- Original Release Date: October 9, 2009
- Label: Columbia
- Copyright: (P) 2009 Sony Music Entertainment
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- Total Length: 42:07
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- ASIN: B002R4K6AG
- Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (399 customer reviews)
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,270 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)
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| Song Title | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play | 1. Here Comes Santa Claus | 2:35 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 2. Do You Hear What I Hear? | 3:02 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 3. Winter Wonderland | 1:53 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 4. Hark The Herald Angels Sing | 2:30 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 5. I'll Be Home For Christmas | 2:54 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 6. Little Drummer Boy | 2:52 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 7. The Christmas Blues | 2:54 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 8. O' Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) | 2:48 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 9. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas | 4:06 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 10. It Must Be Santa | 2:48 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 11. Silver Bells | 2:35 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 12. The First Noel | 2:30 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 13. Christmas Island | 2:27 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 14. The Christmas Song | 3:56 | $1.29 | |
| Play | 15. O' Little Town Of Bethlehem | 2:17 | $1.29 |
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133 of 155 people found the following review helpful
By J. Brennan
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've had this album one day and have listened to it more times than I have his last album Together Through Life, which I thought was okay but found to be a generic modern-day Dylan album (some minor key blues, some rewritten tunes from other artists, some attempted crooning). Christmas in the Heart is not perfect - Bob's "O Little Town of Bethle-Phlegm" voice occasionally struggles to reach the right notes, and he sometimes seems so intent on singing the actual melody, he can't quite invest the proper amount of emotion in the songs - but this album is warm and sincere. It makes me smile. The retro sound makes me remember what Christmas used to feel like when I was a kid, and gives me hope that someday Christmas will feel like that again. My favorite tracks: "Must Be Santa" (Bob's actually having fun!), "Christmas Blues", "Little Drummer Boy" and "Christmas Island". Those who don't get Dylan, especially latter-day Dylan, will hate this album or write if off as a joke, and that's fine with me. Dylan always has been an acquired taste. As for me, I'm loving this album. Thank you, Bob, for this early Christmas gift.
186 of 219 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I really, really wanted to write this one off. Especially after TTL, which for a long time I thought was a total disaster - and still think is a triple bogey at best. But sure enough, I found myself at 9:03 P.M California time downloading CITH off iTunes within the first three minutes of its release.
My first impression? So warm, so comforting, so nostalgic. And not just in a "it's getting to be late Fall, so let's get in the mood for Christmas" way. No, in a pure Americana kind of way. This is a Rockwell painting come to life, it is not some kind of ironic commentary on the past... it is a memorial to the past. Dylan does this perfectly. It baffles me, but I really think this will turn out to be one of his most memorable records.
Let me venture to say that this is also a vocal masterpiece. Forget those low-quality clips on amazon.com.. when you hear this the way Bob Frost intended it, you will curse yourself for ever cursing it.
And surprisingly, there are no real low points. It is just raw and perfect from "Here Comes Santa Claus" to "Little Town of Bethlehem." It makes you think of a bright, white, hopeful day. Logs on the fire, ancestors passed on, old dusty pictures that were never digitized. This feels like something old that turned up in a cross-country move. A brilliant, sharp, autumn feeling like those old first days of school.
"Amen."
My first impression? So warm, so comforting, so nostalgic. And not just in a "it's getting to be late Fall, so let's get in the mood for Christmas" way. No, in a pure Americana kind of way. This is a Rockwell painting come to life, it is not some kind of ironic commentary on the past... it is a memorial to the past. Dylan does this perfectly. It baffles me, but I really think this will turn out to be one of his most memorable records.
Let me venture to say that this is also a vocal masterpiece. Forget those low-quality clips on amazon.com.. when you hear this the way Bob Frost intended it, you will curse yourself for ever cursing it.
And surprisingly, there are no real low points. It is just raw and perfect from "Here Comes Santa Claus" to "Little Town of Bethlehem." It makes you think of a bright, white, hopeful day. Logs on the fire, ancestors passed on, old dusty pictures that were never digitized. This feels like something old that turned up in a cross-country move. A brilliant, sharp, autumn feeling like those old first days of school.
"Amen."
108 of 132 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Ah, Bob Dylan. From Myth to has been to legend, all in one career.Now, an early Christmas gift, destined to bring cheer and food to needy folks. First off, Well Done Mr. Dylan.A great great thing to do. Secondly, a popping christmas album!Channeling Bing and Mel,[and the Harry Simeone Chorale} Dylan has actually put together a terrific album of Christmas music. Since folks speculate on everything with him, I dont care to wonder about his spiritual affiliation,simply the music. The best cuts here, for me, are the Little drummer boy, Do you hear what I hear,The Christmas song,and Hark the Herald angels sing. It's a straight album, no winking or cheesiness present.Imagine of Hank Williams Sr and Woody Guthrie made a Christmas album together. This is that album. Hugely,happily recommended
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Dylan does Christmas
Not a classic for a holiday collection. Dylan croons more than sings so don't expect to much from the album. Still it's a fun to have on the disc player when it plays on random.
Published 26 days ago by moniquenln
1.0 out of 5 stars
bleh
This christmas album is the perfect example of when musicians should retire. Yes, I'm one of the suckers out there that bought a christmas album by someone that I like. Read more
Published 3 months ago by W. Pyke Van Dalsem
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful it is.
It is the most unique Christmas album I own. No other album is like it. Beautiful it is. My wife likes it too.
Published 3 months ago by William Metzar
5.0 out of 5 stars
Young or Old Dylan
Love Dylan's music. Young or old, Dylan touches the heart with his music. I will treasure this CD. Of course, it came to me in perfect condition.
Published 3 months ago by E. Dugard
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love It
its so different to other christmas albums and i'm not a Bob Dylan fan at all.
Christmas in the heart - Bob Dylan
Christmas in the heart - Bob Dylan
Published 4 months ago by Ellen Rose HUTCHINS
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not his greatest work
This record is not the best thing he's ever done by any means, but I still enjoy listening to it during the Christmas season.
Published 4 months ago by Steve M
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Christmas album by the Bobness himself
So who would have thought this would come to be? A christmas album by Bob Dylan? Not very likely you might say, but still here it is. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sverre
5.0 out of 5 stars
Who Knew
Never thought that Dylan would do Christmas but it remains our favorite for Christmas. My son has all of Dylan and this is quickly becoming one of his favorites
Published 4 months ago by P. Houston
3.0 out of 5 stars
So bad it deserves two extra stars
The one star reviews of this are hilarious.
Karaoke at a nursing home just about sums it up.
Or Little Town of Bethlephlegm.
It is definitely a great gag album. Read more
Karaoke at a nursing home just about sums it up.
Or Little Town of Bethlephlegm.
It is definitely a great gag album. Read more
Published 5 months ago by rastaman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Warm, Old-Fashioned...No Kidding!
I could never get past Bob's vocal gimmick in songs like "Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again," where he does that goofy upward hook at the end of every line, and then... Read more
Published 5 months ago by viennashade
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