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Just six years into his career as a solo artist, with a dozen albums already under his belt, Jackie Wilson was reaching new peaks in 1963. He had already earned his nickname, Mr. Excitement, for his reputation as a master showman and a vocal virtuoso, boasting a four-octave range. It's not surprising that Wilson's take on holiday classics like InchSilent NightInch, InchWhite ChristmasInch, and InchO Little Town of BethlehemInch were well received, scoring 'Merry Christmas from Jackie Wilson' a place at #6 on the charts, making it the highest charting album of Wilson's career. Previously out of print for decades, the album is finally coming back to vinyl, just in time for the holiday season. The was mastered from original analog tapes and pressed on exclusive red colored vinyl. Album Tracks 1. Silent Night 2. White Christmas 3. O Holy Night (Cantique de Noel) 4. The First Noel 5. Deck the Hall 6. Silver Bells 7. Joy to the World 8. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 9. Adeste Fideles 10. I'll Be Home for Christmas 11. O Little Town of Bethlehem 12. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
