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Media Type: CD
Artist: JACKSON,MAHALIA
Title: MAHALIA SINGS SONGS OF CHRISTM
Street Release Date: 10/01/2000
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Genre: XMAS VOCAL
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Media Type: CD
Artist: JACKSON,MAHALIA
Title: MAHALIA SINGS SONGS OF CHRISTM
Street Release Date: 10/01/2000
Genre: XMAS VOCAL
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Jackson was a truly idioscyncratic singer, dropping consonnants, sluring vowels, and breathing in the dead center of words--a style that suited her amazing gospel sound but which would seem at odds with the formality of many classic Christmas carols. But in 1955, 1962, and 1968 she went into the studio to record favorites of the season. The result is this truly miraculous compilation, which shows her at her very best from start to finish.
Opening with a very formal arrangement of the extremely difficult "O Holy Night," Jackson shows her amazing range in both voice and material--but the rigidity of the arrangement holds her voice just a shade too tightly for complete comfort. But with "What Child is This," a true magic rings out, and it remains a constant from the popular "Silver Bells" to the gospel-inflected "No Room at the Inn" and the low-key and spine chilling "Silent Night," the latter of which may well be one of the single finest recordings ever made of that classic.
Indeed, much the same may be said for many of the songs here; after hearing Jackson's "O Little Town of Bethlehem," "The First Noel," and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," it becomes difficult to think of many singers who could take such frequently-heard songs and make them seem theirs alone. And her unshakeable faith in God gives a power to these carols that recordings by other artists seem to lack. It is a conviction and belief that radiates through every note, every breath. Surely, as the liner notes state, it seems like Mahalia Jackson went to heaven and then came back to sing about it.
Many of these recordings are monoaural, but the sound quality of this recording is very fine, and Jackson easily transcends the recording limitations of her era. This is a wonderful recording, and if it is missing from your collection--you're missing a Christmas blessing from one of the finest singers God ever gave breath. Strongly recommended.
GFT, Amazon Reviewer
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have many Christmas CDs, from classics by Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Nana Mouskouri and Bing Crosby to modern jems by Jewel, Toni Braxton and Chris Isaak and modern atrocities by Christina Aguilera and Destiny's Child---and this one stands heads and shoulders above the rest. Her religious conviction, the timeless, traditional songs, the power of her voice and the classic, tasteful arrangements come together and deliver a CD that truly, truly, truly captures the essence of Christmas. Wonderful.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Mahalia's voice is beautiful and the whole CD has expertly showcased her unique vocal style. I absolutely love this CD and will readily recommend it to all her fans.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Mahalia's xmas
During the xmas season if one is in the mood for Mahalia this is a good purchase to set the mood.
Published 3 months ago by Ma's fan
Sing Songs of Christmas
I have been a Mahalia Jackson fan for many years. I expected this CD to be good, but it was way beyond what I expected. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Caroline
The true feelings of Christmas
There are few vocal artists that can touch Mahalia Jackson; not only her talent, but the true feelings and emotions that come through her song. Read more
Published on June 27, 2009 by Marie Casper
Christmas Spirit
Mahalia Sings Songs of Christmas! This truely is the sounds of Christmas, Wonderful album.
Published on December 24, 2008 by L.T.Shop
Great just for O Holy Night
I bought this CD just for Mahalia's version of O Holy Night. I heard it when I was a child, and it became my favorite Christmas song. I finally found this. Read more
Published on December 14, 2008 by Sonya M. Owens
Timeless!
Find the spirit of the season here! If you don't, somthing is wrong.
This is a sole stirring collection. It gives so much meaning to the reason for the season!
This is a sole stirring collection. It gives so much meaning to the reason for the season!
Published on May 28, 2008 by Sharon A. Toppin
The Ultimate Christmas Album...
The Christmas Season 'begins' in our home when this CD is first played...and it never leaves the machine during the Season. Read more
Published on February 13, 2008 by Lorene Milligan
Amazing CD
I got the cd for my mom and she loved it, it has most of the holiday classics on it. It's great to listen to while trying to relax during the crazy holiday rush. Read more
Published on January 20, 2007 by katya2004
I love Mahalia Jackson!
I love Mahalia jackson,she was an awesome gospel singer with an unique and distictive voice that made her stand out from the rest. Read more
Published on July 4, 2006
The best christmas-commpilation on Mahalia Jackson's columbia takes
A rare found 'Mary' Boy Child Jesus Christ' can be heard on this commpilation, long out of print and only available as a 45 rmp thirty years ago. Read more
Published on January 3, 2006 by Steven
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