Southern Christmas

Track Listings
1. Silver Bells - Gold City    
2. Sweet Christmas Birth - Karen Peck    
3. What Child Is This? - Glen Campbell    
4. Mary's Song (I Ponder These Things) - Tanya Goodman    
5. Go Tell It on the Moutain/Joy to the World - Stan Whitmire    
6. Angels We Have Heard on High - The Cumberland Boys    
7. Sweet Baby Jesus - James Easter, Sheri Easter    
8. Christmas Time's A-Coming - Buddy Greene    
9. From Bethlehem to Calvary    
10. Away in a Manger - Amy Lambert    
11. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - The Cathedrals    
12. O Come All Ye Faithful - The Martins    
13. When a Savior Dreams    
14. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear - Anthony Burger    
15. Beautiful Star of Bethlehem    
16. Silent Night - George Younce    

Southern Christmas, Music, Various Artists, CCM, Christmas, Christmas / Chanukkah, Christmas Music, Contemporary Gospel, Country Gospel, Holiday, Pop, Southern Gospel
Lyricist Lounge, Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • I'm confused about something
  • Solid compilation album
  • Pretty Nice
  • underground trying to surface (don't worry we can see you)
  • lyricist lounge
 Lyricist Lounge, Vol. 2
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Priority Records
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ASIN: B000050XI0
Release Date: 2000-11-28

Tracks:

  1. 16 Bars - Notorious B.I.G.
  2. Oh No - Mos Def/Pharoache Monch
  3. Makin' It Blend - Q-Tip/Words
  4. Get Up - Cocoa Brovaz
  5. Get That Dough - Beanie Sigel
  6. Let's Grow - Royce Da 5'9in
  7. Ms. Fat Booty 2 - Mos Def/Ghostface Killah
  8. W.K.Y.A. - Saukrates
  9. Sharp Shooters - Talib Kweli/Dead Prez
  10. Lengendary Street Team - Kool G Rap/M.O.P.
  11. The Grimy Way - Big Noyd/Prodigy
  12. Battle - Erick Sermon
  13. Da Cipha Interlude
  14. Still Here - Big L
  15. Right And Exact - Dilated Peoples
  16. Watcha - Master Fuol
  17. I've Committed Murder (Gang Starr Remix) - Macy Gray
  18. Outro Live At The Lounge - Q-Tip
  19. Unknown
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  38. Bonus Track

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Biggie is back again--freestyling like only a dead man can on the intro to this second volume culled from the archives of NYC's Lyricist Lounge. You have to wonder why hip-hop can't let the man rest in peace? Must be something to do with the papers. Same could be said of this record's transparent attempt to keep a franchise alive and help push the Rawkus label further into mainstream consciousness. Aside from the aforementioned intro and Q-Tip's "live" outro, there's precious little evidence that the Lyricist Lounge is, in actuality, a freestyle forum with a monthly live event in New York City. The pairings of established and lesser MCs are suitably uninspired: Big Noyd and Prodigy's "The Grimy Way" and Royce Da 5'9"s "Let's Grow" even sound as if they're retreading 1980s retro-synth soundtracks. And, predictably, Mos Def (Rawkus's would-be prophet and biggest seller) is all over the record. He pairs up first with Ghostface Killah (on the previously released "Ms Fat Booty" remix), then with Pharoahe Monch and Nate Dogg (on "Oh No"), and cameos on the Gang Starr remix of Macy Gray's "I've Committed Murder." It seems that the only people that really get it are Last Emperor and RZA, whose resurrected creature-feature "He Lives" performs radical psychic surgery on this comp's rotting corpse. --Chris Campion

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars I'm confused about something.......2005-10-19

This is basically adding on to what Adrian said earlier. I have had this CD for years and never noticed this. The back of the CD is not named right. I do understand that there is that He Lives song by RZA and that is track 15, but on the back of the CD it says 15 is Dilated Peoples. The version I have has Still Here and He Lives, but does not have Right and Exact on it.

4 out of 5 stars Solid compilation album.......2005-08-06

A lot more known and accredited rappers are on this one and it makes for a better album from start to finish, but you still get some undergrown less known lyricits on it but not as many as Volume 1. Packed with 18 songs (1 is just a remix with a dfferent beat so it's 17 total songs), it has 2 classics, 1 almost classic, 4 I skip, 2 ok songs, and the others are good or great songs. Production is on point on most tracks as well, and a bunch of different producers get behiond the boards on this one. Hi Tek does 3 songs, Erick Sermon & ALChemist do 2 each, and Rcokwilder, DJ Roddy Rod, Ayatollah, DJ Roddy Rod, DJ Mighty Mi, Mad Lib, Prince Paul DJ Premier and Scott Storch all do 1. A good labum to have for fans of real hip hop and lyrics.

#1 - 10 (CLASSIC acapella freestyle from 1993 by the great: Notorious B.I.G. {R.I.P}
#2 - 9.5 (mos Def, Pharaohe Monch, Nate Dogg -- great beat)
#3 - 5 (Q-Tip & Words)
#4 - 8 (Cocoa Brovaz)
#5 - 8.5 (Beanie Sigel)
#6 - 8.5 (Royce da 5'9 -- nice beat)
#7 - 8.5 (Mos Def & Ghostface Killah - -nice beat)
#8 - 8 (Saukrates & Redman)
#9 - 5 (talib Kweli & the always $h!++y Dead Prez)
#10 - 9 (M.O.P. & Kool G Rap - hardcore song w/ nice beat to go with it)
#11 - 10 (CLASSIC -- Big Noyd f/ Prdogy -- GREAT BEAT)
#12 - 8 (Erick Sermon & Sy Scott)
#13 - 6 (Punch, Guilty, Phil da Agony, Cobra Red, Planet Asia)
#14 - 8 (Big L {R.I.P.} & C-Town)
#15 - 7.5 (Dilated Peoples -- great beat)
#16 - 6.5 (Master Fuol, Pastor Troy, JT Money)
#17 - 1.5 (macy Gray & Mos Def)

***there's a big gap from track 18 to track 38****

#38 - 8 (M.O.P. & Kool G Rap -- same lyrics as #10 but a different beat)

Check all my reviews

4 out of 5 stars Pretty Nice.......2005-06-01

I bought this album for one song, Oh No with Mos Def and Phraoh monche and ended up liking the majority of the album. My BIGGEST beef is the large number of empty tracks between 17 and 38...what the heck is that about? I'm really glad the album showcases some of the lesser known artists like Words(worth), Consquence and Menace, and Saukrates. My favorite beat is from the Alchemist on Right and Exact, the oriental sound is ON FIRE. Pick up this album is you have some extra cash and want some hot beats and a nice mix of artists

4 out of 5 stars underground trying to surface (don't worry we can see you).......2003-11-15

First of all i would like to point out there are two versions of this album. Nothing major, but the copy i own, has a track with big L & C-town (called Still Here) in the place of The Last emporer. Both tracks are worthy of the cd yet the big l is doper.

