Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters

1. I Believe In Santa's Cause

2. I'll Be Home For Christmas

3. Jingle Bells

4. I Never Spend A Christmas That I Don't Think Of You

5. White Christmas

6. Christmas To Me

7. Who Do You Think?

8. Away In A Manger

9. Something You Can't Buy

10. The Carols Those Kids Used To Sing

11. A Christmas Medley

Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters,The Statler Brothers,Mercury Nashville,Christmas,Christmas / Chanukkah,Pop,Xmas Vocal

Average customer rating: a smorgasbord of music yes--and a hint as to where you can get a solo version of "Away in a Manger" 3.5 Stars, Truth Be Known. I Agree About the Duets. Program your CD player to skip the duets I will have a blue Christmas with this album Take what we can get!

20th Century Masters - The Best of Olivia Newton-John: The Christmas Collection Olivia Newton-John Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Indigo: Women of Song (2): Duets Olivia Newton-John - Video Gold 2 Olivia Newton-John - Video Gold 1 The Rumour ASIN: B0000C23E8 Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

1. Christmas Never Felt Like This Before
2. The First Noel
3. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
4. Silver Bells
5. (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays
6. What Child Is This?
7. Away In A Manger
8. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
9. O Holy Night
10. White Christmas
11. Ave Maria
12. Silent Night

Customer Reviews:

a smorgasbord of music yes--and a hint as to where you can get a solo version of "Away in a Manger".......2006-12-14

While it would have been nice to get some new material for the reissue of this CD, i agree with some reviewers that the songs do work seamlessly and don't sound like they were gathered together from different sources-and i'd prefer they are all on one CD anyway so I CAN just pop in one single Olivia Christmas CD. My favorite track is by far "Christmas Never Felt Like This," a song that was originally recorded for a benefit compilation CD in the mid-90s, and clearly had the most production value put into it (most of these tracks do sound like the 'live' recordings they are, and had little post-production).

NOTE TO OLIVIA FANATICAL COLLECTORS: Olivia does a solo rendition of "Away in a Manger" on a christmas collection called "Cooking Christmas." it's out of print, but you can still get it used here on Amazon.

3.5 Stars, Truth Be Known. I Agree About the Duets........2005-12-03

Olivia has a vocal gift that she doesn't always share with us as often as we'd like, which is why we long-time fans know enough to grab any Xmas offerings she tosses our way. Her voice is soft, beautiful, and soothing, but sometimes--as is the case with her rendition of "Ave Maria"--she sounds a bit uncomfortable. I'm not especially fond of the duets, particularly that goofy version of "Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow" in which she seems to want to mimick Shirley Temple during the mid-section.

Other than that, all the songs with just her on them are lovely, and the two standout tracks, the lovely smooth jazz feel of "The First Noel" and her beautiful rendition of "Silver Bells" with the London Symphony Orchestra make this collection a more than worthwhile purchase.

Program your CD player to skip the duets.......2004-12-11

It's true: nice to have an ONJ Xmas CD, but I couldn't get passed Kenny Loggin's whining on the 3rd track. Ugh: add to this Vince Gill and Clint Black and this CD has just become a drag. I'd love to have an Olivia Christmas CD that was just her.

I will have a blue Christmas with this album.......2004-11-19

Boy oh boy, I was very excited to see this album in the store. I was just thinking a few years ago that ONJ should release a Christmas album. I rushed home with my treasure to find it was lacking ONJ golden touch. The songs that she decided to place on this album, could have been better. She has too many duets, of wich is fine, but I want to hear her only. I am used to hearing a wide range of christmas songs froim each artist. ONJ seem to stay on the heavy more seriouse songs,{I.E. silent night, ave maria, and O holy night] Dont get me wrong I like those songs but I prefer more upbeat songs like Winter Wonderland, Do you hear what I hear??, and Jingle Bells. I hope that she records another Christmas very soon.

Take what we can get!.......2003-11-13

Yes, It may just be repackaged from 2 years ago, but for the price, and for Olivia not recording any new Christmas songs, I'll take it! I'd listen to her sing the phonebook if I had to.
She does an amazing job with the difficult, and much attempted, "Ave Maria", and though the collection of songs here are from various different sources, including a Kenny Loggins TV Christmas special, the audio quality is top notch and they sound like they belong together.

