That Holiday Feeling

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Jazz singer Joe Williams has a voice like butterscotch: thick, creamy, sweet, and somehow light, too. Hearing him reprise a handful of standards and three lesser-known tunes for the holidays is a guaranteed pleasure. Add a delectable horn section--and horn charts to go with chops--that includes trumpeters Joe Wilder and Clark Terry, trombonist Al Grey, alto-sax player Bobby Watson, tenor saxophonist Frank Wess and baritone player Seldon Powell to an already solid ensemble, and Williams has created a sophisticated holiday, feeling. Williams characteristically toys with the phrasing on many of these classics, presenting great treatments of "Kissing by the Mistletoe" and "A Child Is Born." And with his chameleonesque voice that shape-shifts and colors the proceedings, Williams offers a holiday that's adventurous while still remaining cozy, classy, and bright. --Martin Keller

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That Holiday Feeling!
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • That Holiday Feeling by Steve Lawerence and Edie Gorme
  • Superb Christmas CD
  • One of the Great Holiday Albums
  • That Holiday Feeling
  • Retro rules!
 That Holiday Feeling!
Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme
Manufacturer: Gl Music Co.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Similar Items:
  1. Personal Christmas Collection
  2. The Andy Williams Christmas Album
  3. Greatest Hits, Vol. 1
  4. We Got Us/Eydie & Steve Sing the Golden Hits
  5. The Best of Steve & Eydie

ASIN: B0000DEMAJ
Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

  1. That Holiday Feeling
  2. White Christmas - Eydie Gorme
  3. Winter Wonderland
  4. Christmas Song - Steve Lawrence
  5. Baby It's Cold Outside
  6. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Eydie Gorme
  7. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
  8. Sleigh Ride
  9. Let Me Be the First to Wish You Merry Christmas - Steve Lawrence
  10. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
  11. What Are You Doing New Years Eve - Eydie Gorme
  12. Hurry Home for Christmas
  13. That Ol' Christmas Spirit - Steve Lawrence
  14. Happy Holiday

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars That Holiday Feeling by Steve Lawerence and Edie Gorme.......2007-01-16

This CD was hard to find in the stores. However to my delight, Amazon had it in stock. Thank you, thank you, I'll be enjoying this CD for many years to come at Christmas time.

5 out of 5 stars Superb Christmas CD.......2007-01-09


I used to have this "album" on 33 1/3 vinyl and made the mistake of lending it out one year. I have searched for this title for 25 years and finally it was re released. It is the essence of the time of year brought
to you by sincere and dedicated singers who "live" the Holiday season. A must buy.....

5 out of 5 stars One of the Great Holiday Albums.......2006-11-26

Growing up in the 60s and 70s, this was my family's favorite Christmas album. Even with the durable vinyl that Columbia Records used, I believe we went through three or possibly four copies.

With the advent of CDs in the early 80s, I gave up my turntable and sold off most of my LPs -- and of course soon missed this recording, since it wasn't to be found on CD. After dozens and dozens and dozens of listenings over the years, I could "hear" this album in my head, but of course it wasn't the same.

So I was overjoyed to find this recording finally remastered onto CD last year. Having become a musician in the intervening years, when I played the CD I experienced not only nostalgia from my childhood but also found that my now-trained musical ear immediately recognized these instrumental arrangements as being top-notch. Steve and Eydie were of course in exceptional vocal form when they made this recording [and the digital transfer is terrific], but since they are noted for being dedicated to having the right orchestral sound, they certainly chose an excellent crew [headed by the great Don Costa] when they made this recording. The musicians and the orchestrations are a perfect match for the vocalists.

The "big band" sound on some of the tracks is terrific, but the softer selections feature some really shimmering and subtle orchestral work. I won't do a track-by-track review, but here's a prime example: Anyone doing "White Christmas" always has Bing Crosby in their memory, since that song-and-artist are one of the classic partnerships. There have been a LOT of covers over the years, but they've all been lame attempts at being cheery and warm. However, the arrangement here for Eydie Gorme takes a decidedly different tack, starting with a decidedly bittersweet intro and going on to include some rapturous yet very subdued backing vocals. And Miss Gorme's vocals are passionate and full-bodied. The result is a version that is so unique and beautifully artistic that it more than holds its own if anyone insists on comparing it with Crosby's. No easy task, that.

