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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.

Here's to Christmas
Studio album by
Chris Kamara
Released15 November 2019 (2019-11-15)
Recorded2019
Label
  • So What?
  • Silva Screen Records

Background


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]


Critical reception


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]


Commercial performance


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.


Track listing


No.TitleLength
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

Charts


Chart (2019) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[6] 8
UK Albums (OCC)[7] 8

References


  1. "Here's to Christmas by Chris Kamara on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  2. "Chris Kamara saves Christmas as he releases festive song and it's Unbelievable Jeff". Metro. 6 November 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  3. "Chris Kamara swaps football for recording studio as he releases Christmas album". Metro. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  4. "Album reviews: Chris Kamara, Tindersticks, Fall Out Boy and Graham Coxon". The Irish Times. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  5. "Westlife's comeback album debuts at Number 1: 'We can't believe it!'". Official Charts Company. 22 November 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  6. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  7. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 January 2020.


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