With that being said the album itself is bangin, some commercial heads are featured which is okay since we all got to make money, but this is dope hip hop and you should buy it, not only is it mad cheap used, the album is worth every cent of that four dollars.

4 out of 5 stars lyricist lounge.......2002-12-25

first of all i never heard the whole cd, i've just heard the sampler which is great. this is why i've gave it only 4 stars, i don't know that the rest of the songs are great, so i only gonna give you a review of the songs i've heard. "w.k.y.a." has a nice beat, "oh no..." is a great song, "makin' it blend" has a pretty commercial beat but it's listenable, "get that doe" is great, "sharp shooters" is nice, "the legendary street team(remix)" is better then the normal one. "he lives" has some great story-telling, "right & exact" is a pure dilated peoples song. i've also heard the remix of "i've commited murder" which is one of my favorite songs.
Go Tell It on the Mountain
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • One of the best Xmas CDs out there - unless you don't like good music
  • This one's going to be a classic
  • A bluesy gospel Christmas album with special guests
  • Shout It From The Rooftops!
  • Overproduced by WAY too many not so special guests...
 Go Tell It on the Mountain
Blind Boys of Alabama
Manufacturer: Real World
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002W4TQC
Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

  1. Last Month Of The Year
  2. I Pray On Christmas
  3. Go Tell It On The Mountain
  4. Little Drummer Boy
  5. In The Bleak Midwinter
  6. Joy To The World
  7. Born In Bethlehem
  8. The Christmas Song
  9. Away In A Manger
  10. Oh Come All Ye Faithful
  11. White Christmas
  12. Silent Night
  13. My Lord What A Morning

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Exceptional in every way, the Blind Boys of Alabama's Christmas record is a must have for Christmas music fans of all ages and musical persuasions. Go Tell It on the Mountain features the legendary gospel group singing with some of the most renowned artists in the music world who share gospel, R&B and folk roots. Thirteen tracks deep, every song is a gift, offering such compelling new arrangements and dynamic vocal performances of traditional hymns, carols and mistletoe pop standards that some will seem like you're hearing them for the first time. With guest stars such as Solomon Burke, Tom Waits, Shelby Lynne, Chrissie Hynde, Aaron Neville, Me'Shell Ndegeocello, the immortal jazz man Les McCann and others, it's impossible to list all the highlights. Suffice to say, the blistering blues-funk rendering of "Away in a Manger" with George Clinton, Robert Randolph and the Blind Boys, along with a smoldering duet of "The Christmas Song" by Shelby Lynne and Clarence Fountain from the group, will have you shoutin' from the mountaintop again and again. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars One of the best Xmas CDs out there - unless you don't like good music.......2006-12-12

This CD is heartfelt and unique, with great instrumentation and good production and has a nice sampling of guest artists. But overall the Blind Boys voices are what makes it shine. They really make the songs thier own - even the ones you've heard a thousand times before - and THIER versions will stick in your head all season long.
The GREAT majority of reviewers give this CD 5 stars and many others give it 4 stars. But there are 3 or 4 people bringing the overall rating down by giving the CD 1 or 2 stars. Please ignore those reviews. One of those reviewers said the CD was overproduced and too polished, yet another reviewer said they must have used the first take on every track implying the recordings are sloppy? Contradictory and unfounded. Just click on the track samples right here on Amazon and listen - is it what you expected?
Folks, if you love the Blind Boys and/or love Christmas music with an original R&B twist (R&B in the true old-school sense of the word, not the way the phrase "R&B" is used today), then this CD is for you. If you have any idea what you're buying before you purchase (and these days it's hard not to), then buy it and enjoy.

5 out of 5 stars This one's going to be a classic.......2005-12-21

Let me add my voice to the praise for this album. I've heard numerous versions of most of these songs and "Blind Boys" have just reset my ultimate covers for both "Go Tell it on the Mountain" and "In the Bleak Midwinter" just to name a few. Admittedly, this review is posted too late for you to get this CD for this Christmas, but trust me you will very much be enjoying the songs on this album throughout the year.

5 out of 5 stars A bluesy gospel Christmas album with special guests.......2005-11-14

I had not heard any music by this group prior to borrowing a copy of this album - however, this is an excellent Christmas album. As you would expect from a gospel group, they focus almost exclusively on the religious aspect of the festival, the sole exception being White Christmas. There is a different guest singer on each track except the opening and closing tracks, which are without guests.

With any album featuring a variety of guests, one's favorites depend to some extent on one's opion of the various guests. For example, my favorite guest is Shelby Lynne, who does a fine duet of The Christmas song - however, it's not quite my absolute favorite track. That distinction goes to Chrissie Hynde singing In the bleak midwinter, almost as a solo track with the group providing backup harmony. It is one of my favorite carols and I get the impression that it is more popular in Britain than in America, where it turns up occasionally on Christmas albums (this one included) but is by no means common. Other favorites include I pray on Christmas (a cover of a Harry Connick Jr song featuring Solomon Burke), Born in Bethlehem (with Mavis Staples), Little drummer boy (with Michael Franti) and Joy to the world (with Aaron Neville).

This is an album with plenty of variety - they put plenty of energy into Last month of the year (no guests) and Go tell it on the mountain (with Tom Waits), which provide plenty of contrast with the slower songs.

If you are looking for a bluesy gospel Christmas album, this is certainly a good one to choose.

5 out of 5 stars Shout It From The Rooftops!.......2005-07-25

"Go Tell It On The Mountain"! . . . The Blind Boys Of Alabama present us all with their gifts of "Gold Frankinsence, and Myrrh" in spirit and sound. Every track on this cd is a true "gem" and will stand the test of time to last for generation after generation of listeners . . . it is 'classic" in that it defies the fads of time . . . no matter your age or musical taste preferences, these true musical artists will touch a chord in your soul that only "spiritual gospel" can stricke and resound . . .these singers create spiritual harmonics is your soul and heart.

The Christmas season is special . .and in truth it is all too short . . . but there ARE several "christmas albums" which i listen to and enjoy throughout the year, regardless of the month or season or "temperature on the thermometer": the one is The New Christie Minstrels' "Merry Christmas" . . . another John prine's Christmas album . . . and now, "Go Tell It On The Mountain" by The Blind Boys Of Alabama! :)

Don't wait for the holiday season to near to get a copy of this album . . . and don't delay until the department stores begin decorating with reindeers and snowflakes . . . get it now . . get it anytime of the year . . and put it on your cd player and just let their soulful harmonies engulph you in wave after wave until you find yourself a part of the flow . . . you will find it's Christmas all year long . . every day . . . and if you're like me, you'll go out and get yourself more and more albums by these men who have "real talent" . . "real abilities" . . and "real gifts" . . .

