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Christmas Reunion

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I have been waiting 28 years for a new Tony Orlando and Dawn album - now CD - to come out. Finally my prayers were answered. I couldn't be more happy that the first new album by Tony and the girls is a Christmas album as Christmas is a very special time for me. My anticipation was overwhelming me and finally the time came for the CD to come out. It felt great going into my local music store and looking at the new releases and seeing Tony Orlando and Dawn Christmas Reunion looking right at me. The album cover is beautiful and the enclosed photos are great and reminicent of old ones. Just seeing that made me realize that I was in for something special. The CD was better than I could ever hope for. The CD happens to start with my favorite Christmas song, The Christmas Song, then goes into Christmas in New York which I predict to be a huge hit especially here in NY. What a perfect song for Tony Orlando's voice. I also really love the solo songs the girls sing, again reminding me of the old albums. Tony's version of Silent Night gives a Ray Charles flavor which is just so powerful - Tony and the Girls actually give me chills listening to this song. I also love Mistletoe and Wine, Mary's Boy Child, I Lose It When I Hear White Christmas...Oh the whole CD is just great! Please trust me when I say you will not be disappointed. Your collection needs this new CD. It will put a smile on your face and a warm feeling in your heart. Merry Christmas Tony Orlando and Dawn and thank you.

A friend of my suggested the Christmas Reunion CD to added to my collection. When I bought this Christmas Reunion CD I could not believe how awesome it is. I do believe this is the best Christmas CD I have heard. I highly recommend this CD. If I had to rate this CD it would be higher than the 5 stars allowed here. If you purchase this Christmas Reunion CD you will not be disappointed. I hope this will make your decision if you are thinking about buying it. Joyce, Telma, Tony and Pam voices sound awesome. Also what a great job R2 Entertainment and Michael Omartian did on this Christmas Reunion CD.

In their first studio album in over 25 years, Tony Orlando and Dawn prove, that like fine wine, they have gotten even better with age!

First, their voices are superb. Joyce Vincent Wilson and Telma Hopkins sing soulfully and beautifully. Tony Orlando exhibits some of the best singing of his career. No wonder he has been recording since 1961! The microphone loves this man's voice!

Second, the quality of the arrangements are out of this world. How can you bring something new to the "Christmas Song" (Chestnuts roasting on an open fire), that hasn't previoulsy been done by the over 2,000 artists that have recorded it before? Well, this arrangement and the soaring vocals make this one of the top versions of this song. Mel Torme' would be so proud.

Some of the new songs on the CD are sure to become classics. "Christmas In New York" is an upbest romp that transports us to that great City during this magical time of year.

This CD is a must have for the holiday season. Let's hope it doesn't take another 25 years for their next album.

After their breakup in 1977, never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be buying a new Tony Orlando *with* Dawn album. Yet, here it is and it is excellent.

Tony Orlando and Dawn pick up right where they left off. The use of saxophones and the key in which they sing many of the songs on this Christmas CD are reminiscent of their last two albums, "To Be With You" and "He Don't Love You" (which were their best albums ever!).

As a group their music was changing to a jazzy and more mellow sound with Telma and Joyce taking more leads. They were more serious, less generic and began to create a sound that was unique for them. They began to harmonize and the sound was really beautiful.

This album returns them to that sound.

When Telma Hopkins starts singing the first song on the CD you just know that this is going to be an album where "Dawn" is featured more prominately.

The *best* part of this album is the that Dawn, Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent, are highlighted throughout the CD in several songs. Perhaps that is the greatest thing about this group is Tony Orlando's willngness to share the spotlight and give these women a platform to shine. AND SHINE THEY DO!!!

I hope the sales of this CD spark the making of yet another Tony Orlando and Dawn album.

Many folks, especially babyboomers such as myself, best remember Tony Orlando and Dawn from their string of early-70's hits such as "Candida," "Knock Three Times," and "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree," and for their variety show which aired from 1973 to 1977. Now, after a hiatus of 28 years, the three group members, Tony Orlando, Joyce Vincent and Telma Hopkins, have again joined forces in the recording studio to put together a wonderful new collection of holiday tunes, their first. Tony Orlando and Dawn's 'A Christmas Reunion' features tracks sung by all three, either separately or together, as on the first track, the lovely Christmas classic "The Christmas Song" (aka "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire").

