50 Most Loved Christmas Carols

Various Artists (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 13, 2005)
• Original Release Date: September 13, 2005
• Number of Discs: 3
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B000A2H4J8
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,440 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Joy to the World!

2. O Come, All Ye Faithful

3. O Come, O Come Emmanuel [12TH Century Plainsong]

4. Deck the Halls [Welsh]

5. Away in a Manger [American Melody]

6. Holly and the Ivy [English]

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

2. Jingle Bells

3. First Noel [17TH Century English]

4. Angels We Have Heard on High [French]

5. Away in a Manger [European Melody]

6. Silent Night

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Jingle Bells

2. First Noel [17TH Century English]

3. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

4. Up on the Housetop

5. Ding Dong! Merrily on High [16TH Century French]

6. O Little Town of Bethlehem

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Are you kidding?, January 4, 2007

By	Carmen Niagra (Colorado Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews

While the musical arrangements are tolerably adequate and the orchestra is fair, this is some of the worst choral singing I've ever heard. They obviously have no concept of tuning and couldn't stay on pitch if their lives depended on it. I can't believe this is supposed to be a professional recording and the director didn't correct these glaring errors. I picked up this CD at an after-Christmas sale at 75% off, and I will forever mourn the loss of my $5.00. I guess it might suffice as a mediocre white elephant gift, but I pity whomever may be forced to listen to it. I suggest you not waste your money. If it's classical Christmas carols you want, search for more well-known and trustworthy music groups like the London Philharmonic and the Cambridge Singers.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Holidays Never Sounded So Good!, December 16, 2005

By	Music Maven (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

I loved the "50 Most Loved Piano Classics," so I decided to try another "50 Most Loved" collection, this time the Christmas Carols album. These are classics in their own right as the arrangements and orchestrations are enchantingly beautiful and the choir vocals provide perfect point-counterpoint. I hate to admit this, but I'll probably still be listening to this CD long after Christmas is over. There's a cinematic soundtrack quality that I find haunting. Have a great holiday with this one!

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased, November 22, 2005

By	M. Kelly (Hoffman Estates, Il) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an excellent value. 3 CD's and 50 songs for under $20.00. If you're looking for traditional Christmas music, this is the collection to buy.