945)
   2. Mel Tormé

Releases containing this recording (8)

Official

Album - Compilation

1. Christmas: All Time Great Recordings 1990 Various Artists
2. The Complete Capitol Recordings of the Nat King Cole Trio 1991 The Nat King Cole Trio
3. The Chronological Classics: Nat "King" Cole 1946-1947 1998 Nat King Cole
4. I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas 1999 Various Artists
5. Christmas for Kids: From One to Ninety-Two 03 Oct 2000 Nat King Cole
6. The Definitive American Songbook: A Vintage Christmas 2004 Various Artists

Single

1. The Christmas Song / In the Cool of Evening Nov 1946 The Nat King Cole Trio