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Editorial Reviews
12 cozy Christmas classics including the title track plus Little Drummer Boy; Silver Bells; Winter Wonderland; Hear the Bells on Christmas Day; Snow for Johnny; Christmas Is a Birthday; Santa Claus Is Coming to Town and more holly jolly tunes.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I think the only way to dislike Burl is if you believe he was like his "Big Daddy" character in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." But if you appreciate his unique voice and folk approach to singing, you will adore him. This is a fine and unusual Christmas album, since Burl's versions of these songs are not the standard ones. But they are delightful nonetheless. Everyone knows "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas," one of the stellar songs from his 1964 Christmas special, Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer. This is not the identical version to the illustrious TV show, but it still works.
Burl Ives is an American icon and it's a pity that his style of music has gone out of fashion. This album is a feel good effort and it's impossible not to listen to it without smiling, laughing and wishing Burl was still around to sing his special brand of music. Hopefully this album will induce you to sample some of Burl Ives' other non-Christmas efforts. He was uniquely talented and a pleasure to listen to.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Tom O'Brien
Format:Audio CD
I love this Burl Ives Christmas CD! It has a great blend of old favorites with the special burl ives touch. I love to sing along with these songs as i decorate my tree. To me, it wouldn't be Christmas without Burl Ives!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Burl Ives was primarily known as one of America's greatest folksingers; and that quality is the strongest part of this album. In addition to Rudolph (from the TV special) and Holly Jolly Christmas, Burl really shines best on songs that tell wonderful stories, most notably "Christmas is a Birthday, Christmas Child, and Christmas Can't be Far Away". You've probably never heard most of these but I guarantee these will enhance the experience of anyone who enjoys the yuletide season. He is less spectacular on the standards such as "White Christmas", and "Silver Bells", (probably due to our familiarity with the Bing Crosby versions) but they are nevertheless sturdy, well-produced versions. My kids love the whole album, but I enjoy the whole thing, I am sure, for different reasons. The production is 1st rate, and Burl can spin a story in song as well or better than anyone. Try it and you'll find at least a few gems in here.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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christmas in July
Our park puts on a Christmas in July party, and this was ideal for several songs we could sing to
Published 2 months ago by Gloriap193
5.0 out of 5 stars
You Can't go Wrong with Burl
This is an album I had as a youth back in the 70's on vinyl and always loved playing it at Christmas time. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Scott Stevens
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Family Favorite For Years To Come
This is by far my family's favorite album at Christmas time. Favorites like "Snow for Johnny" and "Christmas Can't be Far Away" can't be found anywhere else. Read more
Published 4 months ago by John P. Machir
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great service
i bought this Christmas cd of Burl Ives as it was the one we listened to as kids. i found it through Amazon, ordered it and had it in my hands in a week. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Peter Wiggins
5.0 out of 5 stars
the great Burl Ives
A unmistakable voice singing the classic Christmas songs many of us grew up on and
that are still played every year on the holiday channels. Read more
that are still played every year on the holiday channels. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Rubino
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic
I ordered this one to preplace the one I first bought! The other was borrowed copied over the years and played so much the sound quality was compromised.
Published 4 months ago by ezreader
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the Greatest Christmas Albums ever.
This is simply one of the greatest Christmas albums of all time. I grew up with this album as a kid (on cassette) and was thrilled to find it for my mom on CD a few years back. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jason D. Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it , love it, love it.
Every Christmas we put this cd on among others for everyone to hear. It's just part of the tradition in our home. If I don't put it on, it is requested regardless the age. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Miriam Ramos
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
I always liked Burl Ives. This is the first Christmas CD of his I've purchased. I absolutely love it. It nice to have this new addition to my Christmas collection.
Published 5 months ago by Lynda Dunbar
5.0 out of 5 stars
My All Time Favorite Christmas Song
Have a Holly Jolly Christmas by Burl Ives is my all time favorite Christmas song and until now I have not been able to find it anywhere except on the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Samantha Crawford
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