Average customer rating: Not Burl Ives' Best Burl Ives Christmas Collection Return to your 1960's Childhood Please don't waste your money! Wonderful Christmas Collection

20th Century Masters: The Best of Burl Ives - The Christmas Collection Burl Ives Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Have a Holly Jolly Christmas 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Burl Ives Complete Columbia Christmas Recordings Lavender Blue: Songs of Charm, Humour & Sincerity The Andy Williams Christmas Album ASIN: B0000C23DW Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

1. Overture And A Holly Jolly Christmas
2. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
3. White Christmas
4. Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem
5. Silver Bells
6. Twelve Days Of Christmas
7. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
8. The Little Drummer Boy
9. What Child Is This?
10. Silver And Gold
11. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
12. Winter Wonderland
13. I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day
14. Silent Night
15. A Holly Jolly Christmas

Customer Reviews:

Not Burl Ives' Best.......2007-01-13

I purchased this CD thinking it was the same as a sound recording of Christmas music by Burl Ives released in LP form during the 1960's (remember LP's?). Ives is not in good voice in many of these songs, and in particular he seems to be rushing through "The Twelve Days of Christmas." In fairness, this is more of a 2.5 rating. If you want Burl Ives at his best, give this one a pass.

Burl Ives Christmas Collection.......2007-01-12

It's a great CD. Brings me back to when I was a little girl. We shouldn't forget the greats from the past. Besides, no one sings Rudolph better than Burl Ives.

Return to your 1960's Childhood.......2004-01-14

During the 1950's & 1960's, Burl Ives was remembered for his unique sounding American folk music. Today most remember him for his Christmas music from the TV special "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer". The most famous songs from that series plus a few from the 1950's are in this collection. The production does sound its age, the separation & highs are off, or to write it this way: it sounds thin compared to modern recordings. I collect many records from many periods & most are better upgraded than this CD. Most songs are done rather straight forward, with few instruments & back up singers, which may sound a little corny for some, yet revealing a time of innocence & fun. Try out the Listen to Samples & see if you remember any of the songs & then sing along with your family. The most remembered are: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Silver Bells, & A Holly Jolly Christmas.

Please don't waste your money!.......2003-12-24

I have to start by saying that I love christmas music, especially all the "Golden Oldies" like Bing Crosby, Ray Coniff, Nat King Cole and Andy Williams. I bought this CD to add to my collection because I love the Rudolph the Reindeer movie and thought this CD would be cute. It is NOT cute, it is actually completely awful! He sounds raspy, the songs are completely off tune, and the whole CD is depressing. I have never been so disapointed in a Christmas CD, I gave it away to a charity store. It is not even worth $7.99. DON'T BUY THIS!!!!

Wonderful Christmas Collection.......2003-12-06

I bought this CD on a whim. The price was right and I'd been thinking about trying to get a copy of "A Holly Jolly Christmas." This was certainly the right choice.

Burl Ives contributes his distinctive vocals to many Christmas favorites. Compiled from several different Christmas recordings, they include such classics as "Silver Bells," "White Christmas," "What Child is this?" (with all the choruses, a bonus), "Winter Wonderland," and "O, Little Town of Bethlehem." Also included are a fun arrangement of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" and a slightly different version of "Twelve Days of Christmas."

Of course, the collection wouldn't be complete without the inclusion of songs from the Rudolph special. Included here are "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "Silver and Gold," and the previously mentioned "A Holly Jolly Christmas."

The recordings are simple; usually with one a few instruments and some background singers. This is different from the lush orchestra usually popular for Christmas recordings, but it's refreshing to have a different sound.

I'm not super familiar with Burl Ives' Christmas music, so I don't know what I might be missing by starting with this best of. All I do know is I don't regret the money I spent on this CD and will be enjoying it for many Christmases to come.

Average customer rating: Great Christmas Music Finally!!

