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As I was filling out my Christmas cards yesterday,I pulled out some Christmas CDs  
These are two of my favorite Christmas CDs.The Whispers' Happy Holidays To You' album was originally released in 1979.It's a pleasant,soulful and sometimes funky collection of holiday music.Natalie's CD 'Holly and Ivy' was released in 1994 and several of the songs are jazzy.She has an amazing voice and brings new life to the classics,plus there are a few original songs that are superb.Both albums get me through the holidays. Anyone else playing their Christmas music yet? | |
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another one of my favorite artists,Donna Summer,released a Christmas album in 1994 but it's not one of my favorites.It's too slow,too mundane.Since she is the former "Disco Queen",I expected this album to be exciting and fun,but it's neither.She should have done a dance music Christmas album!
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This is what i`m playing now
You`re right about this one....
She also recorded "The christmas song" in 1991, at the same time as "Unforgettable", it was only released as a single. 
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SoulAlive said: another one of my favorite artists,Donna Summer,released a Christmas album in 1994 but it's not one of my favorites.It's too slow,too mundane.Since she is the former "Disco Queen",I expected this album to be exciting and fun,but it's neither.She should have done a dance music Christmas album!
Her rendition of "White christmas" makes up for everything...  | |
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Icicle said: SoulAlive said: another one of my favorite artists,Donna Summer,released a Christmas album in 1994 but it's not one of my favorites.It's too slow,too mundane.Since she is the former "Disco Queen",I expected this album to be exciting and fun,but it's neither.She should have done a dance music Christmas album!
Her rendition of "White christmas" makes up for everything... It's cool,but her album puts me to sleep.I wish she had included more uptempo songs.Another problem is,the original songs (which she wrote) are disappointing,with some really embarassing lyrics... no time for napping,there's buying and wrapping the gifts to be given away  in the same song,she refers to the Christmas season as "a welcome invasion"...lol | |
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Icicle said: I've never heard these albums,are they any good? I only have her 'Holly and Ivy' CD,which I enjoy tremendously.Are the other albums as good? | |
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SoulAlive said: Icicle said: Her rendition of "White christmas" makes up for everything... It's cool,but her album puts me to sleep.I wish she had included more uptempo songs.Another problem is,the original songs (which she wrote) are disappointing,with some really embarassing lyrics... no time for napping,there's buying and wrapping the gifts to be given away in the same song,she refers to the Christmas season as "a welcome invasion"...lol Have you heard "Rosie christmas" from the "Another Rosie Christmas" album? That`s an uptempo song i think you`d like  | |
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SoulAlive said: Icicle said: I've never heard these albums,are they any good? I only have her 'Holly and Ivy' CD,which I enjoy tremendously.Are the other albums as good? They`re OKAY, but "The holly and the ivy" is definitely the best one she did. "Celebration of christmas" would have been GREAT if it hadn`t been for Domingo & Carreras! They manage to ruin many of the songs. On "Christmas with you" she only sings half of the songs, you can skip this one... "The magic of christmas" is a gem. There`s a beautiful song called "Mary, did you know", and her brilliant rendition of "Sleigh ride" | |
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Icicle said: SoulAlive said: It's cool,but her album puts me to sleep.I wish she had included more uptempo songs.Another problem is,the original songs (which she wrote) are disappointing,with some really embarassing lyrics... no time for napping,there's buying and wrapping the gifts to be given away in the same song,she refers to the Christmas season as "a welcome invasion"...lol Have you heard "Rosie christmas" from the "Another Rosie Christmas" album? That`s an uptempo song i think you`d like I wouldn't be able to tolerate hearing Rosie O'Donnell on any song  | |
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SoulAlive said: Icicle said: Have you heard "Rosie christmas" from the "Another Rosie Christmas" album? That`s an uptempo song i think you`d like I wouldn't be able to tolerate hearing Rosie O'Donnell on any song 
I haven`t heard the song, but i think it`s only Donna. | |
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SoulAlive said: another one of my favorite artists,Donna Summer,released a Christmas album in 1994 but it's not one of my favorites.It's too slow,too mundane.Since she is the former "Disco Queen",I expected this album to be exciting and fun,but it's neither.She should have done a dance music Christmas album!
Oh hell naw! When I think of Donna Summer, I think of fun dance music. She can keep that one. Andy is a four letter word. | |
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vainandy said: Oh hell naw! When I think of Donna Summer, I think of fun dance music. She can keep that one.
It's a snoozefest,the kind of Christmas album you would expect from Amy Grant or Celine Dion. | |
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SoulAlive said: vainandy said: Oh hell naw! When I think of Donna Summer, I think of fun dance music. She can keep that one.
It's a snoozefest,the kind of Christmas album you would expect from Amy Grant or Celine Dion. ....or even Shitney Houston. Andy is a four letter word. | |
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vainandy said: ....or even Shitney Houston. here we go again | |
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vainandy said: ....or even Shitney Houston. HEY, "One wish" was a decent album! The "Deck the halls/Silent night" medley is really good | |
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Run D.M.C. "Christmas in Hollis" !!!
http://www.youtube.com/wa...ufRrgnSEdU This is one of my favorite Christmas songs...and I just realized that Russell Simmons is playing Santa in the video!! [Edited 12/8/06 7:36am] | |
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Christmas cheer, filtered through jazz, pop, old school soul, and electronica.
