The Salsoul Orchestra
Christmas Jollies (Red)
Release Date: 12/07/2018
Format: LP
Label: BMG Rights Management
Release type: Red Vinyl LP Pressing
Vinyl LP pressing. Formed in 1974 in New York and disbanded in 1982, The Salsoul Orchestra was the house band of Salsoul Records. This prime disco big band was a big influence on inspiring club house music, fusing Philly soul, funk and Latin music in a danceable disco sound. The Salsoul Orchestra included up to 50 members at times with it's instrumental section, arrangers and conductors. Vincent Montana, Jr. Wrote, arranged, conducted, produced and played on all of the orchestra's tracks until 1978 including this gold-selling 1976 Christmas album, Christmas Jollies. In addition to funky takes on traditional holiday fare like "The Little Drummer Boy," "Sleigh Ride" and "Silent Night," the collection includes a pair of spirited medleys and a few originals for good measure.
- The Little Drummer Boy
- Christmas Medley
- Joy to the World
- Deck the Halls
- O Come All Ye Faithful
- Jingle Bells
- Hark the Herald Angel Sing
- Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
- The Christmas Song
- White Christmas
- Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
- Ill Be Home for Christmas
- Winter Wonderland
- The First Noel
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas
- New Years Medley
- Auld Lang Salsoul
- I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover
- Alabama Jubilee
- Oh Dem Golden Slippers
- God Bless America