Island Christmas

About the Artist
With over 12 years of playing and performing around South Florida and the Florida Keys, ONE WORLD continues to bring their lively Caribbean musical adventures.

Product Description
All your favorite Christmas songs brought to you in Caribbean style. No Snow No Problem as you sing along in a Calypso and Reggae beat.

Tracks:

Christmas Island
Jingle Bells
A Sailor's Christmas
Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
Up On The House Top
Mele Kalikimaka
Run Rudolph Run
Ho Ho Ho & A Bottle Of Rhum
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Merry Christmas, Alabama (Never Far From Home)

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It never snows in the Florida Keys, but as every Parrothead knows, Jimmy Buffett was born on Christmas Day 1946. His Caribbean folk tunes have always had a festive air to them, and his Coral Reefer Band tackle these holiday songs in their usual laidback style. Buffett turns out both traditional carols ("Jingle Bells" with a few tropical ad-libs) and his own myth-building originals ("A Sailor's Christmas," "Merry Christmas, Alabama"). This may not be the traditional Christmas fare of chestnuts roasting on an open fire, but for those who enjoy ocean breezes and "wasting away" to this most successful beach bum, Christmas Island is exactly what the cruise director ordered. --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

Different and Entertaining.......2007-01-22

Although Jimmy Buffet is not the greatest singer, he does know how to pick, write, and "put across" hits. CHRISTMAS ISLAND is one of those RARE albums that a listener enjoys from note one to note last.

It's also nice to hear a UNIQUE Christmas album for a change. I don't understand why this C.D. wasn't/isn't more popular than it is!

I'm a Jimmy Buffet fan!.......2007-01-20

Being a Buffet fan I enjoy all the tracks on this CD. It has a nice island atmosphere to the songs and is well worth picking up!

wonderful CD.......2007-01-04

Being a big Jimmy Buffett fan, it would be rare for me to rate anything of his less than 4. Even for non Buffett fans, or new fans, this CD is fun, different and entertaining. It has a good mix of funny songs, more traditional songs and just good ol' Jimmy flavor. I recommend it.

I give it a 3 because I bought it for just one song.......2006-12-16

I tend to do that...like one song and ignore the rest. And the same is true here. But for the price I guess I can't knock it. I've played the same tune over and over for the past several days and now it's time to put it away for next year.

Christmas all year long.......2006-03-23

Great covers of holiday music in Buffett style. Some of which are only available with this cd. Worth the addition to any Buffett or Christmas music collector.

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Must Buy for Any Juggalo/Lette
good, but wouldn't buy
Silent Night...Violent Fight
Not An ICP Holiday
A Carnival Christmas 97

Carnival Christmas EP
Insane Clown Posse
Manufacturer: Island
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Forgotten Freshness: Vols. 1 & 2
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The Ringmaster
The Calm

ASIN: B00000A6KA
Release Date: 1997-12-09

Tracks:

Santa's A Fat B*tch
Red Christmas

Customer Reviews:

Must Buy for Any Juggalo/Lette.......2006-02-01

The title says it all. If you're a Juggalo/Lette and you don't own this... then get it MCL!!!

good, but wouldn't buy.......2004-12-17

These are two really good christmas songs by ICP. The songs themselves would both earn 5 stars but its really pointless to buy this when both of them are on Forgotten Freshness 1+2. But if you have the extra money it'd be cool to show it off I guess.

Silent Night...Violent Fight.......2003-02-19

This single is short but sweet. Its usually cheap too, so I say its worth the price. Now, I know these tracks are already featured on Forgotten Freshness volumes 1 & 2, and the original Carnival X-Mas ep, but if your a collector, which you problably are since your reading this, you will want this in your collection. I would recommend the original but it isn't very easy to find these days since its basically out of print but you can catch them on the webstore(if your lucky).
'Santa's A Fat Bxtch' is the bomb diggity, a humorous track but a classic. When I say classic, I mean old school "I remember those days..." classic. It serves as a good song to sing when you and your homies are bored or whatever.
'Red Christmas' is the last track and is fatter then your mother. Hehe just playing. This song is phat though, its a good track but nothing outstanding.
My words of advice are to buy this or get buyed. Foe real.

