Jingle All the Way

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There's more than a bit of delightful holiday camp and irony afoot in the Crash Test Dummies' Jingle All the Way collection, from Brad Roberts' slow-mo delivery of "White Christmas"--with its heavy Hammond Organ--to Ellen Reid's Patsy Cline take of "O Little Town of Bethlehem," done in a convincing country-western style complete with pedal steel guitar. Still, there's serious business in the group's take on "We Three Kings" with the genuine Oriental influence of Ming Xioo-Fen's pipa playing, and Reid's readings of the traditional songs "The Huron Carol" and "In The Bleak Midwinter" are as reverent as standard Christmas songs get. Roberts' basso profoundo, on the other hand, is an acquired taste and he puts it to wickedly good use in "Jingle Bells," which is delivered like a medieval chant or rugby cry that's certain to put the fear in jolly old St. Nick. --Martin Keller

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Average customer rating: Wow ... and now for something different. It gave great light. Totally gorgeous music! Cool, different, AND pleasant listening A great mix of comedy and beautiful music

Jingle All the Way Crash Test Dummies Manufacturer: Hunter ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Songs of the Unforgiven The Ghosts That Haunt Me God Shuffled His Feet Puss 'n' Boots I Don't Care That You Don't Mind ASIN: B0000CC85O Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

1. White Christmas
2. O Little Town of Bethlehem
3. Jingle Bells
4. In the Bleak Midwinter
5. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
6. We Three Kings
7. Little Drummer Boy
8. First Noel
9. Silent Night
10. Good King Wenceslas
11. Huron Carol

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There's more than a bit of delightful holiday camp and irony afoot in the Crash Test Dummies' Jingle All the Way collection, from Brad Roberts' slow-mo delivery of "White Christmas"--with its heavy Hammond Organ--to Ellen Reid's Patsy Cline take of "O Little Town of Bethlehem," done in a convincing country-western style complete with pedal steel guitar. Still, there's serious business in the group's take on "We Three Kings" with the genuine Oriental influence of Ming Xioo-Fen's pipa playing, and Reid's readings of the traditional songs "The Huron Carol" and "In The Bleak Midwinter" are as reverent as standard Christmas songs get. Roberts' basso profoundo, on the other hand, is an acquired taste and he puts it to wickedly good use in "Jingle Bells," which is delivered like a medieval chant or rugby cry that's certain to put the fear in jolly old St. Nick. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

Wow ... and now for something different........2007-01-20

I have enjoyed listening to many non Christmas songs from the Crash Test but this one makes me laugh as it is so different from the usual. I enjoy it immensely and if you like the low vocals Ben performs then you should enjoy this one too!

It gave great light........2006-12-02

I first heard the Crash Test Dummies on the 1991 Christmas compilation album called A Lump of Coal. On that album, they performed the best version of "The First Noel" that I had ever heard (and it's still the best version I've ever heard). Cut to 2002, when the Crash Test Dummies finally released a complete Christmas album. It is somewhat disappointing that they didn't write any original songs for the album. But at least they had the sense to include some lesser known carols like "In the Bleak Midwinter" and "The Huron Carol", alongside somewhat overplayed songs like "White Christmas" and "Jingle Bells". Lead vocals are split about evenly between Brad Roberts and Ellen Reed, unlike on a "regular" Crash Test Dummies album, where Ellen almost never sang lead. "The First Noel" is redone here, and while it's quite good, it doesn't quite match the beautiful simplicity of their original version. The songs for the most part are performed in a very lovely style, with occasional silly touches thrown in. Overall, quite an enjoyable Christmas album.