I give my thanks to The Blind Boys of Alabama for this album and for all of their recordings . . . American . . and "world" music . . . owes them a debt of gratitude for the treasures they have created and made permanent on recording after recording . . . long after these men have departed . . and long after all of us have vacated this world, these tracks will be listened to and appreciated and enjoyed by countless not yet born . . .and THEY TOO will be grateful to The Blind Boys Of Alabama for leaving these tracks behind . . .

I hope that they record many many more albums yet to come . . . but for now, i am happy to have this "Christmas All Year" album from them, "Go Tell It On The Mountain"! :)

2 out of 5 stars Overproduced by WAY too many not so special guests..........2004-12-19

The Blind Boys of Alabama sound spectacular on this cd, and the gospel combo backing them up is exellent, the songs are also great, and the Boys' harmonies are swinging, however the special guests(who are mostly not so special) wiegh this projest down. There is a great version of 12th Month of The Year, Go Tell it on the Mountian and The Christmas Song with jazz piano great Les McCann. Otherwise there are too many soul r&b type artists who don'tconform well to the Boys' ad thier gospel, blues jazz style. Aaron Nevelle completely ruins several songs, with his feminine wimpy whining, and many singers rap thier way thru songs. Too many doo wop-ish guest stars water this down. Too bad the producers here went so commercial.
White Christmas
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Both of Elvis orginal Christmas albums are here
  • Great CD
  • Very good Elvis Christmas collection
  • If you love Elvis, you'll love this!
  • I really enjoyed this CD
 White Christmas
Elvis Presley
Manufacturer: RCA
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ASIN: B00004Y9YM
Release Date: 2000-09-26

Tracks:

  1. Santa Claus Is Back In Town
  2. White Christmas
  3. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
  4. I'll Be Home For Christmas
  5. Blue Christmas
  6. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)
  7. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
  8. Silent Night
  9. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)
  10. I Believe
  11. Take My Hand, Precious Lord
  12. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)
  13. O Come, All Ye Faithful
  14. The First Noel
  15. On A Snowy Christmas Night
  16. Winter Wonderland
  17. The Wonderful World Of Christmas
  18. It Won't Seem Like Christmas (Without You)
  19. I'll Be Home On Christmas Day
  20. If I Get Home On Christmas Day
  21. Holly Leaves And Christmas Trees
  22. Merry Christmas Baby
  23. Silver Bells
  24. Mama Liked The Roses
  25. If Every Day Was Like Christmas

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RCA has repackaged and reshuffled Elvis Presley's Christmas canon yet again, coming up with the 25-track, chronologically sequenced collection pulled from 1957's stunning Elvis' Christmas Album and 1971's lesser Elvis Sings the Wonderful World of Christmas. Just like the U.S. postage stamps chronicling the svelte and the bloated Elvis, this set segments the singer's career into two parts. As a result, it has something for everyone, except perhaps Irving Berlin, who attempted to get Elvis's '57 recording of "White Christmas" banned from radio play, deeming it "vulgar and disrespectful." It was, which is part of why the drastically rearranged tune is so memorable, as the then-young singer masticated the contemporary classic, adding his idiosyncratic dynamics and vocal trills; he turned a white Christmas into white trash with splendid results. Equally irreverent and just as riveting is the King's gritty take on Leiber and Stoller's "Santa Claus Is Back in Town." Also tucked under the tree is his rollicking "Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)" with the Jordanaires, and the wistful "I'll Be Home for Christmas," which cemented his reputation as pop's top dreamboat. And who can forget the song that changed the hue of Yuletide, "Blue Christmas"? --Jaan Uhelszki

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Both of Elvis orginal Christmas albums are here.......2005-12-29

This CD has all the songs that were released on Elvis' Christmas albums. Elvis recorded and released 20 Christmas songs during his career. All 20 Christmas songs are included here, plus 5 non-Christmas songs that were originally included on one of his Christmas albums.

Eight Christmas songs were included in his original 1957 Christmas album along with the 4 Gospel songs from the "Peace In The Valley" EP. His orginal Christmas album was repackaged and re-released in 1970 with the 4 Gospel songs being replaced by "If Every Day was Like Christmas" and the non-Christmas song "Mama Liked The Roses." In 1971 his final Christmas album was released "The Wonderful World of Christmas" which included 11 Christmas songs.

Elvis' performance on the songs from both versions of his Christmas album are excellent! Several of these recordings have become Christmas classics, still receiving significant radio airplay nearly 50 years after they were recorded! The songs and performances from "The Wonderful World of Christmas" are just not as strong. Elvis' voice seems to be straining on some of the songs and the material is just not as strong as the earlier recordings.

If you are looking for every song that was included on an Elvis Christmas album (including non-Christmas songs), this is the collection for you. However, if you are just wanting a comprehensive collection of Elvis Christmas music, you would do better to buy the "If Every Day Was Like Christmas" CD. It contains all 20 Christmas songs found here in addition to 4 alternate takes not available anywhere else.

5 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2004-12-25

I purchased this CD a few weeks ago. I didn't play it much at first. I had other Christmas CD's that I enjoy to listen to each year. However, the last few days I couldn't get enough of listening to the Elvis' White Christmas CD. I will probably listen to it for a few weeks after Christmas, since I enjoy it so much.

One song that seems to strike a cord with me is "If I get Home on Christmas Day". The one line in the song about being half a world away reminds me of our troops abroad. I am surprised that this song has not gotten much, if any, air play due to this. I would have expected the radio stations to do some kind of mix of the song with holiday messages from their loved ones from abroad, as they have done with other songs over the past couple of years.

Bottom line, this CD is a must buy.

5 out of 5 stars Very good Elvis Christmas collection.......2004-12-17

I've seen several people complain about this disc and I have to say, I don't understand it. This disc has all great songs, great sound, what more do you want? It does contain 4 of his '57 gospel songs and his '69 "Mama Liked The roses", which are non-Christmas, but I don't see the problem. They fit in well with the Christmas songs and all of his great Christmas songs are here. I highly recommend this disc.

4 out of 5 stars If you love Elvis, you'll love this!.......2003-12-21

I've read the reviews for this cd and disagree w/them. I bought this 2 years ago, and love to listen to it every Christmas. Not sure whats NOT TO LIKE?!?! Its fun, Elvis has a great voice, and it has some great songs. Please give it a try. Buy it used if you like, but this is a wonderful cd.

