Sunset Special Markets (SSM) is ushering in the holiday season with one of the most timeless seasonal releases in its catalog, now streaming across all SSM platforms. 25 All Time Christmas Favorites by The Starlite Pop Orchestra has quietly become a seasonal essential—an album that blends orchestral warmth, classic arrangements, and reverence for the world’s most beloved Christmas melodies. Originally released on September 22, 2015, this collection continues to shine a decade later, offering an immersive holiday soundtrack for families, holiday gatherings, and music lovers looking for a nostalgic yet elegant listening experience.
The Starlite Pop Orchestra is known for its lush instrumentation and cinematic approach to beloved standards, and this 25-track collection moves seamlessly between vocal-infused classics and gorgeous instrumental interpretations. It’s a carefully curated journey through the carols and compositions that define the season across continents, cultures, and centuries—now made more accessible than ever through SSM’s streaming offerings.
Listeners are welcomed with the timeless glow of “White Christmas,” followed by a soulful vocal performance of “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire),” before traveling into the serene, candlelit world of “Silent Night.” The album touches every corner of the holiday canon—from the ancient and haunting “Coventry Carol” to the soaring beauty of “O Holy Night,” each track performed with its own elegant orchestral identity.
Across the collection, The Starlite Pop Orchestra breathes new life into traditional carols including “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,” “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” “The First Nowell,” and “O Tannenbaum,” honoring each song’s origins while adding fresh musical depth. The set’s second half shifts into a beautifully curated sequence of sacred pieces, traditional melodies, and festive favorites, including “Once in Royal David’s City,” “Away in a Manger,” “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks,” “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” “Ding Dong! Merrily on High,” and a stately instrumental rendering of “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming.”
The album closes with the triumphant brightness of “Up on the Housetop,” an evocative arrangement of “What Child Is This,” and a celebratory “Gloria in Excelsis Deo,” leaving listeners wrapped in the full emotional range of the season—from reflective stillness to joyful celebration.
With 25 pieces rooted in global tradition and centuries of musical history, this collection stands as one of the most complete holiday listening experiences available in the SSM library. Its blend of orchestral splendor, accessible arrangements, and warm vocal moments makes it a perfect backdrop for decorating, winter gatherings, holiday dinners, or cozy evenings by the fire.
As SSM continues expanding its holiday and classical categories, 25 All Time Christmas Favorites remains a standout seasonal release—timeless, elegant, and ready to be rediscovered by a new generation of listeners. It’s now streaming across Sunset Special Markets platforms, offering fans the chance to experience the holiday season with one of the most beautifully arranged Christmas collections in the genre.
For more on new and classic releases available through Sunset Special Markets, visit SSM’s expanding library and keep an eye out for additional holiday features as the season unfolds.