Merry Christmas

Mariah Carey | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 1, 1994)
• Original Release Date: 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000002A46
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (341 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,941 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #28 in Music > Miscellaneous > Holiday > Pop Vocal

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

She's been hailed for her multi-octave vocal range--a tool that sometimes detracts from her pop recordings, but actually works quite beautifully in the context of this charming holiday collection. Fans will surely approve of Carey's renditions of slinky secular songs like "Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)" and a nicely subdued "All I Want for Christmas Is You." But where she really surprises is in her unadorned delivery of a passel of traditional carols, highlighted by "Silent Night" (which she sings quietly, avoiding the temptation to wail those high notes) and "Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child." A must for diehards, and a pleasant surprise for the unconverted. --David Sprague

Product Description

No Description Available
No Track Information Available
Media Type: CD
Artist: CAREY,MARIAH
Title: MERRY CHRISTMAS
Street Release Date: 10/01/2000
Domestic
Genre: XMAS VOCAL

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 45 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Holiday Album October 25, 2005

By Oppie

Format:Audio CD

This has got to be one of the best Christmas albums ever made. Every track on this CD is spectacular and Mariah performs these tracks without changing them too much from the original classics so anyone who listens can really appreciate them. The DVD side of this is also very enjoyable, along with the new version of Santa Claus is Comin' to Town. I didn't think it was possible for even Mariah to do a better rendition than the original album version. The new version is very soulful and sounds old school, like something The Jackson 5 would've performed.

47 of 52 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 10 reasons for buying this album November 25, 2005

By Aidan

Format:Audio CD

If you agree or match 3 of the following reasons, you should buy this album with no disappointment!!

1) You didn't own the original one which was released in 1994.

2) You need a christmas album to enhance your christmas spirit and celebration.

3) You really like those Mariah's video performance from these christmas songs

4) You are Mariah's die hard fans, you will buy it anyway though you have the original one!!

5) You are new Mariah's fans

6) You are thinking about buying a x'mas present to your loved ones.

7) You own a 5.1 surround stereo system!

8) Mariah has a come back success this year, so her christmas songs would be big hits again this xmas all over the world!!!

9) $14 bucks for 12 songs plus 8 dvd videos, it worths the price!!

10) You (still) believe in Santa Claus!! : )

62 of 70 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This album stands among the classics November 23, 1999

By CoffeeGurl HALL OF FAME

Format:Audio CD

I own some classic Christmas albums like Nat King Cole for example, and now, Mariah Carey's Merry Christmas. It has the catchy Christmas standards like "Joy to the World" and "Santa Clause Is Coming to Town" and there are great original tracks like "All I Want For Christmas Is You" and "Miss You Most (On Christmas Time)"----this album covers all the basic ingredients that takes to become a standard classic. Her flawless and incredibly touching vocal performance on "Oh Holly Night" sends chills down your spine and the Mariah-penned "Jesus Born On This Day" is a beautiful hymn that uses a boys' choir, an incredible production. Although I do feel that her attempt at singing gospel is not very convincing, I still find the collection of songs irresistible. When you're by the fire and contemplating your Christmas tree with a loved one, put MC's Merry Christmas on your CD player and cuddle, it doesn't get better than that.

43 of 48 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Christmas collection! November 25, 2000

By A Customer

Format:Audio CD

This cd is one of Mariah's best cd, her voice is on top condition, and one of the best xmas collection ever. The songs are:

1. Silent Night (9.5/10) - Mariah does a calm vesion, and it's very good.

2. All I Want For Christmas Is You (9.5/10)The classic mariah holyday song, everyone likes this one.

3. O Holy Night (10/10)- Amazing Vocals, Best Version of this song ever.

4. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) (8.5/10) - Great Arrangement

5. Miss You Most (At Christmas Time) (9/10) - Tradicional MAriah Romantic Ballad but is Xmas Related. The Great thing here is the simple but amazing arrangement and her awesome voice, again.