Bry-Bry
(Gangsta-Style)

Not An ICP Holiday.......2000-03-24

The worst of ICP I'd say. It's rare though, so it's straight. Annoying in a way, but good for the x-mas season. Only for Juggalo's.

A Carnival Christmas 97.......1999-12-21

Thiz iz a good cd BUT if you can get a hold of a 4 track Carnival Christmas i would suggest you buy that one and send me one too cause the 4 track iz fresh az h£ll later brad

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One of the best out there
A longtime Hanson fan
Not (just) for teenyboppers
Just ok
My 6th Christmas with this album

Snowed In
Hanson
Manufacturer: Island / Mercury
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ASIN: B000001EYE
Release Date: 1997-11-18

Tracks:

Merry Christmas Baby
What Christmas Means To me
Little Saint Nick
At Christmas
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
Christmas Time
Everybody Knows The Claus
Run Rudolph Run
Silent Night Medley: O Holy Night/Silent Night/O Come All Ye Faithful
White Christmas

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Snowed In continues the time-honored tradition of Christmas albums by big-name pop acts, combining holiday-themed originals with familiar standards. This one's a cut above standard Yuletide fare, boasting the same tuneful effervescence that sets Hanson apart from standard-issue teen idols. This 11-song disc combines 3 smartly crafted originals with snappily Hansonized interpretations of such holiday standards as the Phil Spector chestnut "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)," the old Brenda Lee hit "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," the Beach Boys' "Little Saint Nick," Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," and the traditional "Silent Night Medley." That last track is a particularly nice showcase for the sibling trio's boyishly soulful harmonies. --Scott Schinder

Customer Reviews:

One of the best out there.......2006-12-06

I loved this cd from the first moment I bought it. Their version of Run Rudolph Run is the best I've ever heard. And the Silent Night Medley is also great. These guys have real talent and you can hear it in their playing. This is one CD I play a lot and would like to hear more of on the radio.

A longtime Hanson fan.......2006-11-27

I was one of the many tweens who absolutely fell head over heals for Hanson, and now a decade later... I'm still a semi closet fan. I've had this CD since it came out and I listen to it every year around this time. Almost all the tracks are very upbeat which gives you a break from some of the more slower traditional Christmas songs. Although I like everything, my favorites would probably have to be number 1, 2, and 8.

- Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

Not (just) for teenyboppers.......2006-10-25

Hanson has always had a tough time convincing people that they're different than other child idol performers. The difference is huge, though, and these boys are blessed with real talent. They also seem to have some discretion because their albums are very tasteful and catchy. I'm starting this season's reviews by looking at all the good Christmas albums in my collection. I assure you, this is a quality piece. If you are biased against Hanson, but like Christmas music, why not give this one a try? It'll be in heavy rotation in my car stereo. Given that they play their own instruments, the production in the album is very good. They are supplemented by crack studio musicians, and the whole thing sounds real enough to avoid the plastic, cookie cutter sound of, say Hillary Duff (just one example). This sounds like a real band, which of course, it is. Vocals are tight and I especially recommend the cover of Stevie Wonders "that's what Cmas means to me" and the original "At Christmas." I'm seeing it listed at unbelievably cheap prices, so give it a try. Would give 4 and 1/2 stars if possible. Thanks for reading and have a great Christmas.

Just ok.......2006-10-13

Honestly, I am not a huge fan of the CD. While there is no denying that these three are very talented, I felt like most every song on this CD sounded the same.
The exceptions were the last two songs, "Silent Night Medley," and "White Christmas," which I thought were well done and sounded great.
Unless you are a big Hanson fan, I would skip this one.

