Here's to Christmas is the debut studio album by English former professional footballer and football manager Chris Kamara. It was released on 15 November 2019 by So What? and Silva Screen Records.[1][2] The album peaked at number 8 on the UK Albums Chart.
| Here's to Christmas | |
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| Released | 15 November 2019 |
| Recorded | 2019 |
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Background
editIn an interview, Kamara said he has always been a fan of big band music. He also said "Here’s To Christmas is something I’m really proud of and I think it stands up as something fun, but something that doesn’t sound half bad too – an album to get everyone into the swing of Christmas!"[3]
Critical reception
editRachel Howdle from The Irish Times, gave the album a positive review stating, "Chris Kamara has delivered a smooth, big band swing album that is pure class – and sounds, just like Kammy! And it works. [...] Lay down your misgivings and pick up your mulled wine and listen to the Christmas album you never knew you needed."[4]
Commercial performance
editOn 22 November 2019, Here's to Christmas entered the UK Albums Chart at number eight.[5] The album also entered the Scottish Albums Chart at number eight.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Let It Snow!" | 2:50 |
| 2. | "Here’s to Christmas" | 3:15 |
| 3. | "Winter Wonderland" | 2:35 |
| 4. | "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" | 2:59 |
| 5. | "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" | 3:14 |
| 6. | "Jingle Bells" | 2:53 |
| 7. | "Frosty the Snowman" | 3:10 |
| 8. | "Santa Baby" | 3:55 |
| 9. | "It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" | 3:03 |
| 10. | "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" | 3:17 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| Scottish Albums (OCC)[6] | 8 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[7] | 8 |
References
edit- ^ "Here's to Christmas by Chris Kamara on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ "Chris Kamara saves Christmas as he releases festive song and it's Unbelievable Jeff". Metro. 6 November 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ "Chris Kamara swaps football for recording studio as he releases Christmas album". Metro. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ "Album reviews: Chris Kamara, Tindersticks, Fall Out Boy and Graham Coxon". The Irish Times. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ "Westlife's comeback album debuts at Number 1: 'We can't believe it!'". Official Charts Company. 22 November 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 January 2020.