6. Joy To The World (7.5/10) - unfortunately Mariah put a beat that doesn't fill here, but in the end ít becomes good.

7. Jesus Born On This Day (8.5/10) - touching song, children singing, calm, great.

8. Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town (9.5/10) - another classic song that mariah made the best version ever.

9. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / Gloria (In Excelsis Deo)(9/10)- great vocals of Mariah and all the background singers.

10. Jesus What A Wonderful Child (9.5/10)- great gospel side of Mariah.

Overall, amazing. As someone here wrote, Mariah sings gospel very well, and should have more gospel influences on her regular records.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Album!!!! October 25, 2005

By RB Davis

Format:Audio CD

The legendary Mariah Carey's updated version of Merry Christmas is nothing short of astonishing! On the second disc she updates her now classic performances from the album's original 1994 release. Her vocals are amazing and sound as good as ever as she takes these songs into the stratosphere. Mariah's singing is inspired and she demonstrates that even after 15 years in the music business she is still reaching new highs in artistry and vocal performance. Mariah has taken the best, and best-selling Christmas album ever made and made it BETTER!!! With her enormous talent fully on display, Mariah delivers a CD that is her perfect way of saying "Merry Christmas" to us all.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Hot! December 23, 2005

By Anthony Morelli

Format:Audio CD

Received this today, from Amazon.com from my friend Chellie, for Christmas, from my wishlist. I'm so happy to have it because of the 2 bonus tracks and the wonderful, magical videos on the DVD side. I never realized the CD was re-released in DualDisc format until 1 month ago. I've already got the original 1994 release, which has been played so many times, it's glowing. Every year, Mariah Carey puts me into the spirit with her many styles of Christmas songs. Whether it's a gospel delight, a love ballad or a traditional Christmas song, this album brings nothing but holiday cheer to my life.

CD AUDIO SIDE:

01- Silent Night

02- All I want for Christmas Is You

03- O Holy Night

04- Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)

05- Miss You Most (At Christmas Time)

06- Joy To The World

07- Jesus Born on This Day

08- Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town

09- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/Gloria In Excelcis Deo

10- Jesus Oh What A Wonderful Child

Bonus Tracks

11- God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

12- Santa Claus is Comin' To Town (Anniversary Mix)

DVD SIDE:

Features: All 12 Songs in Enhanced PCM Stereo + 8 Music Videos

01- Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town <<Anniversary Mix>> (Animated Video)

01- All I Want For Christmas Is You

02- Miss You Most (At Christmas Time)

03- All I Want For Christmas Is You (J.D.... Remix ANIMATED)

04- Joy To The World (Celebration Mix Video)

05- O Holy Night (Live)

06- All I Want For Christmas Is You (Black & White Video Version)

07- Joy to the World (Live at St-John The Divine)

The Booklet features the same photos as in the original 1994 release + additional info at the back for the DualDisc version. The Jewel case packaging for this item is slightly smaller than the original version, making it a nice collector's item.

Customer Notes:

- The Audio side of this disc does not conform to CD specs, therefore will not play on SOME CD and DVD players!

- FBI Anti-Piracy Warning: Unauthorized copying is punishable under federal law

- DVD Video

- NTSC Format (USA and Canada + Others)

- There is only 1 Disc in this package!!!

- When you insert the Disc with the green side up, it is for playing the DVD

- When you insert the Disc with the red side up, it is for playing the CD

- Due to the disc being double sided, it's fragile and highly sensitive to fingerprints & dirt/grease

The sound quality is clear & crisp and makes the CD a joy to listen to, even after 12 years. The CD should play in a SONY discman...given it's a newer model of discman. Some portable CD players may not be able to play it because the technology wasn't the same as now.

Upon viewing the videos, I realized just how much love & devotion Mariah puts into her singing and her onstage performances. And the home video footage in the videos is really special because we see Mariah behind the scenes, rather than all glitzy and in front of the press. Anyone who buys this item will like it more, even if they were disappointed because of some small things like songs not being included, or the CD not being expanded enough.

It still makes a lovely Christmas gift and it will continue to brighten up your Christmas holiday each time you listen. Read more ›