20th Century Masters - Christmas Collection Engelbert Humperdinck Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: A Merry Christmas with Engelbert Humperdinck Engelbert Humperdinck - Totally Amazing Engelbert Humperdinck - Totally Amazing Let There Be Love Always Hear the Harmony: The Gospel Sessions ASIN: B000AOF9TI Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. Silent Night
2. White Christmas
3. Night to Remember
4. Silver Bells
5. Christmas Time Again
6. Christmas Song
7. Sing-A-Long-Tyme: We Wish You a Merry Christmas/Deck the Halls/Rudolph
8. Carol Tyme: Oh Come Alll Ye Faithful/The First Noel/It Came Upon a ...
9. Home Tyme: Home for the Holidays (There's No Place Like)/There's ...
10. Jingle Bell Tyme: Jingle Bell Rock/Winter Wonderland/Let It Snow, ...

Customer Reviews:

Great Christmas Music.......2007-01-11

This is one of my all time favorite Christmas Albums... I have the original 33 and it has been just realesed on CD and so I have that too. The CD sounds great, the music is great, Engelbert is great! Must own for anyone who likes Christmas music!

Finally!!.......2006-10-11

Ladies and gentlemen, this is an event! I wasn't aware of what album I had purchased, because it looks like a compilation, of which there are so many. Bu no, this is the rerelease of Engelbert's "Christmas Tyme" from 1977, for the first time available on CD!

The atmosphere is incredible, arrangements are classy, this is evereything you would expect from Engelbert at the prime of his career. I have already started my celebration for the holidays, and I promise you, listening to this album, you will, too.

Average customer rating: Should be a Holiday Requirement Love The Jackson 5 The Robinson's Favorite Christmas "album"!! the ultimate christmas album One of the best for the holidays

Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters The Jackson 5 Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Motown Christmas Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters Give Love at Christmas Motown Christmas 2 ASIN: B0000C23DX Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

1. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
2. Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
3. The Christmas Song
4. Up On The House Top
5. Frosty The Snowman
6. The Little Drummer Boy
7. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
8. Christmas Won't Be The Same This Year
9. Give Love On Christmas Day
10. Someday At Christmas
11. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
12. Little Christmas Tree

Customer Reviews:

Should be a Holiday Requirement.......2007-06-26

What's better than hearing classic songs? Hearing them sung by The Jackson 5. Whenever I bring up J5 someone mentions their christmas songs so I had to get this and am glad for it.

Love The Jackson 5.......2007-01-19

Great purchase at a great price . Would gladly recommend to all. Perfect for the holidays but great year round as well.

The Robinson's Favorite Christmas "album"!!.......2005-12-28

This "album" is one of my family's fondest Christmas collections. When my late husband and I finished wrapping our gifts for our four children, it would be about 2-3 am . However, we made sure the Jackson 5 Christmas album was on the turntable. A couple of hours later, when we played the album, our kids would come running down the hallway to get to the living room and their gifts. Now that they are "grown" with children of their own AND in their own homes, it remains the "album" of choice when they start unwrapping gifts with their kids. Though we lhave so many Christmas CDs (Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Donny Hathaway, and Light Jazz renditions) this is the Robinson family of Passaic, New Jersey's #1 favorite. The mix of carols, secular and child- oriented songs is fantastic. In fact, I have two (2) CDs to make sure if one happens to "walk" away or get damaged, I will always have one on hand.

the ultimate christmas album.......2005-07-08

this is the best christmas CD to be released by any artist. I cringe at christmas album attempts by ashanti and destiny's child, but jackson 5 did it greatly. The Little Drummer Boy song is my favourite from here and I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus is a cute song, little michael sounds so adorable. The only other christmas albums in addition to this one worth getting are the Mariah Carey and Luther Vandross Christmas albums

One of the best for the holidays.......2004-12-17

Anyone looking for automatic Christmas cheer need look no further than this pleasant album of holiday favorites and Motown originals. I've even found myself listening to this on occasion at all times of year, just because it's really a solid record. The arrangements are beautiful on traditionals like "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "The Christmas Song," while the J5 add their own spunk to their well-known versions of "Santa Claus is Coming To Town," "Up on the Housetop," and "I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus." Every member of the group is allowed some vocal solos, more so than on their other early albums. Michael just rips apart "Someday at Christmas" and "Little Drummer Boy," it's just amazing what he could do at such a young age. Perhaps the best song on here was not on its original release; "Little Christmas Tree" appears as a bonus track on this edition, which was originally issued on "Motown Christmas" in 1973 as a Michael Jackson solo. It's got a great melody and catchy chorus, but is quite sad! All in all, this Christmas music is among the best I've heard and would definitely make the holidays sound terrific.