My 6th Christmas with this album.......2006-10-12

It just flat out makes you happy. I just bought I think my third copy because i've just worn out the other ones. I'm one who won't listen to Christmas music until the day after Thanksgiving but it kills me to look at this CD and try not to listen to it. It's happy, it's fun, it's really what Christmas should be all about. Listen to "What Christmas Means To Me" and try not to smile or tap your foot, I promise you won't be able to do it. I was a huge Hanson fan when i was about 16 and now at 24 this is still my favorite CD in my whole collection Christmas or not. It signifys a season and holds it to what it truly is, a wonderful, joyous time of year.

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Not quite Disney caliber, but pretty darn good...
The Best Ever
A soundtrack as good as any Disney movie has had
Muppets do Sailor Music and it's grand!
truly awesome! (there's nothing better)

Muppet Treasure Island (1996 Film)
Barry Mann , and Cynthia Weil
Manufacturer: Angel Records
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ASIN: B000002SJA
Release Date: 1996-02-13

Tracks:

Treasure Island
Shiver My Timbers
Something Better
Sailing for Adventure
Cabin Fever
Professional Pirate
Boom Shaka Laka
Love Led Us Here
Map
Captain Smollet
Land Ho
Compass
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Love Power [As Used in the Film Muppet Treasure Island] - Ziggy Marley, Melody Makers
Love Led Us Here - John Berry, Helen Darling

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Not quite Disney caliber, but pretty darn good..........2004-10-23

It's been years since I've watched "Muppet Treasure Island" or heard its soundtrack. Or it had been, anyway. I decided to listen to the MTI soundtrack for the first time in years...and it's not a bad CD at all.

The CD starts off in a grand fashion, with a sweeping instrumental tune that was probably played over the opening credits. Nothing too exciting, but a very nice touch.

The strongest songs on the soundtrack are towards the beginning. "Shiver My Timbers," a somewhat foreboding song, is a very piratey tune and sets up the movie's mood and backstory nicely. "Something Better" is sweet, almost overly so, and conveys the character of Jim well enough. Gonzo and Rizzo seem out of place on that track, but that's just my opinion. "Sailing for Adventure" is used to start off the voyage, and succeeds well at doing that. It gets both the ship and the movie moving, and it actually succeeds with its attempts to be funny.

The level of quality takes a sharp drop after those tracks, unfortunately. "Cabin Fever" is too random for my liking. It seems like the songwriters were trying to funny, and were trying much too hard at that. "Professional Pirate" really doesn't add anything to the soundtrack beyond giving Tim Curry a chance to sing, and something about the phrase "professional pirate" grates on me. "Boom Shaka Laka" doesn't have any vocals worth noting, so it gets skipped.

The final vocal track (from the movie, anyway) is "Love Led Us Here." This is the obligatory schmaltzy love song, and the only track that features Kermit and Piggy. I know that the song was thrown in so that soundtracks would be sold and so that the iconic frog and pig wouldn't be left off of the CD entirely. Even so, I still love the song. It fit into the movie better than some of Disney's love songs do (I'm thinking of "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" in particular), and the song itself is touching without being overly sappy. Managing to make the love song work without seeming blatantly obvious is worth bonus points.

The rest of the soundtrack's bulk is made up of instrumental music, much like most Disney soundtracks are. It's well done, for the most part, and it worked well enough in the movie if memory serves, but there's not much that I can write about for it.

The final two songs were played in the movie's credits. "Love Power" is a decent song, but it doesn't seem to fit the movie. There's a reason why it was played with the credits. There's also a poppy version of "Love Led Us Here," which was probably made to sell soundtracks. It didn't work. The song doesn't work nearly as well when it's taken out of the context of the movie. More importantly, the Kermit/Piggy version is just better.

Overall, I feel that the soundtrack is a good one. The few songs that I disliked were more than made up for by the instrumental tracks and rest of the songs with vocals. It's not to the level of "The Muppet Movie," and it's not going to replace "Aladdin" or "The Lion King" as one of the best kiddy movie soundtracks. The CD is enjoyable, though, and that's what matters the most.

The Best Ever.......2002-08-11

Even though Muppet Treasure Island has been said not to be a true Muppet movie, it's awesome. Who ever said that needs to get their head exaimed! I can't stop listenig to the soundtrack. My favorite song on there is "Something Better" but "A professional pirate" ranks a close second. I recommend this to people of all ages. Get it while you can because(from what i've heard so far)Jim Henson productions won't be releasing anymore soundtracks again.

