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| Song Title | Time | Price | ||
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| Play | 1. Jingle Bells | 2:22 | $0.99 |  |
| Play | 2. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town | 2:18 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 3. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas | 2:55 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 4. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? | 3:32 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 5. Sleigh Ride | 2:56 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 6. The Christmas Song | 3:00 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 7. Good Morning Blues | 3:15 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 8. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! | 2:42 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 9. Winter Wonderland | 2:15 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 10. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer | 2:51 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 11. Frosty The Snowman | 2:11 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 12. White Christmas | 3:01 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 13. The Secret Of Christmas | 2:45 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 14. Medley: We Three Kings Of Orient Are/O Little Town Of Bethlehem | 3:35 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 15. Christmas Island | 2:17 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 16. The Christmas Song | 3:40 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 17. White Christmas | 3:44 | $0.99 | |
| Play | 18. Frosty The Snowman | 2:11 | $0.99 | |
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50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Ella is perfection. This pairing of Ella and Christmas is beyond wonderful! My parents had one of those old compilation Christmas albums from the 70's (you know, the kind you could get really cheap at hardware and tire stores around the holidays)and it had Ella's version of Sleigh Ride on it. That was my first introduction to Ella. I was hooked, and I've become a life-long fan.
When this CD originally came out in the early 90's, I bought it and fell in love with Ella all over again. Then, when it was remastered and beefed up with extra tracks a few years ago, I bought it again. And I still love every minute of it. (My personal favorite is the laid-back jazz version of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. It's much less depressing than the standard take that other singers have given us.)
A word about the "Alternate Takes" at the end of the CD: With the exception of Frosty, these are completely different recordings from the ones on the original album. The alternate versions of The Christmas Song and White Christmas were recorded at a different time with a different orchestra. The arrangements make a nice companion to the versions found on the original album, but they aren't simply "Alternate Takes" from the same recording session. Personally, I like hearing Ella sing the same song with completely different arrangements.
And then there's the alternate Frosty. Yes, it is annoying. But if you know a little about Ella, you know she had a great sense of humor and she loved kids. This wasn't the first time she sang in her "little girl" voice, and I'm sure it wasn't the last. Although it's not my favorite, taken in context I think it's a truly wonderful gem. And if a 6-year-old kid hears her singing Frosty and becomes a life-long fan, then it's definitely worth it to have this version included!
When this CD originally came out in the early 90's, I bought it and fell in love with Ella all over again. Then, when it was remastered and beefed up with extra tracks a few years ago, I bought it again. And I still love every minute of it. (My personal favorite is the laid-back jazz version of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. It's much less depressing than the standard take that other singers have given us.)
A word about the "Alternate Takes" at the end of the CD: With the exception of Frosty, these are completely different recordings from the ones on the original album. The alternate versions of The Christmas Song and White Christmas were recorded at a different time with a different orchestra. The arrangements make a nice companion to the versions found on the original album, but they aren't simply "Alternate Takes" from the same recording session. Personally, I like hearing Ella sing the same song with completely different arrangements.
And then there's the alternate Frosty. Yes, it is annoying. But if you know a little about Ella, you know she had a great sense of humor and she loved kids. This wasn't the first time she sang in her "little girl" voice, and I'm sure it wasn't the last. Although it's not my favorite, taken in context I think it's a truly wonderful gem. And if a 6-year-old kid hears her singing Frosty and becomes a life-long fan, then it's definitely worth it to have this version included!
35 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I wanted this disc last year, but a tight economy and a deluge of fine releases of Christmas albums prevented me from puchasing it. Already owning the original cd release, I decided to wait to buy this release until this year. Good things are worth waiting for, this album is of no exception. The 24 bit remastering of the best masters from this album refreshen the whole listening experience. The result is a surgically clean sonic marvel. The clairity of the backgrounds, including the vocalists, and the crisp tone of Ella's bell-clear voice all make for a joyful rediscovery of a masterful holiday album.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Ella Fitzgerald puts her own stamp on classic Christmas songs on this CD. The songs have a distinctly jazzy feel to them and Ella's voice is strong, vibrant and full of energy as she swings through each song. When the CD ends you want more because every note from Ella is flawless. The musical arrangements are also nicely done.
The CD starts with a jazzy version of "Jingle Bells." "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is performed by Ella in a happier style than the way this song is usually performed; and Ella's touching and poignant rendition of "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" is sure to move even the hardest of hearts. Awesome!
Other joyful songs on this CD include "Sleigh Ride;" "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!;" and "Frosty The Snowman." Ella is ably assisted by a choir on several tracks including "Frosty The Snowman;" "Christmas Island" and "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town."
The LP version of this CD ends with the timeless and melancholy "White Christmas." However, Ella performs this song in a manner that is so singularly beautiful that you just can't help but feel optimistic instead of blue. Bravo, Ella!
