Celebrate with us the 50th anniversary of the legendary album "Christmas & James Last"! This long player was a beloved Christmas classic in the 70s and 80s, selling over half a million copies worldwide since its original release. To celebrate this special milestone, this gold award-winning classic is being re-released for the first time in festive red vinyl in a strictly limited edition. James Last, born Hans Last, was a German composer, arranger and orchestra leader. He was born on April 17, 1929, in Bremen, Germany, and died on June 9, 2015, in Florida, United States. Last was known for his unique style of music called easy listening, and is still often referred to as the father of the "happy sound." He enjoyed great success with his own orchestra, which was known for its size and the distinct party atmosphere at his live performances. in 1973, James Last released "Christmas & James Last." The album contains a collection of popular Christmas songs arranged and performed by Last in his own style. The album also includes traditional Christmas songs such as "Silent Night" and "Ave Maria".