| 1. Santa's on His Way |
| 2. C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S |
| 3. Old Kris Kringle |
| 4. Away in a Manger |
| 5. Christmas Ain't Like Christmas Anymore |
| 6. Dasher With the Light Upon His Tail |
| 7. Silent Night |
| 8. Jingle Bells |
| 9. Here Comes Santa Claus |
Christmas Legends,Kitty Wells,Direct Source Label,Christmas,Christmas / Chanukkah,Christmas Music,Holiday,Honky Tonk,Nashville Sound/Countrypolitan,Pop,Traditional Country,Xmas Vocal
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Legends of St. Nicholas: Medieval Chant & Polyphony
Anonymous 4 , Gregorian Chant , St. Godrich , John Taverner , and Codex Las Huelgas Anonymous Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00001NTHV Release Date: 1999-09-07 |
Tracks:
- Intonent hodie
- Exultemus et letemur
- Gaudens in domino
- Seint Nicholas was borne in the citee of Patras
- Confessor dei nicholaus
- Cantu mirro, summa laude
- Sainte nicholaes
- Whanne the bisshop of the citee of Patras
- Nicholai presulis
- Cum quidam fluctuantia
- Novus presul prodiit
- Sainte nicholaes
- All the province of Seint Nicholas suffered...
- Plaudat letitia
- Salve cleri speculum/Salve iubar presulum
- Sainte nicholaes
- A worschipfull man hadde thre doughtres virgines
- Fulget nicolaus
- Ex eius tumba / Sospitati dedit egros
- Gaudens in domino
- And whanne oure Lorde lust to take Seint Nicholas...
- Psallat chorus/Eximie pater/[Apatur]
- Nicholae presulum
- Nicholaus pontifex
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If you're feeling jaded at the prospect of the usual holiday fare, Anonymous 4 has a truly sublime musical treat in store with their latest release. The contemporary world has turned Santa Claus into an icon of consumerist mania, but the historical figure from whom he ultimately derives was a uniquely inspiring religious figure to medieval Europeans. Anonymous 4 has culled together music from the liturgy of the hours and other sources originally produced to celebrate the legends associated with the fourth-century St. Nicholas, who was considered the patron of sailors, unmarried women, Russia, and--ironically--merchants. As with their earlier Christmas celebration, On Yoolis Night, the quartet ethereally blends their seamless, unaccompanied vocals in this collection of chants, hymns, and readings recounting the saint's life and miracles on behalf of those in need. In addition to Latin settings, the program includes one of the oldest known English-language hymns ("Sainte nicholaes," by a contemporary of Hildegard) and a number of verse-refrain pieces thought to inspire dancing in church. Most of the musical material involves simple unilinear trails of chant, which the ensemble spins out with their trademark unanimous purity of tone. Elsewhere, as in the spiraling eddies of "Novus presul prodiit," their suave harmonies glint like a sudden shaft of light through stained glass. And it is all captured in a warm, ambient church acoustic that is balm for modern ears. --Thomas MayCustomer Reviews:
Classical heaven.......2007-01-06
Excellent! Grab a book, a cup of coffee and this CD and you will be in
heaven. Perfect harmonies, spiritually uplifting.....I even put this on after a stressful day (I am a teacher) and I melt into a blessed slumber.
wonderful.......2005-12-12
Excellent Alternative to 'Good Saint Nick'........2005-11-10
If you are considering one or the other, I find the 'Legends of St. Nicholas' to be the more diverse of the two, as it has chant, polyphony, and even some solo voices. The Hungarian selection seems just a bit too much like all the other material done by Anonymous 4.
To be sure, both are done with a typically exceptional high quality voice and recording technique, so you will not go wrong with either recording.
Both are highly recommended!
dream becomes flesh when i hear them........2001-05-02
Anonymous 4 is Synonymous 4 Eloquence and Style.......2001-01-26
Anonymous 4 has a very eloquent sound and style. Their sound is like a smooth flat rock skipping along on a placid lake, and it carries you along with it. This music has nice harmonies and a clear fully rounded sound. The CD itself contains 69 minutes of music that you can listen to while reading, studying, or whatever.
The music's story is developed around the legend or story of St. Nicholas. The CD comes with a booklet that describes this legend and gives a brief history of how it developed. All the songs are performed in a type of Medieval chant in the Latin language.
This is a very nice CD, sample the songs above and see for yourself how eloquent Anonymous 4 sounds.
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Christmas Songs
Dean Martin Manufacturer: Christmas Legends ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00065VSJQ Release Date: 2004-10-04 |
Tracks:
- I'll Be Home For Christmas
- Jingle Bells
- Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow
- Blue Christmas
- Winter Wonderland
- White Christmas
- Silver Bells
- Silent Night
- Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
- Christmas Blues
- Canadian Sunset
- Out In The Cold Again
- Baby It's Cold Outside
- It Won't Cool Off
Album Description
Import exclusive compilation featuring 'I'll Be Home For Christmas', 'Jingle Bells', 'Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow', & many more. Christmas Legends. 2004. Christmas Legends. 2004.Customer Reviews:
More Dino Nostalgia From The Capitol Days.......2007-01-18
This time with a great cover from the younger Dino days.