Totally gorgeous music!.......2006-11-17

I fell in love with The First Noel when Kurt Browning skated to it one year, and looked for this CD for ages before I just found it. I knew no other work by CTD and was prepared for anything. Well, I THOUGHT I was! I have totally fallen in love with this CD and listen to it all the time! I have always HATED the song Jingle Bells, but find that this version I can actually LOVE! GRYMG is like jazz or soft shoe or something, but is really nice. And I hate almost all jazz, so that is saying something! In the Bleak MidWinter, there just are not words to describe. Angelic and haunting. Just beautiful (it's playing now on repeat)! They do a lot of the verses on the hymns, which is unusual for Christmas albums, and which I love. The other songs are just beautiful; especially WTK and DBoy. The First Noel is stunning. The songs are different in that they sound heartfelt and real. Like it's just people really singing, instead of some big theatrical production for a record. I really love the simplicity. It has a folksy feel to me. I will definitely be giving these for gifts too, and am really glad I found this. I really don't think anyone would be disappointed with this.

Cool, different, AND pleasant listening.......2006-01-21

I was not familiar with The Dummies work and bought this based on the reviews because I was over the same old recordings of Christmas fare.

This is really fun. A gregarian "Jingle Bells," some new voices and arrangements on traditional carols, and a great rendition of "In the Bleak Mid-winter." I am actually purchasing this a gifts for both my 55 year old sister and my 22 year newphew's stockings next year. I think they will equally enjoy it.

PS: For those of us who got it on to the Moody Blues in our youth, their album "December" is a must have. Similarly a big surprise from a non-traditional group.

A great mix of comedy and beautiful music.......2005-09-04

Those who see "Crash Test Dummies" and "Christmas" in the same sentence may think of some odd cross of "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" and "Silver Bells". This album does indeed have some tunes we've come to expect of Brad Roberts but also has some stunningly beautiful renditions.

"White Christmas" is even deeper and raspier than the version sung by the Drifters. Bing Crosby, who is a great singer in his own right, would spin in his grave if he heard this. "O Little Town of Bethlehem" is an Ellen Reid track and is very well done with a modern feel. The version of "Jingle Bells" features the most bizzare harmonies you'll ever hear in a Christmas song. Anyone who has any kind of apathy toward Christmas will get a good kick out of this one. Believe it or not it's in C Minor...the song is historically done in a major key. Plus it has Brad's raspy baritone. The next track, "In the Bleak Midwinter", is so beautiful it will put you in tears. Sung by Ellen Reid, this is arguably her best work. "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" sounds like an odd cross of the music you hear in Bob Evans and the "Ghosts that Haunt Me" album. It and the next track are both done by Brad. "We Three Kings" isn't a commonly recorded tune in the Christmas music business but this version is done well and is heavy on percussion, making it interesting. "Little Drummer Boy" is a somewhat modernized version of the old classic and features Ellen again. Both Brad and Ellen shine on "The First Noel", which is one of the best tracks on this disc. Ellen does a great job on "Silent Night", which is one of the more upbeat Silent Nights you'll find. The "Good King Wenceslas" is done in a similar fashion to "We Three Kings" and is Brad's job again. Ellen shines on "Huron Carol", which I think is a Canadian carol. Like most CTD albums this last track is slower and features lots of piano (see also "Unititled" from GSHF and "At My Funeral" from GTHM).

Even if you're not a CTD fan this is worth it for the "In the Bleak Midwinter". It's not even Christmas and I just listened to it...that's how powerful it is...

Average customer rating: Nice Christmas Music Christmastime Classic One Of The Better Christmas Movie Soundtracks

Jingle All The Way: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Various Artists Manufacturer: Tvt ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Home Alone: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Home Alone Christmas Home Alone 2: Lost In New York - Original Soundtrack Album Jingle All the Way How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (2000 Film) ASIN: B000000GTL Release Date: 1996-11-26

Tracks:

