Christmas with the Louvin Brothers

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The high, lonesome voices of Charlie and Ira Louvin were tailor-made for singing songs of praise--as fans of their gospel work can no doubt attest--and that's the foundation of this, their best-loved Christmas album. Interestingly, the brothers employ arrangements that bathe their harmonies in both the backing of traditional English choral singers and more down-home instrumentation like pedal steel and fiddle. The blend is a tantalizing one, especially on such carols as "Good Christian Men Rejoice" and "The First Noel" (which keeps it really country by allowing that Jesus was "borned in Bethlehem"). For this CD reissue, the original album is augmented by a pair of good-timey tracks, "It's Christmas Time" and "Santa's Big Parade." --David Sprague

Tracks:

O Come All Ye Faithful
Silent Night
Away In A Manger
Good Christian Men Rejoice
While Shepards Watched Their Flocks
Deck The Halls
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
The First Noel
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
The Friendly Beasts
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Joy To The World
It's Christmas Time
Santa's Big Parade

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The high, lonesome voices of Charlie and Ira Louvin were tailor-made for singing songs of praise--as fans of their gospel work can no doubt attest--and that's the foundation of this, their best-loved Christmas album. Interestingly, the brothers employ arrangements that bathe their harmonies in both the backing of traditional English choral singers and more down-home instrumentation like pedal steel and fiddle. The blend is a tantalizing one, especially on such carols as "Good Christian Men Rejoice" and "The First Noel" (which keeps it really country by allowing that Jesus was "borned in Bethlehem"). For this CD reissue, the original album is augmented by a pair of good-timey tracks, "It's Christmas Time" and "Santa's Big Parade." --David Sprague

Customer Reviews:

Greatest Christmas Album Ever.......2002-11-15

This is by far the best Christmas album ever made. It has everything: the beautiful harmony of the Louvin Brothers, a good mix of familiar and less known carols, and smooth instrumentation. This album has become one of my favorite parts of celebrating Christmas. I'm moved everytime I hear their rendition of "The Friendly Beasts."

Great Tight Harmony.......1999-08-19

Great harmony as you would only expect from the best duet to come along in country music. A must for any Louvin Brother Fan. Great Stuff.

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Christmas With The Louvin Brothers

Manufacturer: Gusto Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Country | Styles | Music

Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000A2GN7C
Release Date: 2003-10-21

Tracks:

O Come All Ye Faithful
Silent Night
Away In A Manger
Good Christian Men, Rejoice
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
Deck The Halls
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
The First Noel
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
The Friendly Beasts
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Joy To The World

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Music Album