Fred Waring - Now is the Caroling Season (1960) Vinyl LP • Christmas

Catalog Number: ST-896

Record Grading: Very Good (VG), Sleeve Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with crackles and some clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing, discoloration (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (capitol stereo explanation), two seams partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear (printed off center). Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge with splits on both edges. Minor wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• Now Is The Caroling Season
• We Three Kings
• Winter Wonderland
• Here We Come Awassailing
• O Christmas Tree
• Silver Bells
• Angels We Have Heard On High
• In Sweetest Jubilee
• The Twelve Days Of Christmas
• Masters In The Hall
• White Christmas
• Now Is The Caroling Season
• Sleigh Ride
• Christmas Is Meant For Children
• Hi Ho The Holly
• O Come, O Come Emmanuel
• Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
• I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day
• Angels, From The Realms Of Glory
• The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)
• It Was A Night Of Wonder
• March Of The Kings

About The Record:

Now is the Caroling Season, by Fred Waring, released in 1957, is a beloved holiday album featuring the renowned Pennsylvanians choir performing a festive collection of Christmas carols. The album showcases Waring's signature choral arrangements, blending traditional carols like O Come, O Come, Emmanuel and White Christmas with a warm, polished sound that captures the spirit of the season. Historically significant for its role in popularizing choral Christmas music during the mid-20th century, it reflects Waring's influence as a pioneer in choral direction and radio broadcasting. The album, while not known for producing chart-topping singles, includes standout tracks like Carol of the Bells and Winter Wonderland, which have remained enduring holiday favorites. Its release on Decca Records solidified Waring's reputation for delivering high-quality, accessible holiday music that resonated with a wide audience.