Often is the cover a "flop" on this RRs but in this case its a "hit"
Roland
Let It Snow.......2006-07-16
You'll love it, and it's out just in time for the holidays.
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I'll Be Home for Christmas
Pat Boone Manufacturer: Christmas Legends ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00065VSKA Release Date: 2004-10-04 |
Tracks:
- White Christmas
- Jingle Bells
- O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
- O Little Town Of Bethlehem
- Silver Bells
- Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
- Silent Night Holy Night
- Hark The Herald Angels Sing
- First Noel
- I'll Be Home For Christmas
- Joy To The World
- It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
- O Holy Night
- Do You Hear What I Hear?
- Christmas Waltz
- Blue Christmas
- Here Comes Santa Claus
- Amazing Grace
- Holy Holy Holy
Album Description
Import exclusive compilation featuring 'White Christmas', 'Jingle Bells','O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)', & many more. Christmas Legends. 2004.Customer Reviews:
Heavenly and Beautifully Sounding.......2006-12-18
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Country Legends Christmas
Various Artists Manufacturer: Green Hill Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000AB549G Release Date: 2001-06-01 |
Tracks:
- Winter Wonderland / Sleigh Ride (Dolly Parton)
- Blue Christmas (Jim Reeves)
- Jingle Bell Rock (Chet Atkins)
- I'll Be Home for Christmas (Ronnie Milsap)
- Santa Claus is Coming to Town (Skeeter Davis)
- Christmas In Dixie (Alabama)
- Jingle Bells (Lorne Greene)
- Go Tell it on the Mountain (The Oak Ridge Boys)
- Pretty Paper (Willie Nelson)
- O Come All Ye Faithful (Don Williams)
- Silver Bells/ Winter Wonderland (Floyd Cramer)
- The Reindeer Boogie (Hank Snow)
- Up on the Housetop (Eddy Arnold)
- Silent Night (Charley Pride)
Product Description
A historic collection of some of country music's legendary artists performing classic Country Christmas favorites including original recordings by Dolly Parton, Hank Snow, Eddy Arnold, Skeeter Davis, Charley Pride, Alabama, Ronnie Milsap, Chet Atkins and others. Such all time favorites as Christmas in Dixie, Blue Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, I'll Be Home For Christmas, Silver Bells, Silent Night, and others are showcased.
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Songs for Christmas
Eddie Fisher Manufacturer: Christmas Legends ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000F1HFES Release Date: 2006-12-11 |
Tracks:
- You're All I Want for Christmas
- Here Comes Santa Claus
- Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sleep)
- White Christmas
- Silent Night
- Christmas Day
- Jingle Bells
- That's What Christmas Means to Me
- O Come, All Ye Faithful
- Christmas Eve in My Hometown
- Merry Christmas Everywhere [*] - Frankie Laine
- May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You [*] - Frankie Laine
Album Details
Includes Two Bonus Tracks Sung by Frankie Laine.
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Christmas Legends: Bing Crosby & The Amdrews Sisters
Bing Crosby , and Andrews Sisters Manufacturer: Direct Source Label ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00005QY5A Release Date: 2004-08-05 |
Tracks:
- Jingle Bells - The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Vic Schoen
- That Christmas Feeling - Jeff Alexander Choir, Bing Crosby, John Scott Trotter
- Adeste Fideles - Bing Crosby, , John Scott Trotter
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Bing Crosby, John Scott Trotter
- Here Comes Santa Claus - The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Vic Schoen
- Silent Night - Bing Crosby, John Scott Trotter
- Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Vic Schoen
- I'll Be Home for Christmas - Bing Crosby, John Scott Trotter
- First No- Bing Crosby, Ken Lane Singers, Reggie Young
- Twelve Days of Christmas - The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Vic Schoen
Customer Reviews:
Where is White Christmas?.......2004-04-25
For the novice Crosby-Christmas fan, this set is perfect for several reasons: not only does it give you a fine overview of Bing's career, the sound quality is exceptional. The packaging of the set is excellent and it even includes some nicely written liner notes with a synopsis of Bing's Christmas songs and musical style, as well as an explanation of his tremendous musical impact upon the 20th century.
Other reviewers have complained about the sound quality on this set. I am puzzled at this criticism. I have most of these songs on casette, vinyl and some even on their original 78 and 45 issues. The sound quality here is quite acceptable and good on most tracks. This set will give you many hours of enjoyable listening and help you branch off into other Crosby CD's which includes his lesser-known vocals. Hopefully this collection will convince you that Bing's vocal mastery was unparalled. Then you can sample his earlier, jazz-influenced work during his Columbia years in the early 30's and branch off into his 20's work with the Rhythm Boys. But for the beginning Crosby listener, this is as good a choice as any. I highly recommend this set. Enjoy!
