Christmas Album [Import]

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Christmastime is a time when families get together and sing a few old favorites to raise some seasonal cheer. That's exactly the spirit you'll hear on the Jackson family's holiday gathering--albeit with a few more eye-popping performances than in most home get-togethers. Michael, Jermaine, Tito, and their sibs flash energy and enthusiasm aplenty on old-time faves such as "Up on the Housetop" and "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus." And even when they take things down a notch for ballads like "Christmas Won't Be the Same" and "Give Love on Christmas Day," the affection and tenderness shine through in the way they can only at a true family celebration. --David Sprague

Product Description
Brothers Michael, Jermaine, Jackie, Tito & Marlon performing 11 classic Christmas anthems, including 'Frosty The Snowman', 'I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus' and 'The Little Drummer Boy'. 1997 Spectrum reissue of 1970 Motown release.

Christmas Album,Jackson 5,Phantom Sound & Visi,Christmas Music

Tracks:

Don't Need A Reindeer
December Snow
In The Quiet Of Christmas Morning (Bach 147)
On This Christmas Day
Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
A Winter's Tale
The Spirit Of Christmas
Yes I Believe
When A Child Is Born
White Christmas
In The Bleak Midwinter

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It was inevitable that The Moody Blues would produce a Christmas record. Why it took this long is the mystery. The group's classical music underpinnings have always been ripe for the Christmas canon and on December they add to it with their own contributions. "Don't Need A Reindeer" is a remarkably sweet little pop song that proves Justin Hayward can still write what sounds like a hit. A fair amount of orchestration shades the rest of the CD, as the band arranges and adds lyrics to a Bach piece (here called "In the Quiet of Christmas Morning") while also taking on "In the Bleak Midwinter," "When A Child Is Born," "White Christmas," and the John Lennon/Yoko Ono classic, "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)." In the same vein, though less cheerful, John Lodge pens a melancholy meditation on the horrors of the Mideast in 2003. While he's no John Lennon and December is uneven at best, for Moody Blues fans it will be like finding the lost chord.--Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful December.......2007-06-23

I recently got this CD and I must say I am very very happy with it. My dear Moody Blues have still got "it" - in spades. Their lyrics, music and voices are as wonderful as ever. Those fabulous Hayward & Lodge harmonies sound so very good and this CD is just chock full of their blended vocals. 'December' is such a joy to listen to; in fact I am listening to it right now, and it's 90 plus degrees outside on this June day!

I highly recommend this beautiful Moody Blues work. It's great to listen to at Christmas, or at any other time you want to hear these fabulous men make a joyful noise in your ears.

Lovely but, sadly not the best........2007-05-20

If you own all the other Moodies albums then this is a must. However, if your still building your collection, Strange Times blows this one out of the water. With Ray now gone, there's an empty space in the harmonies and writing

December is avery nice album, and grows on you fast if you don't "get it" at first. 4 stars for the original songs, and is a good snap-shot of the Moodies today.

Still awaiting their next...

Veteran Christmas Rocker.......2007-01-23

Recognizable Moody Blues no matter what the song. With touches of classical (Bach) and vintage (Iving Berlin) Christmas music but with the distinctive Hayward and Lodge touch, as well as their own compositions, this cd evokes pleasant memories of Christmas past while holding out the promise of pleasant listening next December as well.

Moody Blues Christmas Album - December.......2007-01-13

Buy it! This great CD has some old favorites but it's the new songs that really get you. Absolutely one of my most favorite holiday CDs ever.

Loved it........2007-01-04

I've had it for a couple of years and just love it. To me, it is soothing and relaxing.
It brings back memories of the old days and all their LP's from the 70's. There's just something about the sound of Moody Blues that you can't quite describe.
Great!

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The Who Classic Masterpiece AS YOU NEVER HEARD BEFORE
A Landmark Classic Now Made Even Better.
A Milestone of Early Rock!
I Love it !
The Who's classic rock opera gets a 35th birthday celebration fit for a king!

