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Bing Crosby recorded six Christmas songs during the '40s and '50s with the popular Andrew Sisters and all are compiled here for the first time. Twenty tracks overall, A Merry Christmas with Bing Crosby and the Andrew Sisters showcases classic and timeless performances between the three sisters and the king crooner on staples such as "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," "Winter Wonderland" (with Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians), "Mele Kalikimaka," and others. In between, there's plenty of Bing ("Happy Holiday" from his smash film, Holiday Inn, "The First Snowfall," "Christmas in Killarney") and a bounty of Andrew Sisters' songs that run from the "Merry Christmas Polka" to the peppy vocal burst of "Jing-a-Ling, Jing-a-Ling." --Martin Keller
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It just ain't Christmas without Bing's dulcet tones in the background, and it just ain't a duet if it's not Bing with the Andrews Sisters, the single most successful pairing in pop history. So put together the best of each act's holiday recordings, both alone and together, on one low-priced CD and you've got a holiday perennial! Includes a newly remastered version of the Andrews Sisters' hit Christmas Island with Guy Lombardo and their hit Merry Christmas Polka for the first time ever on CD, plus their hit duets with Bing on Jingle Bells and Santa Claus Is Coming to Town . And the 'Sisters' Jing-A-Ling, Jing-A-Ling and Christmas Candles also make their CD debuts here, while Bing chips in with Christmas in Killarney; The First Snowfall , and You're All I Want for Christmas among other classics. Notes by Crosby expert "Wig" Wiggins!
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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Although Christmas music has been around for humdreds of years, it's popularity now owas a lot to Bing Crosby and (to a lesser extent) the Andrews sisters, with the outstanding and extremely popular Chrismas songs they recorded in the 1940's.
This is a sample of their Christmas music. They only recorded six Christmas songs together, all included here, the rest of the tracks featuring one or the other.
The duets are Jingle Bells (their most famous Christmas duet), Twelve days of Christmas (a song which has inspired many parodies, some of which are extremely funny, but this is still the best straight version of the song I've come across), Mele Kalikimaka (a Hawaiian song), Santa Claus is coming to town, Here comes Santa Claus and Poppa Santa Claus.
Bing sings seven solo tracks - these are identified in the Amazon[.com] track listing and are generally slower than the other songs, although Christmas in Kallarney is a very upbeat song. The slow songs provide a nice contrast to the songs featuring the Andrews sisters (with or without Bing), which are mostly bright, uptempo songs.
Most of the Andrews sisters tracks without Bing feature Guy Lombardo, including Christmas Island, a million selling single for them. Christmas candles is a really beautiful song which is much slower than usual for the sisters and it's great to hear.
Some reviewers suggest some of the songs are dated, but how many modern songs will still sound modern in sixty years time? Many of the greatest Christmas songs were written in the thirties and forties. The versions here are still as enjoyable as any more modern versions - and I also enjoy those. As to the obscure songs, they merely add to the enjoyment. Not every song can become a standard.
This collection is not a comprehensive collection of their music, and you can find most (maybe all) of these tracks on their other albums, but this is a very convenient and highly entertaing collection with a great mix of songs and styles.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Kim
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As a collector of Christmas music - I LOVE the fact that this album is loaded with "non-traditional" songs. It's not the same old stuff that every artist puts on a Christmas album, yet the songs sound distinctly "Christmassy". Bing's voice is like a big velvety cloak that wraps you in Christmas spirit, and the energetic vocals of the Andrews Sister's will have you tapping your toes. This collection is classic and timeless, and evokes images of a simpler time. It will be a much-played selection in my Christmas collection. In fact - I think I'd better go order more as gifts or my sister might try to swipe it from me!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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The fun thing about this CD is that most of the songs are not traditional Christmas songs, which get so over-played during the holidays. So these cuts add a fresh dimention to your holiday mix if you drop this CD into your random CD carosel.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Brought back Memories
My family had the vinyl version of this when I was younger. Always enjoyed listening to it at Christmas. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pat Peregrin
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It's Bing!
Although I was born in 1960 I love the 40s and 50s ambiance. Bing Crosby was an excellent singer and actor. He even had his own show. I just love his simple, laid back character. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Miriam Ramos
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Step back in time when you had to have a voice to sing
what a Delicious blend of voices and It isn't Christmas until Bing Sings! Nice compilation of great voices. Merry Christmas!
Published 5 months ago by Jackie
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I love the tunes of christmas, and what is even better the sound the the twin cities raised andrew sisters alone with the der Bing. Oh how lovely the carols do sound.
Published 5 months ago by thomas w scharnott
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An oldie but a goodie
Beautiful Christmas music by the best. It doesn't get better than this. This album is a must have in anyone's collection.
Published 5 months ago by retireddocjdh
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A Holiday favorite!
This collection contains famous favorites and lesser known but that also become favorites. Plus getting both Bing songs and Andrew sisters songs along with their collaborations is... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Gerard M. Brown
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Bing Crosby IS Christmas!
I am a Christmas Music fan! I simply love all the songs and the feeling it creates. This record is no exception.
Published on May 14, 2010 by Kristina Suder
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Great Classic Holiday Music!
You cannot beat this CD for classic Holiday music. A return to a simpler, kinder time Bing Crosby and The Andrew Sisters capture the warmth and spirit of the Christmas Season.
Published on December 13, 2009 by Terri A. Madsen
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I love this CD. I listen to it every year. Its a perfect Christmas CD that I will treasure for years.
Published on January 19, 2009 by T. Shearer
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the Bing Fling
I got this for my parents, they were happy as can be. Old songs, favorites, all in Bing's Sultry voice.
what more could I ask for?
and there you have it.
what more could I ask for?
and there you have it.
Published on January 9, 2009 by L. Meyers
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