4 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this CD.......2003-11-10

I have really enjoyed listening to this CD, although the new CD, Christmas Peace has come out. I still thought this CD was pretty good.
Christmas Time Again
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Whats with you people??
  • The Rossington-Powell Band Christmas Album
  • Are you freakin' kidding me????
  • My favorite band + my favorite holiday = YES, FINALLY!
  • com"YULE"ation Cleric: Free the Bird ...Eat a Ham Instead
 Christmas Time Again
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Manufacturer: Sanctuary Records
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ASIN: B00004WJEB
Release Date: 2000-09-12

Tracks:

  1. Santa's Messin' with the Kid
  2. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
  3. Christmas Time Again
  4. Greensleeves
  5. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - Charlie Daniels Band
  6. Run Run Rudolph
  7. Mama's Song
  8. Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin'
  9. Classical Christmas [Instrumental]
  10. Hallelujah, It's Christmas - 38 Special
  11. Skynyrd Family

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It's a long way from Jacksonville, Florida, to the North Pole, but first generation Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd put antifreeze in the old touring van and set a course for Santa's workshop with this seasonal outing. The band, which now consists of three founders and a handful of later recruits, mix Yule warhorses ("Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "Greensleeves") and more recent fare ("Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin'," "Run Run Rudolph," Eddie C. Campbell's customized-for-Christmas take on "Messin' with the Kid") with a smattering of originals. Guests Charlie Daniels and .38 Special check in with one song apiece, giving the whole project a kind of TV variety-show feel--that is, if you can picture a bearded Perry Como with a stack of Marshall amps at his back. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Whats with you people??.......2005-12-21

I think people need to chill out with all the harsh reviews!!! This was just the guys having a good time. Plus, you people aren't real music critics, so take it easy folks!!! And so what if the band carried on with the same name??? We're still getting great music (most recently "Vicious Cycle") People don't criticize AC/DC for replacing their vocalist! The Doors have a new vocalist! Kiss, Days Of The New, Judas Priest, Even Metallica have all gone through line up changes, so whats with all the criticism?? Enjoy this for what it is... The band trying to do something fun and special for the fans for the holidays!! If you dont like it, dont listen to it!!! Thats why there's a stop button on your cd player!! I think this was a pretty creative idea and a good listen for any Skynyrd fan

3 out of 5 stars The Rossington-Powell Band Christmas Album.......2004-01-23

There seem to be plenty of people out there who are willing to accept this band as Lynyrd Skynyrd, but I am not one of them. Three pre-plane crash members (guitarist Gary Rossington, keyboardist Billy Powell, and bassist Leon Wilkeson) are credited on the cover, but if you examine the lineups listed for each song, Wilkeson (who has since passed away) is not listed on a single song. The band now includes a collection of members of other defunct bands like Blackfoot, the Outlaws, and Damn Yankees, as well as original singer/songwriter Ronnie Van Zant's younger brother Johnny. This disc features many additional session musicians and a children's choir, and one song each by the Charlie Daniels Band and .38 Special.
OK, so whether or not this is the "real" Skynyrd, the question is "Is this a good Christmas CD?", and the answer is "Sort of." The best song on it is CDB doing "Santa Claus is Coming to Town", and there are some other good traditional songs and more recent rock/blues covers. Billy Powell is still an incredible piano player, and the current crop of guitarists are all solid musicians. Johnny Van Zant seems to be trying too hard to sound soulful with his "mmm-hmm's" and "ohh-whoa's", especially on the few original songs. The worst songs are the cheesy instrumental "Classical Christmas" and the synth-heavy "Greensleeves" that sounds more like Yanni than Southern rock.

1 out of 5 stars Are you freakin' kidding me????.......2002-12-30

First of all, this is NOT the true Lynyrd Skynyrd, this is merely a tribute band!!! Only 3 of these guys even have the right to use the Skynyrd name. And a Christmas CD??? Are you joking??? Ronnie Van Zant must be rolling in his grave!!! The original Skynyrd charisma, attitude, and chemistry died in a swamp in October 1977...let it lie people!!! This is a disgrace!!!

5 out of 5 stars My favorite band + my favorite holiday = YES, FINALLY!.......2002-04-23

I love this CD so much I listen to it way before the Christmas season. Skynyrd and frynds (.38 Special and Charlie Daniels) sing great songs, as always. I can't really name a favorite because they're all so great. If you like Skynyrd and you like Christmas music, I think this is a must have!

5 out of 5 stars com"YULE"ation Cleric: Free the Bird ...Eat a Ham Instead.......2001-07-16

I was deep in the woods "On The Hunt" for some shang' when the good DJ of K-Rock comes over the radio an proclaimns this release. Well I ran ran like Rudolph to the nearest store and paid the sinful fullprice for this one.Save yourself the sweat and a little dough and order it here . I`m of the belief that the good old boys had this disc's crafting on and off the shelf for some time as it contains a complete cross-genra package of "Down South Jukin" well conceived and compiled. Such a project is rarely even considered by rockers , a real shame as rock records never die, but these artists give a great testimonial to aid in seasonal celebrating.Koudos for including five originals and the family flavor thoughout.Merrily Mix~ 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,and 11~ no bahhumbugs here, not even close~ Post Script: This is Yultide Treasure, so despite having one short of modern-mrith-maker benchmark of 12 tracks, I give the hightest praise, and now that I`ve finished, I`d like the "Second Helping" please!*buyit*saveit*shareit*giveit*donateit to the library*
Gospel Christmas/Silent Night
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Jesus Is With Me
  • The First Noel of the New Millennium
 Gospel Christmas/Silent Night
Mahalia Jackson
Manufacturer: Delta
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ASIN: B000001VNB
Release Date: 1990-10-11

Tracks:

  1. In the Upper Room
  2. Jesus Is With Me
  3. Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen
  4. Go Tell It on the Mountain
  5. Waltz With Me
  6. He's My Light
  7. I Believe
  8. Amazing Grace
  9. Come to Jesus
  10. God Spoke to Me
  11. Child of the King
  12. Silent Night

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Jesus Is With Me.......2003-07-08

This is not your ordinary Christmas CD, but it is great if you want to add a little spunk and soul to your Christmas season. "Jesus Is With Me" is one of those "shout 'n' testify" songs. It will have you clapping, stomping- or possibly 'dancing'.

Just great!