Tommy

Manufacturer: Geffen Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000DJZAH
Release Date: 2003-10-28

Tracks:

Overture
It's A Boy
1921
Amazing Journey
Sparks
Eyesight To The Blind (The Hawker)
Christmas
Cousin Kevin
The Acid Queen
Underture
Do You Think It's Alright
Fiddle About
Pinball Wizard
There's A Doctor
Go To The Mirror!
Tommy Can You Hear Me?
Smash The Mirror
Sensation
Miracle Cure
Sally Simpson
I'm Free
Welcome
Tommy's Holiday Camp
We're Not Gonna Take It
See Me Feel Me/Listening To You

Tracks:

I Was
Christmas (Out-Take 3)
Cousin Kevin Model Child
Young Man Blues (Version 1)
Tommy Can You Hear Me? (Alternate Version)
Trying To Get Through
Sally Simpson (Out-Takes)
Miss Simpson
Welcome (Take 2)
Tommy's Holiday Camp (Band's Version)
We're Not Gonna Take It (Alternate Version)
Dogs (Part 2)
It's A Boy
Amazing Journey
Christmas
Do You Think It's Alright?
Pinball Wizard

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The Who Classic Masterpiece AS YOU NEVER HEARD BEFORE.......2007-06-12

The Album is a masterpiece of all time rock n roll, even if this is "the less Who album" of the Who... but nevermind!
The Sound in both Stereo (from the original master tape discovered in the vault of UMG) and 5.1 (mixed by Pete Townshend himself) is great...
As you put the disc in your player you'll hear the great differences from the 1996 reissue even if you have only a "simple" CD player..
If You're a great Who fan and you a have SACD player buy ABSOLUTELY this album and enjoy it 'til the laser of your player won't work anymore...
The second disc is clearly for fans only but the quality of some track even if are demos or outtakes is very very good!!

A Landmark Classic Now Made Even Better........2006-12-26

One of the most important, groundbreaking amd influential albums in the history of rock and roll, The Who's 1969 magnum opus "Tommy", a rock opera about a deaf, dumb and blind kid who sure plays a mean pinball, is now better than ever thanks to the brilliance of SACD and DSD remastering techniques.

Every song on the cd sounds like it was recorded just yesterday. It is 100 % crystal clear, perfectly remixed and remastered. It gives you a clearer view of the story as well as a more pleasurable than ever listening experience. Pete Townshend and the people involved in this truly put their hearts into making "Tommy" better than ever.

The bonus disc is also worth it. A lot of awesome raritis. The liner notes are an interesting read, and the album itself is of course a masterpiece nobody should be without.

A Milestone of Early Rock!.......2006-09-29

"Tommy" is beyond question one of the big milestones of early rock. Musically the band were at the peak of their creativity.

All band members were obviously extremely talented musicians and both Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend were/are great singers. Apart from few exceptions like "Cousin Kevin" all songs are outstanding; and it's really great to have the whole story on one CD - compared to the old double vinyl album.

Though the storyline may seem a little weird today ( to me it always did ), there is so much great music on this album.

The second bonus CD gives a very interesting insight in the developement of some of the songs. Though the sound quality is exellent CD 2 will mainly be of interest to hard-core Who fans. None of these alternate versions are better than the ones chosen for the album, though a few come close. The studio version of "Young Man Blues" which did not appear on the original album is a nice addition too!

I Love it !.......2006-09-06

I was so blind-sided by this reissue - really. I have looked at this for a few years now, but I never picked it up. My impression of this was that it had some very good music along with some dated sounding tracks, so it wasn't a high priority. I'd been having very good luck buying hybrid SACD's even though I don't own a SACD player; the CD layers benefit greatly from the DSD mastering, making them stand head and shoulders above the latest PCM remasters (there are a few exceptions), so I decided to take the plunge.

The CD layer is stunning. I must have been sitting there with my mouth open after "Overture" began. I experienced emotion that wasn't there on previous listens to this on CD and vinyl. Yes, some of the tracks still sound dated, but most of this album is very good indeed, and this remaster is so incredible. If you own a great stereo rig, I highly recommend buying this - in fact, even if you don't have a great rig, I recommend it!