Mr. Lawrence is of course terrific as well. His creamy baritone fits his solos very well -- a smooth sound, and a knack for lyric interpretation. Well, the same can be said for Miss Gorme, for both these artists have a true talent for really dedicating themselves to the song at hand [as opposed to the multitude of performers whose prime concern has been to make the song merely a tool to show off their voices]. On the numerous duets, they both make the fun palpable and engaging.

Given the plethora of pop music Christmas albums that have been produced over the decades, this really is one of the few that really feels like a holiday album. Other artists think merely warbling their way through holiday songs is sufficient, but Lawrence and Gorme are never anything less than a joy -- their infectious fun and heartfelt singing make this sound like a live performance rather than a studio recording. Even the use of sleighbells on one number, usually a very hackneyed, trite, and pedantic orchestral trick, actually contributes to the fun and doesn't sound remotely corny.

So if you like singers with exquisite taste and solid vocal technique, if you like Christmas albums that aren't hokey and workmanlike, and if you appreciate truly artistic and vibrant orchestrations, you will quickly come to love this fine recording.

Forget Amazon's limit of five stars for ratings -- this one gets ten stars from me.

5 out of 5 stars That Holiday Feeling.......2005-12-28

I have enjoyed this for over 30 years. Up until now I had to listen to the vinyl version. It's great they finally made this available on CD and give you 2 bonus tracks too. This is Christmas Music at it's best. I just hope the radio stations add this to their playlist.

5 out of 5 stars Retro rules!.......2004-12-15

I, too, grew up listening to this album in the '70's. I had forgotten how great it was. In fact, I had sort of forgotten Steve and Eydie altogether, until a co-worker received another one of their CD's for a joke birthday gift. To make a long story short, I was reminded of this holiday collection (which, incidentally, you can get for $20 at www.steveandeydie.com), which I promptly purchased and am enjoying very much while I write this review.

Steve and Eydie rock! Their martini-lounge arrangements are truly timeless, and just the antidote to what ails us in 2004. Every song is a delight and a pleasure. And the CD even has two bonus tracks! Buy it, play it, love it, and share it. I personally don't see how I ever spent so many Christmases without it. Ho-ho-ho!!!
This Christmas ... my favorite things
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great songs, great singer, great musicians!
  • This is the Christmas CD I've been looking for!
  • A delightful surprise
  • Great CD, no matter what the season
 This Christmas ... my favorite things
Margaret Carlson
Manufacturer: Blue Moon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00003TFZM
Release Date: 1999-11-15

Tracks:

  1. My Favorite Things
  2. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
  3. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  4. Let It Snow
  5. Toyland
  6. Jesus Loves Me/Silent Night
  7. What Child Is This?
  8. Sweet Little Jesus Boy
  9. Winter Wonderland
  10. Deck the Halls
  11. Away in a Manger
  12. The Friendly Beasts
  13. I Saw Three Ships
  14. This Christmas
  15. White Christmas

Album Description

Three years after her critically acclaimed "Once In a Blue Moon," singer Margaret Carlson has surpassed herself. Her new album, "This Christmas ... my favorite things," is a collection of some of the world's best-loved Christmas songs, many done with new, modern arrangements by Grammy- nominated arranger Frank Mantooth. Mantooth, along with some of the jazz world's best talents, accompanies Margaret on piano on the album.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great songs, great singer, great musicians!.......2001-12-06

I just came from a concert of Margaret Carlson singing the songs from this album. She is fabulous and the performances are great. Anyone who likes jazz will instantly treat this as a Christmas classic. There are so many Christmas CDs to choose from and most are average at best. I know, I own many of them. ;-) You can't go wrong with this one!