5 out of 5 stars The First Noel of the New Millennium.......2000-09-25

Of all songs it is my favorite. It's "The good news" feel it! It's the Gospel "word". This album is a treasure. When I listen to "In The Upper Room", I remember hours passed to make play this song of enthusiasm. At the time, I understood nearly none of the words, but the rhythm, the sincerity in the voice gave me the true desire to dance, to shout, to sing, to play life instead of supporting it. "The upper room" it is the depth of our conscience, this place where no one tolerates solitude. Always comes this moment at the end of the day after games where one meets only God: it is the upper room in top. "Go Tell It One The Mountain" is the desire to proclaim to all, "Jesus" as the inner self reality, in the darkest recesses of life. It is the desire to say: "I found the peace" to all grief-strickens. "He's My Light" is the incontestable fact, that even all extinct lights, in the bottom of an underground cave, under the giant sea... pictures come to us in our mind, therefore this light that permits to see pictures is omnipresent in each of us. "I Believe" is the starry night that lets perplexed the least believing. And "Amazing Grace" is the complete thrill felt till the tip of hairs. We arrive all at the first Christmas of the new millennium and this woman's voice marvelous of love and faith will make millions of people discover the Gospel "singning" again.
Original Soul Christmas
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Absolutely Classic! Shame on Rhino Records for Putting This Album Out of Print!
  • Sixties soul at its best
  • The Original Soul Christmas
  • GREATEST YULETIDE COMPILATION OF MY GENERATION!!
  • GOOD COMPILATION!!
 Original Soul Christmas
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
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ASIN: B0000033DR
Release Date: 1994-09-20

Tracks:

  1. Back Door Santa - Clarence Carter
  2. The Christmas Song - King Curtis
  3. White Christmas - Otis Redding
  4. I'll Make Everyday Christmas (For My Woman) - Joe Tex
  5. Silver Bells - Booker T. & The MG's
  6. Gee Whiz, It's Christmas - Carla Thomas
  7. Merry Christmas Baby - Otis Redding
  8. Presents For Christmas - Solomon Burke
  9. Jingle Bells - Booker T. and The Mg's
  10. Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday - William Bell
  11. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve - King Curtis
  12. All I Want For Christmas Is You - Carla Thomas
  13. Christmas Time - Ray Charles
  14. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Booker T. & The MG's

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Originally issued as an Atlantic compilation back in 1968, Soul Christmas is just what is says: a collection of songs featuring R&B legends such as Otis Redding, Carla Thomas, Solomon Burke, Joe Tex, Clarence Carter, William Bell, King Curtis, and Booker T. & the MG's. But if you're looking for a compilation of mostly traditional Christmas tunes, this is not the record to buy. Apart from nods to time-honored classics like "White Christmas" (gloriously reinterpreted by Redding), Booker T.'s perky "Jingle Bells," and the R&B favorite "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve" (featuring sax man King Curtis at his bluesy best, along with a guitar solo by Duane Allman), the songs are all tailor-made originals that fit the style of the respective artists. Thus, Carter's "Back Door Santa" is a hilariously salacious cut; Tex gives us a preacherlike "I'll Make Everyday Christmas (For My Woman)"; and Thomas is at her most cute and innocent with "Gee Whiz, It's Christmas." Redding's version of "Merry Christmas Baby" (a hit for Johnny Moore's Three Blazers) is an obvious standout, while Bell's "Everyday Will Be Like a Holiday" is the only bona fide charted single (albeit back in January 1968). For added value, Rhino has included three bonus tracks, including a 1978 recording by Ray Charles of "Christmas Time." --David Nathan

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Classic! Shame on Rhino Records for Putting This Album Out of Print!.......2006-12-23

Consider yourself lucky if you own a copy of this on CD. Because the foolishness that is so typical these days of record labels has struck again! Rhino Records issued this classic set on CD for the first time in 1994. But in the last few years, they somehow decided it's not worthy for sale any longer, and thus have put it out of print. Shame on them! A classic soul holiday album like this should never be put out of print!!!

The one CD that's still available as of this writing that comes closest to "Original Soul Christmas" is the 1991 Atlantic Records compilation "Soul Christmas". But even though that set has more tracks (20) than this one (14), there are five tracks from the "Original Soul Christmas" CD reissue that were not included on the 1991 "Soul Christmas":

- "The Christmas Song" by King Curtis
- "Jingle Bells" by Booker T. and The MG's
- "Every Day Will Be Like A Holiday" by William Bell (though the 1991 set contains a different version of the song by The Sweet Inspirations)
- "Christmas Time" by Ray Charles
- "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" by Booker T. and The MG's

However, it should be noted that the last two of the above five tracks were also not included on the original 1968 vinyl LP release of "Soul Christmas" by Atco Records.

Here's my suggestion to help give this set the respect it truly deserves: reissue "Soul Christmas" as a two-disc set fully remastered. Disc 1 would have the tracklisting of the 1968 original "Soul Christmas" LP in the same order as the original album release. Disc 2 would contain all the other tracks on the 1991 "Soul Christmas" CD, plus the two remaining tracks on the 1994 "Original Soul Christmas" CD that were not on the 1991 CD, plus a few other soul holiday classics not included on either the 1991 or 1994 CDs (in order to fill the second disc to the max). Also, the liner notes from both the 1991 "Soul Christmas" CD and the 1994 "Original Soul Christmas" CD should be included. Then, put the 1991 "Soul Christmas" CD out of print and charge a higher price for the 2-disc set. It makes so much sense, that I doubt Rhino Records (or any other label for that matter) would ever do it. And if they're not gonna do that, they should at minimum put the 1994 CD back into print.

5 out of 5 stars Sixties soul at its best.......2003-10-27

Quite apart from the Phil Spector album, the sixties yielded a lot of great Christmas music and this collection of music from the Atlantic group of labels provides further evidence.

It begins with Back door Santa by Clarence Carter, which was later sampled by rappers Run D M C for their Christmas in Hollis. Even if you're not a rap fan, you may have come across this because it was included on the first volume of A very special Christmas. I much prefer Back door Santa in its original form.

There are two instrumentals by saxophonist King Curtis (Christmas song, What are you doing New Year's Eve) and three instrumentals by Booker T and the MG's (Silver bells, Jingle bells, Santa Claus is coming to town). Five instrumentals is more than I would ideally like but they are of a very high quality so I don't mind.

Perhaps the star of this collection is Otis Redding. He only ever recorded two Christmas songs and they are both featured here. He makes White Christmas sound like an extremely sad song. I've heard countless versions of this song and I don't remember hearing anybody else sing it like Otis. While I wouldn't like everybody to make it sound so sad, the Otis version is certainly more interesting than yet another standard cover. As a contrast, the other Otis track, Merry Christmas baby, is pure fun.

Carla Thomas contributes two songs while Joe Tex, Solomon Burke, William Bell and Ray Charles all feature on one song each. All these tracks are excellent and are typical of the performers.

5 out of 5 stars The Original Soul Christmas.......2002-12-20

One word review, indispensable! Play it loud.

5 out of 5 stars GREATEST YULETIDE COMPILATION OF MY GENERATION!!.......2002-12-14

Everytime this LP was playing at christmas or just putting up the tree my mother and my siblings as well as the grandchildren
would every song, i can't think of any lp on this ocassion other
than Nat King Cole is great!!!

