Time-Life Music: Treasury of Christmas - Holiday Memories

Various Artists (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 17, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Time Life Records
• ASIN: B00006D2T8
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #37,705 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Even though it includes some of the same songs, this isn't the Time-Life Christmas collection advertised annually on TV. It's actually a budget version of that anthology, and not a bad deal at all. Some may argue it's missing the two Elvis Presley tracks found on the three-CD TV version. Others will contend that any self-respecting Christmas music aficionado probably already owns (or should own) Elvis's wonderful '57 Christmas Album. What's attractive about this one is it gathers a lot of classic singular performances in one place--a tad too much Bing Crosby, perhaps, but also the original hit versions of "Jingle Bell Rock," Eartha Kitt's "Santa Baby," Burl Ives's "Holly Jolly Christmas," and the Drifters' "White Christmas" (the blueprint for Elvis's version). This is a terrific cross section of seasonal sounds. --Bill Holdship

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Only Christmas CD You Need, November 19, 2003

By	Chris Wilder "cswilder" (Denton, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This CD has the versions of the songs performed by the people who made them famous. This is a classic at our house during the holidays.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Christmas, November 26, 2006

By	Rocky Raccoon "Hey, Doc, It's Only a Scratch!" (Boise, ID) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Christmas music lovers, you've found your collection. Much like the excellence of 'Ultimate Christmas,' Time-Life's 'Treasury of Christmas' should be a vintage favorite. Popular songs by Perry Como, Gene Autry, Andy Williams, and Judy Garland provide a goldmine of heartwarming holiday favorites. Some may find the collection to contain too much Bing, but I personally think that's an asset--rather than a liability. "Do You Hear What I Hear?" is a magnificent gem. Bing's voice soars to the star with spare but excellent accompaniment that provides an excellent alternative to the perennial "White Christmas". The highlights are essential: Dean Martin's "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!," Burl Ives "Holly Jolly Christmas," Jose Feliciano's "Feliz Navidad," The Beach Boys "Little Saint Nick," and the original favorite version of "Jingle Bell Rock" all assemble a thoughtful, vintage stocking stuffer for any C.D. collection. The lesser songs are all as mellow and accomodating as a roaring fire and a cup of egg nog or hot buttered rum. If you go no further, and want just one Christmas album, this is the one to get. Unless you like a mixture of the progressive and the traditional, then 'Ultimate Christmas' is the C.D. to buy. Then, again, most people would do well to have both. I have no regrets.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, December 4, 2002

By	Melanie (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews

This cd is so great. It's a perfect holiday pick! There are so many artists and song variations - it's all I ever listen to. There's something in here for everyone. Buy this CD! I've been listening to this CD for 18 years!