1. Jingle Bells - The Brian Setzer Orchestra
2. So They Say It's Christmas - Lou Rawls With The Brian Setzer Orchestra
3. Sleigh Ride - Darlene Love With The Brian Setzer Orchestra
4. Run Rudolph Run - Chuck Berry
5. The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year - Johnny Mathis
6. Merry Christmas Baby - Charles Brown
7. Back Door Santa - Clarence Carter
8. The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole
9. Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms
10. Father And Son - David Newman
11. Finale - David Newman
12. Deep In The Heart Of XMas - Darlene Love With The Brian Setzer Orchestra

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As far as Hollywood's holiday offerings go this Yuletide season, I'll take Schwarzenegger and Sinbad doing slapstick over a bunch of spotted puppies running amok any day, and the soundtrack to Jingle All the Way is not too bad, either. There are a few standards- Chuck Berry's "Run Rudolph Run," Nat King Cole's "Christmas Song," and Charles Brown's "Merry Christmas Baby"-but the real draw is the Brian Setzer Orchestra doing the ol' Buster Poindexter routine on some of your favorites, including "Sleigh Ride" with vocals by the great Darlene Love (the driving force behind Phil Spector's A Christmas Gift to You). The former Stray Cat's new band also backs velvety-voiced Lou Rawls on a version of "So They Say It's Christmas" which is pretty darn swell. The album gets docked a notch, though, for being a little skimpy at only 10 tunes plus some filler from the instrumental score. --Jim Derogatis

Customer Reviews:

Nice Christmas Music.......2007-01-18

I guess it is easy to get carried away and want a soundtrack when you are watching a movie.... Some of the track makes NO sense without the movie.
Anyway , there are some decent songs to make Christmas feelings flow.

Christmastime Classic.......2006-03-06

There are 12 songs on this soundtrack. The 4 songs on here with the Brian Setzer Orchestra - AMAZING. Those songs along justify buying the whole thing!! That rendition of "Jingle Bells" has to be the best ever recorded. Upbeat with the horns and Setzers magnificent guitar playing - this is meant to be played at full volume when you're in your car making a mad dash to the mall for those last minute Christmas shopping items.

The song "So They Say It's Christmas" with the late, great Lou Rawls is a slow, mellow tune featuring Brian Setzer on acoustic guitar and Lou's rich baritone vocals. A winner.

Next we have "Sleigh Ride" with Darlene Love's vocals. This is another quick-paced numbe with horns and Setzer's fancy fretwork. Refer to the notes for "Jingle Bells" - the same applies here.

We all know are likely familiar with most of the next 8 songs - some classics here we never tire of during the holidays.

Former Montose / Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar makes a surprise co-writing appearance on the final track - "Deep In The Heart Of XMas" with Darlene Love teaming up with Brain Setzer Orchestra again. A great way to end the CD. This is one of my favorites Christmas CD's ever. The Brian Setzer Orchestra has recorded two other Christmas CD's that are also excellent - check out BOOGIE WOOGIE CHRISTMAS and DIG THAT CRAZY CHRISTMAS. "Jingle Bells" on this soundtrack is also recorded on BOOGIE WOOGIE CHRISTMAS, but the two tracks sound slightly different and I prefer the movie version of that song. I recommend you get them all.

One Of The Better Christmas Movie Soundtracks.......1998-11-24

This collection kicks off with the Brian Setzer Orchestra's EXCELLENT version of Jingle Bells-these guys really rock out, and when they're joined by the marvelous Darlene Love on Sleigh Ride & Deep In The Heart Of Xmas-look out! While rest of the album includes the usual Merry Christmas Baby by Charles Brown; Run Rudolph Run by Chuck Berry & the ultimate holiday rock song Jingle Bell Rock by Bobby Helms, Setzer & gang carry it home. Now if only The Brian Setzer Orchestra would do an entire album of Christmas tunes!

Average customer rating: simply the best painful Low Down Christmas Classic A Twised Christmas album!!! Ring in the Holiday Season with Jingle All The Way!

