| Here's to Christmas | |
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| Released | 15 November 2019 |
| Recorded | 2019 |
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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.
In 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]
Rachel 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]
On 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.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC) [6] | 8 |
| UK Albums (OCC) [7] | 8 |
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