  
     Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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Been Playin'm since November,
                         
... [Edited 12/8/06 9:37am] " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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namepeace said:
That's a very good CD. However "Silent Night" by The Temptations is NOT the good version they play on the radio. I didn't get it right until I found this one.... Andy is a four letter word. | |
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In addition, on the Comedy side of Xmas:
Santa's Old Lady - Cheech N' Chong Kung Fu Christmas - National Lampoon Daddy's First Christmas - Albert Brooks (with Little Christy) Be-Bop Santa - Babs Gonzales Blue Christmas - Mel Blanc Mr Roberts - National Lampoon (just 'cause) O Holy Night - Eric Cartman/ South Park Peace At Least Once A Year - Rotary Connection ... " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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vainandy said: That's a very good CD. However "Silent Night" by The Temptations is NOT the good version they play on the radio.
Personally, I'm in the minority. I like the old-school version much better. I find the newer version a little overblown. But there's an older Temptations Christmas collection on CD that has songs from the original and newer Temps, including "your" "Silent Night." But I do like the newer Temps' version of "Let It Snow." Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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paligap said: ...
... [Edited 12/8/06 9:37am] Wow, I grew up on this one... I buy one Christmas album every year, slowly building my own collection. So are I have: 
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paligap said: In addition, on the Comedy side of Xmas:
Santa's Old Lady - Cheech N' Chong Kung Fu Christmas - National Lampoon Daddy's First Christmas - Albert Brooks (with Little Christy) Be-Bop Santa - Babs Gonzales Blue Christmas - Mel Blanc Mr Roberts - National Lampoon (just 'cause) O Holy Night - Eric Cartman/ South Park Peace At Least Once A Year - Rotary Connection ... While you're on the subject of comedy songs, let me ask you something because I know you remember lots of old jams. Do you remember this song and who is it? Let me be your Santa Claus baby. Let me be your Santa Claus mama. It's cold out here mama. Let me in mama. Let me be your Santa Claus mama. He basically talks through the entire song in a Barry White type voice. They used to play it on the radio every year but they haven't since CDs have taken over so I'm thinking it's something that is still only on vinyl. I could have sworn the DJs used to announce the artist as Bill Cosby but I'm wondering if I'm wrong since I can't seem to find the song anywhere. Andy is a four letter word. | |
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JackieBlue said: You recommended a song from this album a while ago, "Let it snow". GREAT song, thanks  | |
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vainandy said: While you're on the subject of comedy songs, let me ask you something because I know you remember lots of old jams. Do you remember this song and who is it? Let me be your Santa Claus baby. Let me be your Santa Claus mama. It's cold out here mama. Let me in mama. Let me be your Santa Claus mama. He basically talks through the entire song in a Barry White type voice. They used to play it on the radio every year but they haven't since CDs have taken over so I'm thinking it's something that is still only on vinyl. I could have sworn the DJs used to announce the artist as Bill Cosby but I'm wondering if I'm wrong since I can't seem to find the song anywhere. Damn, Don't remember that one, but it sure sounds like something he'd do !! Wonder if tA might know about that tune.... ... " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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On My Current "Christmas Playlist"): Donny Hathaway - This Christmas Salsoul Orchestra - Merry Christmas All (Happy Time of the year) The Blenders - The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year Home Alone 2 Soundtrack - Christmas Star Toni Braxton, Clare Fischer, Brent Fischer - Snowflakes Of Love (Instrumental) Vanessa Williams, with Bobby Caldwell - Baby It's Cold Outside Stevie Wonder (with Take 6) - Oh, Though That Tellest Good Tidings To Zion GLAD - Rise Up Shepherds And Follow Boyz II Men - A Joyous Song The Blenders - Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire Larry Carlton - The Gift Eric Tingstad, Nancy Rumbel - It Came Upon A Midnight Clear Dave Grusin - Some Children See Him Alexander O'Neal, Jam, Lewis - Remember Why (Interlude) Rob Mathes - William The Angel Pat Metheny Group - Travels Take 6 (with The Yellowjackets) - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Manhattan Transfer - Snowfall Take 6 - Sweet Little Jesus Boy M-Pact - Christmas Time Is Here Vanessa Williams - Star Bright James Taylor - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Manhattan Transfer - Goodnight Steve Kujala - Just A Heartbeat Away The Blenders - Silent Night Mannaheim Steamroller - Stille Nacht George Shearing, Robert Farnon - How Beautiful Is Night ... [Edited 12/8/06 10:45am] " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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Icicle said: JackieBlue said: You recommended a song from this album a while ago, "Let it snow". GREAT song, thanks Glad you liked it! I love the arrangement. I don't know if I play any other song but that one. Been gone for a minute, now I'm back with the jump off | |
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