Average customer rating: Love it Aaron Neville OK, but...... He does these songs just right for his wonderful voice and the style of the song Absolutely Wonderful!!

Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters Aaron Neville Manufacturer: A&M ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Christmas Prayer The Very Best of Aaron Neville Gospel Roots Ultimate Collection Bring It on Home... The Soul Classics ASIN: B0000C23E4 Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

1. Please Come Home For Christmas
2. O Holy Night
3. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
4. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
5. White Christmas
6. Such A Night
7. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
8. Silent Night
9. Louisana Christmas Day
10. The Star Carol
11. The Bells Of St. Mary's

Customer Reviews:

Love it.......2007-02-24

Great sounds - played it thru out the holiday season. Can't wait for next year so I can play it again. I have several of Aaron's CDs & love them all.

Aaron Neville.......2007-02-03

I bought this as a gift and the person who received it, loves it. Great value.

OK, but.............2006-11-28

This "reissue and remastered" version is decent, but just does not measure up to the original.

He does these songs just right for his wonderful voice and the style of the song.......2005-12-13

Aaron Neville has a unique singing style that is based on his falsetto range and a specialized kind of vibrato that, to me, sounds like a beautiful alto flute. He still has a masculine sound, but it puts some people off. However there are so many of us who love his voice that we are also happy to have this great Christmas collection.

For a pop singer, his version of "O Holy Night" is fabulous and while he has the normal pop vocal cheats, the emotion and power of this version is quite straight. His version of Mel Torme's "The Christmas Song" is about the best thing on the album.

He does a fine cover of "White Christmas" as are the other holiday fun songs "Let it Snow", "Such a Night". I like his "Please Come Home for Christmas" and the hymns "O Little Town of Bethlehem", and "Silent Night" are done with reverence and are quite moving. The "Louisiana Christmas Day" is a wonderful Cajun song. He finishes with "The Star Carol" and "The Bells of St. Mary's".

This is a great holiday album to have on sitting with someone you care about in front of a fire enjoying the season and each other.

Absolutely Wonderful!!.......2003-12-13

Aaron Neville has an angelic voice. He is unmatched by anyone else in the music industry. When you hear his music, you immediately know its him singing because once you hear him, you're hooked and you'll know that truly wonderful unmistakable voice after two seconds of hearing it.

Average customer rating: A great country Christmas album A Statler Christmas- truly home for the holidays! Christmas CD Holiday Music at its Best A fine holiday offering from the Statlers

Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters The Statler Brothers Manufacturer: Mercury Nashville ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas 30th Anniversary Celebration The Gospel Spirit A Statlers Christmas Present Today's Gospel Favorites ASIN: B0002XL2V6 Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

1. I Believe In Santa's Cause
2. I'll Be Home For Christmas
3. Jingle Bells
4. I Never Spend A Christmas That I Don't Think Of You
5. White Christmas
6. Christmas To Me
7. Who Do You Think?
8. Away In A Manger
9. Something You Can't Buy
10. The Carols Those Kids Used To Sing
11. A Christmas Medley

Customer Reviews:

A great country Christmas album.......2006-05-08

Note that this is a straight re-issue of their first Christmas album (Christmas card).

The Statler brothers had two trademarks - great harmonies and great original songs, both of which are in evidence on this, the first and best Christmas album they recorded.

Like many others, they decided to include some Christmas classics here. Jingle bells is slowed down, but not too much, and it works brilliantly as a change from the standard speed, but I wouldn't want everybody to do it like this. They also do great versions of other classics, some of which are cleverly strung together in A Christmas medley.

The six Statler originals are very much what you would expect from them if you are familiar with their other music - and they are all great songs. I don't know of any covers of these songs, but that's just another reason to buy this CD.

