Marshmallow World & Other Holiday Favorites (with Bonus Track) - Amazon.com Exclusive

Raul Malo

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 25, 2007)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: New Door Records
• ASIN: B000TG87DC
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #61,715 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description
This Amazon.com exclusive version of Marshmallow World & Other Holiday Favorites includes a live bonus track, "Blue Christmas."

Considered to be one of the finest singers in the world, Raul Malo has always crossed cultures and blurred musical boundaries, breaking new ground with his distinctive balance of vintage sound and contemporary attitude. Born in Miami of Cuban parents, Raul is best known as the founder and frontman of Grammy-winning, multi-platinum band the Mavericks. Formed in 1990, the Mavericks were one of the decade's biggest country bands, recording seven albums, including their 1994 breakthrough, What a Crying Shame, and twice being named Top Vocal Group by the Country Music Association.

This is Raul Malo's first solo Christmas album, which features Raul's beautiful and unique interpretations of beloved holiday tunes. Some songs are distinctly stylized, some traditional, others sung with a hint of humor, but all very nostalgic.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At Last!! What Raul's Fans have been waiting for!!!, September 28, 2007

By	Valerie J. Wood "Author, Breakfasts with Buster" (Maryland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Raul Malo is one of the most accomplished vocalists of all time. His fans are legion, and he puts on some of the most outstanding performances imaginable. If you've not seen him live, in concert--well, that should be on a list of things to do in your lifetime!! He puts on a magnificent holiday show at the end of each year, during his tour, and it's a can't-miss occasion, indeed!

This long-awaited Christmas/holiday album delivers the incomparable vocalizations of Raul, along with the phenomenal piano accompaniment of Robert Chevrier. The title song could well have been called "Marsh-Malo World!!" EVERY song is superbly rendered. But, of course! Raul Malo is a vocalist in the league of a Roy Orbison.

It's refreshing to hear his vocalizations on standards such as Silent Night. Malo takes a song and makes it his own. In December 2006, his Christmas show was a preview of the songs on the CD; Raul's incomparable guitar playing and the piano accompaniment of the magnificent Robert Chevrier are much in evidence on this album. Santa's Back in Town, Blue Christmas, and Jingle Bells all get a marvelous re-invention by Raul. If you get a chance to catch his 2007 Christmas tour, do yourself a favor and go!

Lovers of Raul, of holiday music, or the holiday season will be thoroughly absolutely delighted with this CD. Magnifique!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely A New Classic, November 22, 2007

By	Samuel Duncan - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A Wonderful Holiday Collection By Mr. Malo Is Destined To Become An Instant Classic With It's Great Arrangements And Blend Of Styles There Is Something For Everyone.Personal Favorites Are "A Not So Merry Christmas" And A Truly Beautiful Performance Of " I'll Be Home For Christmas " Which Should Rank As One Of The Best Renditions Of This Chestnut, A Definite Must-Buy For Anyone Collecting Great Holiday Music

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marshmallow World & Other Holiday Favorites by Raul Malo, October 22, 2007

By	Ms. Poirot (Key Biscayne, Fl) - See all my reviews

Marshmallow World will add another 'five-gold-stars' rating to Raul Malo's long list of excellent recordings.
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