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NOW 42 is the 2012 installment in the American version of this popular series that focuses only on the best recent chart hits. Includes music from Kelly Clarkson, One Direction, David Guetta, Chris Brown, Flo Rida, LMFAO, and many others. All of your favorite recent chart toppers are in NOW 42 - now that's what I call music! |
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Double CD set in a slimline double j.b. includes Springsteen's SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN. 36 Classic Songs From Christmas Past And Present including John Lennon, Beach Boys, Paul McCartney etc. Light scuff on discs will not affect play.
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69 of 71 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This CD is one of the best Christmas compilations I have found, as it collects an assortment of older and contemporary Christmas tunes, separated into two discs.
The song selection and disc split is pretty good. If you're entertaining the grandparents, put on the first disc; if you're trying to be hip and cool, put on the second disc. The first disc is primarily older classic Christmas songs, many of which are found on other compilations. The second disc contains contemporary Christmas songs, including instant classics.
Nearly all of the 36 songs have been previously released and are available elsewhere, but some of the songs are rather hard to find on CD. For instance, the Band Aid "Do They Know It's Christmas?" is on Midge Ure's Greatest Hits and an Import Christmas CD. It is otherwise difficult to obtain, as is Springsteen's classic version of "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town."
The main style of music missing from these CDs, however, is the classic Motown sound - Christmas songs by Stevie Wonder, the Jackson 5, the Temptations, etc. (There are also some 80's Christmas classics not inlcuded, such as Bryan Adams' "Christmastime" and Hall & Oates version of "Jingle Bell Rock" - it would be difficult to have everything included, and those songs can be found elsewhere.)
The liner notes provide a brief explanation of each song, which is somewhat interesting but not always accurate. (For instance, the notes indicate that the Beach Boys have never recorded a Christmas album in their 40 year career - a search at Amazon reveals the 1964 Christmas Album, which has been repackaged and rereleased with extra tracks.)
Notwithstanding missing the classic Motown tracks, for the price of this CD (dollar amount), it can't be beat - there's a little something for everyone, young and old alike. If you're going to buy only one Christmas compilation, this is highly recommended.
39 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Now where else can you find all this talent on just 36 tracks and 2-CD-Set that covers five decades of "Christmas Music"...from the popular "NOW" series from Universal Music, a decision was made to release some lesser known selections from top talent from the past and present...and you know what, it works!
To clarify my above statement, many artist/musicians have released Christmas albums, but no one has ever heard as many of them on one CD..."NOW" gives you this and more...36 artists from 36 different genres such as Country, R&B, Alternative Rock, New Age, Folk, Jazz, Comedy, Reggae, Easy Listening and of course "Classic Christmas" standards.
Must make mention of the stand outs ~ "MERRY CHRISTMAS DARLING"(Carpenters)..."LITTLE DRUMMER BOY/PEACE ON EARTH"(Bing Crosby/David Bowie)..."HAPPY CHRISTMAS(WAR IS OVER)"(John&Yoko)..."IT MUST HAVE BEEN OL' SANTA CLAUS"(Harry Connick Jr.)..."JINGLE BELLS"(Diana Krall)...and my personal favorite "AWAY IN THE MANAGER"(Mannheim Steamroller), you'll never come up with a better compilation for this time of the year.
Entire album will make your Holiday's a time to cherish...excellent opportunity to introduce the youngsters to some of the standard Christmas classics, and never a better time to familarize the older generation with the NOW generation!
Total 2-CD-Set ~ Universal Music 314-585-620-2 ~ (2001)
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A remarkably low-priced two CD-set chock full of Christmas classics, "Now That's What I Call Christmas" is simply too good to pass up. The names read like a Who's Who of 20th Century Pop: Sinatra, Ella, Bing Crosby, Elvis, Lennon, Springsteen, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, the Beach Boys, Johnny Mathis, Tony Bennett and a host of others. The songs run the gamut from classic (Crosby's "White Christmas") to novelty (Elmo & Patsy's "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer") to flat-out fun (Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"). Disc One, loaded with classics, is the stronger of the two. However Disc Two, filled with more modern material, has its moments as well. Most notable are Springsteen's wonderfully gruff "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" and Lennon's 1970 classic "Happy Christmas(War is Over)". Overall, you'd be hard pressed to find a better selection of Christmas music anywhere. It's all here -- from the crooners to the rockers. Truly a perfect stocking stuffer, I only wish this collection had been available years ago.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Christmas CD
The CD was received timely and in good condition. It includes John & Yoko's Happy Xmas (War is Over), McCartney's Wonderful Christmastime, and Elvis' Bluse Christmas.
Published 5 days ago by Nathan Pitre
Very good CD
The CD is very good and was recieved in very good condition. The shipping estimate was a little vague, but I recieved it in the specified amount of time.
Published 4 months ago by Stephanie
Best all around Christmas CD I have ever heard!
This double CD set is great! The perfect mix of classic and newer music. My teenage daughter recommended it when I was looking to buy a Christmas music CD. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mom2
Great CD
Excellent mixture of old and new. We can play these songs for any group of people... young and old get to hear their favorites and can listen to music from the other generation! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jay S
I thought it was 2 discs...
I only received 1 disc out of a 2 disc set.. and then got a "not so nice" email when I rated them poorly for it and asked me to take the rating down. Ha now that is funny...
Published 7 months ago by J. Marciano
Santa's Coming
What a great variety of Christmas music. It was uplifting and encouraging. Would continue to buy the rest of the series.
Published 16 months ago by N. Alexander
Great Selection
This Cd has a great selection of a variety of Christmas songs. I used it for my Christmas Party this year.From Frank Sinatra to John Lennon and Yoko. This will not disappoint!
Published 17 months ago by Valarie
A Magical Christmas
This CD is full of good songs for everybody, the young and the old, it brings back a lot of childhood memories, and creates new memories also. It is a keeper for years to come.
Published 18 months ago by Orange Lady
Great album
Love the two cd's in the albums the old school meets new school together on one album... and Shipping was fast thanks.
Published 18 months ago by Ssantiago
GREAT TRANSACTION
Product more than met my expectation based on post for sale. Better condition than described my seller. Very fast ship. Great transaction.
Published on February 22, 2010 by S. Gilbert
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