Christmas Is Coming

Rob Mathes | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 10, 1998)
• Original Release Date: November 10, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B00000DLVW
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #323,193 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

2. When the Baby Grew Up

3. Waiting for Love to Be Born

4. Deck the Halls

5. Angels We Have Heard on High

6. Sweet Little Baby Boy

7. Mary Had a Baby [Instrumental]

8. William the Angel

9. Go Tell It on the Mountain

10. Silent Night

11. I Wonder as I Wander

12. Wake up It's Christmas Morning

13. Intro/My Mother's Prayer [*]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mathes is the Mozart of the Millenium, January 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Christmas Is Coming (Audio CD)

As a part time musician. I am always looking to hear extraordinary talent. There doesn't seem to be enough around. But Rob Mathes' music is truly extraordinary.

The 1st time I heard Rob Mathes (and his Boy Elroy) in the early 90's at a club in Westchester, I was drawn in to the sound. I clearly remember being transfixed by his singing, guitar playing and the bands playing. Someone in the crowd said that I was listening to Chuck Mangione's back up band. I had to listen to more Rob Mathes but the only way I knew how was go out and buy Mangione's Eyes Of A Veiled Temptress. I listened to that CD, allot. Even on that album, you could hear Rob's harmonious influence, both on guitar and vocals. I also saw "Elroy" at the Bitter End in Manhattan several years ago. Having played there myself, the sound equipment is not top notch and it didnt do the band justice.

Since then I have had difficulty finding Rob's music. I have looked. A friend said that he heard Rob was producing. And then flipping channels the other night, PBS had a musician that was playing this song William the Angel. I was transfixed. Something looked and sounded familiar? Perhaps it was Will Lee in the background? no. Then they flashed to info that this was a Rob Mathes video. Oh baby!!!! I couldn't believe it. There he was playing new great music, again. Well alright!! . And then all these guest artists started coming out: David Sanborne, Michael McDonald, etc. Great show.

So thank you Rob, keep on playing ....+ PLS make more CDs!!!. Also Are here any tapes/CDs from Rob Mathes and His Boy Elroy?

Happy Holidays

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rob Mathes Christmas Album, November 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Christmas Is Coming (Audio CD)

Simply the best Christmas album I have ever heard! Creative and fresh and a great lineup of vocalists and instrumentalists. Plus it's all live!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "William the Angel" will bring tears to your eyes., December 29, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Christmas Is Coming (Audio CD)

I saw the Rob Mathes Christmas special on TV and heard his works for the first time. He is a very gifted artist. "William the Angel" is such a special song. It's really hard to fight back the tears during this song. I highly recommend adding this CD to your Christmas music library.