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Merry Christmas From London

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This has everything that a Christmas album should have. Beautiful arrangements of traditional Christmas favourites. Lorrie is joined by The New World Philharmonic orchestra and Singers. She also sings duets with Johnny Mathis, Andy Williams and Tammy Wynette. Every song on here is a treasure, to be enjoyed every holiday season. One thing though, that doesn't take away from the beauty of the album, but is a bit deceiving, and that is that Lorrie was not in London to record this. The Orchestra and choir were recorded in London, but all vocals were recorded in Nashville, Tennessee.

Lorrie recorded this album with a London orchestra as backing musicians, so whatever else this album is, it ain't country. Johnny Mathis, Andy Williams and Tammy Wynette all make guest appearances, though you could easily miss Tammy's contribution if you don't listen closely. Lorrie didn't need all those guests to make a wonderful album, but their willingness to be guests demonstrates their respect for her.
The set opens with a rendition of My favorite things, which did not originate as a Christmas song but has become an occasional feature of Christmas albums. Lorrie then sings a delightful medley of Christmas classics, mixing up carols and festive songs. It begins with Joy to the world, followed by Deck the halls, God rest ye merry gentlemen, Hark the herald angels sing, The first noel (with Tammy), Silent night, Jingle bells, ending with O come all ye faithful.

The remainder of the album mainly concentrates on festive songs although Lorrie also includes fine versions of O holy night. Little snow girl (with Andy), Up on Santa Claus mountain, Let it snow, Blue snowfall (with Johnny), Toyland and Sleigh ride are all great songs that should bring you plenty of Christmas cheer.

This is a brilliant Christmas album with a great selection of songs - plenty of standards but not too many obvious ones. It should therefore please you whether you only buy the occasional album or whether (like me) you have loads of them.

This is a real beautiful christmas cd, one that brings back the christmas sounds and memories of christmas recordings from yesteryear (1950's - 1960's).

LORRIE MORGAN'S voice is in perfect form here and she sings these songs as beautiful as the best of the female singers of any era. Couple this with an absolute fantastic orchestra backing and two choruses (I believe), an adult chorus and a kid's chorus (both as great as they have ever come), and you have a complete professional christmas sound.

TOYLAND is easily my personal favorite song on here and it is my favorite version ever recorded. The children's chorus is just perfect on this song.

UP ON SANTA CLAUS MOUNTAIN is another great highlight song on this cd that uses the children's chorus once again with amazing results.

MY FAVORITE THINGS is also a standout. One of the best versions if not the best of the song ever recorded.

And every other song is are superb, like something recorded back in the heydey of christmas music from those long ago decades (195's - 1960's) mentioned earlier in this review.

A 100% recommended christmas cd for fans of true and timeless christmas music.

This is a timeless CD sung by oneof the most talented singers inthe country today....not onlycountry music , but Lorrie Morgan cansing any song and this CD is a mustnot only for her fans but for anyone who loves Christmas.

I'm not sure why I bought this CD. I'm not a Lorrie Morgan fan, and didn't have big expectations for this CD. I was very pleasantly surprised when I listened to it the first time.

The album has a traditional; almost old fashioned feel, which in my opinion, is what you want in a Christmas album. Morgan is backed by the London Symphony, which gives the music a lush, joyous Christmas feel.

My favorite cut is Up on Santa Claus Mountain. Morgan's father had a hit with this song years ago. It has a delightful nostalgic feel that will make you feel like it's an old friend even if it's the first time you've heard it. She also does terrific, bouncy versions of Let It Snow and Sleigh Ride.

She invited three guests to join her. Tammy Wynette joins her on a medley of traditional carols. I'm not a Wynette fan at all, but she avoids her often whiney tone, so you hardly know she's there. Andy Williams joins Morgan on Little Snowgirl. Johnny Mathis duets on Blue Snowfall. Both of these gentlemen are so associated with Christmas music that their presence adds to the holiday feel. All of the musical arrangements on the album follow tradition, so there are no strange, uncomfortable songs.

The only two songs I generally skip are My Favorite Things and Ave Maria. Morgan does a good job on both of these. I just don't happen to care for Ave Maria, and I'm not sure why My Favorite Things has begun cropping up on Christmas CDs. It's not a Christmas song.

I think this would be a great choice to put on the stereo while you put up your Christmas tree. It really conveys the magic of Christmas.

This "Lorrie Morgan: Merry Christmas From London" Compilation was given to us "In Cassette Format" through a Christmas Game called "Jingo' some Fifteen Years ago or so at a Family Christmas Gathering on Christmas Day & we Fell In Love With It Very Quickly! We loved it so much that we ordered it "In CD Format". The New World Philharmonic plus a few other Celebrity Musical Guests accompany Lorrie on these songs & they are simply Beautiful! Tammy Wynette sings with Lorrie on '(The Medley)A Christmas Festival', Andy Williams sings with her on "Little Snow Girl" & Johnny Mathis sings with her on 'Blue Snowfall". The Children's Background Vocals who accompany Lorrie are The Saint Joseph's Children's Choir. This is Christmas Bliss at it's Finest! The Definition of Bliss is "Pure Happiness"!

There are some Liner Notes in the Foldout & our CD came in a Standard Jewel Case.

Folks: This Is Gorgeaus & Lorrie's Version of "Ave Maria" sounds as Beautiful as any Version of that Christmas Song I have ever heard! Buy it Now while you still have time before Christmas! You Will Love It Too! Really: One Word Sums This CD up & That Word Is.....WOW!