Various Artists
Audio CD: FDO 2003-11-24
Label: Bmg TV
"The second disc of Christmas Hits is more laid back, with classics from Bing Crosby, Elvis and Tony Bennett mingled with some soulful covers of traditional songs like "Silent Night" and modern classics such as "Last Christmas" and "Walking in the Air". Unfortunately, both of the latter are tortured by Human Nature and Declan Galbraith respectively, and its here that the compilation starts to fall apart. Some of the covers are interesting, but often they highlight just how much better the originals were. There have been plenty of great versions of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town", not to mention the original so why do we get Michael Bolton? The inclusion of Eva Cassidy's "Over the Rainbow" is also a little confusing. It's poignant sure, but since when has it been associated with Christmas? Still, there's plenty here to keep you amused until its time to put the baubles and tinsel back in the loft. Enjoy!......at 320.0 kb/sec!"
Track Listings
Audio CD: FDO 2003-11-24
Label: Bmg TV
"The second disc of Christmas Hits is more laid back, with classics from Bing Crosby, Elvis and Tony Bennett mingled with some soulful covers of traditional songs like "Silent Night" and modern classics such as "Last Christmas" and "Walking in the Air". Unfortunately, both of the latter are tortured by Human Nature and Declan Galbraith respectively, and its here that the compilation starts to fall apart. Some of the covers are interesting, but often they highlight just how much better the originals were. There have been plenty of great versions of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town", not to mention the original so why do we get Michael Bolton? The inclusion of Eva Cassidy's "Over the Rainbow" is also a little confusing. It's poignant sure, but since when has it been associated with Christmas? Still, there's plenty here to keep you amused until its time to put the baubles and tinsel back in the loft. Enjoy!......at 320.0 kb/sec!"
Track Listings
201. White Christmas - Bing Crosby
202. Blue Christmas - Elvis Presley
203. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Frank Sinatra & The B Swanson Quartet
204. Over The Rainbow - Eva Cassidy
205. A Winter's Tale - David Essex
206. I'll Be Home For Christmas - Doris Day
207. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - The Pretenders
208. Do You Hear What I Hear - Gladys Knight
209. Silver Bells - Atlantic Starr
210. When A Child Is Born - Lutricia McNeal
211. The Christmas Song - Natalie Cole
212. You Make It Feel Like Christmas - Neil Diamond
213. Winter Wonderland - Tony Bennett
214. Wombling Merry Christmas - The Wombles
215. All Alone On Christmas - Darlene Love
216. Silent Night (LP Version) - Jewel
217. Last Christmas - Human Nature
218. When You Wish Upon A Star (LP Version) - Linda Ronstadt
219. O Holy Night - Mariah Carey
220. Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt
221. Walking In The Air - Declan Galbraith
222. Amazing Grace (LP Version) - Judy Collins
223. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - St Paul's Cathedral Choir
224. The Lord's Prayer - Barbra Streisand
225. Happy New Year - Michael Ball