Have it on good authority that original compositions and arrangements are each inspired by Chip's family, making this the most personal album of his career --- Watching his son experiencing a snowstorm inspired, "CATCHING SNOWFLAKES ON YOUR TONGUE" -- "CHRISTMAS LULLABY" featuring Olivia Newton-John was written with heartfelt lyrics for his daughter Kelly -- "FELIZ NAVIDAD" was arranged for his daughter Elyse, and "HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS" was arranged for his wife
Christmas Song (2007)
1 Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow [3:42]
2 The Christmas Song / Johnny Mathis [3:21]
3 Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town [2:54]
4 It Came Upon the Midnight Clear [2:45]
5 Feliz Navidad [3:51]
6 Catching Snowflakes on Your Tongue [4:09]
7 Masters in This Hall [2:45]
8 Above the Northern Lights [4:33]
9 Frosty the Snowman [4:24]
10 Traditions of Christmas Music Box [0:36]
11 Christmas Lullaby / Olivia Newton-John [3:59]
12 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas [5:29]
Mannheim Steamroller is the creation of former jingle composer Chip Davis, a Midwestern musician who first achieved success as the co-writer of the 1975 pop hit "Convoy." --- Chip used his royalties from that song to set up his own studio and launch the Steamroller, a project that fused instrumental pop with classical and jazz influences and a rock beat --- Mannheim Steamroller's albums became wildly successful and set the stage for much of the "adult contemporary" and new age instrumental music of subsequent decades --- Chip achieved perhaps his greatest popularity with a series of Christmas albums that have become perennial staples of the holiday season.
Mannheim Steamroller has sold more Christmas albums than any other artist in music history --- Chip's first all new release since 2001 features Johnny Mathis singing "The Christmas Song", plus unique arrangements of 11 other Christmas classics --- Just when you thought there was no Santa Claus, Chip Davis has done it again -- "CHRISTMAS SONG" has the old magic from his previous albums --- which by the way have all been recorded on HDCD, very beautiful gift pack containing selections telling the Christmas Story --- all 12 selections are special and from the heart, which is why we are drawn to Chip's music --- for instance listen to Chip's arrangement of "IT CAME UPON THE MIDNIGHT CLEAR", remember the last track on his "Christmas" [1984], who can forget the touching "STILLE NACHT", this has the same effect, as the first time --- blends with counterpoints of melody, this is when Christmas music leaves you feeling good all over --- doesn't get any better than a "Mannheim Christmas", can't remember what it was like before their music touched us, another Mannheim Christmas --- Over a quarter of a century later, we're still at it...listening, collecting and anticipating each new Mannheim Steamroller release and what delights they bring --- may they always charm the listeners old and new with their special magic --- Holiday cheer for the whole family --- just the way we like 'em!
