Song
Merry Christmas, Darling
Merry Christmas, Darling is a 1970 song by The Carpenters, 3:05 long. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Christmas song themes.
Released 1970 Length 3:05
Also known as Merry Christmas Darling
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Richard Carpenter and Frank Pooler's ballad, released by the Carpenters on A&M as a single on November 22, 1970 with Mr. Guder on the B-side. At Karen's request her vocal was re-recorded in 1978 for the album Christmas Portrait, the version heard most often today.
Performance tips
- Sing low and intimate in Karen's warm alto range.
- Keep the vibrato gentle and the phrasing smooth.
- Let the emotion come from restraint, not volume.
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Merry Christmas, Darling" karaoke
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