5 out of 5 stars This is the Christmas CD I've been looking for!.......2000-03-30

I love the traditional Christmas songs & hymns, but wanted to find something that gave them new life. These arrangements & Margaret Carlson's great voice make you hear them as if for the first time. On several songs, you have the feeling this must be the way the songs were intended to be sung. Her version of This Christmas will be famous some day. Check out Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (which I never liked too well before hearing her sing it) or Deck the Halls. I got this CD at the beginning of the Christmas season and liked it so well that I bought several to give as early Christmas gifts and everyone loved it. It's as perfect for listening to while you curl up by the fire with someone you love as it is for Christmas parties! And it solves the problem of what to buy everyone for Christmas too!

5 out of 5 stars A delightful surprise.......2000-03-23

When we received "This Christmas .... my favorite things" we were somewhat apprehensive. After all Christmas music is so traditional and just shouldn't be messed with. But what a delightful surprise. The arrangements are creative but not extreme and some songs really affect the emotions. Ms. Carlson's voice is fantastic and by far better than the majority of the jazz vocalists we've heard. This gal soon should hit the top. Go girl!

Willard and Darlene Torgrim

5 out of 5 stars Great CD, no matter what the season.......2000-01-26

It's got the classics, but it also takes some of the traditional songs and-with the jazz influence-adds a little spice to them. I love the ones that start out traditional and jump into the jazz.
That Christmas Feeling
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • That Crosby Feeling
  • The Best Album Ever!
  • I'm Dying!
 That Christmas Feeling
Bing Crosby
Manufacturer: Mca Special Products
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000008EPB
Release Date: 1995-06-01

Tracks:

  1. That Christmas Feeling
  2. Christmas Is A-Comin' (May God Bless You)
  3. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting...)
  4. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
  5. Is Christmas Only A Tree
  6. You're All I Want For Christmas
  7. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down...)
  8. Christmas Carols: Deck The Halls/Away In...
  9. The First Noel
  10. Twelve Days Of Christmas
  11. O Fir Tree Dark
  12. Christmas Carols: Good King Wenceslas/We Three...
  13. I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars That Crosby Feeling.......2003-12-16

This album features Christmas songs that were not included on Bing Crosby's "Merry Christmas" album (a.k.a. "White Christmas"). This is a terrific selection of Yuletide classics. Another CD by Bing is entitled "The Voice of Christmas", and he really is. His singing on these songs exudes a warmth that is lacking from many other singers. It doesn't say it on the CD, but "Here Comes Santa Claus" and "Twelve Days of Christmas" are duets with the delightful Andrews Sisters. This CD is out of print, but it shouldn't be too hard to find a used copy. I recommend that you do so.

5 out of 5 stars The Best Album Ever!.......2003-10-08

I'm sorry although not surprised that "That Christmas Feeling" by Bing Crosby is no longer available. I have to say that, in my opinion, it was not only the best Christmas album ever, but the best album from any genre, from any time.

It conveyed the best of the best. It was in this collection that Bing Crosby who, like no other, sang Christmas superbly, with arraignments and vocal interpretations second to none. The true meaning of Christmas was unmistakenly painted in music and I have never tired of hearing it, year after year. I play it many times during the Christmas season, and the pleasure of once again enjoying this album only increases with time.

I'm sad that this album is no longer generally available. It is possible to obtain the songs on a collection of Bing's Christmas music that was released a few years ago, but they lack the warmth attached to the inspired "That Christmas Feeling" compilation. Even though the songs were recorded at different times and probably at different places over a period of 15-20 years, "That Christmas Feeling" came very close to being inspired in the selections that were chosen, and even the manner in which the songs themselves were lined-up, and then recorded. There was a "magic" to it all. It seemed as if they were woven into a kind of Christmas tapestry. Whether this was intended or not, is for someone else to say. However, the magical effect is truly present.

Unfortunately, the magic is largely gone. You can get the songs that were on the album, but they are re-mixed and digitized, and therefore have lost a considerable amount of the warmth and personality that accompanied the original compilation of "That Christmas Feeling." Even though the album had technical flaws, these flaws actually added to the ambiance that was so important to us who grew up hearing this album. When the attempt to clear up the flaws was completed, there might have been improved sound in some respects, but sound in the selections now betray an uneven "texture" and lack the character and especially the warmth that should characterize the Christmas season, especially music that was sung by Bing.