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Songs for Christmas
Andrews Sisters Manufacturer: Christmas Legends ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00065VSIM Release Date: 2004-10-04 |
Tracks:
- Winter Wonderland
- Sleigh Ride
- Jingle Bells (Ft Bing Crosby)
- Christmas Candles
- Merry Christmas Polka
- Twelve Days Of Christmas (Ft Bing Crosby)
- Here Comes Santa Claus (Ft Bing Crosby)
- Jung-A-Ling Jing-A-Ling
- Christmas Tree Angel
- (The Toys Gave A Party For) Poppa Santa (Ft Bing Crosby)
- Merry Christmas At Grandmother's (Ft Danny Kaye)
- Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Ft Bing Crosby)
- Christmas Island
- Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow
Album Description
Import exclusive compilation featuring 'Winter Wonderland', 'Sleigh Ride', & 'Jingle Bells' with Bing Crosby. Christmas Legends. 2004.Customer Reviews:
Holiday treats from the Andrews Sisters with Bing and Danny.......2004-12-05
A few of the songs the Andrews Sisters sing on this album are Christmas standards, namely "Winter Wonderland," "Sleigh Ride," and "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow." However, half the album consists of songs I have never heard before, with "Christmas Candles," "Merry Christmas Polka," "Jung-A-Ling Jing-A-Ling," "Christmas Tree Angel," and "Christmas Island." But surprisingly those "new" songs are the more interesting ones, mainly because beyond the title track the singing style of the Andrews Sisters does not suit the standards as well as it does these songs, many of which I suspect were written for their distinctive vocal approach.
This album also features a half-dozen songs with the girls singing with Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. The Andrews Sisters had reached the Top 10 with both singers, having recorded "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive," "Along the Navajo Trail," and "South America, Take It Alway," all with Crosby, "Civilization (Bongo, Bongo, Bongo)" with Kaye. Der Bingle is featured on "Jingle Bells," "Twelve Days of Christmas," "Here Comes Santa Claus," "The Toys Gave A Party For) Poppa Santa," and "Santa Claus is Coming to Town. There is something compelling about the top female and male vocalists singing so many songs together. There are more such treats out there and you can find them on several of Crosby's Christmas collections. Kaye shows up for "Merry Christmas at Grandmother's," which is not bad, it just suffers from the comparison. Granted, this is an acquired taste in terms of holiday music, but for those raised on such songs there is more at work here than nostalgia.
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Songs for Christmas
Mario Lanza Manufacturer: Christmas Legends ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00065VSI2 Release Date: 2004-10-04 |
Tracks:
- O Come All Ye Faithful
- Silent Night
- First Noel
- Away In A Manger
- We Tree Kings Of The Orient Are
- Ave Maria
- Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem
- Lord's Prayer
- Guardian Angels
- Loveliest Night Of The Year (Bonus Track)
- Because Because You're Mine (Bonus Track)
- Song The Angels Sing (Bonus Track)
Album Description
Import exclusive compilation featuring 'O Come All Ye Faithful', 'Silent Night', 'The First Noel', & many more. Christmas Legends. 2004.Customer Reviews:
Warm Christmas Memories.......2005-10-28
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Holiday Legends: Do You Hear What I Hear?
Various Artists Manufacturer: EMI Special Products ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00005Y811 Release Date: 2001-08-07 |
Tracks:
- Do You Hear What I Hear? - Bing Crosby
- O Come All Ye Faithful - Al Martino
- O Holy Night - Glen Campbell
- Joy To The World - Nat King Cole
- Angels We Have Heard On High - Tennessee Ernie Ford
- The Little Drummer Boy - Lou Rawls
- Silent Night - Ella Fitzgerald
- What Child Is This? - The Lettermen
- Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem - Joseliciano
- I Wish You A Merry Christmas - Bing Crosby
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Songs for Christmas
Perry Como Manufacturer: Christmas Legends ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00065VSIC Release Date: 2004-10-04 |
Tracks:
- White Christmas
- Jingle Beels
- Silent Night
- Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
- I'll Be Home For Christmas Winter Wonderland
- That Christmas Feeling
- It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas
- There Is No Christmas Like A Home Christmas
- Lord's Prayer
- Ave Maria
- Rock Of Ages
- Prayer Of Thanksgiving
- Holy God We Praise Thy Name
- Mother Dear O Pray For Me
- Bless This House
- Rosary
- O Come All Ye Faithful
Album Description
Import exclusive compilation featuring 'White Christmas', 'Jingle Bells', 'Silent Night', & many more. Christmas Legends. 2004.Music Album:
