The Best of Santa's Greatest Hits: 20th Century Masters- The Christmas Collection [Original recording remastered]

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 13, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Hip-O Records
• ASIN: B000AOF9SE
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #148,996 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars classic Christmastime music doesn't get any better than this, December 6, 2010

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Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Best of Santa's Greatest Hits: 20th Century Masters- The Christmas Collection (Audio CD)

This CD has some of the best known classics for the holiday season and there's not a dud in the entire lot--period! The songs are all performed by outstanding artists who remain some of the best of all time; and this is definitely one album that you'll be listening to a lot--even in summer, which is the true test of whether or not a holiday song is first rate. They are--you'll love to hear these songs all year long. The quality of the sound is excellent and the artwork, although somewhat standard for this CD series, is still quite well done.

Brenda Lee's excellent "Rockin' around the Christmas Tree" starts off the album with a festive, catchy number and Brenda never lets go of a superfluous note! The arrangement makes good use of the guitars and the brass; and that's grand. "Jingle Bell Rock" by Bobby Helms is a true a pleasure to listen to as Bobby really does this one up right! Gene Autry's "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is yet another gem; Gene performs this faultlessly and just one listen proves it! In addition, Judy Garland's "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" shines bright and as usual Judy sings this so well I'm stunned by the beauty of the number.

Jimmy Boyd's "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" is a fun number that will bring a smile even to the grouchiest grown-up; and Burl Ives does a wonderful job on "A Holly Jolly Christmas." The backup chorus harmonizes well--not that Burl Ives ever needed backup; but they do sound very good anyway. José Feliciano's "Feliz Navidad" always makes it to the airwaves at Christmastime; and deservedly so-- José does this with a great deal of positive energy that befits the season. "The Chipmunk Song" is one tune that always makes me chuckle; this is another classic that even though it may have been originally recorded with children in mind as the audience, just about any adult will enjoy it.

"I'll Be Home for Christmas," one of my very favorite Christmas songs ever, gets a fine treatment from the legendary Bing Crosby; he croons this flawlessly and I think you'll like this track if you haven't heard it before. Ella Fitzgerald swings brightly to make "Sleigh Ride" a memorable tune; and I really like "The Little Drummer Boy" as performed so beautifully by The Harry Simeone Chorale. There's yet another jewel in Mel Tormé's "The Christmas Song;" he handles this like the pro he always was and still remains. Eartha Kitt's "Santa Baby" is easy on the ear especially with that music to go along with Eartha's lyrics; and the album closes with Bing Crosby's excellent "White Christmas," one of the best selling songs of all time. All this leaves me wanting more!

If you want very high quality control, classic and pleasant music for this holiday season, this is the album for you! It contains nothing but the very best and that's grand. I also recommend this album for fans of the artists on this CD.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Classics, January 7, 2008

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Peters64 "Sox" (Bayonne, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Best of Santa's Greatest Hits: 20th Century Masters- The Christmas Collection (Audio CD)

Very enjoyable Christmas CD that added more enjoyment and memories to the holiday season. Some very fine holiday music on this one that will bring back many wonderful holiday memories. CD also sounds above average when played.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love Amazon and love this album!, December 13, 2010

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Penelope Purple (Spokane, WA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Santa's Greatest Hits / 20th Century Masters Christmas (MP3 Download)

I had some problems downloading this album but Amazon did a great job helping me resolve them. This album is wonderfully nostalgic. It's a delight to hear my childhood favorites again; the Christmas season finally feels like it's here!