Jim Nabors “Christmas Album”

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Home for the holidays in Alabama. I’m one of those people that loves Christmas, the merriment, the cheer, seeing olds friends, spending time with family you don’t see; it’s pretty nice. Christmas music goes hard I’m a truther, okay?

One of the staples in my family’s Christmas soundtrack is the “Christmas Album” by Jim Nabors. Jim (who grew up in Sylacauga, Alabama) was Gomer Pyle in The Andy Griffith Show. That show is my mom’s favorite, and the way that Jim Nabors’ “Christmas Album” holds a grip on my mom is wild. I HATED this album growing up, Jim Nabors has this huge voice, almost opera like? It’s honestly super impressive but as a kid I thought it was horrible. And the music has that cheap KPM records orchestral sound that is so good. Really creeping into elevator music territory here and I love it.

Perhaps now im more sentimental, or my music taste is worse(not a lot offends me sonically anymore) but i love this album. It’s funny, it’s euphoric, it’s hard to listen to it and not giggle just a little bit. Knowing the man behind the voice is Gomer Pyle and the way my family takes him so seriously is hilarious. I don’t know if I consider it a thing of beauty the way that my mom does but it’s getting heard regardless.

check out o’ holy night and sleigh ride to really get a grip on this album

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