3 out of 5 stars GOOD COMPILATION!!.......2001-12-13

Out of all the songs on this CD, King Curtis' WHAT ARE YOU DOING NEW YEAR'S EVE and THE CHRISTMAS SONG tops them all. These instrumentals that takes me back to a simpler time where black is black and white is white. Listening to it makes my eyes misty and my throat choked up and feeling all giddy inside. The King Curtis - Duane Allman combo captured the true meaning of devotion to their craft - making real beautiful music. Getting this CD is worth it if you want to listen to those majestic songs!
The Alligator Records Christmas Collection
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Oh Wow!
  • Great X-Mas Album, Great Blues
  • Should be 1000 x better
  • OUTSTANDING!
  • com"YULE"ation cleric : my two cents too
 The Alligator Records Christmas Collection
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Manufacturer: Alligator Records
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ASIN: B000000A29
Release Date: 1992-10-06

Tracks:

  1. Merry, Merry Christmas - Koko Taylor
  2. Christmas Time In The Country - Kenny Neal
  3. I'm Your Santa - Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
  4. Deck The Halls With Boogie Woogie - Katie Webster
  5. Please Let Me Be Your Santa Claus - William Clarke
  6. Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin' - Tinsley Ellis
  7. Boogie Woogie Santa Claus - Charles Brown
  8. Lonesome Christmas - Son Seals
  9. Christmas On The Bayou - Lonnie Brooks
  10. Santa Claus - Little Charlie & The Nightcats
  11. The Little Drummer Boy - Elvin Bishop
  12. One Parent Christmas - Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women
  13. Christmas - Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown
  14. Silent Night - Charlie Musselwhite

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Oh Wow!.......2007-01-24

This collection will completely surprise the casual listener or Christmas music fan. Hey, even hardcore blues fans will appreciate music that wasn't "forced" to sound like Christmas music and at the same time not lose that seasonal flare. Yeah, the melody of "Jingle Bells" was used a few times as a "riff" in some songs, but it was done well and with great variety of style and choice of instruments.
Overall, this is a very cool CD to have and listen to.... even at Christmas time.........

5 out of 5 stars Great X-Mas Album, Great Blues.......2006-10-21

I love this album and look forward to breaking it out each year around teh holiday season. This is not your typical Christmas album with the same old tried classics. These songs are fun, original, and get you in the mood for the holidays. As one other reviewer noted: buy it, share it, give it - couldn't agree more.

3 out of 5 stars Should be 1000 x better.......2003-11-26

So many talented artists & songs to pick from, so why doesn't this, Alligator's major Christmas showcase, blow me away? I don't like over produced tunes, but much of this is way under produced. If you're looking for a CD that you'll grow more fond of through each passing season, as I was, look elsewhere. Mind you, some of it might grow on you, as it has on me, and granted mine is just one opinion, but I sure don't hear any future classics on here... even though I should be able to, and from a mile away!

5 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING!.......2002-12-25

If you truly enjoy Christmas music, especially Jazz or Blues, this one will definitely be a keeper for your collection for years to come. Truly a Godsend.

5 out of 5 stars com"YULE"ation cleric : my two cents too.......2001-04-01

This is the best 'BLUES' com"YULE"ation I have purchased to date. Originality though out the whole disc as the cup overflows with a variety of blues and roots rock.My preferences do include axemas guitar leads and harmonica awailing , certianly a fix here for those with similar need. Kudos to Lonnie Brooks and his original"Christmas On The Bayou" I've used it on many a mix. Glad to read others share my opinion *buyit\giveit\shareit*
Wild-Eyed Christmas Night
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • A must have for every fan
  • Essential Christmas Party Music
  • Are you superstitious?
 Wild-Eyed Christmas Night
38 Special
Manufacturer: Sanctuary Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005O54P
Release Date: 2001-09-25

Tracks:

  1. JINGLE BELL ROCK
  2. HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS
  3. LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
  4. HALLELUJAH! IT'S CHRISTMAS
  5. IT'S CHRISTMAS AND I MISS YOU
  6. A WILD-EYED CHRISTMAS NIGHT
  7. THAT OLD ROCKIN CHAIR
  8. SANTA CLAUS IS BACK IN TOWN
  9. O'HOLY NIGHT
  10. GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A must have for every fan.......2005-12-06

I have always been a 38 Special fan - and a big fan of Christmas music - so this was perfect for me. "Wild Eyed Christmas Night" is pure 38! "That Old Rocking Chair" reminds me of my Grandmother - and that gets me everytime. Every song on here, done in 38 Special style, is wonderful.

4 out of 5 stars Essential Christmas Party Music.......2001-11-19

If the goal at your Christmas party is to get people up and moving on the dance floor, this album is a must! Though there are great high-powered covers of "Jingle Bell Rock" and "Santa Claus Is Back In Town", the core of the album's charm lies in the band's original compositions - the smokin' "A Wild-Eyed Christmas Night", the anthem-like "Hallelujah! It's Christmas", the slow-dancin' "It's Christmas and I Miss You", and even the sentimental "That Old Rockin' Chair". If you try to stay still while listening to this collection you'll hurt yourself!

2 out of 5 stars Are you superstitious?.......2001-11-17

Made in CAN in 2001, Serial# 06076-86314-2, Playing Time 36:42

Album #13 for the boys... When I was in high school, math was one of my strengths, but I can't figure this one out:

Premise 1: I like .38 SPECIAL

Premise 2: This CD is from .38 SPECIAL

Conclusion: I DON'T like this .38 SPECIAL CD!

Don't get me wrong, I've got nothing against Christmas music (I've got about 20 CDs of it!), but this CD lacks what CDs like "Merry Axemas" presented: originality, and perhaps more importantly, creative interpretations.

"Wild-Eyed Christmas Night" combines 6 "covers" and 4 "originals", and the quality of the former, especially "Jingle Bell Rock" and "O Holy Night" far exceed that of the latter (especially "That Old Rockin Chair".)

As a follow-up to the "Live At Sturgis" album, this one falls short of delivering the goods and the usual enthusiasm that makes .38 SPECIAL well, special.