The Who's classic rock opera gets a 35th birthday celebration fit for a king!.......2006-08-13

The Who's fourth studio(and fifth overall) album Tommy was released in May of 1969.
The Tommy album by The Who was the make or break for the group because if Tommy had failed, The Who would have probably disbanded due to lack of funds despite their concerts selling out based on Pete Townshend's guitar smashing and Keith Moon's drum kit demolishing at the end of each gig.
Guitarist Pete Townshend, under the gun after I Can See For Miles failed as a single in the UK(although it was their biggest ever hit here in the US) came up with a rock opera about a deaf, dumb and blind kid named Tommy whom becomes those aforementioned things after witnessing an event as a child that traumatized him(his father killing his step-father whom he considered his father).
Originally considered to be a single length album, the band felt it didn't make sense so they expanded it into a double album and the result is one of rock's Top 10 greatest double studio albums in history(alongside other classic double albums like the then-already released Jimi Hendrix's Electric Ladyland and The Beatles' White album and would help pave the way for more classics like The Rolling Stones' 1972 masterwork Exile on Main Street, The Who's 1973 release Quadrophenia, Elton John's 1973 classic Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Genesis' 1974 masterwork The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Led Zeppelin's 1975 classic Physical Graffiti, Pink Floyd's 1979 masterpiece The Wall and Bruce Springsteen's 1980 classic The River among many others).
Alot of classics appear on this album like the Overture, the classic Top 20 hit Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey, the Underture(best instrumental on here which is basically a repeat of the album's other instrumental Sparks), Go to the Mirror, I'm Free, Cousin Kevin(one of bass player John Entwistle's greatest compositions), Fiddle About(about the perverted Uncle Ernie), Tommy's Holiday Camp(another excellent ditty written by drummer Keith Moon whom did an excellent rendition in the film version of Tommy in 1975) and the classic finale We're Not Gonna Take It/See Me Feel Me.
The other tracks on the album It's a Boy, 1921(You Didn't Hear It), Eyesight to the Blind, Christmas, The Acid Queen, Do You Think It's Alright, There's a Doctor I've Found, Tommy Can You Hear Me?, Smash the Mirror, Sensation, Miracle Cure, Sally Simpson and Welcome are all great pieces as well though tend to be overlooked.
The album made The Who legends for good and peaked at #4 on the Billboard chart and was their first Gold seller(eventually Platinum).
In 1996, the album was re-released as a remastered CD but used different masters for the remixed reissue.
In October of 2003(just in time for Tommy's 35th Anniversary), Geffen Records(formerly known as MCA) re-released the album as a 2-disc Hybrid SACD with the original mix on the CD layer and a killer 5.1 mix on the SACD layer and this version uses the very original tapes that were found in Universal's vault after being said that the original tapes were destroyed by Kit Lambert in a fire. As a result of the discovery of the original tapes, the sound quality is amazing on here.
Disc two has great outtakes and demos like I Was, The Who trying to record Sally Simpson with hilarious results and instrumental versions of Tommy Can You Hear Me and Tommy's Holiday Camp among many other rarities plus a cool booklet with rare photos.
Highly recommended.

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Very special christmas
Rock'n Christmas
Not worth buying
Worst online experience ever
Rocking Christmas

A Very Special Christmas
The Pretenders , and John Cougar Mellencamp
Manufacturer: A&M
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Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

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Winter Wonderland - Eurythmics
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Merry Christmas Baby - Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
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Santa Baby - Madonna
The Little Drummer Boy - Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
Run Rudolph Run - Bryan Adams
I Wish Everyday Could Be Like Christmas-Bon Jovi
The Coventry Carol - Alison Moyet
Silent Night - Stevie Nicks

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When was the last time you heard collard greens being sung about in a Christmas song? Probably never, unless you're a Run DMC fan, or were wise enough to hop on the Very Special Christmas tip. The rappers' contribution to this benefit collection is probably the highlight, although traditional songs covered by now-traditional artists like the Pretenders ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas") provide the majority of the material here. Eurythmics turn in a suitably chilly "Winter Wonderland," Stevie Nicks sings a beautifully haunting "Silent Night," and Whitney Houston proves again that she's every woman with "Do You Hear What I Hear"--that is, every woman with a voice strong enough to do the song justice. "Santa Baby," Madonna's contribution, isn't as sultry as it could be, but there's more fun thanks to hell-on-heels, the Pointer Sisters and Bon Jovi. --Steve Gdula

Customer Reviews:

Very special christmas.......2007-01-22

Great cd, have the original on record & couldn't find it anywhere in Oz on cd. Not your traditional boring christmas carols - love it!

