David Whitfield - Santo Natale (Merry Christmas) (1954)

Charted at #2 on UK Singles chart in December 1954, and #19 on Billboard Hot 100. A re-release charted again at #93 on UK Singles chart in November 2004. Original Billboard review: “An Italian Christmas melody is handed a classical-type reading by Whitfield over warm orchestra support. It is very effective and has a chance for action during the holidays.“ With Stanley Black And His Orchestra. Written by Al Hoffman, Belle Nardone & Dick Manning. B-side is “Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)“.