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Christmas Song

Nat King ColeAudio CD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (August 25, 2009)
  • Original Release Date: 2009
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Capitol
  • ASIN: B002HMHXN6
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,070 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You) [1961 Version]
2. Deck the Hall
3. O Come All Ye Faithful
4. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
5. O Tannenbaum
6. O Little Town of Bethlehem
7. I Saw Three Ships
8. O Holy Night
9. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
10. A Cradle in Bethlehem
11. Away in a Manger
12. Joy to the World
13. The First Noel
14. Caroling, Caroling
15. Silent Night
16. Buon Natale (Means Merry Christmas to You) [*]
17. All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth) [*]
18. The Happiest Christmas Tree [*]
19. The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You) [*]

Editorial Reviews

2009 Holiday release. Digitally remastered, expanded and repackaged edition of the classic Nat King Cole Christmas album featuring bonus tracks and new cover art. Of all the songs played during the holiday season, 'The Christmas Song' is the most popular. And out of the numerous versions of the song recorded over the years, none come close to Nat King Cole's flawless recording. This album contains that holiday chestnut plus other classic Christmas tunes sung like only Nat could sing them. Features 20 magical Christmas songs for all to enjoy!

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Love Nat King Cole - AND love his music! L. Newton  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
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103 of 109 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Capitol, Can We Just Get Back To Basics? November 22, 2009
Format:Audio CD
Capitol, since a new version of this album is released practically every year and you still haven't gotten it right, how about doing this NEXT year? Restore the original 1963 album track order. Restore the original ambient echo effect that was on that LP (or just remaster the original'86 CD version). Scan and remaster the original '63 cover art (with Nat sitting by the fire) including the original "full dimensional stereo" banner. Then, commission Will Freidwald or another music historian to write a brief history of this album. You know, how it began as "The Magic Of Christmas" in 1960 and morphed into the "Christmas Song" version we all knew and loved for 30-some odd years before you began monkeying with it? Then, on the back of the booklet, scan and print the original "Magic Of Christmas" artwork with its corresponding stereo banner. Then, add "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen", "Happy New Year" and the English outtake of "Adeste Fideles" as extras. Leave Natalie's duet, the Toys For Tots PSA and all the novelty x-mas tunes to another collection. THAT is how you do a re-release!

For some reason, Capitol has been BUTCHERING its holiday releases by Nat, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and the Beach Boys just to name a few. In the 80's and 90's holiday CD's by each could be found with only slightly modified versions of the original album art and sound matching that of the LP master tapes. But in the past ten years, the Capitol art department has decided to give each album a complete makeover(several of them in fact)... all for the worse! Also, someone has decided to shuffle the track order, add a bunch of extra crap and dub it the "Ultimate Christmas Collection" (Beach Boys). Please, originality is best when it comes to re-issues, especially these sacred Christmas albums. Save the abstract art and marketing concepts for your NEW artist releases.
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33 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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The Christmas Song is indeed an expanded, remastered and repackaged version of Nat's CD entitled The Christmas Song from 1990, 2005 and more! If you have one or all of these albums already from the great Mr. Cole, your only true reason to buy this would be for the upgrade in sound quality although the improved remastering doesn't make a huge "night and day" difference when I hear it. If, however, you are a casual fan or a relative newcomer to Nat "King" Cole who has not yet purchased past releases of The Christmas Song CD, then go ahead and get this--although, for example, you will miss out tracks from the 2005 edition of this album including a version of "The Christmas Song" from 1946 by The King Cole Trio as well as tracks entitled "Toys for Tots" and "Happy New Year."

Of course, anyway you slice it Nat still sounds great on this album. There are religious holiday standards including "O Tannenbaum;" "O Little Town of Bethlehem;" "O Holy Night;" "The First Noel" and "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen." Nat performs these with panache and the lush musical arrangements greatly enhance the songs. They use a background choir on a few of these numbers but it's all done in good taste and the background singers never try to steal the spotlight for Nat "King" Cole.

Other terrific songs include more secular tunes such as "Caroling, Caroling;" "All I Want for Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth)" by The King Cole Trio and the endlessly charming "The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You)" which is done both in its 1961 glory and as a duet with Nat's daughter Natalie.

Overall, get this if you're a casual fan without previous editions of this CD--or a newcomer just discovering Nat's artistry who wants some fine holiday music by Nat "King" Cole. Diehard fans should opt for a previous edition of this album which includes other tracks not found here. They should be here; and that's a disappointment. You'll find great music on this CD; but it's not as comprehensive as it could have been and so I can only give it 3 ˝ stars. What a shame Capitol Records didn't do more justice to Nat!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Superbly Merry Christmas February 1, 2012
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If I could only have 1 CD to listen to at Christmas time, I'd have to pick this one out of so many other great possibilities. The recording quality of this edition is excellent and Nat King Cole was never in better voice then when he recorded these songs -- and the arrangements dovetail with his singing so well that it's practically perfect in every way.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product!
Another memory of Christmas at our house playing Nat King Cole, a great album, would recommend it to anyone who loves Nat
Published 18 days ago by trini girl
5.0 out of 5 stars He is timeless!
What can you say about Nat King Cole. His music speaks for himself. This is a wonderful Christmas cd! A real must have .
Published 24 days ago by Dawn
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Nat
What ever this man sings it will always be worth the buy, this is an excellent Cd for the Holidays
Published 2 months ago by Candace McDonald
5.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't get any better!
No one is like Nat. Fantastic. A must-have for your Christmas collection. You'll be glad you got this one. Buy it.
Published 2 months ago by S.A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Christmas Album
Great Christmas Album by Nat King Col. What a great composition and voice. Very worthwhile to listen to at Christmas
Published 2 months ago by George Kirkland
5.0 out of 5 stars A great Christmas CD
I had this album as a child. I transferred it to tape many years ago, and was thrilled when I could find the CD at Amazon.
The Christmas Song belongs to Nat King Cole! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Diane Polzun
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This album was bought for Christmas and enjoyed by all visitors to our home. It brought back many memories of visiting with my aunts and uncles with the HiFi playing in the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by TRCar54
4.0 out of 5 stars classis with a new twist!
Great gift for anyone who is a Nat King Cole fan! Some new songs with current artists on it too!
Published 3 months ago by william leavy
5.0 out of 5 stars Love him!
Beautiful smooth voice. Enjoyable. I just like his choices, different songs and different arrangements for standards. Very easy listening through the holidays
Published 4 months ago by Maralynn Meyers
5.0 out of 5 stars You have to have this for Christmas!
This cd contains some of the best Christmas songs ever! Great for a holiday party. Would definitely recommend this to everyone to buy.
Published 4 months ago by Ms. Southfield, MI
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