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Recommend Some Good Christmas Albums.... The ONLY Christmas albums I have are...
And Donny Hathaway's This Christmas. I want something old school,,,,I'm trying to start with Nat King Cole but he has so many of them. Let a dame know.... | |
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The holiday collection features an array of the artist's wide musical influences, ranging from Celtic to classical to Middle Eastern. Her eclecticism shines through in the mysticism of “The Holly and the Ivy,” the exotic Eastern arrangements of “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,” the Latin-sung “Emmanuel” and the North French/African rendering of “Noël Nouvelet!,” sung in Old French.
Loreena recorded the new material for A Midwinter Night's Dream at Peter Gabriel's Real World recording studio near Bath, England following a highly successful European tour. With McKennitt providing vocals as well as piano, accordion and harp accompaniment; she is supported by Brian Hughes on oud and guitar, Hugh Marsh on violin, Caroline Lavelle on cello, Donald Quan on viola and percussion, Ben Grossman on hurdy gurdy and percussion, Simon Edwards on bass, Rick Lazar on percussion and Stratis Psaradellis on Greek lyra and Greek lute. “I really wanted to recapture some of the frankincense and myrrh in this music,” McKennitt explained, “and the process was a fresh reminder of the diversity of so many traditions when it comes to music of the winter season. The songs are rich with abundant references to the natural world and connections to our spiritual and religious bearings; it's clear that people have always used winter as a time of reflection  You CANNOT use the name of God, or religion, to justify acts of violence, to hurt, to hate, to discriminate- Madonna
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Oh, I love the McKennitt album cover. Been gone for a minute, now I'm back with the jump off | |
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My favorite Christmas album is the 1979 Whispers album 'Happy Holidays To You'.I also like Natalie Cole's 1994 'Holly And Ivy' album.And then there's that new compilation CD I just bought (see my thread). | |
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JackieBlue said: Oh, I love the McKennitt album cover.
her verison of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen is spell binding You CANNOT use the name of God, or religion, to justify acts of violence, to hurt, to hate, to discriminate- Madonna
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The Charlie Brown Christmas album that Vince Guaraldi did. Vince & co. play their asses off on that record! | |
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The SalSoul Christmas albums, especially, the first one. Classics!! "Love is like peeing in your pants, everyone sees it but only you feel its warmth" | |
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My three favorites:
  
Honorable Mention:  "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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Alex, I remember hearing Ella Fitzgerald doing a Christmas duet with Bing Crosby. You know where can I find it? 
And I'm hearing ALOT of things from the Charlie Brown x-mas album, I think I might give this a nod after all. | |
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Harlepolis said: Alex, I remember hearing Ella Fitzgerald doing a Christmas duet with Bing Crosby. You know where can I find it?
And I'm hearing ALOT of things from the Charlie Brown x-mas album, I think I might give this a nod after all. The Charlie Brown Christmas album is a staple for all households that celebrate. The music is really beautiful and festive. Been gone for a minute, now I'm back with the jump off | |
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that ella fitzgerald/louis armstrong Holidy compilation.. | |
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Aisha... I'm not sure if you
heard this one or not... 
but I suggest you take the time out this year & DEW IT!!! if you're not a full fledged FAYENATIC after the first spin you just bite me 
this album gave me a whole new perspective of Xmas albums (and I don't own many) because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
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The Motown and J5 Christmas albums are the only ones I own. I have some shopping to do. | |
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DirtyChris said: Aisha... I'm not sure if you
heard this one or not...
but I suggest you take the time out this year & DEW IT!!! if you're not a full fledged FAYENATIC after the first spin you just bite me
this album gave me a whole new perspective of Xmas albums (and I don't own many) Chri$$y 
I already got it and I haven't even listened to it yet 
Will def give this a nod. | |
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James Brown, all three of his XMAS joints are dope (especially his second one.). PRINCE: Always and Forever
MICHAEL JACKSON: Always and Forever ----- Live Your Life How U Wanna Live It | |
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Harlepolis said: DirtyChris said: Aisha... I'm not sure if you
heard this one or not...
but I suggest you take the time out this year & DEW IT!!! if you're not a full fledged FAYENATIC after the first spin you just bite me
this album gave me a whole new perspective of Xmas albums (and I don't own many) Chri$$y
I already got it and I haven't even listened to it yet
Will def give this a nod. now you KNOW you need an ass whoopin
OMG... her & Meelah on "Come All Ye Faithful"  because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
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DirtyChris said: Harlepolis said: Chri$$y
I already got it and I haven't even listened to it yet
Will def give this a nod. now you KNOW you need an ass whoopin
OMG... her & Meelah on "Come All Ye Faithful" OMG thaaaaats Meelah? 
I was about to ask you who's the dame in the BG. I knew it was one of those Coko-understudies, just couldn't figure out exactly who | |
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Harlepolis said: OMG thaaaaats Meelah?
I was about to ask you who's the dame in the BG. I knew it was one of those Coko-understudies, just couldn't figure out exactly who yes... that's Ms. Kameelah Williams  because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." | |
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Of course my first would be the Nat King Cole's classic...
...The Christmas Song A few more...    
   
...for your consideration. 
An Oscar Peterson Christmas Ella Fitzgerald's Christmas Christmas '64 - Jimmy Smith Jingle Bell Jazz - various artists Christmas Songs - Diana Krall Have Yourself a Soulful Little Christmas - Kenny Burrell Sound of Christmas - Ramsey Lewis Charles Brown Sings Christmas Songs tA  Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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Speaking of Charles Brown, I have this from him..
Nice compilation, it has his original Merry Christmas, Baby 
OK, I'm now seriously considering King Cole & Ella's Xmas albums
Thanx a million, ya'll. | |
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