This album will appeal particularly to fans of traditional country music, but the Statlers have a very easy on the ears style and should appeal to anybody who likes geat harmony singing.

A Statler Christmas- truly home for the holidays!.......2006-02-17

I originally bought this record, tape, and then CD when it first came out. It's as if the Statlers sing right to me not just because I'm listening, but because I'm family. I love traditional Christmas music, but these renditions stir new memories from old ones that many of us have had. The Statlers have done everything to put "Christ" back in Christmas and allowing us to relive our memories as if they were their's as well!

Christmas CD.......2005-12-03

This has to be the very best if not top 5 Christmas Albums of all time, Ranking right up there with Bing Crosby. Their harmony, and songs bring warmth to the soul.
This album will being back a flood of memories of simpler times, and Christmas past!

I would recommend this album to Anybody! 5 stars

Holiday Music at its Best.......2005-07-23

Terrific Christmas album from the Statlers. This album was done when the group was in their prime (though they always sounded great), and the original tenor Lew DeWitt was still with the group. "I Believe in Santa's Cause" and "The Carols Those Kids Used to Sing" are two of my favorites, since I've only ever heard them here and they're great songs. The medley the four of them do for the final number is great also, with each of the boys singing a traditional hymn and wrapping up together with "Silent Night". I listen to it many times each holiday season--my guess is you will, too.

A fine holiday offering from the Statlers.......2004-10-29

With their penchant for nostalgia-based material, the Statler were the perfect candidates to make a Christmas album... In fact, they've made quite a few! This disc reissues one of those records in its entirety, 1978's "Statler Brothers Christmas Card," which has a nice mix of old classics and new material. The new stuff is best: the boys pick out plainspoken, sentimental songs like "I Believe In Santa's Clause" and "Christmas To Me" that wonder what's happened to the old-fashioned, love-your-neighbor flavor of the holiday, and long for the good old days... And you really believe 'em when they sing about it... Good record; not too corny and certainly worth checking out.

Average customer rating: Unnoticed but good The best Christmas record the Beatles never made Definitely Ringo FINALLY!!! A BREATH OF FRESH AIR INTO CHRISTMAS SONGS! Ringo is Santa!

Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters Ringo Starr Manufacturer: Island / Mercury ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Christmas With the Fab Four: Ultimate Tribute Have yourself a FAB-ulous Little Christmas A Fab Four Christmas: The Ultimate Beatles Tribute, Vol. 1 Ringo's Rotogravure Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band: The Anthology ASIN: B0000C23EF Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

1. Come On Christmas, Christmas Come On
2. Winter Wonderland
3. I Wanna Be Santa Claus
4. The Little Drummer Boy
5. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
6. Christmas Eve
7. The Christmas Dance
8. Christmas Time Is Here Again
9. Blue Christmas
10. Dear Santa
11. White Christmas
12. Pax Um Biscum (Peace Be With You)

Customer Reviews:

Unnoticed but good.......2006-01-28

For some reason, this release never received major radio airplay or big display space in the stores. It was a very low key release for being the only Beatles full length Christmas CD. With Ringo, you know the Little Drummer Boy will be here and the set list is fairly traditional. It may not be the best holiday CD you'll ever hear but it is well done and enjoybale. It's a lot better than most of the CDs you;ll see in the stores with 50 copies on hand.

The best Christmas record the Beatles never made.......2005-12-19

This is a great record -- I am totally amazed that a musical artist would make such an effort for what is usually an easy novelty-sell. But Ringo and company have gone all out. It's a love-in for the era that Ringo came out of, and sounds strongly reminiscent of recordings made by a certain group Ringo used to be in... Together with co-producer Mark Hudson, Starr has re-created the studio sound and harmonies of the Beatles -- in a fun way. Ringo nay-sayers should also note that Ringo plays drums on all tracks, unlike some of his notorious recordings of the drunken years. He also wrote a whole slew of Christmas songs and they could easlily become standards in their own right. This album is nice -- and it also rocks. I think if people listen they might gain or re-gain a lot of respect for Ringo. And as far as the non-existent Beatles Christmas record goes -- the musicians here actually do cover an old Beatles Christmas song you never heard (they used to do one-offs for the fan club). You go, Ringo!

