Classic Christmas Crooning
Here's young Frank Sinatra ably proving why he was the defining voice of his generation. His marvelous vocals, yet to be diminished by decades of fame and excess, do lovely justice to such chestnuts as White Christmas, Silent Night, and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.The arrangements are sweet and simple, with the exception of Santa Claus is Comin' to Town and Let It Snow, the only concessions to big band swing. The military disc extra takes a step down in sound quality, but it's an interesting artifact and Frank's singing is still a pleasure to listen to.