A soundtrack as good as any Disney movie has had.......2002-06-14

"Muppet Treasure Island" is the most satisfying Muppet movie to date, and a big reason for it is the music. Composer Barry Mann and lyricist Cynthia Weil have written a half-dozen songs that compare admirably to any of the great Disney movies. The big show-stopper is "Cabin Fever", an uproariously silly number about the crew going stir crazy when the ship is trapped in the doldrums. But my favorite songs are three nautical numbers that remind me of the Kline-Ronstadt version of "Pirates of Penzance". "Shiver My Timbers" provides an ominous exposition of how the treasure was originally hidden, "Sailing for Adventure" is a rousing start to the sea voyage ("With our hearts unbound and our flag unfurled/We're under way and off to see the world"), and Tim Curry as Long John Silver extols the advantages of being "A Professional Pirate". Inevitably, there's also a big smarmy "Can You Feel the Love Tonight/A Whole New World"-type ballad, "Love Led Us Here" -- I prefer the Kermit-Miss Piggy rendition to the lush version by John Berry and Helen Darling (maybe YOU'VE heard of them). A big chunk of the album is orchestral music that played in the background of various scenes. The album starts with a brief but rousing opening theme, goes into the songs, followed by the soundtrack music, and ends with a catchy Ziggy Marley closing song and the Berry-Darling duet. This pacing makes listening to the whole CD at once less than the sum of its parts, as the transitions are too abrupt.

Muppets do Sailor Music and it's grand!.......2001-09-03

This album is one of my son's favorites. They love it for the sea bearing fun songs and excellent music. The opening song is one of the best opening songs from a movie I myself have heard. IF you like the quality of the first muppet movie music, you will love this one too!

truly awesome! (there's nothing better).......1999-09-04

this is the most awesome soundtrack i have ever heard! i could listen to it 24 hours a day. truly great!

Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters

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Unnoticed but good
The best Christmas record the Beatles never made
Definitely Ringo
FINALLY!!! A BREATH OF FRESH AIR INTO CHRISTMAS SONGS!
Ringo is Santa!

Christmas Collection: 20th Century Masters
Ringo Starr
Manufacturer: Island / Mercury
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ASIN: B0000C23EF
Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

Come On Christmas, Christmas Come On
Winter Wonderland
I Wanna Be Santa Claus
The Little Drummer Boy
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Christmas Eve
The Christmas Dance
Christmas Time Is Here Again
Blue Christmas
Dear Santa
White Christmas
Pax Um Biscum (Peace Be With You)

Customer Reviews:

Unnoticed but good.......2006-01-28

For some reason, this release never received major radio airplay or big display space in the stores. It was a very low key release for being the only Beatles full length Christmas CD. With Ringo, you know the Little Drummer Boy will be here and the set list is fairly traditional. It may not be the best holiday CD you'll ever hear but it is well done and enjoybale. It's a lot better than most of the CDs you;ll see in the stores with 50 copies on hand.

The best Christmas record the Beatles never made.......2005-12-19

This is a great record -- I am totally amazed that a musical artist would make such an effort for what is usually an easy novelty-sell. But Ringo and company have gone all out. It's a love-in for the era that Ringo came out of, and sounds strongly reminiscent of recordings made by a certain group Ringo used to be in... Together with co-producer Mark Hudson, Starr has re-created the studio sound and harmonies of the Beatles -- in a fun way. Ringo nay-sayers should also note that Ringo plays drums on all tracks, unlike some of his notorious recordings of the drunken years. He also wrote a whole slew of Christmas songs and they could easlily become standards in their own right. This album is nice -- and it also rocks. I think if people listen they might gain or re-gain a lot of respect for Ringo. And as far as the non-existent Beatles Christmas record goes -- the musicians here actually do cover an old Beatles Christmas song you never heard (they used to do one-offs for the fan club). You go, Ringo!