Rock'n Christmas.......2007-01-19

If you luv Xmas, but you are a little sick of hearing the same old 40's & 50's sounding carols & songs and you wish xmas would ROCK, just a little, then this is the CD for you!!!!
I luv it, I have heard these songs played on the radio and thought
"Where can i get a copy of these tracks!".
Well here they are, in 1 neat little package.
Merry Rockn Xmas Next Year!

Not worth buying.......2007-01-19

I bought the cd for my sister, because it was the only recording I could find of this particular Sting song that she loved. It turned out she already had the cd, and said the ONLY good song on the cd was his song. Therefore I took it back to another store, as I didn't want it either. Too much discordant, and rap type music, she said.

Worst online experience ever.......2007-01-18

Hermanstreet is lame and I would never, even with my life hanging in the balance, order from them again.

I e-mailed several times (3)inquiring about my order and not once received an e-mail back. Worst online experience ever, this coming from someone who does the majority of their shopping and all their bill pay online.

Rocking Christmas.......2007-01-15

This is a good Christmas CD for people who are tired of the usual same-old-same-old. It features Mellencamp and the Eurythmics among others. It's really good and I highly recommend it.

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beautiful beautiful
Ave Maria
Ave Maria - penetrating hymns
the Ave Maria Album
My Dad used to sing this while shaving

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Release Date: 1998-08-11

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Ave Maria
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
Ave Maria

Customer Reviews:

beautiful beautiful.......2007-06-27

This CD was a gift for someone who loves the classic Ave Maria, and it delivers an assortment of the most beautiful recordings of the hymn ever made. Just lovely!

Ave Maria.......2007-05-30

Some very good renditions of various versions, but some were rerecordings and not remastered, so were grainy and sounded like old 33.3 RPM recordings. I was disapppointed in those, but most were excellent for my purpose in becoming familiar with the music.

Ave Maria - penetrating hymns.......2006-01-26

Other CD's have various versions of Ave Maria, as does this one. What distinguishes this CD is the quality of the recordings, the reverent tone of the vocalists, and the impressive blending of the singers and orchestras. Some versions inpsire an awesome silence, attracting our focus on these hymns and their solemnity. Ave Maria continually provides a respite from the world--it is so intense. These Ave Maria hymns are captivating enough by their music alone. The meaning adds the intended spiritual dimension. This album comes highly recommended.

the Ave Maria Album.......2005-10-03

My husband and I listen to this all the time .. whatever
version is your preference, you can probably find it on this
album. Excellent.

My Dad used to sing this while shaving.......2005-06-11

This beautiful aria is interpreted 16 ways by several renown singers and composers, so I'm sure you'll find your own personal favorites among the different versions. Each rendition has its own descriptor, and I found myself thinking "riveting", "exhilerating", "captivating", "evocative", "inspiring", or even "heartbreaking" for the same compelling music. To me, even the old fashioned, ragged recordings herein had a certain charm, and I don't mind the 'scratchiness' at all. I believe my Dad would sing Franz Schubert's 'Ave Maria' as interpreted by tenor Jerry Hadley -- I swear it literally brought tears to my eyes when I first heard it. As a child, I remember the delight I took in hearing my Dad sing with all the passion and drama of an artiste -- and you know, for a man who didn't even know all the lyrics, he sounded pretty darn good in our old bathroom! Seriously, this is a wonderful collection, even without the reminiscent sentimentality. I highly recommend it.

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Rutter Christmas Album
Unique and Beautiful!
Johh Rutter Chirstmas Album
Liked it enough to go through a lot of trouble to give it a review.
John Rutter and Cambridge Singers

The John Rutter Christmas Album
Cambridge Singers , Rutter , and City of London Sinfon
Manufacturer: Collegium
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ASIN: B00006JJ4T
Release Date: 2002-09-24

Tracks:

Wexford Carol
Jesus Child
There Is a Flower
Donkey Carol
Wild Wood Carol
Angels' Carol
Nativity Carol
Mary's Lullaby
Star Carol
Candlelight Carol
Shepherd's Pipe Carol
Christmas Lullaby
Dormi, Jesu
Love Came Down at Christmas
Sans Day Carol
I Wonder as I Wander
What Sweeter Music
Joy to the World
I Saw Three Ships
Deck the Hall
Very Best Time of Year
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Silent Night

