Holiday Songs And Lullabies

Shawn Colvin | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 27, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Columbia / Sony
• ASIN: B00000DFS5
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,950 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Holiday Songs And Lullabies by Shawn Colvin

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lullabies? Holiday Songs? Oh but wait.........., November 12, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Holiday Songs And Lullabies (Audio CD)

As an ardent fan of Shawn Colvin, I must admit I had my doubts when I first heard her new album would be a Christmas release featuring lullabies. In my opinion many holiday albums tend to be pretensious and lack originality. And lullabies? Not exactly what I was hoping for from my favorite singer/songwriter. However after I listened to the first track I was won over.

The beauty of this album is in its simplicity. None of songs sound contrived or overdone, but rather make the most of Shawn's subtle voice and distinctive style. Whether accompanied by a guitar or a brass choir, the arrangments never over power. I was surprised how much I enjoyed listening to this album. Also, like with the Cover Girl album, I discovered some old songs I never knew that have become favorite.

It is a very soothing and relaxing album that does not compromise Shawn's body of work.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Songs sung with love, December 13, 2002

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Neal C. Reynolds (Indianapolis, Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Holiday Songs And Lullabies (Audio CD)

This is indeed a beautiful album. It opens with the traditional "In the Bleak Midwinter" and then goes directly into the classic "Christmas Time Is Here" from "A Charlie Brown Christmas". Another traditional but seldom heard number is "Rocking", and then there's the haunting lullaby, "All Through The Night". "Silent Night" is the one absolute Christmas standard here. And "Close Your Eyes", Brahms Lullaby, is heard from time to time on Christmas CDs, though it isn't truly a Christmas song. However, with Shawn's voice, all of these are good.

Regretfully, I can't put this album into the same category that I have put CDs by other female vocalists such as Judy Collins, Natalie Cole, Anne Murray, or Julie Andrews. But this is a good folksy type classic record to own.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Music, As Always, December 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Holiday Songs And Lullabies (Audio CD)

My dad is an avid Shawn Colvin fan, and so I've grown up listening to her in the car, on road trips, while making dinner, and sitting around the living room. I used to be irritated by it (apparently, I would have much rather had been listening to my Alvin and the Chipmunks Christmas cassette tape). But now, I'm the biggest fan of Shawn's songwriting and her music. This CD lulls me to sleep at night after a stressful day, even mid-July, and is a staple around my house at Christmastime. I've never really liked Christmas albums, but this one isn't typical. Be prepared for a pleasant surprise. There's a nice mixture of Christmas and wintery sitting-by-the-fire-in-my-slippers music, as well as some sweet, rare lullabies that showcase Shawn's amazing voice. I love this CD. So will you. Also, check out her other CDs...Steady On, Cover Girl, and A Few Small Repairs are all wonderful CDs, as well.