Christmas to Remember

Amy Grant | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 18, 2007)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sparrow
• ASIN: B000V7HFLY
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #99,226 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Trying to capture the magic of her now-traditional Christmas road show, Amy Grant offers the solid but not substantial A Christmas to Remember. Since 1993, Grant and friends, along with the Nashville Symphony, have taken their brand of musical holiday cheer on limited tours. Show staples such as "Gabriel's Oboe" and "Highland Cathedral" are documented here, but they sound flat. However, a few songs--the newly penned title track, the nostalgic "Christmas Can't Be Very Far Away," and the playful "Mr. Sandman"-redo "Mr. Santa"--live up to Grant's usual high standards. A moody, ethereal "Silent Night" and a subtle reworking of Michael W. Smith's "Agnus Dei" are also of interest. While A Christmas to Remember may not be one of Grant's finest moments, after three Christmas albums what's left to do? --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars YOU WON'T FORGET THIS CD! IT'S GREAT!, November 21, 1999

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R. A. Hammond (Webster, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Christmas to Remember (Audio CD)

Another fantastic CD from Amy Grant. I never thought she could top "Home for Christmas," but she did! Her somber and holy rendition of "Silent Night" is the best I've heard, and I absolutely love "Mr. Santa." I can't stop listening to the title cut, "A Christmas to Remember." This is a MUST HAVE Christmas CD from an outstanding musician and person.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amy, once more, makes Christmas magical, November 30, 1999

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Chad Taylor (Olney, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Christmas to Remember (Audio CD)

Having practically worn out my copy of HOME FOR CHRISTMAS for the last seven years, I must admit I had doubts as to whether A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER could compare. After hearing this new one only one time, though, my doubts immediately diminished. The entire CD is truly wonderful and will become another staple in my Christmas music collection.

The title track is wonderful... very contemporary in sound, but lyrically could be significant for years. My personal favorite on the CD is "Christmas Lullaby (I Will Lead You Home)" This is classic Amy... very simple, yet absolutely profound at the same time. Beautiful. The two instrumentals are great, too. And her version of "Jingle Bell Rock" , um, well, rocks. Her voice really shines on this one.

My only complaint is the album's length... I could listen to an Amy CD for hours!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amy best effort yet; uplifting and fun. Buy it!, November 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A Christmas to Remember (Audio CD)

This Christmas album, Amy's third contribution, is her best one yet! Great variety, and deeply moving instrumental pieces as well as fun versions of favorite classics. I especially enjoy her version of "Mister Santa". (A parady of sorts on the 50's hit "Mister Sandman") If you really enjoy the music of the Christmas season, you need to buy this one!