Christmas Stays the Same

Linda Eder | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 24, 2000)
• Original Release Date: October 24, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic
• ASIN: B00004YNGO
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,505 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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44 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY WITH LINDA!!, October 30, 2000

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D. A. Vall-lloveras (Los Angeles CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Christmas Stays the Same (Audio CD)

Probably one of the last things the world needs is another slew of new Christmas albums, especially when most get released and quickly forgotten. How many holiday CDs have you bought in recent years that still get pulled out and played year after year like a Nat King Cole or Phil Spector Christmas album? Enter this new one from Linda Eder to add to that short list.

She is still one of the best kept secrets in music. However, if you have any of her other CDs you already have a clue that this will also be one to treasure. The album sports two new holiday gems co-written by Linda and her husband and musical partner, Frank Wildhorn - "Christmas Stays the Same" and "Christmas Through a Child's Eyes" There are many classics as well, including "Do You Hear What I Hear?" and "Little Drummer Boy" sounding remarkabley fresh even though we have these songs hundreds of times. "Silent Night" featuring glorious back-up from the Broadway Gospel Choir comes across very inspired and original. "Here Comes Santa Claus" and "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" are combined into a sassy, brassy medley that would have done Frank Sinatra proud. She also gives "O Holy Night" and "The Bells of St. Paul" (maybe the best track on this CD) her trademark soaring vocals that will give you goose bumps.

Linda's incredible voice, the terrific arrangements, musicianship and the excellent support from the Broadway Gospel Choir may have you wanting to pull this CD out and play it come July!!

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST OF THE BEST ....FIVE STARS, December 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Christmas Stays the Same (Audio CD)

Linda Eder is an incredible talent. Her voice is often compared to Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion and Judy Garland, but in my opinion she surpasses them all. Her great voice and the warmth of her personality is perfectly suited for a Christmas album and she proves this commandingly with "Christmas Stays the Same".

Eder's voice soars like an angel from above in her stirring rendition of "Silent Night". Noone can approximate the sheer beauty, inspiration and power she brings to "Ave Maria" and "O Holy Night." Fun, swing versions of "Here comes Santa Claus" and "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit.

Every arrangement here is creative and original, and even in the more tradional offerings, Linda makes each sound like you're just hearing it for the first time. Her renditions of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "The Christmas Song" will bring tears to your eyes. I will cherish this CD for years to come.

19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real find, December 26, 2000

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MessyDogOwner (College Station, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Christmas Stays the Same (Audio CD)

Every artist has to make a Christmas album, which makes finding a decent one like finding a needle in a haystack. Most artists butcher the songs. They feel the need to add the personal touch that pushes it from my cd player to my trash can. Christmas Stays the Same, however, is a gem. What sold me on this album was how Linda Eder stayed true to the standards, but still made them sound fresh. And what an amazing voice! No stray notes and flawless pitch, and unbeatable range.

Eder is joined in some of the songs by the Broadway Gospel Choir, who add a delicate gospel touch to the tunes. In songs such as Do You Hear What I Hear and What Child Is This, Eder's voice soars. It manages to be cool, crisp and pristine, yet warm and soft. The big band medley Here Comes Santa Claus/Santa Claus is Comin' To Town, will have even a Scrooge tapping their feet. One of my favorites on the album is O Holy Night. Eder manages a delightful mix of powerful belting and emotional crooning. Another noteworthy song is Ave Maria. This is the best rendition of Ave Maria I have ever heard. This is what it is suppose to sound like. My only disappointment was with Silent Night. It's a wonderful song, but I wish they could have toned it down. Who's singing it, Eder or the choir?

Eder also includes three new songs. (Wait! Don't run away.) I don't usually like any new Christmas songs, but I was pleasantly surprised. They don't sound new. Christmas Through a Child's Eyes is written by Frank Wildhorn and Eder for their son, Jake. A simple but heartfelt song performed with only piano accompaniment. The Bells of St. Paul is gorgeously written and showcases Eder's amazing range.

All in all, a great album. Comes with my highest recommendation.