We Three Kings of Orient Are 1950 Version

Traditional Christmas Music

 

We Three Kings of Orient Are as told and sung by Perry Como

with Chorus and Orchestra under the direction of Mitchell Ayres

Produced by Henri René

 

We Three Kings of Orient Are performed by Chorus and Orchestra

The story "The First Christmas" was adapted by John A. Richards

first recorded in 1950 monaural and then again in 1959 within an expanded

version in RCA Victor's Living Stereo.

 

 

| Original release 1950 | Promotional Insert | Album Links | 1959 Version |

 

Musical arrangements by Mitchell Ayres with Christmas carols: O Little Town of Bethlehem;

Come, Come, Come to the Manger; The First Noël; O Come All Ye Faithful;

We Three Kings of Orient Are; Silent Night

Roncom Music

 

Released on a 12" 33-1/3 RPM Special DJ pressing pre-dating the LP format.

Recorded at Manhattan Center, New York City

Recording Time 8:08

Recorded Circa 1949/50  ~   Matrix No. E0 CC 1891

Flipside ~  Special Voice Track Intros - Matrix No. E0 CC 1892

A Perry Como Discography 

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