White Christmas

Rosemary Clooney | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 10, 1996)
• Original Release Date: September 17, 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Concord Records
• ASIN: B000008RYQ
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #130,824 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rosie's Still Got It - a wonderful Christmas CD, November 28, 2001

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Kim K. (Bayonne, New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: White Christmas (Audio CD)

Alright, so she doesn't sound like she did 45 years ago-what singer still performing today does?! I had the pleasure of seeing Rosemary Clooney perform Live at various times over the years and she always gives her all with each performance, even now. I purchased this album a few years back and can't understand why I am just now getting around to reviewing it. Anyway, if you are a major fan of Rosie, then you really should get this collection of Christmas classics. You can tell she had a blast recording it; the cuts that include her brother Nick and good friend Michael Feinstein are a joy to listen to. This makes a fine companion cd for Rosie's collection of tinsel tunes that she recorded in her prime, back in the 1950s. We should all be thankful that this woman gave us so many years of beautiful music and continues to do so. If you get a chance to see her perform then you are in for a treat, Rosie is not only a true legend but one of the most down to earth performers on the planet. Very highly recommended.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Rosie is truly the greatest interpreters of lyrics", November 28, 2000

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J. Lovins "Mr. Jim" (Missouri-USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: White Christmas (Audio CD)

Concord Jazz is proud to present Rosie's very first official Christmas album - "White Christmas", as she always wanted to record one, but was never asked. Well, this has been long over due, uniquely arranged Christmas melodies with Rosie's warmth and charm shining through.

Rosemary, Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye starred in the film - "White Christmas" (1954) this Holiday film has become a big favorite with old and new fans alike at Christmas-Time. This film was originally considered Bing's film, but if you see this film today you'll agree, it is very much Rosie's film too.

This collection of twenty-one Christmas songs with guest vocalists - Nick Clooney and Michael Feinstein, featuring the Peter Matz Orchestra and the Earl Brown Singers...Rosie's performance is warm, tender and a multi-layered celebration of your favorite-time of the year a - WHITE CHRISTMAS!

Total Time: 55:12 on 21 Tracks...Concord Jazz CCD-4719...(1996)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year", December 12, 2006

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Rebecca*rhapsodyinblue* (CA USA) - See all my reviews
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"Rosemary is truly one of the greatest interpreters of modern song. She has the ability to capture the spirit of a song and to communicate it like no other. With this record, she uses her ability to tell us, in her own way, about the spirit of Christmas. She will always be a part of the legendary film. But this record is all hers. This is Rosemary Clooney's "White Christmas." ~ Glen Barros, President - Concord Records, 1996 ~

"Here's a multi-layered celebration of the holiday we can't get enough of from a singer who can transport us a few ever could - to a place where a newborn can help us believe again that all things are possible. Where hope is a renewable resource. Where " ... through the years we all can be together..." If that's not worth celebrating, what is?" ~ Nick Clooney ~

I agree with Rosemary Clooney's brother, Nick Clooney, on what he said about hope, about believing and about its possibilities.

This Christmas album was recorded in 1996 when Rosemary Clooney's vocal artistry was not at its prime, but she still renders these Christmas songs so beautifully with such affection and respect to the real essence of each and every song. The arrangements are beautifully and superbly done. There are twenty-one great performances from one of the greatest singers of all-time. She is backed by an orchestra conducted by Peter Matz, and some of the skilled musicians Gary Foster, Dan Higgins, Warren Luening, John Oddo and Chuck Berghofer, to mention a few. She starts off with a glowing rendition of "The Christmas Song," which features saxophonists Gary Foster (alto) and Dan Higgins (tenor).

The Earl Brown Singers sung shortened versions of the best-loved traditional Christmas carols of all-time, "O Little Town of Bethlehem," "Joy To The World," "Silent Night" "The First Noel" and "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer."

One of my highlights is a wonderful medley of "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" and "Hey Kris Kringle." She is joined by another great singer, Michael Feinstein, who's a very close friend of Ms. Clooney. You'll hear that fascinating accordion from soloist Frank Morocco on the intro and all throughout this song, and George Robert's nice trombone playing as well.

She sings with such grace in "Winter Wonderland" with soloists Gary Foster and Warren Luening on sax and trumpet, respectively. There's that special glow in her voice as she sings Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne's "The Christmas Waltz" and "Let It Snow" with that beautiful piano solo by John Oddo. "I'll Be Home For Christmas," "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and "Christmas Memories," a composition by Don Costa and Alan & Marilyn Bergman are all elegantly performed.

Two of the highlights are Irving Berlin's "Count Your Blessings" and "White Christmas" from the movie of the same title, which stars Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, who sings this carol with warmth and love. And as "she dreams of a White Christmas, she wishes everyone's Christmas to be white."

Christmas is truly the most wonderful time of the year and it really brings out the child in me. I simply love Christmas! And true to the lyrics of Alan & Marilyn Bergman, "Christmas memories are the sweetest ones I know." The songs in this CD will transport you back in time with your fondest memories of Christmas.

"There'll be much mistletoeing
And hearts will be glowing
When loved ones are near
It's the most wonderful time of the year."

I merrily recommend this superb CD and as you listen to it during Christmas Holidays, may the true spirit of Christmas reign in your hearts.