Nat King Cole - Christmas Song
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Artist: Nat King ColeEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
CD Release Date: 2009-08-25
Music Label: Capitol
Soundtracks:
- The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You) [1961 Version]
- Deck the Hall
- O Come All Ye Faithful
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
- O Tannenbaum
- O Little Town of Bethlehem
- I Saw Three Ships
- O Holy Night
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- A Cradle in Bethlehem
- Away in a Manger
- Joy to the World
- The First Noel
- Caroling, Caroling
- Silent Night
- Buon Natale (Means Merry Christmas to You) [*]
- All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth) [*]
- The Happiest Christmas Tree [*]
- The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You) [*]
Music reviews of Christmas Song
Music Review: + 1/2 star--very good but it's also a half-hearted re-release
Rating: 3 Stars
The Christmas Song is indeed an expanded, remastered and repackaged version of Nat's CD entitled The Christmas Song from 1990, 2005 and more! If you have one or all of these albums already from the great Mr. Cole, your only true reason to buy this would be for the upgrade in sound quality although the improved remastering doesn't make a huge "night and day" difference when I hear it. If, however, you are a casual fan or a relative newcomer to Nat "King" Cole who has not yet purchased past releases of The Christmas Song CD, then go ahead and get this--although, for example, you will miss out tracks from the 2005 edition of this album including a version of "The Christmas Song" from 1946 by The King Cole Trio as well as tracks entitled "Toys for Tots" and "Happy New Year."
Of course, anyway you slice it Nat still sounds great on this album. There are religious holiday standards including "O Tannenbaum;" "O Little Town of Bethlehem;" "O Holy Night;" "The First Noel" and "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen." Nat performs these with panache and the lush musical arrangements greatly enhance the songs. They use a background choir on a few of these numbers but it's all done in good taste and the background singers never try to steal the spotlight for Nat "King" Cole.
Other terrific songs include more secular tunes such as "Caroling, Caroling;" "All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth)" by The King Cole Trio and the endlessly charming "The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)" which is done both in its 1961 glory and as a duet with Nat's daughter Natalie.
Overall, get this if you're a casual fan without previous editions of this CD--or a newcomer just discovering Nat's artistry who wants some fine holiday music by Nat "King" Cole. Diehard fans should opt for a previous edition of this album which includes other tracks not found here. They should be here; and that's a disappointment. You'll find great music on this CD; but it's not as comprehensive as it could have been and so I can only give it 3 ½ stars. What a shame Capitol Records didn't do more justice to Nat!
Description of Christmas Song
2009 Holiday release. Digitally remastered, expanded and repackaged edition of the classic Nat King Cole Christmas album featuring bonus tracks and new cover art. Of all the songs played during the holiday season, 'The Christmas Song' is the most popular. And out of the numerous versions of the song recorded over the years, none come close to Nat King Cole's flawless recording. This album contains that holiday chestnut plus other classic Christmas tunes sung like only Nat could sing them. Features 20 magical Christmas songs for all to enjoy!Broadway & Vocalists CDs
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