Legendary, Grammy-winning arranger/conductor Johnny Mann and his prolific Singers apply their bright, smooth, spirited Sixties sound to this excellent Christmas collection. This recording was a big hit when first released in 1967 but ever the perfectionist, Johnny decided in later years to re-record the album with new singers and fresh arrangements. Traditional carols like “As Lately We Watched,” “Lo How a Rose,” “Deck the Halls,” “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” “O Christmas Tree,” “The First Noel” of course are here, wonderful and sincere; but we especially like lesser known tunes such as “Johnny Bring The Pine Tree In,” “Sleep, Sleep Jesus, Sleep” and the lovely “Susan Belle.”