Jingle All the Way Crash Test Dummies Manufacturer: Koch Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music ASIN: B00006IK0B Release Date: 2002-10-08

Tracks:

1. White Christmas
2. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
3. Jingle Bells
4. In The Bleak Of Midwinter
5. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
6. We Three Kings
7. The Little Drummer Boy
8. First Noel
9. Silent Night
10. Gook King Wenceslas
11. The Huron Carol

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Anyone familiar with the Crash Test Dummies' 1993 hit "Mmm Mmm Mmm" is apt to agree that, over the course of an entire CD, singer Brad Roberts's froglike baritone is probably an acquired taste. It may also be hard to imagine a Christmas album delivered by that voice, even if a 1991 alternative rock compilation did feature the Dummies performing a version of "The First Noel" (rerecorded here) that still gets plenty of airplay every December. Fortunately, Roberts isn't the band's only vocalist; the soulful, mournful Ellen Reid takes the lead on five tracks, including the gorgeous "In the Bleak Midwinter." Roberts is pretty much the voice on the others, though--and if you can imagine Leonard Cohen crooning "White Christmas" over a skating rink organ, Tom Waits recording "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," and a "Jingle Bells" straight out of a German expressionist film, then you have some idea of what's here. This is an acquired taste, perhaps, but it's certainly one of the better idiosyncratic holiday releases of recent times. --Bill Holdship

Customer Reviews:

simply the best.......2006-12-19

i would like to start by saying that they could not have chosen a better set of songs. brad's and ellen's voices are great and thier respective voices fit in great with the songs each of them sing. this album is great because each song is an ancient classic. "THE REAL CHRISTMAS SONGS" and not that stuff made up by an artist who wants to write his own christmas tune. you hear the song once and never again. the songs that the crash test dummies covered you will hear over and over again for the next million years on tv, radio, kids singing door to door. and lest not we forget that a christmas album is not a christmas album without some of the tunes that dickens used in his film a christmas carol. such as "god rest ye merry gentlemen and good king wenceslas" however the most important thing is that the songs were not modified, they kept with the basic tunes of the original versions. i bought this cd hands down because the crash test dummies are a good group and also i was curious to hear what brad would sound like singing x-mas songs great go out and buy this cd

painful.......2002-12-25

even the most ardent fans will have a hard time listening to this painful butchering of christmas classics.

Low Down Christmas Classic.......2002-12-13

I'll be the first to admit that I bought this title on a lark, a whimsy, in a burst of curiousity. I have listened to the "Jingle All The Way" disc a number of times and have heard something different to admire on each new listen. Those persons who were fans of the Crash Test Dummies will certainly vouch that the band's calling card has long been Brad Roberts' sub-baritone vocal stylings. What was lost on this listener in my limited exposure to CTD was the voice of Ellen Reid. Her soaring highs stand in stark contrast to Roberts' lows.
Quite simply, this disc contains the best rendition of "We Three Kings" I have ever heard. Other highlights include the swingersque "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and the harmonies on "Little Drummer Boy" The only song that wasn't quite up to par was the version of "Silent Night." But that minor flaw pales in comparison to the enjoyment I receive each time I play it. I expect this to be a December favorite for years to come.

A Twised Christmas album!!!.......2002-11-17

This CD is great! The songs are traditional Christmas songs made better by the sweet haunting voice of Ellen Reid, and the deep purring voice of Brad Roberts. Quite a few are sung with a twisted, almost parody-like quality due to Roberts' deep baritone. It's not even Christmas yet and I'm already in the spirit!!!