Album Description

Top of the British Classical Charts for 10 Weeks! Billboard Top Ten Classical Recording - December 2002! This album gathers together most of the carols I have composed over the years, plus a sprinkling of my arrangements of traditional carols, grouped to form a program which narrates, reflects upon, and celebrates the Christmas story. I have always enjoyed carols ever since I first sang them as a member of my school choir, and it was not long before I began to write carols of my own-in fact my first two published compositions were the Nativity Carol and the Shepherd's Pipe Carol. For any musician involved in choral music, Christmas is an especially joyous time, and I am indeed happy that it has played a part in my musical life for so many years- JOHN RUTTER

Customer Reviews:

Rutter Christmas Album.......2007-05-14

Great selection of music, and well presented. This is however older recordings that do not match the quality of Rutter's latest recordings such as the Te Deum or the Gloria.

Unique and Beautiful!.......2007-03-09

John Rutter, and his beautiful music, is such a gift to the world. This unique Christmas CD is magnificent! Especially touching are two of Rutter's original carols, "Christmas Lullaby" and the joyful "Angels' Carol." The musical selections speak to the soul, helping the listener connect to emotions of joy, peace, faith, hope, and love. This is a worthy addition to your collection of Christmas CDs.

Johh Rutter Chirstmas Album.......2007-02-19

If I were to choose only one Christmas album to ever own, this would be the one. John Rutter is an exceptional composer of religious music, with unusual harmonies. The music is difficult to sing, and because this is his own choir and he is directing it, the performance is flawless. Gives you goosebumps.

Liked it enough to go through a lot of trouble to give it a review........2007-02-07

Great music by John Rutter: Great performance!

John Rutter and Cambridge Singers.......2007-01-18

This is quintessential English cathedral music; beautifully sung. Reminds one of the English Christmas -- warm and serene -- that we've only experienced in our dreams!

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Not a must have - but quality
fabulous
A Christmans Album for All Seasons
Very Enjoyable
The Beginning of the End

Jethro Tull Christmas Album (Bonus Dvd)
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Not a must have - but quality.......2007-06-20

Good quality Tull material, some quite excellent in fact. Great production-one of their best sounding recordings ever.

fabulous.......2007-05-28

ian anderson is a genius. this cd is beautiful. it's been Christmas in April.

A Christmans Album for All Seasons.......2007-05-25

A totally unexpected Christmas Album from Ian Anderson with his virtuoso flute. Great rhythm and melodic variation distinguish this from other Christmas albums on Christmas standards and new originals. Too bad the other musicians are really not up to the task that Anderson's music demands most of the time--the other musicians playing are mediocre, particularly the uninspired drummer who has nowhere near his old man's chops.

Very Enjoyable.......2007-05-17

I've been a Tull fan since the early 1970's. During that decade I saw the band in concert 3 times. Although Ian doesn't have the power/range in his vocals anymore - the music is still quite refreshing. I like the spin on the old seasonal standards and wit and charm of his own material.
The pure instumentals are still way up to my Tull standards. There's a lot of music and it's very enjoyable. This one will be on my regular play list during the holidays - or whenever!

The Beginning of the End.......2007-04-27

This album marks the beginning of the end for Jethro Tull. Not because the band is going downhill on its own, but because Ian is driving it that way forcibly.

Here is where Ian starts to replace the top-notch, virtuostic players that have always made Tull the most musical band on the face of the planet, with people like his son, James Duncan Anderson, who, forgive me for being blunt, is a hack percussionist and utterly incapable at the throne.

Now he has replaced just about everyone else (except Martin) with second rate musicians that just can't play at the level which his compositions demand. And why? to save a buck. So Ian Anderson can die a rich man.

Tosh. This album is not bad, there's some really great playing, great fun arrangements of traditional tunes, but, there are a few spots where you wince at James' playing ability... and there will be a lot more of that if this new concert lineup stays. We're going to begin to miss Doane, Andrew and John.

