Very Best of Burl Ives Christmas [Original recording remastered]

Editorial Reviews
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For many raised in bygone eras, Burl Ives must seem like jolly old St. Nick himself. With his deep, polished voice and a Yuletide countenance that speaks volumes of merriment, Ives on record is still the closest thing we have to a real singing Santa Claus. Here, in a fine collection of his holiday work, he interprets 15 standards that range from his trademark "A Holly Jolly Christmas" and "Silver and Gold" (from the still popular Claymation film Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer) to the bigger production numbers of "Silver Bells" and "What Child Is This?" In between, there's that distinctive, finely honed folk voice playfully delivering the goods on "The 12 Days of Christmas" and "The Little Drummer Boy." Got the urge for a feel-good, timeless sing-along? Ives is the one to lead the party. --Martin Keller --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Tracks:

Overture And A Holly Jolly Christmas
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
White Christmas
Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem
Silver Bells
Twelve Days Of Christmas
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
The Little Drummer Boy
What Child Is This?
Silver And Gold
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
Winter Wonderland
I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day
Silent Night
A Holly Jolly Christmas

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For many raised in bygone eras, Burl Ives must seem like jolly old St. Nick himself. With his deep, polished voice and a Yuletide countenance that speaks volumes of merriment, Ives on record is still the closest thing we have to a real singing Santa Claus. Here, in a fine collection of his holiday work, he interprets 15 standards that range from his trademark "A Holly Jolly Christmas" and "Silver and Gold" (from the still popular Claymation film Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer) to the bigger production numbers of "Silver Bells" and "What Child Is This?" In between, there's that distinctive, finely honed folk voice playfully delivering the goods on "The 12 Days of Christmas" and "The Little Drummer Boy." Got the urge for a feel-good, timeless sing-along? Ives is the one to lead the party. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

Classic Burl Ives singing.......2003-12-04

We love to hear Burl Ives sing songs such as "Wayfaring Stranger" and "What Shall I Do With the Baby-O". It is only natural that we would want to hear that wonderful, warm voice singing our favorite Christmas carols. We were delighted to find this CD. These carols have instruments and back up vocals that I don't remember Burl Ives using, but it is kept simple. "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is done with only guitar music. "Winter Wonderland" is one of my favorites with guitars, bass, and backup vocals. The instruments that I hear are harp, strings, bass, and guitars. (I hear an occasional flute or bell and a couple of other instruments that I can't identify.) The backup vocals add traditional harmonies. Even with the added instruments and backup vocals, the music is still very much done in the classic Burl Ives style. This is on my short list of "must have" Christmas CD's.

Details: This CD is 37 minutes long. The songs were originally recorded in the 50's and 60's. The quality of the remastering is very acceptable, no muddiness at all.

The very best of Burl Ives Christmas.......2000-12-17

The grand-daddy of xmas songs! Burl is a must have for presenst openning time. It brings me back to being a kid with my family all around. "Holly-jolly Christmas" has to be one of my all time favorite christmas tunes. The songs from the rudolph christmas special bring memories of watching the special evry year. A must have Christmas album!

Christmas Music At It's Best.......2000-11-25

When I think of Christmas music, I usually think of Burl Ives. He has a way of making the music that much more meaningful and enjoyable.

Despite a weird version of "The 12 Days of Christmas," every song on the album is a classic. This is a must have for collectors of good Christmas music.

IT'S A HOLLY JOLLY CD!.......2000-09-25

WHAT ANOTHER DELIGHTFUL CD BY BURL IVES,IT WILL BE SURE TO PUT YOU IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT.MY KIDS LOVE THIS CD,AND WHEN THEY ASK ME TO PLAY IT,I ENJOY IT AS WELL.IT IS SIMPLY A "MUST" FOR YOUR HOLIDAY COLLECTION

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