Rhino: Swingin Christmas

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You expect holly and ivy at Christmas, but how about a two-olive concoction loaded with classic swing? Eighteen cuts deep, there are pieces here for every generation that ever dug the style, from the '40s to the music's rebirth in the '90s. Truly timeless performances by Louie Armstrong (who rightfully should be Father Christmas), Louis Prima, Les Brown, and Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra, are matched by the country & western swing of Tex Beneke and filled with likeable middle-of-the-road pop fluff by Jack Jones, Jo Stafford, and Manhattan Transfer. The always-innovative Mexican pop composer-genius Esquivel delivers his eccentric trademark version of "White Christmas," while Bob Francis apes the Sinatra-Crosby-Como Rat Pack crooner style with "That Swingin' Manger," a must for any martini and mistletoe party. --Martin Keller

Rhino: Swingin Christmas, Music, Various Artists, Christmas, Christmas / Chanukkah, Christmas Music, Holiday, Pop, Standards, Swing, Traditional Pop, Xmas Vocal Collections

Average customer rating:

Swingin Christmas - Fun Classics

Wife and I love it!

Good Stuff!

An excellent & diverse collection.

Cool, balanced, blend of artists for Swingin' Christmas

Rhino: Swingin Christmas
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005NTQF
Release Date: 2001-10-16

Shake Hands With Santa Claus - Louis Prima
(Everybody's Waitin' For) The Man With The Bag - Kay Starr
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Woody Herman
Cool Yule - Louis Armstrong & The Commanders
Boogie Woogie Santa Claus - Lionel hampton & His Orchestra
Sleigh Ride - Tex Beneke
White Christmas - Esquivel
Medley: Happy Holiday/The Holiday Season - The Manhattan Transfer
That Swingin' Manger - Bob Francis
It's A Marshmallow World - Vic Damone
Christmas Night In Harlem - Louis Armstrong & The All Stars
Mistletoe And Holly - Jack Jones
The Christmas Blues - Jo Stafford
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow - Les Brown
Sleigh Ride - Jack Jones
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis
A Root'n Toot'n Santa Claus - Tex Beneke & His Orchestra/The Mood Four
'Zat You Santa Claus - Louis Armstrong & The Commanders

Amazon.com

You expect holly and ivy at Christmas, but how about a two-olive concoction loaded with classic swing? Eighteen cuts deep, there are pieces here for every generation that ever dug the style, from the '40s to the music's rebirth in the '90s. Truly timeless performances by Louie Armstrong (who rightfully should be Father Christmas), Louis Prima, Les Brown, and Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra, are matched by the country & western swing of Tex Beneke and filled with likeable middle-of-the-road pop fluff by Jack Jones, Jo Stafford, and Manhattan Transfer. The always-innovative Mexican pop composer-genius Esquivel delivers his eccentric trademark version of "White Christmas," while Bob Francis apes the Sinatra-Crosby-Como Rat Pack crooner style with "That Swingin' Manger," a must for any martini and mistletoe party. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

Swingin Christmas - Fun Classics.......2007-01-24

This is a great cd for a Christmas party. The songs are rare and classic. I received it quickly and in great condition. I'm glad I got it.

Wife and I love it!.......2007-01-19

I bought the CD for my wife - She had it on her Amazon wish list. Although I like Christmas music OK, it tends to get boring, and all blends together after a short time. Not this one! - We actually enjoyed it so much, it was in the CD player well after Chistmas passed.
Two thumbs up, 5 stars, and a happy wife - how could you go wrong?

Good Stuff!.......2003-11-27

While I didn't care for one or two tracks, I have to agree with the other reviewer about this CD being an excellent, *diverse* set of swinging Christmas tunes. I was actually looking forward to Christmas getting closer so I could dig this one out and play it again (without strange looks from my wife!) Recommended without hesitation!

An excellent & diverse collection........2001-12-03

This CD has great swingin' songs for the hip and the square. The first cut, "Shake Hands With Santa", is so hip & powerful that you'll be congratulating yourself on your purchase before it's over. "That Swingin' Manger" will remind you of a Bill Murray SNL skit. The Vic Damone & Jack Jones songs will convince you that sometimes being square can be cool. Highly recommended.

Cool, balanced, blend of artists for Swingin' Christmas.......2001-11-16

Rhino, the company that shops licenses from multiple
labels (rather than one label's library), has come through
with a fascinating mix of artists which range from Jack Jones
to Louis Armstrong, Loius Prima to Esquivel, Jo Stafford to
Kay Star, Tex Beneke to Woody Herman with a fascinating record
of AWAY IN THE MANGER by Bob Francis in swing tempo and unique lyrics called A SWINGING MANGER. The overly recorded WHITE CHRISTMAS is presented here by ESQUIVEL in a manner that is unique and refreshing. Half the songs, although familiar, are less frequently found in collections such as this.
I probably should have given it 5 stars.

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