Their discography deserves the same fate as floors in a building: skip #13!
Merry Axemas, Vol. 2: More Guitars for Christmas
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Meyy Axemas Vol 2
 Merry Axemas, Vol. 2: More Guitars for Christmas
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Sony Special Product
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ASIN: B000B7HZS2
Release Date: 2005-08-29

Tracks:

  1. Christmas Song - Steve Lukather
  2. O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Neal Schon
  3. Do You Hear What I Hear - Steve Stevens
  4. Sleigh Ride - Stuart Hamm
  5. O Come All Ye Faithful - Trevor Rabin
  6. White Christmas - Zakk Wylde
  7. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - John Sykes
  8. O Little Town of Bethlehem - Robin Trower
  9. Carol of the Bells - Al di Meola
  10. Deck the Halls - Ted Nugent

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Meyy Axemas Vol 2.......2006-02-16

Has some great tracks and others not so great. The good tracks emmulate Christmas, while others use it for another jam fest. Not nearly as good as Merry Axemas Vol 1.
Blue Suede Shoes Collection
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Not Not-Worthy!
  • Reconsider, Baby
  • Why postpone the inevitable?
 Blue Suede Shoes Collection
Elvis Presley
Manufacturer: RCA
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ASIN: B00005LN73
Release Date: 2001-07-10

Tracks:

  1. I Didn't Make It On Playing Guitar (Informal Jam)
  2. I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water (Undubbed/Unedited Master)
  3. Little Cabin On The Hill (Alternate Take 1)
  4. A Hundred Year From Now (Alternate Take 2)
  5. I've Lost You (Alternate Take 6)
  6. Got My Mojo Workin'/Keep Your Hands Off It (Undubbed/Unedited Master)
  7. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (Alternate Take 2)
  8. It Ain't No Big Thing (Alternate Take 2)
  9. Cindy, Cindy (Alternate Take 1)
  10. Faded Love (Country Version)
  11. The Fool (Alternate Take 1)
  12. Rags To Riches (Alternate Take 3)
  13. Just Pretend (Alternate Take 2)
  14. If I Were You (Alternate Take 5)
  15. Faded Love (Alternate Take 3)
  16. Where Did They Go Lord (Alternate Take 1)
  17. It's Only Love (Alternate Take 9)
  18. Untill It's Time For You To Go (Alternate Master-Take 10)
  19. Patch It up (Alternate Take 9)
  20. Whole Lot -ta Shakin' Goin On (Undubbed/Unedited Master)
  21. Bridge Over Troubled Water (Alternate Take 5)
  22. The Lord's Prayer (Informal Preformance)

Tracks:

  1. Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra
  2. That's All Right
  3. Proud Mary
  4. Never Been To Spain
  5. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
  6. Until It's Time For You To Go
  7. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
  8. Polk Salad Annie
  9. Love Me
  10. All Shook Up
  11. Heartbreak Hotel
  12. Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel
  13. Love Me Tender
  14. Blue Suede Shoes
  15. Reconsider Baby
  16. Hound Dog
  17. I'll Remember You
  18. Suspicious Minds
  19. Introductions By Elvis
  20. For The Good Times
  21. An American Trilogy
  22. Funny How Time Slips Away
  23. I Can't Stop Loving You
  24. Can't Help Falling In Love

Tracks:

  1. I Believe
  2. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)
  3. Take My Hand, Precious Lord
  4. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)
  5. Milky White Way
  6. His Hand In Mine
  7. I Believe In The Man In The Sky
  8. He Knows Just What I Need
  9. Mansion Over The Hilltop
  10. In My Father's House
  11. Joshua Fit The Battle
  12. Swing Down Sweet Chariot
  13. I'm Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs
  14. If We Never Meet Again
  15. Known Only To Him
  16. Working On The Building
  17. Crying In The Chapel
  18. Run On
  19. How Great Thou Art
  20. Stand By Me
  21. Where No One Stands Alone
  22. So High
  23. Farther Along
  24. By And By
  25. In The Garden
  26. Somebody Bigger Than You And I
  27. Without Him
  28. If The Lord Wasn't Walking By My Side
  29. Where Could I Go But To The Lord

Tracks:

  1. We Call On Him
  2. You'll Never Walk Alone
  3. Only Believe
  4. Amazing Grace
  5. Miracle Of The Rosary
  6. Lead Me, Guide Me
  7. He Touched Me
  8. I've Got Confidence
  9. An Evening Prayer
  10. Seeing Is Believing
  11. A Thing Called Love
  12. Put Your Hand In The Hand
  13. Reach Out To Jesus
  14. He Is My Everything
  15. There Is No God But God
  16. I, John
  17. Bossom Of Abraham
  18. Help Me
  19. If That Isn't Love
  20. Why Me Lord (Live Version)
  21. How Great Thou Art (Live Version)
  22. I, John (Previously Unreleased)
  23. Bossom Of Abraham
  24. You Better Run (Previously Unreleased)
  25. Lead Me, Guide Me
  26. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus/Never My God To Thee (Previously Unreleased)

Tracks:

  1. That's All Right
  2. Baby, Let's Play House
  3. Heartbreak Hotel
  4. Hound Dog
  5. Don't Be Cruel
  6. All Shook Up
  7. One Night
  8. Jailhouse Rock
  9. Trouble
  10. It's Now Or Never
  11. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
  12. Reconsider Baby
  13. Can't Help Falling In Love
  14. Little Sister
  15. Return To Sender
  16. (You're The) Devil In Disguise
  17. It Hurts Me
  18. Big Boss Man
  19. In The Ghetto
  20. Suspicous Minds
  21. Only The Strong Survive
  22. Polk Salad Annie
  23. An American Trilogy
  24. Burning Love
  25. Promised Land

Tracks:

  1. Burning Love
  2. Never Been To Spain
  3. You Gave Me A Mountain
  4. I'm Leavin'
  5. It's Only Love
  6. Always On My Mind
  7. It's Impossible
  8. It's Over
  9. Separate Ways
  10. Fool
  11. Hound Dog
  12. Little Sister/Get Back
  13. A Big Hunk O' Love
  14. Where Do I Go From Here
  15. For The Good Times
  16. It's A Matter Of Time
  17. An American Trilogy
  18. The Impossible Dream

Tracks:

  1. Jailhouse Rock
  2. Loving You
  3. Hard Headed Woman
  4. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
  5. King Creole
  6. Treat Me Nice
  7. Love Me Tender
  8. Shoppin' Around
  9. Wooden Heart
  10. Rock-A-Hula Baby
  11. Follow That Dream
  12. King Of The Whole Wide World
  13. (Such An) Easy Question
  14. Return To Sender
  15. One Broken Heart For Sale
  16. Bossa Nova Baby
  17. Viva Las Vegas
  18. Kissin' Cousins
  19. Roustabout
  20. Puppet On A String
  21. Clean Up Your Own Back Yard
  22. Can't Help Falling In Love

Tracks:

  1. My Happiness
  2. That's All Right
  3. I Love You Because
  4. Harbor Lights
  5. Blue Moon Of Kentucky
  6. Blue Moon
  7. Tomorrow Night
  8. I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin')
  9. I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine
  10. Just Because
  11. Good Rockin' Tonight
  12. Milkcow Blues Boogie
  13. You're A Heartbreaker
  14. Baby Let's Play House
  15. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone
  16. Mystery Train
  17. I Forgot To Remember To Forget
  18. Trying To Get To You
  19. When It Rains, It Really Pours
  20. I Got A Woman
  21. Heartbreak Hotel
  22. Money Honey
  23. I'm Counting On You
  24. I Was The One
  25. Blue Suede Shoes
  26. My Baby Left Me
  27. One-Sided Love Affair
  28. So Glad You're Mine
  29. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You)
  30. Tutti Frutti

