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Feliz Navidad (song)
1970 single by José Feliciano / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other uses, see Feliz Navidad (disambiguation).
"Feliz Navidad" (Spanish: [feˈlis naβiˈða(ð)]; lit. transl. "Merry Christmas") is a Christmas song written and first recorded in 1970 by Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano.[1][2] With its simple, heartfelt lyrics - the traditional Spanish Christmas/New Year greeting "Feliz Navidad, próspero año y felicidad" ("Merry Christmas, a prosperous year and happiness"), followed by text in English words "I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas from the bottom of my heart" - it has become a Christmas classic and has gained popularity around the world.
Quick Facts Single by José Feliciano, from the album ...
"Feliz Navidad" | ||||
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Single by José Feliciano | ||||
from the album Feliz Navidad | ||||
B-side | "The Little Drummer Boy" | |||
Released | November 9, 1970 (1970-11-09) | |||
Recorded | June 13, 1970 and August 5, 1970 | |||
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Length | 3:00 | |||
Label | RCA Victor Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | José Feliciano | |||
Producer(s) | Rick Jarrard | |||
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In 2010, the 1970 recording of "Feliz Navidad" on RCA Victor Records by José Feliciano was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.[3]