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Sinatra Family Wish You a Merry Christmas

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We had this on an 8-track tape years ago and I have tried to get it on cassette with no luck all these years! I can't believe it's back - It's absolutely wonderful music and has been a favorite in our family. This is the best Christmas present ever! It's a MUST purchase - Great and different songs.

Those of you who owned the LP and are looking for a good nostalgic rush will be very pleased with this disc. Some others may find some of the tunes a bit schmaltzy, particularly the ones without Frank. Those who are just looking for all the tunes from this album which feature Frank should seek out "The Sinatra Christmas Album," which also features a number of other Sinatra Christmas rarities from 1963-1968, as well as two duets with the man Frank called "the father of my career," Bing Crosby. I feel obliged to mention that the absolute classic Sinatra Christmas album is "A Jolly Christmas From Frank Sinatra," from his Capitol years. Also well worth seeking out is "Christmas Songs By Sinatra," which features many great seasonal tunes from Frank's stay at Colombia records in the '40s.

I bought this CD because I listened to it for most of my childhood. My mother had it. I had to purchase it on CD because technology sure has changed, however, the quality and beautiful songs have not. I will listen to this CD every Christmas from now to eternity. My daughter, hopefully, will pass this selection on as well. It is lively yet mellow at times. The songs really make you think about family and togetherness and prepare you for a great Christmas season.

This is a 24 Karat Gold CD, so it costs more than the average CD. I honestly can't notice any difference in sound quality between gold CDs and regular ones, but maybe that's just me. But gold CD is the only way this album is available, so it's that or nothing. It's a decent album, with Christmas songs by Frank Sinatra and his three kids. Three songs are sung by the whole family, with "I Wouldn't Trade Christmas" being the best one. Frank sings two songs, "Whatever Happened to Christmas?" and a remake of "The Christmas Waltz", both of which are very good. Nancy sings two songs, which are pretty good. Tina sings one song, which is okay. Tina actually sounds a lot like Nancy, but with an untrained voice. Nancy and Tina also sing a duet together, which kind of sounds like Nancy with her voice double tracked. And then there is Frank Jr., who sings the okay "O Bambino". This isn't the greatest Christmas album ever, but it's certainly passable, and Sinatra fans will probably enjoy it.

I feel that this album is the best ever. I am 16 and have enjoyed this record as an after thanksgiving dinner tradition. Thankyou amazon.com for allowing me to enjoy it once again without a need for record player. Merry Christmas

When I was a kid growing up my dad bought this album on 8-Track tape and I must have played it till the tape broke - O Bambino and The Twelve Days of Christmas just to name a couple - all of the songs are wonderful. I'm so glad I found it again, now my children can enjoy it too (Tradition!)

I've been waiting all my life for this to be on cd! Has the atmosphere during the Vietnam war which makes this recording special. Much emotion. EXCELLENT!

My wife and I have the album. I was glad it came out in cd form. I bought it for my wife because it was always one of the first things she played at Christmas. Now she can play it in the car. It's a fun cd with some emotional songs on it too. Makes you feel the holiday.

My mum bought this LP when it was first released and, cheesy as it sounds, we played this every year when decorating the tree. I grabbed a copy as soon as I knew it was on CD. Great memories, especially "12 Days Of Christmas". It's a warm, fun recording that belongs in every Christmas collection.

Frank Sinatra is the clear talent in his family but this album has some interesting tracks. It is a good picture in time of the music of the 1960's