Definitely Ringo.......2005-12-12

If you are a big Ringo fan, then this album will delight you. If you are looking for quality Christmas music, this is not the album for you. I added it to my collection for its novelty value, but will not listen to it very often. "Come on Christmas, Christmas Come on," "Christmas Time is Here Again," and "Pax Um Biscum" have such simplistic lyrics that they are the type of songs suitable for Kindergartners. As for "White Christmas," after hearing this version you will understand why the Bing Crosby version is the number one selling recording of all time. If you want to hear a rocker sing "Blue Christmas," stick to the original by the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis. When I want to hear Ringo, I will stick to my Beatles collection. I enjoy those classic songs immensely, but as for Christmas music, Ringo just does not cut it.

FINALLY!!! A BREATH OF FRESH AIR INTO CHRISTMAS SONGS!.......2005-06-11

I don't really like Christmas songs at all. My wife always plays them during the holidays and I just have to suffer through it. However, one Christmas she had the cable tv on holiday songs and Ringo's Christmas songs started playing. It sounded so fresh compared to every Christmas song I've ever heard - I loved it! This album is awesome and I like listening to it year round. I love Ringo's smooth voice and I think Little Drummer Boy is perfect. Rudolph to me has elements of classic Beatles in it and I love the sound. It's like the Beatles have a new album out! Oh, one more thing...GET THIS CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ringo is Santa!.......2004-03-18

Personally, I hope that Ringo never grows up. He adds so much life and happiness to a world full of problems.

This is truly a very charming album of Christmas favorites that feature Ringo doing rockabilly, crooning, rocking, and just having a grand old time. From the opening track on this CD, you can tell that Ringo is having a wonderful time recording this CD.

Ringo takes on old standards such as Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer, The Little Drummer Boy, and Winter Wonderland. These cuts remind me of the same happy Ringo who recorded the "No No Song" from Good Night Vienna.

But, the highligh of this CD has to be Ringo's "interpretation" of the Beatles "Christmas Time Is Here Again." This little novelty piece was released as a fan club recording in 1967. Well, Ringo makes it so much better with rich instrumentation -- to include bagpipes. I give the last track, Pax Um Biscum an honorable mention because Ringo employs the sitar on this song (shades of his mate, George Harrison). Listen to the opening tracks. . . . Shades of Instant Karma! What a tribute to another fallen band mate, John Lennon!

This is a great CD, and not just for the Christmas season. Ringo turned out a gem with this CD -- and, we definitely appreciate it. Ringo is Santa Claus!

Average customer rating: OUTSTANDING..and I'm not really a fan.

Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters Reba McEntire Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Merry Christmas to You Secret Of Giving White Christmas I'll Be My Kind of Country ASIN: B0000C23E2 Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

1. This Is My Prayer For You
2. I Saw Mama Kissing Santa Claus
3. Up On The Housetop
4. The Angels Song
5. The Secret Of Giving
6. Silent Night
7. O Holy Night
8. Happy Birthday Jesus (I'll Open This One For You)
9. White Christmas
10. I'll Be Home For Christmas
11. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
12. 'Til The Season Comes 'Round Again

Customer Reviews:

OUTSTANDING..and I'm not really a fan........2003-11-10

My friend had this cd and played it for me. Nothing could put you in the holiday spirit like the sweet sound of these songs. She really did a great job!

Average customer rating: Wonderful memories! Wonderful music! Needs a little work, but so far so good An Essential Christmas Album! Such A Classic! Used to love AMY and still do but now GENIE has my heart Christmas Memories

20th Century Masters: The Best of Amy Grant - The Christmas Collection Amy Grant Manufacturer: A&M ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Christmas to Remember A Christmas Album A Christmas to Remember Greatest Hits 1986-2004 Rock of Ages...Hymns & Faith ASIN: B0000C23DV Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

1. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
2. It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
3. Joy To The World/For Unto Us A Child Is Born
4. Breath Of Heaven (Mary's Song)
5. O Come All Ye Faithful
6. Grown-Up Christmas List
7. Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
8. Winter Wonderland
9. I'll Be Home For Christmas
10. The Night Before Christmas
11. Emmanuel, God With Us
12. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful memories! Wonderful music!.......2005-09-15

I bought this CD a month before the birth of my first child, who was born on December 22. He is now almost 13, but I remember listening to "Breath of Heaven" and crying tears of joy and gratitude for all that song means. This CD is still a favorite of ours at Christmastime, despite the many trials that have come our way since that beginning...

