The album made its first appearance on Billboard Top LPs chart in the issue dated December 15 of that year and remained on the album chart for 3 weeks, peaking at #136.[4]
Reception
David A. Milberg of AllMusic stated that "Not just the standards, but some tasty originals like "A Not-So-Merry Christmas" are included in this '60s Christmastime capsule".[5]
Billboard called a solid holiday album, and stated that "Bobby Vee comes through with strog perfromances here of a good collection of holiday sides."[6]
Cash Box described as "Bobby Vee makes his contribution to the Christmas Season with this package of uptempo tunes with a Yuletide flavor, The Chanter makes a brief departure from the light-hearted mood."[7]
Los Angeles Times stated it that "a collection of Yule standards by a favorite of the set".[9]
Courier-Post praised "a pleasant collection of tunes ranging from the nostalgic "Christmas Wish" to the jolly "Jingle-Bell Rock." His refreshing interpretation of holiday standards like "Silver Bells" and "Winter Wonderland"[10]