Chicago Christmas: What's It Gonna Be Santa?
Chicago reigns as the second most popular American rock group of all time, behind only The Beach Boys. It's fitting, then, that their 1998 gold-plus Christmas album, Chicago 25 produced by the E Street Band's Roy Bittan has become one of the most successful contemporary holiday releases ever. Retitled, remastered, and expanded with six newly recorded tracks, it's a heartwarming collection that's an indisputable seasonal classic and an extra-special jewel in the crown of Rhino's restoration of Chicago's landmark catalog. Album Facts<P> 20 Christmas classics wrapped in one irresistible package, remastered for sublime sonic fidelity.<P> Features six newly recorded holiday tracks by Chicago along with noted producer Phil Ramone: "Winter Wonderland," "Sleigh Ride," "Bethlehem," "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer," "This Christmas," and a festive rock version of "Jolly Old St. Nicholas."<P> Features signature Chicago arrangements of classics including "The Christmas Song," "Christmas Time Is Here," "White Christmas," and "Let It Snow!" (a perennial concert highlight for the band).<P> The original Chicago Christmas album is certified gold by the RIAA and has scanned over 680,000 units.