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Andy Williams
Timeless Christmas Album
The Essence of Christmas
The Andy Williams Christmas Album
Lazy Mastering

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Andy Williams
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Release Date: 2004-08-24

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Sweet Little Baby Jesus
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Silent Night, Holy Night

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This was one of the best-selling Christmas records of the 1960s, and with good cause! Somehow, without the fatherly image of Bing Crosby, or the svelte croon of Frank Sinatra or Tony Bennett, or even the reverent innocence of Perry Como, Andy Williams managed to make a holiday institution! This collection of Christmas songs is full of standards normally identified with other artists, but armed with an average tenor and lots of exuberance, Andy Williams made them his own. His "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" is the most exhilarating version of the song there is, and even his "White Christmas" and "O Holy Night" are more than just passable. This is not only Williams's best Christmas collection, this is one that should be in every holiday music collection. --Steve Gdula

Customer Reviews:

Andy Williams.......2007-05-10

I have the 33 album so am thrilled to have this on CD. Arrived very quickly.

Timeless Christmas Album.......2007-03-29

I fell in love with this album in my childhood and it is the epitome of Christmas songs!!! I would recommend it to anyone who loves the standards.

The Essence of Christmas.......2007-02-22

The Andy Williams Christmas Album is the official album of the season. All the wonderful memories of childhood are embodied in this delightful christmas chestnut.

The Andy Williams Christmas Album.......2007-02-12

A perfect addition to your Christmas library - especially if you were lucky enough to have enjoyed the Christmas specials Mr. Williams did on television. His clear, mellow voice makes this recording a must have.

Lazy Mastering.......2007-01-23

C'mon Sony! Put at least a little effort into your Christmas reissues! I own this and Andy's other Christmas album, as well as Tony Bennett's Sony Christmas album, and they did the same thing to all three - They sapped the life out of the recordings by filtering out the highest frequencies to reduce the tape hiss. They could have reduced the hiss by utilizing other methods, but that would have required effort. I guess Sony doesn't take their Christmas offerings very seriously.

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Carol of the Bells is a must listen
Bought it just for Michael's
the christmas album
Absolutely The Best!
One of my most valued treasures!

The Christmas Album
David Foster's the Christmas Album
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000001Y5V
Release Date: 1993-10-19

Tracks:

Carol Of The Bells (Instrumental)
Blue Christmas
The First Noel
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
Grown-Up Christmas List
O Holy Night
Go Tell It On The Mountain/Mary Had A Baby
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Mary's Boy Child
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
Away In A Manger
White Christmas

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Carol of the Bells is a must listen.......2007-05-15

The rest of the album is good, but David Foster's version of Carol of the Bells is the best.

Bought it just for Michael's .......2007-02-19

I saw this special on tv and thourogly enjoyed it, but it was Michael's performance that was the sole reason I watched this in the first place! Michael's "O Holy Night" made me forget about the rest of the special. Michael's song with the perfect symphony orchestra was a concert in itself alone!!!

I did have this Christmas Album on audio cassete back in [...]shortly after the concert. I bought it just for Michael's "Oh Holy Night"!! I lost the tape somewhere, and on a whim, looked it up on Amazon!! Although I do not plan on purchasing the album on the CD as shown, it is reccomended for anyone who saw the special on tv, and would like the songs from it to hear.

This tape/ CD is actualy the special but without usage of a TV to watch!You hear everything on this tape that you saw on the special! A good variety of singers. Except for Michael. He is not good--he is extremely gorgeous!!!

If you loved Michael's performance on this as I obsessively do, you can also buy it on Michael Christmas CD which needless to say I ordered when it was first released!!!! I don't need this Christmas album if I have his Christams CD!!!!

I enjoyed the piano piece of Carol Of The Bells too!!

If you wanted to see the special, but missed it, this CD is the next best thing. You will get to hear everything you missed when it aired.

And if you buy it just for Michael's vocals as I did on audio tape back then, then be prepared to cry when he hits those "NOEL'S"!!!! Actualy be prepared to cry throughout the whole song!!!!

Enjoy!

the christmas album.......2006-12-07

This is by far my favorite Christmas CD - it makes me want to get up and dance to the Carol of the Bells! Its my happy go to song - thank you!!!

Absolutely The Best!.......2006-12-07

I bought this cd the year is came out after seeing the Christmas special on t.v. It has been my favorite Christmas cd ever since. This is the cd that gets me in the holiday spirit. I have a copy in my house, my car and at work. I play it all the time during the season. It's really enjoyable to play while wrapping my Christmas gifts. A true treasure. Thank you Mr Foster was this wonderful Christmas cd.