The CD version of this album offers much more. "The Secret Of Christmas" is a reflective ballad about celebrating friendships; Ella sings this one song with Russ Garcia and his band. "Christmas Island" is a swinging song about celebrating the holiday on a tropical island in the Caribbean or the Pacific. The backup choir again enhances this song and they back up Ella very smoothly.
There are even three alternate takes of songs on this CD that are released here for the first time. We get unused takes of "The Christmas Song;" "White Christmas" and "Frosty The Snowman." This is a great bonus.
The liner notes include an extensive essay by Will Friedwald; the original artwork for the back cover of the record album jacket; song credits and another short essay about the history of the Verve Music Group.
I highly recommend this CD for Ella's fans as well as anyone who enjoys Christmas music. There is an undeniably jazzy flavor to this album that sets it apart from the rest; jazz enthusiasts will have a blast listening to this CD at holiday time. Frank DeVol does a great job with his orchestra and this also adds a big band flavor to these recordings. You can't go wrong with this timeless CD by Ella Fitzgerald; the Christmas songs are all classics performed with great sensitivity and even the lesser known ballads are exquisite. Get this CD, turn up the volume and enjoy!
The CD starts with a jazzy version of "Jingle Bells." "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is performed by Ella in a happier style than the way this song is usually performed; and Ella's touching and poignant rendition of "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" is sure to move even the hardest of hearts. Awesome!
Other joyful songs on this CD include "Sleigh Ride;" "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!;" and "Frosty The Snowman." Ella is ably assisted by a choir on several tracks including "Frosty The Snowman;" "Christmas Island" and "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town."
The LP version of this CD ends with the timeless and melancholy "White Christmas." However, Ella performs this song in a manner that is so singularly beautiful that you just can't help but feel optimistic instead of blue. Bravo, Ella!
The CD version of this album offers much more. "The Secret Of Christmas" is a reflective ballad about celebrating friendships; Ella sings this one song with Russ Garcia and his band. "Christmas Island" is a swinging song about celebrating the holiday on a tropical island in the Caribbean or the Pacific. The backup choir again enhances this song and they back up Ella very smoothly.
There are even three alternate takes of songs on this CD that are released here for the first time. We get unused takes of "The Christmas Song;" "White Christmas" and "Frosty The Snowman." This is a great bonus.
The liner notes include an extensive essay by Will Friedwald; the original artwork for the back cover of the record album jacket; song credits and another short essay about the history of the Verve Music Group.
I highly recommend this CD for Ella's fans as well as anyone who enjoys Christmas music. There is an undeniably jazzy flavor to this album that sets it apart from the rest; jazz enthusiasts will have a blast listening to this CD at holiday time. Frank DeVol does a great job with his orchestra and this also adds a big band flavor to these recordings. You can't go wrong with this timeless CD by Ella Fitzgerald; the Christmas songs are all classics performed with great sensitivity and even the lesser known ballads are exquisite. Get this CD, turn up the volume and enjoy!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Ella gives us a really FUN and swinging Christmas
This reissue has more tracks than the older CD version and the quality is great. The performances from Ella are so much FUN that this is a must-have Christmas album. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Bynum
One of the best Christmas albums of the 20th century
I first heard Ella Fitzgerald's recording of "Frosty The Snowman" several years ago on a Williams-Sonoma Christmas compilation CD. Read more
Published 5 months ago by R. Dowling
Original yet traditional
I love Christmas music, but too many albums are just "so-and-so sings the top 15 Christmas songs." This album contains many little-known gems that Ella turns into classics. Read more
Published 5 months ago by T. COPELAND
Swing with Ella in great album for all the family
The liner notes enthuse about Ella's love of children, although Ella didn't have any of her own and raised just one adopted child. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Peter Durward Harris
Excellent! very festive and puts you in the holiday mood!
I enjoyed my purchase. It is excellent! It is very festive and puts everyone in the holiday spirit!
Excellent purchase!
Excellent purchase!
Published 16 months ago by Elaine Powell
Super
This album is perfection.
Except track 18, but 18's a small price to pay.
Try it. You'll like it.
Except track 18, but 18's a small price to pay.
Try it. You'll like it.
Published 17 months ago by Arnie Tracey
Christmas Classic
Had heard Ella Fitzgerald here and there on "collection" albums growing up. Bought this last Christmas; what a voice! Buy it!
Published 19 months ago by ED78
Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas [Remastered]
Great fun (but expensive) buying this Christmas music, up to Ella's usual standard. Tracking its delivery all the way from the U.S. was good fun too.
Published on February 12, 2010 by P. G. M. Vernon
Ella, Great Christmas Album, What Would You Expect?
Ella, as usual, has a great album. So smooth, so Ella, what more needs be said. Enjoyed listening for hours on end.
Published on January 9, 2010 by Bill Cowen
Swinging on Christmas!
This is a terrific Christmas album and a great Ella album. Really recommended for everyone!
Published on December 26, 2009 by Lynn Ellingwood
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