I say bring it back, whether people buy it or not. Bring it back with the original cover (a darkened picture of a church) and with all due respect to one of the greatest talents of all time, notwithstanding his bad press and problems. Bing would approve and so would the rest of us who had merrier Christmases thanks to his genius, and especially when hearing yet again "That Christmas Feeling."

5 out of 5 stars I'm Dying!.......2002-12-12

My father used to play this record of all others for me when at Christmas time when I was growing up. I'm 21 now and still love it. The record is barely playable, so I wanted to get him the CD for Christmas, but NO it's out of print! It is A CRIME that this CD is no longer available! A CRIME! A CRIME! A CRIME!
That Holiday Feeling
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The best Christmas CD ever!!!!!
 That Holiday Feeling
Michael Civisca
Manufacturer: Rhapsody Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000004B9O
Release Date: 1998-09-22

Tracks:

  1. That Holiday Feeling - Michael Civisca/Mary Stahl
  2. White Christmas - Michael Civisca
  3. I'll Be Home For Christmas - Billy McEwen/Mary Stahl
  4. Christmas Is - Michael Civisca
  5. Let Love Live After Christmas - Linda Lou Shriver
  6. Winter Wonderland - Michael Civisca
  7. Santa Baby - Mary Stahl
  8. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow - Glen Tate
  9. The Christmas Song - Michael Civisca
  10. This Time Of The Year - Gretchen Schulz
  11. Light The Candles Of Freedom - Ron Lombardo
  12. I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm - Michael Civisca
  13. My First Christmas With You - Linda Lou Shriver
  14. Just Not Christmas Without You - Mary Stahl
  15. O Holy Night - Michael Civisca

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The best Christmas CD ever!!!!!.......2007-03-09

Michael Civisca if a Buffalo, NY home grown singer with a beautiful voice.
The Christmas CD was one of his first (1995) & I rate it the best from all of the other singers every where.
That Christmas Feeling
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • waiting patiently
  • A Christmas to Remember !!
  • The search is over!
  • Simply a Superb Album
  • It will be your favorite Holiday CD
 That Christmas Feeling
Glen Campbell
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000242QG
Release Date: 2003-01-07

Tracks:

  1. Christmas Is For Children
  2. Old Toy Trains
  3. Little Altar Boy
  4. It Must Be Getting Close To Christmas
  5. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
  6. Blue Christmas
  7. The Christmas Song
  8. Pretty Paper
  9. There's No Place Like Home
  10. I'll Be Home For Christmas
  11. Christmas Day

Album Description

Intimate and peaceful collection featuring 11 tracks including 'Christmas Is For Children', 'Blue Christmas' & 'I'll Be Home For Christmas'. Disky. 1997.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars waiting patiently.......2006-11-29

I, too, grew up with this wonderful, heart touching collection, and highly recommend it to anyone who can find it, as it includes 6 of my favorite Christmas songs on one CD. What wonderful writing and performances.

Unfortunately I see that it is currently unavailable. I have decided to wait on purchasing any other CD's until this one is rereleased.

5 out of 5 stars A Christmas to Remember !!.......2004-01-02

WOW....what an amazing trip down memory lane this album was !! Like many of the previous reviewers, I grew up on this album and can't help but be transported back in time to my childhood and Christmasses gone by when I hear these songs....the warmth and family feel of Christmas is all in there !!! Just close your eyes and listen to the songs like: "Christmas is for Children" and my personal favorite "Old Toy Trains"......instantly you'll see the snow falling in big fluffy flakes around you.....your Mom serving up hot chocolate....sled riding in the backyard....decorating the tree......its truly magical !! A tough album to find but well worth it !! If I could only have one album with Christmas songs on it.....I would take this one over all others !! AMAZING !!

