Customer Reviews

A Classic Christmas

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Admitedly I'm a fan of Toby's voice he's got that pleasing deep even southern ease drawl that's versitile enough that he can vocally sell a emotionally sad or romantic ballad or add a lot of attitude for his signature fun hard hitting songs. Thankfully, that rich baritone doesn't carry the bad after taste of the country nasel or twang that is fun for a few songs but leaves you looking for the off button and an Advil.

Even though I am a fan of Toby's voice this was going to be a truly a tough sell for me because I also cut my teeth on Contemporary Gospel music and Praise and worship music and it's a genre I love. When I first heard Toby's voice I'd wondered what that Amazing voice of his would be like coupled with Amazing Grace. Even though it was my wish - I was nervous that it just wouldn't get what I was truly looking for especially on a Christmas CD -- But in my opinion he sold it flock, stocking and baritone. It takes a lot of confidence to break into deep rooted traditional songs that we all have burned into our internal ipods by music legends - Toby obviously has the confidence - and its well earned because there were more than a few songs that really blew me away.

I have to disagree with "The Critic" above because as for the packaging of two cd's; one traditional Christmas songs, and the second cd carrying the more spiritual CHRISTmas lyrics - It makes a lot of sense for me because you can pick and choose which one fits depending on who the audience you invite over for the Holidays. Be careful though, a revival just might break out when you play the rousing rendition of "Go Tell it on the Mountain"

Happy Holidays!

I've waited almost ten years for Toby to put out a new Xmas CD and the wait was so worth it! His new 2-disc set, "A Classic Christmas", is full of every Xmas favorite imaginable. The arrangements and Toby's wonderful voice make every song an unforgettable experience. From "Little Drummer Boy" and "Silent Night" to "Frosty the Snowman" and my favorite, "Please Come Home for Christmas", there's a favorite for everyone. A definite treasure to own.

Toby has done a great job of giving us a great selection of traditional Christmas music. The acoustic instrumentation is wonderfully done, and gives each song its own special sound. "Little Drummer Boy" and "Go Tell it on the Mountain" are especially touching. Thanks Toby for listening to your Warriors and giving us this special gift!!

Toby's version of these Christmas classics is absolutely wonderful! His voice is rich and pure, and he really brings the feeling of Christmas to them!! This is certainly my new favorite Christmas CD!!

I'm a big Toby fan and was surprised to see him come out with a Christmas CD I was even a bit reluctant to purchase it but it is actually very good.... it is a great CD....My girl which is a semi-fan loves this CD....Go out and buy it

What a fantastic Christmas treat! Once again, a Classic Christmas showcases Toby Keith's extraordinary talents. No one works harder or delivers like Toby Keith. He's the best entertainer out there today. Merry Christmas to those lucky enoug to receive a copy of Toby's wonderful Classic Christmas!

I danced around with my 2 and 4 year old to this, we had a great time. He does a great version of "rockin around the christmas tree," a song I usually don't care for when it's "re-done." I read the one negative review from "shameless" and I'm willing to bet that shameless is not a Toby Keith fan and may not have even listened to the CD. Toby fans and holiday music fans... listen and enjoy!

Great album, Toby, but I'd love to know who is responsible for the MP3 tag information -- the Label or Amazon? All songs have the genre as "Miscellaneous" so you have edit the genre for each song if you want it to appear as "Christmas" in your music library. More interesting is that my Winamp Pro doesn't even have "Christmas" in the drop-down genre list -- but it has "Christian Gangsta Rap"... Maybe it just isn't PC to sell songs with that genre anymore.

One has to admit it's pretty ironic coming from the artist who recorded the song American Ride that has a verse which says "Just don't get busted singin' Christmas carols" Anyone for some hot cider and Miscellaneous carols? And don't forget to wish everyone you know a Merry Miscellaneous!

Oh well, maybe another verse for American Ride Redux. Don't forget me in the credits, Toby. ;-)

What a surprise! He is not my favorite of country singers - I guess it's just his material. What a wonderful gift this album is! The first song, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, is the best version I have EVER heard, including beautiful instrumentation behind his rich voice.

It is for Christmas present, yes Amazon.com is an excellent place to shopping for Christmas presents. But from what I was told, is a good CD.