Chim Chim Cher-ee

New Christy Minstrels | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 19, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Collector's Choice
• ASIN: B00069I73M
• Also Available in: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #279,078 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Chim Chim Cher-Ee

2. We'll Sing in the Sunshine

3. He's a Loser

4. Kisses Sweeter Then Wine

5. Springtime

6. It's Gonna Be Fine

7. A Little Bit of Happiness

8. Downtown

9. The Rounder

10. Lark Day

11. Cotton Fields

12. Freedom

13. Chim Chim Cher-Ee [Single Version][*]

14. Jim 'N' I, Him 'N' I, Flying in the Gemin [Stereo Mix][*]

15. Belfagor Stomp [#][*]

16. Born to Be Free [Stereo Mix]

17. Down in the Jungle [#][*]

18. There But For Fortune [Stereo Mix][*]

19. Dance My Trouble Away [Stereo Mix][*]

20. The Music of the World a Turnin' [Alternate Take][*]

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

The ’Christies parlayed an impressive performance of 'Chim Chim Cher-ee' at the 1964 Academy Awards ceremony into a #22 hit album, to which we’ve added nine bonus tracks!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Fine Collection, May 9, 2005

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Colin Burgess (Sydney, AUSTRALIA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chim Chim Cher-ee (Audio CD)

This newly-released CD features many of the original members of the much-loved New Christy Minstrels, before they drifted off into other careers or musical endeavours. It was also at this time that the NCM were undergoing a metamorphisis in style and content, so to many loyal fans of this wonderful folk ensemble this album represents something of a bookmark in the long and loved history of the group. Many of the original ensemble have recently re-formed under their first and best leader, singer/songwriter Randy Sparks, to the applause of rapturous crowds at sell-out concerts across the country in a limited number of appearances. Happily, with the infusion of some new members, they retain that incredible talent and harmony which first brought them to notice with such megahits as "Green Green" and "Today," and this CD is filled with many of the greatest hits of that era, played and sung in the NCM's own inimitable style. There is beauty in these songs, there is passion and loveliness and fun and magic throughout, but most of all there is the unforgettable harmony and talent of the greatest folk ensemble ever assembled, to be enjoyed yet again in this fine classic album. The bonus songs on this album are delightful, and there are many intriguing unreleased songs such as "Jim 'N' I, Him 'N' I, Flying in the Gemini" which are happy reminders of an incredible era in rock and folk music. You are sure to be entranced by this album, just as I was when I first heard it all those years ago. Thanks to whoever is reponsible for releasing all these amazing New Christy Minstrel albums on CD; each of them is a classic, and a treasure.

5.0 out of 5 stars New edition of a wonderful recording, August 3, 2010

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Mark A. Fulmer (rural California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chim Chim Cher-ee (Audio CD)

I was very happy and surprised to find this recording available on CD. The sound quality has different characteristics than what comes across on the record but still excellent.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, June 8, 2005

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Gordon Adams (Chesterfield, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chim Chim Cher-ee (Audio CD)

It was very nice to hear the different generations of NCM's on this CD. The bonus tracks are fantastic! Great job, Tom!