Released on Design Records (catalog number DLP-X-1), Christmas Is For The Family is a timeless holiday LP featuring the warm, luminous tenor of Dennis Day — the beloved Irish-American singer who became a household name through decades of radio and television stardom. Side one presents popular Christmas classics wrapped in stunning, lush arrangements performed by a full studio orchestra, featuring Lou Hollingsworth at the Wurlitzer Organ and the Vail Boys Choir. Side two shifts to more traditional Christmas fare — the kind of reverent, soul-stirring hymns one might hear in church — again anchored by Hollingsworth's organ and the boys choir in arrangements capable of moving even the most hardened heart.
The tracklist spans the full spectrum of the holiday season, from beloved secular favorites like "Jingle Bells," "White Christmas," and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" on Side A, to cherished sacred classics including "Silent Night," "O Holy Night," "Away in a Manger," and "The First Noel" on Side B. The title track, "Christmas Is For The Family," stands as the sentimental heart of the record — a cult holiday gem that has earned a devoted following among collectors and Christmas music enthusiasts who consider it an essential addition to any seasonal collection. The iconic cover art depicts Dennis Day seated with his family before a warm fireplace, with a violin-playing Jack "Santa" Benny looking on — a charming image that perfectly captures the album's spirit of togetherness and holiday nostalgia.
Jack Benny, Day's longtime collaborator from television, lends his voice and violin at the opening and close of both sides, adding a delightful layer of warmth and showbiz camaraderie to the listening experience. The album was recorded and released in AuthentiPhonic Stereo Process, promising what the label described as "the infinite in tonal purity." Whether you're a dedicated vinyl collector or simply a lover of classic holiday recordings, this LP represents Dennis Day at the absolute peak of his vocal gifts — a festive treasure that has charmed generations of listeners and remains one of the most cherished Christmas albums of the mid-twentieth century.
Released on Design Records (catalog number DLP-X-1), Christmas Is For The Family is a timeless holiday LP featuring the warm, luminous tenor of Dennis Day — the beloved Irish-American singer who became a household name through decades of radio and television stardom. Side one presents popular Christmas classics wrapped in stunning, lush arrangements performed by a full studio orchestra, featuring Lou Hollingsworth at the Wurlitzer Organ and the Vail Boys Choir. Side two shifts to more traditional Christmas fare — the kind of reverent, soul-stirring hymns one might hear in church — again anchored by Hollingsworth's organ and the boys choir in arrangements capable of moving even the most hardened heart.
The tracklist spans the full spectrum of the holiday season, from beloved secular favorites like "Jingle Bells," "White Christmas," and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" on Side A, to cherished sacred classics including "Silent Night," "O Holy Night," "Away in a Manger," and "The First Noel" on Side B. The title track, "Christmas Is For The Family," stands as the sentimental heart of the record — a cult holiday gem that has earned a devoted following among collectors and Christmas music enthusiasts who consider it an essential addition to any seasonal collection. The iconic cover art depicts Dennis Day seated with his family before a warm fireplace, with a violin-playing Jack "Santa" Benny looking on — a charming image that perfectly captures the album's spirit of togetherness and holiday nostalgia.
Jack Benny, Day's longtime collaborator from television, lends his voice and violin at the opening and close of both sides, adding a delightful layer of warmth and showbiz camaraderie to the listening experience. The album was recorded and released in AuthentiPhonic Stereo Process, promising what the label described as "the infinite in tonal purity." Whether you're a dedicated vinyl collector or simply a lover of classic holiday recordings, this LP represents Dennis Day at the absolute peak of his vocal gifts — a festive treasure that has charmed generations of listeners and remains one of the most cherished Christmas albums of the mid-twentieth century.
