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Merry Christmas

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At first, I thought I was just being sentimental liking this album, as I grew up hearing the wonderful songs sung by Andy Williams. But as a musician myself, eventually I listened to the musicianship and performance, and it is nearly flawless.

Williams' choice of songs here are sometimes eclectic. Perhaps the biggest contrast I can think of is the gap between "Winter Wonderland" and "Little Altar Boy". The latter offers a dark look at a man begging for redemption during the holidays after living a life of sin. The altar boy's innocence offered hope to a man truly at a crossroads in his life.

While the song is a traditional Christmas number not written by Williams himself, the fact he chose it for inclusion indicates he was looking for *good songs* to perform. He didn't go the easy route with proven standards, and his voice and choice of instrumentation created a unique mood for each song.

I recommend this CD for anyone who wants to get in the Christmas spirit, or to complement those that already have it in them.

Andy Williams pours his heart and soul into this collection in a way that has never been captured so perfectly before or since--certainly not in his live performances or television specials. From popular tunes of the season to spiritually moving songs in the Christian tradition, Andy Williams "Merry Christmas" captures the Christmas spirit in music as Dicken's did in story. An absolute gem--in my opinion, the greatest Christmas album ever recorded.

Who can better Andy Williams when singing Christmas music? Maybe Nat King Cole. But no one sings these songs with more enthusiasm. Just saw Andy's Christmas show in Branson and it was first class. He sang most of the songs on this CD and many more. Andy made a nice Christmas memory for us when he invited all the children in the audience on stage for a Christmas sing along. My 4 little ones, all under the age of 8, got a chance to sing and talk with Andy. Andy is a warm and classy guy.

I grew up listening to this album(actually 8-track)around the holiday's and still enjoy listening to it today. I don't know much about Andy Williams, but listening to this brings back many memories of my childhood. Growing up in Michigan, I was forunate to see what a Winter Wonderland is. He will alway be part of my family's Christmas.

I just bought this album this week.. after having the "red one"(the Andy Williams Christmas Album)...
This one (the green one)Merry Christmas.. Is unbelievable.. I cannot stop listening to it... I have a few Christmas albums, but they aren't as enjoyable as his are. This album is as great as his first Christmas album. You really need both of his Christmas albums... They compliment each other and run smoothly together.. It brings you to a simpler time than we have now..
Hearing Rodgers and Hammerstein's. My Favorite Things, totally captures 1965 and the huge success of the Julie Andrews movie of that year.. The Sound of Music..
Andy Williams is as Christmas as Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and Santa Clause...
Gotta listen to this now...
Take care..

Each holiday season anymore, Andy Williams leaves his theater in Branson and visits America to sing his pop hits and many of the songs featured on his classic "red" Christmas album and this, his "green" album. It is another fine collection of songs, featuring "My Favorite Things," "Sleigh Ride," and a version of "Do You Hear What I Hear?" bested only by its original singer, Bing Crosby. Andy Williams would record probably too many Christmas albums after his "red" and "green," but these are the best.

THE ANDY WILLIAMS CHRISTMAS ALBUM was a bonafide megahit. It must have sold about 2 billion copies in its 41 years on the market. On MERRY CHRISTMAS,Williams gives his fans twelve more holiday favorites such as SLEIGH RIDE,HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS,WINTER WONDERLAND,SILVER BELLS,MY FAVORITE THINGS and LET IT SNOW,LET IT SNOW,LET IT SNOW!(personally,I think the two repeats in the latter title are unnecessary). This album was originally released in 1965 in both mono and stereo. Over the years,Williams has done several Christmas specials for television. All the other songs are good.

Though not quite as popular as Andy's red Christmas album, this follow-up still has some great tracks on it. Especially moving is the Alfred Burt carol, "Some children see Him." Sitting in front of the lit-up tree with Andy's Christmas music in the background makes for a perfect holiday evening. Having just seen Andy's live Christmas show in Branson, this is the next best thing....PS, he still sounds great!!!!!!!!!

Andy Williams sings his heart out on this beautiful collection of Christmas songs. This album has been played in my household at Christmas for as long as I can remember. I look forward to listening to this fine album each Christmas season. I especially enjoy some of the lesser-known songs like "Some Children See Him," but it's hard not to smile during his rendition of "Silver Bells" and particularly "Winter Wonderland." Superb album.

The songs of this album and many more like them filled my home at Christmas time growing up... this still happens to be my favorite.