Thank you, Amy.

Needs a little work, but so far so good.......2005-01-31

Recently I installed a Hatori SB-15FH on my Raptor. This is a 50 to 70 size muffler. I will need several flights on it to do a full review but one thing I wanted to mention is that with this and the Curtis Muscle Pipe 2 you need to cut the canopy so it will clear. I had a strange problem on my R50v2 recently. I found the bottom brass ring of the autorotation hub had moved down and was dragging on the snap rings.
Looks like my TT50 has developed some slop in the rear bearing after 500 tanks. I put a used TT50 I bought a year ago in it but did have the local bearing shop order a front and rear bearing for it (just $3.50 each) and should have the engine back running great again.

An Essential Christmas Album! Such A Classic!.......2004-12-22

I don't own Amy's other 2 Christmas albums, but I really love this one!!! These Christmas songs can really fill you with cheer and put you in the Christmas spirit! It's even safe to listen to this Christmas album at any time of the year! It still sounds so great.

I'm so glad there are some Christmas classics on this one!... Including "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year", "I'll Be Home For Christmas", and "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"!! ...She did an ace job covering these classics!

And of course, how could I not mention her version of "Grown Up Christmas List"? This song is a real tear-jerker. It's just so beautiful. I love the lyrics.

Other songs you'll find yourself liking...: "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", "Winter Wonderland" ..

This is such an essential Christmas album! I guarantee you'll fall in love with Amy Grant's "I'll Be Home For Christmas"!

Used to love AMY and still do but now GENIE has my heart.......2004-11-24

This is a really good CD, better than the other Amy CHristmas CD.

I'd still recommend that you pick up the GENIE 4 CD set either in addition to or instead of this one. THe Genie set has plenty of Christmas material and itsn't much more expensive for 4 cd's instead of one, with the special they have going here. I find that this CD makes me feel much like Genie's but there's a peace and serentiy in the GENIE set that no other artist really matches... well maybe Fernando Ortega.

I'm not knocking Amy, I think she deserves our respect and support and has much to offer. Just being honest about my feelings.

WIth the greatest love....
Your friend

Christmas Memories.......2004-10-19

I have grown up listening to the original CD at christmas time. Hearing it brings me back to when my family would would be driving back from Christmas Eve mass with the snow falling all around us. Hearing these songs will always remind of those peaceful times with my family and good winters in Michigan.

Average customer rating: True Patti Style A Real Gem

Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters Patti LaBelle Manufacturer: Geffen Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Quiet Storm | R&B | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters Give Love at Christmas Motown Christmas Joy to the World ASIN: B0002XL2T8 Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

1. This Christmas
2. 'Twas Love
3. Nothing Could Be Better
4. I'm Christmasing With You
5. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
6. If Everyday Could Be Like Christmas
7. Reason For The Season
8. Country Christmas
9. Born In A Manger
10. O Holy Night
11. Wouldn't It Be Beautiful
12. Angel Man

Customer Reviews:

True Patti Style.......2005-12-12

Patti puts all of her heart and soul into this Christmas collection of songs. This remastered version was produced very well. No Christmas should go without Patti's cd playing non-stop.

A Real Gem.......2004-11-06

I stumbled across this album over 10 years ago (it's a re-issue of an album originally titled "This Christmas" from 1990) and it has become my FAVORITE holiday album ever since.

Music Album:

1. Cosmic Cowboy Souvenir [Original recording remastered]
2. Days Gone By
3. Desperado: His First Twenty Hits [Import]
4. Dispatches: 1990-99
5. Eternal and Lowdown
6. Everything I Love
7. Feels Like Going Home: The Essential Charlie Rich
8. From Hell to Paradise
9. Fun of Your Love
10. Gary/Cactus and a Rose [Import]

Music Album