One of my most valued treasures!.......2006-12-01

Not only is this my favorite CD, but it is one of my most treasured belongings! I LOVE this music collection, which greatly warms my heart at this favorite time of year.

Home Alone 2: Lost In New York - Original Soundtrack Album

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Home Alone Movies
a really must have ^_^
I love it!
Can't believe it's out of print
Definitely good stuff

Home Alone 2: Lost In New York - Original Soundtrack Album
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000005LBO
Release Date: 1992-11-20

Tracks:

All Alone On Christmas - Darlene Love
A Holly Jolly Christmas - Alan Jackson
Somewhere In My Memory - Bette Midler
My Christmas Tree - Home Alone Children's Choir
Sleigh Ride - TLC
Silver Bells - Atlantic Starr
Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas - John Williams
Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms
Cool Jerk (Christmas Mix) - The Capitols
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas - Johnny Mathis
Christmas Star - John Williams
O Come All Ye Faithful - Lisa Fischer

Customer Reviews:

Home Alone Movies.......2004-09-03

I Love Both 1 and 2 of the Home Alone Movies , but i dislike 3 and 4 , i dont supose anyone knows the song that uncle frank sings in home alone 2 in the shower ?

a really must have ^_^.......2004-08-01

Well unfortunately not all the soundtrack used in the movie is on the cd but MARK WILLIAMS from SCOTLAND asked about the song in Home Alone when Kevin is shaving and singing a song it's called (I'm Dreaming Of A White Christmas for Frank Sinatra) and there's another song in the same movie when Kevin is moving the shadows when having a party on X-mas eve it's called (Brenda Lee - Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree) so if these 2 songs were in the cd it'd be just perfect.
all the best

^_~ Ray , KUWAIT

I love it!.......2002-08-11

I have to get the soundtrack, the film just sells it to me! One thing however, i remember in HA2 that when kevin does his shopping in the start of the movie and all the sightseeing, i remember a song about shopping on fifth avenue and things. I really enjoyed the song, is it on the CD or does anyone know what it is called?

Regards,

Mark, 20, Scotland.

Can't believe it's out of print.......2001-12-04

This is one of my all-time favorite holiday CDs, and I'm heartbroken that you can only buy it used. I hope it gets reissued.

Definitely good stuff.......2000-11-08

This is a great CD, it's full of great Christmas music, and I'd substitute it for any other holiday CD. The songs are all great, and they're a nice compliment to the first Home Alone soundtrack. BUY IT!

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What a Beautiful Voice!!!!!!!!!!
A very good Christmas CD
Great!!!
Mediocre
Fabulous!

One Wish: The Holiday Album
Whitney Houston
Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000E1WKE
Release Date: 2003-11-18

Tracks:

The First Noel
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
Little Drummer Boy
One Wish (For Christmas)
Cantique de Nvel (O Holy Night)
I'll Be Home for Christmas 3:46
Deck the Halls/Silent Night
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
O Come O Come Emanuel
Who Would Imagine a King {From the Preacher's Wife}
Joy to the World

Customer Reviews:

What a Beautiful Voice!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-06-27

Whitney may have some personnal issues but her voice is still in tact! She has added a twist to every song and it works only for her. This is a wonderful Cd to have on while entertaining for the holidays or just relaxing by yourself. She captures the holiday spirit in every song thaty only she can do!

A very good Christmas CD.......2007-03-01

We have several Christmas CDs. This one is by far one of the better Christmas CDs. This is not just your normal re-hashed Christmas music. This cd is funky and has a great gospel sound. This is a must buy!

Great!!!.......2007-01-15

Even though it is not Whitney's best, I still thought it was great! I bought my Mom one also, and she enjoyed it too. I read several other reviews and I do not agree with the negativity. I truly do hope Whitney will come back better than ever.

Mediocre.......2007-01-15

Whitney's voice is back, but I am not sure why she would ever do another Holiday CD with "The Preacher's Wife" soundtrack's timeless beauty and charm. This CD was just ok, nothing earth shattering.

Fabulous!.......2007-01-12

I love Whitney despite all that she has been through - she has been blessed with the gift of song.

This is a soulful Christmas must have CD!

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