5 out of 5 stars The search is over!.......2003-12-10

My childhood memories of Christmas include listening to this masterpiece Christmas album. My sister let me have the album twenty years ago and I have searched every year to find it to replace my scratched LP. Yet we still listen to it each season with the static and scratches. I finally can return the album to her. The songs bring so much meaning to Christmas. Especially "Little Toy Trains" and "Christmas is for Children" are songs that young and old can cherish for years to come. Everyone can relate to "It Must Be Getting Close To Christmas" as a child and adult. I too am surprised noone else has ever recorded these songs. I am elated that my search is over and highly recommend this album to everyone who enjoys a classic, one of a kind Christmas album that sounds as modern today as it did thirty years ago!

5 out of 5 stars Simply a Superb Album.......2003-11-30

This ia an example of the finest Christmas music available and it was made over thirty years ago. If it doesn't make you feel all warm inside, you aren't human. I don't know who did the arrangements but they are exactly what is called for. Mr. Campbell's voice on these songs is again exactly what is called for. An INCREDIBLE ALBUM!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars It will be your favorite Holiday CD.......2003-11-11

Again like other comments posted, I too listened to this holiday classic as a child on the turntable. I have kids of my own and have been thinking about his songs every holiday season for 10 years now. I havent been able to find it until now. I'm amazed some of the original songs on this CD havent been re recorded by todays artist. Listening to these songs takes you home to chilly mornings with winters first snow beautiful christmas trees in dimly lit rooms. Even if you have never heard this holiday album before it will no doubt put you in the christmas spirit.
That Holiday Feeling
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • my #1 christmas cd
  • One of the Best
  • Vintage Joe Williams
  • Christmas Magic Warm, Jazzy and Cozy
  • Perfect
 That Holiday Feeling
Joe Williams
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
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ASIN: B0000047AT
Release Date: 1990-08-10

Tracks:

  1. Christmas Rainbows
  2. Winter Wonderland
  3. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  4. What Are You Doing New Years Eve
  5. Kissing By The Mistletoe
  6. Silent Night
  7. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
  8. Silver Bells
  9. Christmas Waltz
  10. The Christmas Song
  11. A Child Is Born

Amazon.com

Jazz singer Joe Williams has a voice like butterscotch: thick, creamy, sweet, and somehow light, too. Hearing him reprise a handful of standards and three lesser-known tunes for the holidays is a guaranteed pleasure. Add a delectable horn section--and horn charts to go with chops--that includes trumpeters Joe Wilder and Clark Terry, trombonist Al Grey, alto-sax player Bobby Watson, tenor saxophonist Frank Wess and baritone player Seldon Powell to an already solid ensemble, and Williams has created a sophisticated holiday, feeling. Williams characteristically toys with the phrasing on many of these classics, presenting great treatments of "Kissing by the Mistletoe" and "A Child Is Born." And with his chameleonesque voice that shape-shifts and colors the proceedings, Williams offers a holiday that's adventurous while still remaining cozy, classy, and bright. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars my #1 christmas cd.......2003-12-05

this has turned out to be our favorite christmas cd. we have played out charlie brown's christmas, wynton marsalis' jazzy wonderland, and a few others on our list so we took a risk on this one. for the last 3 years we have sent it to friends and family (from amazon of course) in the beginning of december as a nice way to start off the holiday season. if you like "warm fuzzies" at christmas, this is a no brainer. get it. you'll love it.

5 out of 5 stars One of the Best.......2001-07-26

I've got Xmas albums by everybody, but this is one of my favorites - homey, cozy, mellow. His "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" makes me cry and smile at the same time. Thanks, Joe.

5 out of 5 stars Vintage Joe Williams.......2001-02-25

Excellent renditions of some holiday classics and some seldom heard gems as only Joe could do. Truly music that will enhance your holidays.

5 out of 5 stars Christmas Magic Warm, Jazzy and Cozy.......1999-12-18

If Nat Cole had stayed among us long enough and remained truer to his jazz vocal and piano roots, he may well have given us "That Holiday Feeling." Thankfully, Joe Williams gave us this gift at Christmas 1990.

This album shares the intimacy and warmth of the finest, most traditional Christmas recordings, but remains solidly in a jazz pocket. Mr. Williams' phrasing on "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," "White Christmas," "Let It Snow," and others showed a confident singer presenting grown-up versions of holiday classics. Those who enjoyed Mr. Williams' great performamces on "The Cosby Show" owe it to themselves to buy this CD or one of the many he did with Count Basie.