Definitely Ringo.......2005-12-12

If you are a big Ringo fan, then this album will delight you. If you are looking for quality Christmas music, this is not the album for you. I added it to my collection for its novelty value, but will not listen to it very often. "Come on Christmas, Christmas Come on," "Christmas Time is Here Again," and "Pax Um Biscum" have such simplistic lyrics that they are the type of songs suitable for Kindergartners. As for "White Christmas," after hearing this version you will understand why the Bing Crosby version is the number one selling recording of all time. If you want to hear a rocker sing "Blue Christmas," stick to the original by the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis. When I want to hear Ringo, I will stick to my Beatles collection. I enjoy those classic songs immensely, but as for Christmas music, Ringo just does not cut it.

FINALLY!!! A BREATH OF FRESH AIR INTO CHRISTMAS SONGS!.......2005-06-11

I don't really like Christmas songs at all. My wife always plays them during the holidays and I just have to suffer through it. However, one Christmas she had the cable tv on holiday songs and Ringo's Christmas songs started playing. It sounded so fresh compared to every Christmas song I've ever heard - I loved it! This album is awesome and I like listening to it year round. I love Ringo's smooth voice and I think Little Drummer Boy is perfect. Rudolph to me has elements of classic Beatles in it and I love the sound. It's like the Beatles have a new album out! Oh, one more thing...GET THIS CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ringo is Santa!.......2004-03-18

Personally, I hope that Ringo never grows up. He adds so much life and happiness to a world full of problems.

This is truly a very charming album of Christmas favorites that feature Ringo doing rockabilly, crooning, rocking, and just having a grand old time. From the opening track on this CD, you can tell that Ringo is having a wonderful time recording this CD.

Ringo takes on old standards such as Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer, The Little Drummer Boy, and Winter Wonderland. These cuts remind me of the same happy Ringo who recorded the "No No Song" from Good Night Vienna.

But, the highligh of this CD has to be Ringo's "interpretation" of the Beatles "Christmas Time Is Here Again." This little novelty piece was released as a fan club recording in 1967. Well, Ringo makes it so much better with rich instrumentation -- to include bagpipes. I give the last track, Pax Um Biscum an honorable mention because Ringo employs the sitar on this song (shades of his mate, George Harrison). Listen to the opening tracks. . . . Shades of Instant Karma! What a tribute to another fallen band mate, John Lennon!

This is a great CD, and not just for the Christmas season. Ringo turned out a gem with this CD -- and, we definitely appreciate it. Ringo is Santa Claus!

How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966 TV Film)
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Totally different from the TV soundtrack!

Christmas Day is in our grasp, as long as we have hands to clasp!

One's never too young or too old for the fun & meaning here.

Dr. Suess TV Classic Is Great But....

For the Child (..and the Grinch) in All of Us

How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966 TV Film)
Albert Hague
Manufacturer: Island / Mercury
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ASIN: B000001EHA
Release Date: 1995-10-03

Tracks:

How The Grinch Stole Christmas (The Story)
Welcome Christmas
Trim Up The Tree
You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch
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The Grinch is the Darth Vader of our sugarplum visions. With Boris Karloff reading the beloved fable, generations of kids have been enthralled to hear the tale of how the Grinch almost ripped off the odd folks of Whoville by taking their presents and plundering their decorative booty with help from his hapless dog. And yet he can't dash Whoville's spirit. With songs from the show, including that timeless ode to nastiness "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," this colorful compact version of the story belongs in every seasonal collection. --Martin Keller

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Totally different from the TV soundtrack!.......2006-12-27

Here it is FORTY years after its premiere---and the "Grinch" soundtrack stands as one of the last of a great musical tradition that extends all the way from the 30's: completely scored in a colorful, very "legit" technical manner, based on a thorough grounding in classic song-writing and background scoring/orchestration. And this cd presents it all in bright, clean and detailed sound.

What is puzzling and fascinating is this: considering that the production of "How the Grinch..." in 1966 was apparently not an especially lavish one, how is it that the soundtrack exists in TWO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT VERSIONS, each with its own similar but different background music, and each with DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT arrangements of the three songs??