Tony Orlando and Dawn's 'A Christmas Reunion' is a mix of both old and new, but don't look for Rudolph or Frosty here. Instead, settle back with your cup of eggnog, put your feet up, and prepare yourself to be treated to a CD that clearly acknowledges the Reason for the Season - as with "Mary's Boy Child," brilliantly executed by Tony Orlando with an African-influenced arrangement; "Ave Maria/O Holy Night," featuring lead vocal by Joyce Vincent and Tony Orlando, respectively; and the haunting and thought-provoking "Mary Did You Know." The more secular offerings are enjoyable to listen to as well, and perhaps to sing along with, thanks to the included lyric sheet - Ray Parker, Jr.'s "Christmas Time is Here," with lead vocal by Telma Hopkins; the jazzy "Christmas in New York," composed by legendary New York songwriters Jack Keller and Bob Feldman; and my personal favorite, the bluesy "I Lose It When I Hear White Christmas," penned by Toni Wine and Artie Wayne, another pair of talented New York scribes; this Wine/Wayne collaboration is a sure-fire Christmas classic in the making. (By the way, that's Toni's voice you hear singing "I'm gonna make your life so sweet" on The Archies' 1969 megahit "Sugar, Sugar," and about a year after "Sugar" had its run on the charts, Toni co-wrote a little ditty called "Candida," which was recorded by a session singer named Tony Orlando and released under the name of Dawn and ... well, you probably know the rest.)

All in all, this 14-track holiday offering is a delight, and 'A Christmas Reunion' by Tony, Telma and Joyce really brings forth the spirit of Christmas. Highly recommended!

The day this CD came out I walked to the store in a cold OH Nov morning. I ran home and put it on my CD player. Tony Orlando and Dawn never cease to amaze me.This CD is just beautiful!!!! The Packaging is wonderful and the pictures of Tony Orlando and Dawn are candy to the eye. Thank You R2 and to everyone who got this album on the market. It will be a classic for years

Thank you Tony Orlando and Dawn( Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent) for creating this Christmas Reunion CD. They sound terrific and the music is so beautiful. Merry Christmas!

This CD is really wonderful! Tony, Telma and Joyce's voices harmonize so well together along with Joyce's sister Pam. It's as if they never were apart. I love the way Tony shares the spotlight with the girls, to let their voices shine too, and they do! Telma and Joyce's voices together sound so sweet. I love Ave Maria and O Holy Night, Mary Did You Know and of course The Spirit Of Christmas, when I heard that I smiled, it took me back to That's The Way a Wallflower Grows. Let's hope that this is the start of other Tony Orlando and Dawn projects! Like a tv special.

Santa came early to the Charling household this year, with the release of A Christmas Reunion.What a lovely gift for 2005 and always, and especially for longtime fans. The CD presents itself with outstanding photography...and then follows through with music to delight all listeners.Telma and Joyce's voices are still as pure as the driven snow, and tony's is better than ever.Tony's soulful rendition of Silent Night happens to be my favorite. the arrrangement of that song has to be the most beautiful I have ever heard. I am so excited for Tony, Telma, and Joyce...that they were able to come together again and make such a high quality CD.Also, many thanks to R2 Entertainment for making this possible.

I just got my copy on Tuesday and believe me this CD will blow you away once you start playing it.The CD is just beautiful and the music is sooo soo pretty.Tony sounds better than ever and his voice harmonizes well with Telma and Joyce and with the help of Joyces sister Pam.Its like they never have been apart.Who would ever think they would come out with a Christmas CD after 28 years.I'm loving this!!I have been a huge Tony Orlando and Dawn for 31 years and this is there best work ever.Christmas in New York will destined to be a huge hit this Christmas season. Tony does a wonderful job on Oh Holy Night,Marys Boy Child,Mistletoe and Wine,Light of the Stable,Silent Night,I Lose It When I Hear White Christmas,Mary Did You Know and Saviors Day. Telma and Joyce do a wonderful job on Christmas Time is Here, The Spirit of Christmas and Welcome To Our World.All the songs on this CD are just beautiful!!This CD will be destined to be the hit Christmas CD of this Christmas season.I absoulutely love it!! So go out and get yourself a copy.You will not be disappointed!!Its wonderful!!Some of these songs will bring tears to you eyes!! This CD is absolutely great!!The pictures of Tony Orlando and Dawn are just just great!!They look so great together!!This is a must have for any Tony Orlando and Dawn fan.