5 out of 5 stars Perfect.......1999-12-09

If you're looking for an addition to your holiday music collection, this is a must-have cd. The arrangements are clean and simple, never overwhelming, and Joe Williams's singing is like a cup of hot chocolate by a roaring fireplace.
That Christmas Feeling
Average customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars
  • Terrible Quality
 That Christmas Feeling
Bing Crosby & Frank Sinatra
Manufacturer: Unison Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000009RH6
Release Date: 1997-07-29

Tracks:

  1. Jingle Bells
  2. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
  3. The Christmas Song
  4. Christmas Eve At The Crosby House
  5. That Christmas Feeling
  6. Hitch A Ride With Santa Claus
  7. The Snowman
  8. That Christmas Feeling (Reprise)
  9. Adestes Fideles
  10. Silent Night

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Terrible Quality.......2005-12-28

The sound recordings on this album are terrible. There are far better versions of the same songs on just about any other Bing and Frank album. I am a fan, and was very disappointed.
That Christmas Feeling (Tin)
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		That Christmas Feeling (Tin)
    Holiday Singers
    Manufacturer: Eclipse Music Group
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00008F111
    Release Date: 1998-05-19

    Tracks:

    1. Do They Know It's Christmas?
    2. Deck the Halls
    3. Tiny Footsteps in the Snow
    4. Somerset Carol
    5. Sussex Carol
    6. Lonely Christmas (It's Gonna Be A)
    7. Merry Christmas Everybody
    8. Christmas Song
    9. Mary's Boy Child
    10. Carol of the Drum
    11. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
    12. Child This Day Is Born
    That Christmas Feeling
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Brilliant 1940's music
    		 That Christmas Feeling
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00009PBW3
    Release Date: 2003-11-25

    Tracks:

    1. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby
    2. Here Comes Santa Claus - Doris Day
    3. White Christmas - Frank Sinatra
    4. Jingle Bells - Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
    5. That Christmas Feeling - Perry Como
    6. Little Christmas Tree - Nat King Cole
    7. It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas - Bing Crosby
    8. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Frank Sinatra
    9. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Woody Herman & His Orchestra
    10. Santa Claus Got Stuck in My Chimney - Ella Fitzgerald
    11. There's a Train Out for Dreamland - Nat King Cole
    12. Winter Weather - Benny Goodman & His Orchestra, Peggy Lee, Art Lund
    13. I'll Be Home for Christmas - Bing Crosby
    14. Merry Christmas - Anne Shelton
    15. Silver Bells - Jimmy Wakely, Margaret Whiting
    16. C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S - Eddy Arnold
    17. (It's Gonna Be A) Lonely Christmas - The Orioles
    18. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Spike Jones & His City Slickers
    19. Mele Kalikimaka - The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby
    20. Star of the East - Judy Garland
    21. First Noel - Dick Haymes
    22. O Come All Ye Faithful - Deanna Durbin
    23. Silent Night - Frank Sinatra
    24. Christmas Song - Doris Day
    25. Auld Lang Syne - Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians

    Tracks:

    1. White Christmas - Bing Crosby
    2. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - Frank Sinatra
    3. Sleigh Ride - Boston Pops Orchestra
    4. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Judy Garland
    5. Winter Wonderland - Perry Como
    6. Christmas Song - Nat King Cole
    7. Jingle Bells - Frank Sinatra
    8. Twelve Days of Christmas - The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby
    9. Frosty the Snowman - Gene Autry
    10. (All I Want for Christmas Is) My Two Front Teeth - Spike Jones
    11. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Bing Crosby
    12. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Vaughn Monroe
    13. Night Before Christmas Song - Russ Morgan & His Orchestra
    14. It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas - Perry Como
    15. Silver Bells - The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby
    16. Christmas Dreaming (A Little Early This Year) - Frank Sinatra
    17. Here Come Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) - Gene Autry
    18. Blue Christmas - Ernest Tubb
    19. Christmas Island - The Andrews Sisters
    20. Birthday of the King - Judy Garland
    21. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Bing Crosby
    22. Silent Night - Deanna Durbin
    23. O Little Town of Bethlehem - Dick Haymes
    24. Deck the Halls/Away in a Manger/I Saw Three Ships/Good King Wenceslas - Bing Crosby
    25. Silent Night - Frank Sinatra