It's too bad that all of the major musical figures---Albert Hague (composer), Eugene Poddany (the guy who did the intense work of scoring the whole thing TWICE) and Thurl Ravenscroft (singer of "You're a Mean One..")---have all passed on; as institutional memory goes, we may never know why the work was scored and recorded one way for the film and another completely different way for the MGM soundtrack album. I can see some cutting and patching together of the film soundtrack and an EXPANSION of the songs for the LP---that would be logical---but an ENTIRELY new score?

I know I sound like a broken (LP) record, but I will continue to wonder about this. In any case, the 21-minute version of the soundtrack contained on this cd is great. And I must say that Boris KArloff's narration is absolutely BRILLIANT; it's so easy to take it for granted, since we all know it practically by heart. But take the time to really listen to Karloff's reading---the subtlety, the nuance, the pacing---the amazing RANGE of sound and vocal color--and the sensitivity of "the Grinch's small heart grew 3 sizes that day"......GREAT stuff!

And to think, Karloff could pull off this tour de force barely a year or so before his own death. (You will notice a frequent change in the audio
quality of the narration--sometimes with much low rumble and surface noise; sounds like it was assembled from a variety of audio sources).

The cd also contains the songs themselves WITHOUT narration as additional tracks---so you can really enjoy the tunes and lyrics of Hague and Suess AND the fabulous work of Mr. Poddany.

Yes, the CHORAL work is quite different from the TV version too. The women's voices are really pretty raw in this soundtrack version (Thurl says they only used 4 women total in the session), but at least you don't have to put up with that raucous, out-of-tune kiddie chorus which was looped over the adult voices in the TV soundtrack.

All-in-all a delight, and a great tribute to the talent of the people who created and performed it.

Christmas Day is in our grasp, as long as we have hands to clasp!.......2006-12-12

This is the album version of the classic television special How the Grinch Stole Christmas. It is not exactly the same as the TV show. Boris Karloff's narration is still here, but the background music is different. None of the sound effects from the cartoon are included. Boris Karloff speaks Cindy Lou Who's dialogue himself, while on television those lines were done by June Foray. And the songs seems to be slightly different than they were on televison. These changes were no doubt made for the betterment of the album, since listening to an album is a different experience than watching TV. This is a wonderful listening experience. It chokes me up every time when the Grich learns the true meaning of Christmas and turns good (hope I didn't spoil the ending for you). The CD also includes the four songs from the show separate from the main story, although of course they are also within the story itself.

One's never too young or too old for the fun & meaning here........2002-11-27

The Grinch has successfully displaced Ebeneezer Scrooge as the spirit of anti-Christmas for today's audience. And there are similarities. Just as Tiny Tim was a strong factor in Ebeneezer's redemption, the children are a strong factor in the Grinch's redemption.

It's a pleasure to be able to hear the great Boris Karloff narration, along with the songs, and then afterwards to again hear the songs reprised.

Of course, this is a short CD, just barely 30 minutes in length. One must realize that while the program was supposed to be a half hour long, nearly a third of the time was used for toy advertisements. The irony of it all, a beautiful story telling us that the joy of Christmas is in the spirit of Christmas, not in the getting toys is aired for the purpose of selling overpriced and non-imaginative toys.

Anyway, this is definitely a 5 star CD.

Dr. Suess TV Classic Is Great But...........2001-01-13

This album truly fits the bill. It does cover all the songs and full narration of Boris Karloff but be warned... it's not an exact soundtrack from the TV show. When Cindy-Lu Who speaks in this version, it's actually Boris himself which is quite a surprise. Charming nonetheless. A true classic.

For the Child (..and the Grinch) in All of Us.......2000-10-24

We all can be a Grinch sometimes, but during Christmas I love to be a kid (..and pretty much all year round). If you grew up watching "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" during the season then you will love this CD since it features not only the original songs but also the original narration by Boris Karloff. The movie is a timeless Dr Seuss Classic and now you can have the music to sing along with during the holidays.

