Merry Christmas [Extra tracks, Original recording remastered]

Stevie Wonder, Supremes, Diana Ross | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 12, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered
• Label: Motown
• ASIN: B00000JPBY
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #288,030 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

You can consider the Supremes another 1960s supergroup on Motown, a label that boasted it was "the sound of young America." The Supremes always were dominated by the diva Diana Ross--even at Christmas. Fans should note, however, that the fantastic "Silent Night," a previously unreleased song, does feature Florence Ballard's lead vocal, a rare occasion when lady Di is not front and center. This updated version of the 1965 record includes its original 13 songs, plus 4 tunes not previously available in one set, including producer-songwriter Henry Fuqua's "Just a Lonely Christmas." Merry Christmas from the Supremes is rich with original songs by Jimmy Webb ("MacArthur Park") and includes other nontraditional songs such as "Born of Mary," "Twinkle Twinkle Little Me," and "Little Bright Star." Together with its seasonal standards and R&B-pop arrangements, it's pure Christmas fun. --Martin Keller

Product Description

UK holiday release. Nothing says Christmas like spending the holidays with a real diva! So, this season, enjoy diva Diana and The Supremes with this festive platter featuring 12 classic Christmas tunes performed by Motown's most successful trio. Includes 'White Christmas', 'Jingle Bells', 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town', 'My Favorite Things' and many more. Add a little spice and Soul to your holidays! Spectrum. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Christmas Necessity, December 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Merry Christmas (Audio CD)

"Merry Christmas" is by far one of the most compelling Christmas releases ever made. Combining old-fashioned holiday standards ("Silver Bells", ""The Little Drummer Boy", "White Christmas") with fun holiday favorites ("Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", "Santa Clause Is Coming To Town", "Joy To The World"), this record is a beautiful representation of the holiday spirit. The instrumentation is pure Christmas-esqu and the ladies' vocals evoke the joy of the holiday season. In addition to the nostalgic sounds, the record includes some incredible Motown originals: "My Christmas Tree", a tearful, heartfelt ballad filled with longing; "Little Bright Star", an excellent song in the classic Motown tradition, and the albums sole single "Twinkle Twinkle Little Me", whose 45RPM single is creatively displayed in the CD's inlay. In addition, 4 previously unavailable tracks are featured, including the unreleased "Noel" and Flo Ballard's gospel-esque "Silent Night", featuring her upfront on a rare occassion. This long-overdue re-release is an absolute MUST for anyone who wants a holiday collection.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, Flo Ballard is showcased!, November 14, 1999

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Albert Lee (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Merry Christmas (Audio CD)

This a wonderful, must-have album for Supremes fans. All the songs are wonderful with great harmonizing from Mary and Flo. Little Bright Star is a nice, catchy Motown tune. Diana's lead vocals are great, but FLO BALLARD's performance on Silent Night is absolutely ASTOUNDING. Such vocal force and clarity. This song showcases Flo's gospel background. Great liner notes from Andrew Skurow and superb mastering (etc.) by Harry Weinger. I highly recommend this album.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Little Bright Stars, January 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Merry Christmas (Audio CD)

Yes indeed! It just isn't Christmas without hearing this compilation of Supreme gems. "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Me", "Little Bright Star" and "My Christmas Tree" truly make the season bright. This extended version is wonderful - but that has all be covered nicely in previous reviews. I do wonder why Motown chose to omit "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem" from this collection, since they released it on a previous Motown Christmas compilation. The girls do a terrific job on that song (as they do on the rest of the Christmas songs). It certainly would be a gift to have all the Supreme christmas songs on one CD.