Don Janse - The Little Drummer Boy (1968) Vinyl LP • Christmas Holiday

Catalog Number: SDLP-X-13

Record Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+), Sleeve Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing, surface impressions (front/back);. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine has no text and shows wear. Heavy shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners and splits, most of bottom-edge split. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• Drummer Boy
• Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
• Up On The House Top
• Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer
• Parade Of The Wooden Soldiers
• Jingle Bells
• Joy To The World
• The 12 Days Of Christmas
• I Saw Three Ships
• Silent Night
• Babes In Toyland
• Deck The Halls
• We Wish You A Merry Christmas

About The Record:

The Little Drummer Boy, by Don Janse and His 60 Voice Children's Chorus, released in 1962 on Design Records, is a cherished holiday record featuring a collection of Christmas classics performed by a children's choir under Janse's direction. The album includes traditional songs like Jingle Bells, Silent Night, and the title track The Little Drummer Boy, showcasing Janse's skill as a vocal director and arranger, honed through his work with the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's Idlers. Historically significant for its contribution to mid-20th-century holiday music, the album captures the era's nostalgic and simple charm, resonating during a time of Cold War tensions when its message of peace and humility gained cultural traction. While the album itself was not charted, the song The Little Drummer Boy, originally written by Katherine K. Davis in 1941 and popularized by Harry Simeone in 1958, was a notable hit, appearing on pop charts multiple times in the 1960s. No specific hit singles are attributed to Janse's version, but the album remains a collectible piece of Christmas choral music.