Ring in the Holiday Season with Jingle All The Way!.......2002-10-13

This year, it'll be a twisted Christmas indeed...
For those of you looking for something different in music for the Holiday Season, you can do no better than The Crash Test Dummies newest album, Jingle All The Way. Taking Christmas music to a whole new level, this CD is guaranteed to delight. True to their tradition, the Dummies are renowned to change their style with every album, and this one is no exception. A mix of mood, country, medieval and jazz, it's a fusion of all styles - there's something for everyone. As always, the music features the talents of Brad Roberts's unbelievably deep voice and his twisted sense of humor. Additionally, the haunting melodies of Ellen Reid are unforgettable. Not your traditional holiday fodder, this CD encompasses all of the strange magic that is the Crash Test Dummies with a new genre of holiday standbys that you will listen to year after year. RECOMMENDED USE: light a fire, turn off all the lights except for those on the tree, make yourself a cocktail, sit back on the couch and experience something new. Buy one for yourself, and get a couple extra to wrap and put under the tree. This is going to be a Christmas you'll never forget.

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Jingle All the Way! Best-Loved Holiday Favorites Sung By Top Stars Various Artists Manufacturer: EMI Special Products ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Holiday Music | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Vocal Pop | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Under $7 | Today's Deals | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000JILE Release Date: 1995-11-01

Tracks:

1. We Wish You A Merry Christmas - Bing Crosby
2. O Holy Night - Glen Campbell
3. O Come All Ye Faithful - Al Martino
4. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Roger Wagner Chorale
5. What Child Is This? - The Lettermen
6. Jingle Bells - Fred Waring & The Pennsylvanians
7. Silent Night - Wayne Newton
8. The Birthday Of A King - Gordon MacRae
9. The First Noel - Virgil Fox
10. Auld Lang Syne - The Beach Boys

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Coca-Cola Presents Jingle All The Way: Collector's Edition Volume 7 Manufacturer: Coca-Cola Company/PED ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000NW6DNS

Product Description

Collector's Edition Volume 7 1. Joy To The World 2. Jingle Bells 3. Symphony from "The Fairy Queen", Act IV 4. Sing We Joyous All Together 5. Air on a "G" String 6. Rondeau from "Masterpiece Theater" Theme 7. Christmas Medley: O Christmas Tree, The First Noel, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, O Christmas Tree (Reprise), (Reprise) Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 8. O Come, O Come Emmanuel 9. Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming 10. O Come All Ye Faithful 11. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 12. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring 13. Psalm 8 from "Psalms of David" 14. Sonata 20 15. Furchtet euch nicht

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Jingle All the Way Various Artists Manufacturer: Sony Special Product ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Country Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Holiday Music | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Holiday Music | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Holiday Music | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Holiday Music | Miscellaneous | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music $7 - $10 | Today's Deals | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Under $7 | Today's Deals | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music ASIN: B000002YEK Release Date: 1995-10-10

Tracks:

1. Soon It Will Be Christmas Day - Lynn Anderson
2. O Little Town of Bethlehem - Marty Robbins
3. Silent Night - Tanya Tucker
4. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day - Johnny Cash
5. O Holy Night - Charlie Rich
6. Go Tell It on the Mountain - Jim Nabors
7. Silver Bells - Tanya Tucker
8. O Come All Ye Faithful - George Jones
9. Jingle Bells - Willie Nelson
10. Joy to the World - Tammy Wynette

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Jingle All the Way (One Hanes Place) Manufacturer: EMI-Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000GC9BZC

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An American Christmas: We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Joy to the World, the Holly and the Ivy, up on a Housetop, We Three Kings, O Come All Ye Faithful, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, O Little Town of Bethlehem, the First Noel, O Christmas Tree, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Silent Night, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, Away in a Manger, the Twelve Days of Christmas, Jingle Bells one way records christmas series ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000JWATJQ

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Jingle All the Way (One Hanes Place) Manufacturer: EMI-Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000GCCDAC

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Full length audio cd.

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Jingle All the Way Various Artists Manufacturer: Direct Source Label ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music | General Christmas | Today's Deals | Box Sets | Children's Music | Classical Instrumental | Halloween | Hanukkah | Kwanzaa | Opera & Vocal | Pop Instrumental & Easy Listening | Pop Vocal ASIN: B0000CF32W Release Date: 2003-08-26

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