Customer Reviews

It's Christmas Time

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Kathie is unknown in Britain (where I live) so my knowledge of her is limited to her music, which is absolutely gorgeous.

I own a lot of Christmas albums, and I often wish that people would show more imagination when it comes to song selection. Yet, there is something magical about the old classics, and Kathie proves it with this outstanding album.

Many of the songs have been recorded countless times, but Kathie brings out the best in them with her lovely, warm voice, sometimes stringing them together in well-planned medleys. Of course, Kathie would know as much as anybody about the joys of Christmas, having raised a family, and that probably helps.

As to the songs, if I have to pick out highlights, here they are.

It's beginning to look like Christmas. There are plenty of covers listed by Amazon, but not in my collection, so it's particularly welcome.

White Christmas. This includes the rarely sung first verse, setting the scene in Beverley Hills. Bing Crosby's original dropped this verse, on the basis that it would leave everything to the imagination, and it would become a song the whole northern hemisphere could relate to. The popularity of the song proves that, but it's always nice to hear that first verse. After all, that's what Irving Berlin wanted.

Most of all I wish you were here. A lovely song which I've never heard before. Other singers needn't rush to record it, though, because they won't improve on Kathie's beautiful rendition.

The best gift. Another rarely recorded song, this one also appeared on Barbra Streisand's first Christmas album, which I also own. On this song, I prefer Kathie's version, though I am a fan of Barbra and there are some songs that Barbra's version is unbeatable. Kathie probably knows that and doesn't record such songs.

I'll be home for Christmas begins with a snippet of Sleigh ride. Like other reviewers, I'd like to hear Kathie's full length version of this song.

As I previously indicated, I love each and every track here. The best Christmas present Kathie can give to her legions of fans is another Christmas album like this (including Sleigh ride, of course).

I originally bought the cassette a few years ago. And have loved it ever since. She has the type of voice you'd find in a Christmas choir. Her voice is very comforting and reminds me of my Christmas memories as a child.

I like Kathie Lee's voice , and I like this CD. It's not all the fancy productions etc. It's just good plain ole Christmas music.

VERY VERY EXCELLENT TAPE. SHE HAS A WONDERFULL VOICE. CAN LISTEN TO IT ALL YEAR LONG

I bought this CD a few years ago and have listened to it every season since, sometimes even after Christmas is over. Kathie Lee has a terrific voice and it's a good song selection. I only wish she would do another Christmas album with some of the songs she's done on her show, such as Sleighride Together With You.

Kathie Lee's voice melts you like buttah! A very enjoyable project that is sure to bring the Christmas spirit into your home! Thanks Kathie, for your talents!

every christmas time wherever we drove or even just in the house cooking decorating or just wanted to hear christmas music my mother would put this (at that time tape) on. i loved it! ive been meaning to search for this cd every year but always forget until its to late so now i am definitly going to get 2 one for me and one as an early christmas gift for my mom! im sooo excited i hope its exactly as i remember!!!

One of the BEST Christmas CD's I have ever listened to! Kathie Lee Gifford's voice is exceptional from start to finish and she has the unique gift of drawing out the listeners emotions and making you feel connected. The song choices range from fun and festive to sensitive and beautiful. I am such a fan of Kathie's and I think this is some of her finest work ever!

This is so sweeet.. Kathie really did a good job on this CD. All the songs are wonderful and really put u in the christmas spirit!! Wish she would make more!! Love Kathie Lee

The title says it all. Kathy Lee has such a wonderful voice. If you've never heard her sing, you are truly missing something. My favorites are "It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas" and "Silver Bells"