Frank Sinatra, Fred Waring And His Pennsylvanians - I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day The Little Drummer Boy

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Review by Susan Mooney

Album Review: I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day / The Little Drummer Boy by Frank Sinatra, Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians Alright, so here’s the deal—this album from 1964 is one of those holiday gems that kinda sneaks up on you. It’s not flashy or overproduced; it just feels like a warm cup of cocoa on a cold December night. Frank Sinatra teaming up with Fred Waring and his crew? Yeah, that combo works better than you’d think. Released under Reprise Records in the US, this pop-infused Christmas duo packs some serious nostalgic vibes. Let me start with “The Little Drummer Boy.” I mean, c’mon—it’s THE classic Christmas tune everyone knows, right? But hearing Fred Waring’s group take it on gives it this lush choral vibe that makes you feel like you’re standing in a snowy churchyard somewhere. The harmonies are tight, almost too perfect, but there’s still something raw about it. Like, yeah, they nailed it, but it doesn’t lose its charm. You can picture little kids bopping along to the drumbeat while their parents sip eggnog in the background. Honestly, it’s hard not to hum along to this one. Then there’s “I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day.” This track hits different. It starts off all mellow and reflective, and when Sinatra’s voice comes in… wow. He doesn’t oversell it—he lets the lyrics do the heavy lifting. There’s no crazy jazz riffs or anything fancy, just pure Sinatra magic. The song has this bittersweet tone, talking about peace and goodwill during tough times. It’s sorta haunting in a good way, like it reminds you what Christmas is really supposed to be about (minus the Black Friday madness). What sticks with me most is how simple everything feels. No auto-tune, no electronic beats—just real voices and instruments doing their thing. It’s refreshing in today’s world where everything’s gotta be louder and flashier. Plus, knowing these tracks came out in ’64 makes them even cooler. They’ve stood the test of time without trying too hard. Here’s the random thought I’ll leave you with: Listening to this album feels like finding an old vinyl at a thrift store and realizing it’s gold. Except instead of dusting it off yourself, Sinatra and Waring already did the work for you. So grab a copy if you can—it might just become your new go-to for holiday playlists. Or not. Either way, it’s worth a spin.

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Artist: Frank Sinatra, Fred Waring And His Pennsylvanians
Album: I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day The Little Drummer Boy
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TrackDurationPreview
The Little Drummer Boy3:03
I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day2:33

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Catalog Numbers

0314

Labels

Reprise Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
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Notes

Reprise Records 1980's reissue in Warner/Reprise company sleeve

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US singer and actor with Italian origins. Born: 12 December 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA. Died: 14 May 1998 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Nicknamed "The Voice," "Ol' Blue Eyes," "The Chairman Of The Board," and "Frankie Boy." Beginning his musical career in the swing era with and , Sinatra became a solo artist with great success after signing with in March 1943; he stayed with Columbia until he got dropped by the label in June '52. Sinatra signed a seven-year recording contract with on March 13, 1953, and released several critically lauded albums while with Capitol. Sinatra left Capitol to found his own record label in 1960, , toured internationally, and fraternized with the Rat Pack and President in the early 1960s. Sinatra had three children, (singer, artist), (musician), and (TV producer), all with his first wife, Nancy Barbato (married 1939 to 1951). He was married three more times, to actresses (1951 to 1957) and (1966 to 1968), and finally to model/showgirl Barbara Marx (married 1976), to whom he was still married at his death.

Real Name

    • Francis Albert Sinatra

Name Vars

  • F Sinatra
  • F. Sinantra
  • F. Sinatra
  • F.S.
  • F.Sinatra
  • F.·ÊÈé
  • FS
  • Francis Albert Sinatra
  • Francis Sinatra
  • Franck Sinatra
  • Frank
  • Frank SInatra (for JFK)
  • Frank Sanatra
  • Frank Sinatra & Friends
  • Frank Sinatra Sr.
  • Frank Sinatra and Chorus
  • Frank Sinatra, Vocal
  • Frank Sinatra, Vocal With Orchestra
  • Frank Swatra
  • Frankie
  • Frankie Boy
  • Franky Boy
  • Mr. Sinatra
  • Pop Frank
  • Sinatra
  • Sinatro
  • Sintara Frank
  • The Great Frank Sinatra
  • Ф. Синатра
  • Франк Синатра
  • Френк Синатра
  • Френк Сінатра
  • Фрэнк Синатра
  • Õéó¯û·ÊÈé
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Aliases

  • A Very Close Relative

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: In 1964, Frank Sinatra and Fred Waring teamed up to release a Christmas album that blended two iconic holiday tracks—"I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day" and "The Little Drummer Boy." Released under Reprise Records, it was a unique mix of pop and holiday spirit. Not many people know this collaboration even exists! It’s like finding a hidden gem in the world of Christmas music.