    Album Description

    50 original recordings on 2 CDs 'That Christmas Feeling' and 'Winter Wonderland' at a budget price featuring Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Bing Crosby and more. Standard jewel case housed in festive die-cut slipcase. Plateau. 2002.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Brilliant 1940's music.......2003-10-31

    Recorded Christmas music first became popular in the 1940's following the success of Bing Crosby's original version of White Christmas. This British budget collection containing fifty Christmas recordings of the era is as good as anything you are likely to find, especially at the price.

    Despite this being a budget release, the sound quality is good (not always perfect) and there are some liner notes that include they year in which each track is recorded - the dates range from 1939 to 1951. This double CD was originally released as two separate budget CD's (one, like this collection, titled That Christmas feeling and the other titled Winter wonderland) and you will find some songs appearing twice, but with a different singer on each CD. I counted nine such songs but I don't mind this duplication. Why should I complain at getting both the Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra versions of White Christmas?

    Bing Crosby, the Andrews sisters, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Doris Day, Perry Como and Nat King Cole account between them for a substantial number of the tracks included here but that's how it should be - but there are plenty of other singers and bands represented here.

    Apart from those already mentioned, there are several other great ladies of the era here. Ella Fitzgerald sings Santa Claus got stuck in my chimney. Peggy Lee swings nicely on Winter weather, backed by Benny Goodman. Britain's Anne Shelton sings a beautiful version of Merry Christmas. Child star Deanna Durbin sings O come all ye faithful and Silent night. Margaret Whiting is not represented by a solo recording, but she and Jimmy Wakely sing a great version of Silver bells.

    Gene Autry gets two tracks - Frosty the snowman and Here comes Santa Claus, though his most famous Christmas recording, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, is not included, although two covers of the song are. Ernest Tubb's original recording of Blue Christmas is included. Other great singers and bands to be found here include Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Spike Jones, Eddy Arnold, the Orioles, Dick Haymes, Guy Lombardo, the Boston pops orchestra, Vaughn Monroe and Russ Morgan.

    If you enjoy 1940's Christmas music, this is essential.
    That Christmas Feeling
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      		That Christmas Feeling
      Bing Crosby
      Manufacturer: Rajon
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
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      Tin Pan AlleyTin Pan Alley | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
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      Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
      General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
      ASIN: B00042YBL8
      Release Date: 2004-11-15

      Tracks:

      1. White Christmas
      2. Silent Night
      3. Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)
      4. Faith Of Our Fathers
      5. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
      6. Jingle Bells (Ft The Andrews Sisters)
      7. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Ft The Andrews Sisters)
      8. I'll Be Home For Christmas
      9. Christmas Song
      10. Here Comes Santa Claus (Ft The Andrews Sisters)
      11. First Noel
      12. Twelve Days Of Christmas (Ft The Andrews Sisters)
      13. Medley: Deck The Halls/Away In A Manger/I Saw Three Ships
      14. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
      15. That Christmas Feeling
      16. Mele Kalikimaka (Ft The Andrews Sisters)
      17. Silver Bells (Ft Carole Richards)
      18. Christmas In Killarney
      19. It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
      20. Let's Start The New Year Right

      Album Description

      A collection of Christmas songs, sung by one of the world's most popular crooners of all time. Bing Crosby's `That Christmas Feeling' features special guests The Andrews Sisters & Carole Richards and includes Xmas classics such as `White Christmas', `Jingle Bells', `Silent Night' - plus many more.Rajon. 2004.

      Album Details

      A Collection of Christmas Songs, Sung by One of the World's Most Popular Crooners of all Time. B Bing Crosby's `that Christmas Feeling' features Special Guests the Andrews Sisters and Carole Richards, and Includes Christmas Classics Such as `white Christmas', `jingle Bells', `silent Night" plus Many More.

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