Tracks:

White Christmas
Winter Wonderland
Frosty The Snowman
Blue Christmas
There's No Place Like Home For The Holidays
Toyland
Christmas Island
That Old Christmas Moon
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Let It Snow
Christmas Ball Blues
Kitty Cats' Christmas

Amazon.com

The distinctive stylist Leon Redbone has kept much of America's blues and jazz music alive with his foggy baritone voice and understated manner. And that's what you get on Christmas Island; mostly popular standards, with the exception of "That Old Christmas Moon," "Christmas Ball Blues," and "Kitty Cats' Christmas,"--a captivating calypso original penned by Leon and Blake Redbone. Dr. John joins in for a soulful and lively rendition of "Frosty The Snowman," while Redbone dutifully covers both "White" and "Blue" Christmas, "Let It Snow," and "Winter Wonderland." But a highlight you won't want to miss is his version of "Toyland," sung with what can best be described as Redbone passion, embracing dashes of longing, nostalgia, and pleasure as deep as the voice that breathes life into a song about every kid's Christmas fantasy.--Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

Christmas Album.......2007-01-18

This is my new favorite Christmas Album. I wish I had this years ago!

The best Christmas CD.......2006-12-14

This is without a doubt my favorite Christmas CD. I listen to it over and over again. Some people might not like it the first time they hear it because Leons voice is different then what many are used to but I guarantee if you give it a chance you will love it

Christmas Classic.......2006-11-03

As a kid when my dad put this tape on, I dreaded it, because it wasnt for kids - my favorite was Alvin and the Chipmunks, obviously! Now that I'm older, I am so glad I found the cd version! It reminds me of christmas at my house, with the decorations and fireplace, everything. Very nostalgic for me. This 'Frosty the Snowman' is the best version I have ever heard.

A must have Christmas CD.......2006-10-25

Leon Redbone's Christmas CD is in my top 5 favorite Christmas albums.
I didn't even buy it, someone gave it to me and I'll be forever thankful.
I often put Leon's CD in repeat mode in my CD player.

Listen to the music samples in Amazon. You'll know immediately if this one is for you (I bet you'll love it - It's magical)

Merry Christmas

Bing Crosby meets Emmett Miller for Christmas!!!.......2006-01-05

At times Redbone vocals recall Bing Crosby's style, with a touch of Ernest Tubb, Hank Williams, Al Jolson, and Emmett Miller. Great rich baritone vocals taht recall classic singers of the 20's & 30's, singing vinatge Hawaiian and south sea isle Christmas songs, and some fien old Christmas chestnuts. Great old timey Christmas cd, with redbone's ragtimey guitar and banjowork ever present. A fine album weather or not you like 20's dixielandish jazz or not!

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The Little Drummer Boy

Manufacturer: Island / Mercury
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music

General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music

$7 - $10 | Today's Deals | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music

Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
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ASIN: B000001F93
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Medley: Sing We Now Of Christmas/Angels We Have Heard On High/Away In A Manger/What Child Is This...
Go Tell It On A Mountain
Medley: It Came Upon A Midnight Clear/Good King Wenceslas/We Three Kings/Villancio/Hark...
Medley: Bring A Torch, Isabella/Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
Medley: Deck The Halls/Christian Men Rejoice/Master's In The Hall/O Tannenbaum
O Holy Night
The Little Drummer Boy
Medley: Conventry Carol/Rise Up Shepherds/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/O' Little Town Of Bethlehem...
Medley: Ding Dong/While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night/The First Noel/The Friendly Beasts
Medley: Silent Night/Adeste Fidelis/A Christmas Greeting

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Blue hawaiian, Christmas in the big Island
"Mele Kalikimaka" is the thing to say on a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day.
I love this cd!
One Star
An Abbey Road Christmas

Christmas on Big Island
The Blue Hawaiians
Manufacturer: Restless Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Styles | Music

Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music

General | Pop | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music

General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music

Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
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ASIN: B000003BL4
Release Date: 1995-10-24

Tracks:

