Nat King Cole

Even tho' he's well ahead of my generation his voice has always meant Christmas to me

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samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

He was such an amazing musician, jazz piano and such gorgeous vocals. His brother had the voice but not the talent to really parley it.

Mel Torme's Christmas Song sing by NKC is Christmas time!

Patty81 · 41-45, C

@samueltyler2 I'll get around to posting that too :)

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@Patty81 that is the first song I think of when thinking about the comfiest of home during the holidays.

Bumbles · 56-60, M

His voice sends chills and this song makes me well up. No artifice, no gimmicks. His warmth and humanity comes though and expresses the ideal of Christmas. I’m Jewish too, lol.

Patty81 · 41-45, C

@Bumbles So many great Christmas songs were written by Jewish musicians lol Irving Berlin, Johnny Marks, Mel Torme...

Bumbles · 56-60, M

@Patty81 Indeed! I had to look it up:

Iconic Songs & Their Jewish Creators:
"White Christmas": Irving Berlin (born Israel Balin).
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," "A Holly Jolly Christmas": Johnny Marks (Berlin's brother-in-law).
"The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)": Mel Tormé & Robert Wells.
"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!": Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne.
"Winter Wonderland": Felix Bernard (music) & Richard B. Smith (lyrics).
"It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year": George Wyle & Eddie Pola.
"Silver Bells": Jay Livingston & Ray Evans.
"Santa Baby": Joan Javits & Philip Springer.
"Sleigh Ride": Mitchell Parish (lyrics) & Leroy Anderson (music).
"I'll Be Home for Christmas": Buck Ram & Walter Kent.