Smooth Sunday 18.12.16

There's only one week 'til Christmas and that means we only have a few weeks left of spreading Christmas Joy!

Andy Williams - It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Andy Williams was a very popular American singer. He recorded 44 albums in his career, been nominated for six Grammy Awards and hosted his own TV show. As well as this, a theatre in Missouri was named after one of Williams' most famous songs, Moon River.

Doris Day - I'll Be Home For Christmas

Now a retired actress and singer, Doris Day continues to be an animal welfare activist helping animals that are in need. In 2011, a facility to help neglected horses opened in her name due to her help for the animal and donations she gave.

Johnny Cash - Little Drummer Boy

He was considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th Century. Johnny Cash is known for his country music and living a wild life, but he big had a role in gaining more rights for Native Americans.

John Denver - Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer

Known for his singing, acting and humanitarian acts, John Denver seemed to be an all-rounder. He sang mostly about his love of nature, music and his relationships. Sadly he passed away at the age of 53 when his experimental Adrian Davis Long-EZ plane crashed.

Darlene Love - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)

Darlene first got noticed while singing in her local gospel choir. From then on her life was go-go-go! While in high school she joined an all-girl group named The Blossoms who got to work with some of the greats because of Love's powerful voice.

Bobby Helms - Jingle Bell Rock

Jingle Bell Rock was Bobby Helms highest charting hit during his career. Other singles of his include Fraulein and My Special Angel, which both managed to get themselves a rightful place in the top 10 in US Charts.