Christmas Time Is Here
Jingle Jangle
White Christmas
Jungle Bells
Blue Christmas
Christmas On Big Island
Have Youself A Quiet Little Christmas
Mele Kalikimaka
We Four Kings (Little Drummer Boy)
Enchanted Xmas

Customer Reviews:

Blue hawaiian, Christmas in the big Island.......2006-06-29

An unusual treasure and good to play the year round

"Mele Kalikimaka" is the thing to say on a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day........2005-12-07

This is a Christmas album by the Blue Hawaiians. The Blue Hawaiians play surf music with a Hawaiian music influence. Six of the tracks are instrumentals and four tracks are songs with vocals. The album is a lot of fun. If you are looking for a Christmas album that's a little "different", you should check it out.

I love this cd!.......2005-11-29

I love unusual Christmas music and this fits the bill. It is refreshing from the standards that get played way to much at Christmas time, yet it is very festive. It is not classic Hawaiian music at all, but it still brings the feel of the islands into your livingroom. Like someone said, stick a umbrella in your eggnog and ring in the holidays.

One Star.......2004-12-27

In a lifetime spent in the enjoyment of music, listening to this CD is the first time I've felt embarrassment for the artist.

An Abbey Road Christmas.......2004-12-21

I think this is fabulous! This old hippie thinks it's the Abbey Road of Christmas albums. Aloha.

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Fine selection of Grainger and solid virtuosity to boot

Music of Grainger, Britten and Warlock

Manufacturer: Phoenix USA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

Modern & 20th Century | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music

General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
ASIN: B000026190
Release Date: 1991-01-01

Tracks:

Lincolnshire Posy: Lisbon Bay (Sailor's Song)
Lincolnshire Posy: Harkstow Grange (The Miser And His Man - A Local Tragedy)
Lincolnshire Posy: Rufford Park Poachers (Poaching Song)
Lincolnshire Posy: The Brisk Young Sailor (Who Returned To Wed His True Love)
Lincolnshire Posy: Lord Melbourne (War Song)
Lincolnshire Posy: Lost Lady Found (Dance Song)
Colonial Song
The Duke Of Marlborough Fanfare
Sheperd's Hey
Faeroe Island Dance
Molly On The Shore
Irish Tune From County Derry
The Sussex Mummers' Christmas Carol
A Simple Sym: Boisterous Bourree
A Simple Sym: Playful Pizzicato
A Simple Sym: Sentimental Saraband
A Simple Sym: Frolicsome Finale
Capriol Ste: Basse-Dance
Capriol Ste: Pavane
Capriol Ste: Tordion
Capriol Ste: Bransles
Capriol Ste: Pieds-En-L'Air
Capriol Ste: Mattachins

Customer Reviews:

Fine selection of Grainger and solid virtuosity to boot.......2000-02-03

Wow. With the many fine wind ensembles out there, Dr. Westbrook's 52-member UCLA group is right up there with the best of them in this CD. The ensemble soloists are both individually expressive and almost technically flawless in the Grainger pieces. There are some very minor intonation misses as a group, a few spots where section unison playing (i.e. "sound as one") can be detected as not in unison, and a slightly irritating (controllable, but not controlled) over buzzing of the contraclarinet in a piece or two, but these constitute mere nuances (i.e. being over picky here). The Capriol Suite (by the string ensemble) should be nostalgically familiar to some high school (or grade school musicians) who performed in full orchestra, a nice bonus piece to supplement this concert band CD. I whole heartedly recommend a purchase here as the major Grainger pieces are included (e.g. Lincolnshire Posy, Colonial Song, Irish Tune, etc.--great selection, very well played). IF you either: 1) desire a more comprehensive selection of Grainger and/or 2) are, for example, a music educator, who could benefit from a 100-piece "traditional" concert band recording to use with your students (or you desire the mass of a full band) I'd suggest the Univ of Illinois "Begian" 2 CD Grainger set, but you have to order from the University directly. IF you don't have either of these needs, you can't go wrong with the UCLA purchase here as a solo CD!

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