Merry Christmas, Baby [CD]

Rod Stewart | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 30, 2012)
• Original Release Date: 2012
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: CD
• Label: Verve
• ASIN: B008ELUEQC
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (602 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,534 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #2 in Music > Miscellaneous > Holiday > Opera & Vocal

Editorial Reviews

The two-time Hall of Famer has teamed with Grammy award-winning producer and songwriter David Foster to record Merry Christmas, Baby the first Christmas album of his five decade long career. Features duets with Mary J. Blige, Michael Buble, Cee Lo and Ella Fitzgerald.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 51 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Rod Stewart Is Coming To Town October 30, 2012

By Michael Cavacini VINE™ VOICE

Format:MP3 Music

I've been waiting for Rod Stewart to record a Christmas album for years. With a voice that's as warm as a cup of hot chocolate, I knew it would be terrific. Now that it's here, is it? For the most part, yes. Rod's in good voice, the arrangements are beautiful and there are a handful of special guests to keep things interesting.

David Foster produced this album, and it sounds great. That said, many of the arrangements - which are beautiful - are extremely mellow. Where the album really shines is the more upbeat tracks, such as "Merry Christmas, Baby" with Cee-Lo Green and "Red-Suited Super Man." These two songs allow Rod to let loose and show off his soulful side. I also liked how "Auld Lang Syne" featured bagpipes and "Silent Night" included a children's choir to liven things up.

Overall, this is an enjoyable Christmas album that features an interesting mix of songs and special guests. If you're a Rod Stewart fan looking for a great way to kick off the holiday season, you'll be pleased with Merry Christmas, Baby.

25 of 32 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars About time, but was it really worth the wait? November 21, 2012

By P. Shelling

Format:Audio CD

After a whole bunch of cover albums (including 5(!) volumes of the American Songbook), I can only ask: "Rod, what took you so long?' But make no mistake, those cover sets were all very well produced, and this one continues the streak. The title track is a duet with C-Lo Green, which works well enough, even if 'Winter Wonderland ' with Michael Buble' does not. The Original song 'Red Suit Superman ' keeps the whole thing going at a good clip. Other notable guests include Trombone Shorty and Peter Erskine on drums. Rod may be a cover whore of late, but he remains the classy escort variety at least. Sadly, given such a guest list and Rod's talent, I think it still under achieves by a wide margin.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Same Christmas music, but oh so different! November 1, 2012

By T. G. Harpster

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

So what if it takews Rod Stewart many many years before he releases a Christmas album? It was worth the wait! Saw him perform in Las vegas a few times, and I love this performer and his music....Rock, oldies or Christmas! Keep it coming, Rod!