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Christmas Through Your Eyes

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"I'll Be Home For Christmas" is a masterpiece, and I consider this arrangement of the Christmas classic worth the price of the CD. The complex harmonies sung a cappella by the American Boy Choir with only a hint of orchestral bells before the chorus create a hauntingly beautiful rendition like none ever before enjoyed. The impeccable diction and precision of this fine choir adds to the grandeur of this performance. This amazing track along with the other songs on this CD have made me into a tremendous fan and admirer of Gloria Estefan.

Merry Christmas!

This elegantly presented Christmas album has the feel of snow falling outside our windows as children play, all bundled up in big coats and mittens. Songs we often hear during this season are made new by Gloria's interpretations and some terrific arrangements from producer Phil Ramone.

Though the arrangements are modern, this somehow manages to have a 1940's feel. You can easily imagine Gloria in front of one of those large microphones from the era, elegantly dressed in red with long white gloves, a small choir behind her. It almost seems like something which could have been broadcast over the airwaves from a ballroom somewhere, as in the days of old radio.

Gloria's rendition of "The Christmas Song" is a simple yet sophisticated arrangement that makes this venerable classic sound new. It is so good, in fact, you can play it back-to-back with Nat King Cole's wonderful version, and enjoy each in an entirely different way. It has a much different mood, and except for the words, seems like an altogether different song.

Another seasonal song, "Silver Bells," is given a new slant as well. On "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow" there are touches of the big band sound of old, as horns chime in and give us a happy feeling. "Have Yorself a Merry Little Christmas" uses a choir behind Gloria for a classic feel to this popular song.

Gloria's happily sung "This Christmas" is absolutely my favorite version of this song. No one has ever sung it better. No one. It really is firesides blazing bright and children caroling in the snow. A choir of children back Gloria up in fun fasion on this one.

Gloria really tells a small story in "I'll Be Home For Christmas," which is what this song is supposed to do. Bing still has the corner on "White Christmas" but Gloria's rendition is very nice indeed. "Silent Night" is respectful and simply presented, yet moving.

The Spanish "Arbolito De Navidad" has some light and breezy guitar work and is very pretty. Gloria's wonderful "Christmas Through Your Eyes" is a truly heartfelt longing to see things as we once did long ago, when we were children, and the world seemed like a simple and magical place.

Concluding the set is "Christmas Auld Lang Syne." It has just a bit of melancholy and really captures the feel of the season as it winds down. This is something really special for the Holidays. It has a certain elegance, yet remains warm and friendly. This is an artistic and beautiful collection of songs you'll find yourself playing constantly during November and December. A must own for everyone.

I generally favor orchestral or classic Christmas albums like The Boston Pops Christmas albums,Henry Mancini,Percy Faith,The Carpenters,Barry Manilow,Andy Williams,Mantovani,The Christy Minstrels,Manhattan Transfer,Natalie Cole.Gloria Estefan's album is a recent and fresh addition to my favorites--a pop and new take to my old favorites like Let it Snow which has an arrangement that's different from any Christmas song I'm accustomed to hearing.I definitely recommend this album for your collection.

We listened to this CD all through the Christmas Holidays and really enjoyed it! The Silver Bells rendition really turned our heads. Best version of the song we ever heard. Gloria' vocals have great range and her band does a terrific job on this CD. Not all the tracks were our favorites but this is a very listenable cd. A great Christmas CD for anyone' collection.

~tom mercer

Lewes, Del

This CD which originally came out in 1993 still holds up well. Gloria takes on both standards and newer holiday material. I like her renditions of Silver Bells, This Christmas and Let it Snow. The latter sounds great with the Big Band arrangement. Her version of Auld Lang Syne is the best I've heard since Bobby Darin's version of it in the 50s. She also contributes a new song, Christmas Through Your Eyes. Written by Diane Warren, it has since become a holiday standard.

Nice selections with good orchestration. You should be able to find it in most stores at a budget price.

I'm a big fan of Gloria Estefan, and I really enjoyed this album. She had all of the old favorite Christmas songs, and even some new ones that I really enjoyed hearing. I love her voice and her style of singing. I have some of her other albums and I have never been disappointed in them. I would highly recommend this album.

I bought this album after hearing I'll be home for Christmas on the radio. The whole albumn is very good.

I love christmas CD's and this one is awsome. Gloria is a very talented artist, and I had been looking for this CD for over three years,when I found it on amazon, I couldn't have been happier. I would highly recommend this to all of you who enjoy and appreciate good music.

Had this on tape, wore it out, could not find it anywhere except on Amazon, thanks for stocking it.

Thanks and God Bless for providing this much appreciated product that helps to provide the true Christmas spirit to our families, friends, etc... .