50 Most Loved Christmas Carols

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 13, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 3
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B000A2H4J8
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,763 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Joy to the World (theme by Handel)

2. O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste fidelis)

3. O come, O come, Emmanuel (Veni, veni, emmanuel), carol [12TH Century Pl

4. Deck the Halls (Welsh)

5. Away in a Manger [American Melody]

6. The Holly and the Ivy (English)

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (adapted by W. H. Cummings from Mendelssoh

2. Jingle Bells

3. The First Nowell (English) [17TH Century English]

4. Les anges dans nos campagnes (French), carol (AKA Angels We Have Heard On H

5. Away in a manger (Tune: Cradle Song) (New English Hymnal 22) [European

6. Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht (Silent Night)

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Jingle Bells

2. The First Nowell (English) [17TH Century English]

3. Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (adapted by W. H. Cummings from Mendelssoh

4. Up on the Housetop

5. Ding Dong! Merrily on High (French) [16TH Century French]

6. O Little Town of Bethlehem

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

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Media Type: CD
Artist: 50 MOST LOVED CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Title: 50 MOST LOVED CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Street Release Date: 09/27/2005
Domestic
Genre: XMAS VOCAL COLLECTIONS

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Are you kidding?, January 4, 2007

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Carmen Niagra (Colorado Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 50 Most Loved Christmas Carols (Audio CD)

While the musical arrangements are tolerably adequate and the orchestra is fair, this is some of the worst choral singing I've ever heard. They obviously have no concept of tuning and couldn't stay on pitch if their lives depended on it. I can't believe this is supposed to be a professional recording and the director didn't correct these glaring errors. I picked up this CD at an after-Christmas sale at 75% off, and I will forever mourn the loss of my $5.00. I guess it might suffice as a mediocre white elephant gift, but I pity whomever may be forced to listen to it. I suggest you not waste your money. If it's classical Christmas carols you want, search for more well-known and trustworthy music groups like the London Philharmonic and the Cambridge Singers.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Holidays Never Sounded So Good!, December 16, 2005

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Music Maven (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 50 Most Loved Christmas Carols (Audio CD)

I loved the "50 Most Loved Piano Classics," so I decided to try another "50 Most Loved" collection, this time the Christmas Carols album. These are classics in their own right as the arrangements and orchestrations are enchantingly beautiful and the choir vocals provide perfect point-counterpoint. I hate to admit this, but I'll probably still be listening to this CD long after Christmas is over. There's a cinematic soundtrack quality that I find haunting. Have a great holiday with this one!

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good Try but No Cigar!, January 10, 2008

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Warren G. Hartman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 50 Most Loved Christmas Carols (Audio CD)

The musical tracks and the choir are frequently out of sync. Also,there is a bit of intonation about the choir, I believe it is in the male voices. Lots of songs here, but lacking punch. The 3rd CD contains only instrumental tracks for sing-alongs, if you're into that sort of thing.
If you are looking for a great big bunch of songs, the Mormons are always a good bet.