Tracks:

  1. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
  2. Shake, Rattle And Roll
  3. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
  4. Hound Dogs
  5. Don't Be Cruel
  6. Any Way You Want Me (That's How I Will Be)
  7. We're Gonna Move
  8. Love Me Tender
  9. Poor Boy
  10. Let Me
  11. Playing For Keeps
  12. Love Me
  13. Paralyzed
  14. How Do You Think I Feel
  15. How's The World Treating You
  16. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
  17. Long Tall Sally
  18. Old Shep
  19. Too Much
  20. Anyplace Is Paradise
  21. Ready Teddy
  22. First In Line
  23. Rip It Up
  24. I Believe
  25. Tell Me Why
  26. Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do!
  27. All Shook Up
  28. Mean Woman Blues
  29. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)

Tracks:

  1. That's When Your Heartaches Begin
  2. Take My Hand, Precious Lord
  3. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)
  4. Blueberry Hill
  5. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
  6. It Is So Strange
  7. Party
  8. Lonesome Cowboy
  9. Hot Dog
  10. One Night Of Sin
  11. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
  12. Don't Leave Me Now
  13. I Beg Of You
  14. One Night
  15. True Love
  16. I Need You So
  17. Loving You
  18. When It Rains, It Really Pours
  19. Jailhouse Rock
  20. Young And Beautiful
  21. I Want To Be Free
  22. (You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care
  23. Don't Leave Me Now
  24. Blue Christmas
  25. White Christmas
  26. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
  27. Silent Night
  28. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
  29. Santa Brings My Baby Back (To Me)
  30. Santa Claus Is Back In Town
  31. I'll Be Home For Christmas

Tracks:

  1. Treat Me Nice
  2. My Wish Came True
  3. Don't
  4. Danny
  5. Hard Headed Woman
  6. Trouble
  7. New Orleans
  8. Crawfish
  9. Dixieland Rock
  10. Lover Doll
  11. Don't Ask Me Why
  12. As Long As I Have You
  13. King Creole
  14. Young Dreams
  15. Steadfast, Loyal And True
  16. Doncha' Think It's Time
  17. Your Cheatin' Heart
  18. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
  19. I Need Your Love Tonight
  20. A Big Hunk O' Love
  21. Ain't That Loving You Baby
  22. (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I
  23. I Got Stung
  24. Interview With Elvis

Tracks:

  1. That's When Your Heartaches Begin
  2. Fool, Fool, Fool
  3. Tweedle Dee
  4. Maybellene
  5. Shake, Rattle And Roll
  6. Blue Moon Of Kentucky
  7. Blue Moon
  8. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone
  9. Reconsider Baby
  10. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
  11. Shake, Rattle And Roll
  12. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
  13. Heartbreak Hotel
  14. Long Tall Sally
  15. Blue Suede Shoes
  16. Money Honey
  17. We're Gonna Move
  18. Old Shep
  19. I Beg Of You
  20. Loving You (Slow Version)
  21. Loving You (Fast Version)
  22. Young And Beautiful
  23. I Want To Be Free
  24. King Creole
  25. As Long As I Have You
  26. Ain't That Loving You Baby (Fast Version)

Tracks:

  1. Wearin' That Loved On Look
  2. Only The Strong Survive
  3. I'll Hold You In My Heart
  4. Long Black Limousine
  5. It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'
  6. I'm Movin' On
  7. Power Of My Love
  8. Gentle On My Mind
  9. After Loving You
  10. True Love Travels On A Gravel Road
  11. Any Day Now
  12. In The Ghetto
  13. The Fair Is Moving On
  14. Suspicious Minds
  15. You'll Think Of Me
  16. Don't Cry Daddy
  17. Kentucky Rain
  18. Mama Liked The Roses

Tracks:

  1. If Every Day Was Like Christmas
  2. Blue Christmas
  3. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)
  4. White Christmas
  5. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)
  6. I'll Be Home For Christmas
  7. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
  8. Santa Claus Is Back In Town
  9. It Won't Seem Like Christmas (Without You)
  10. If I Get Home On Christmas Day
  11. Holly Leaves And Christmas Trees
  12. Merry Christmas Baby
  13. Silver Bells
  14. I'll Be Home On Christmas Day (Alternate Version)
  15. On A Snowy Christmas Night
  16. Winter Wonderland
  17. The Wonderful World Of Christmas
  18. O Come All Ye Faithful
  19. The First Noel
  20. It Won't Seem Like Christmas (Without You ....)
  21. Silver Bells (Alternate Take 1)
  22. Holly Leaves And Christmas Trees (Unreleased Alternate Take 8)
  23. I'll Be Home On Christmas Day
  24. Christmas Message From Elvis/Silent Night

Tracks:

  1. Unchained Melody
  2. Surrender
  3. Are You Lonesome Tonight
  4. It's Now Or Never
  5. Can't Help Falling In Love
  6. Such A Night
  7. Good Luck Charm
  8. Suspicious Minds
  9. Kentucky Rain
  10. I'm Leavin
  11. Love Me Tender
  12. She's Not You
  13. That's Someone You Never Forget
  14. Puppet On A String
  15. Spanish Eyes
  16. Separate Ways
  17. You Gave Me A Mountain
  18. The Wonder Of You

Tracks:

  1. Trouble/Guitar Man
  2. Heartbreak Hotel
  3. Hound Dog
  4. All Shook Up
  5. Can't Help Falling In Love
  6. Jailhouse Rock
  7. Don't Be Cruel
  8. Blue Suede Shoes
  9. Love Me Tender
  10. Baby What You Want Me To Do
  11. Trouble/Guitar Man
  12. Gospel Medley: Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child/Where Could I Go But To The Lord/Up Above...
  13. Memories
  14. A Little Less Conversation
  15. Road Medley: Nothingville/Big Boss Man/Let Yourself Go/It Hurts Me/Guitar Man/Little Egypt/Trouble
  16. If I Can Dream

Tracks:

  1. When It Rains, It Really Pours
  2. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
  3. Baby What You Want Me To Do
  4. That's All Right
  5. Heartbreak Hotel
  6. Love Me
  7. Baby What You Want Me To Do
  8. Blue Suede Shoes
  9. Baby What You Want Me To Do
  10. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
  11. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
  12. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
  13. Blue Christmas
  14. Trying To Get To You
  15. One Night
  16. Baby What You Want Me To Do
  17. One Night
  18. Memories
  19. If I Can Dream

Tracks:

  1. You Belong To My Heart
  2. When God Dips His Love In My Heart
  3. Just A Little Talk With Jesus
  4. Jesus Walked That Lonesome Valley
  5. I Shall Not Be Moved
  6. Peace In The Valley
  7. Down By The Riverside
  8. I'm With A Crowd But So Alone
  9. Farther Along
  10. Blessed Jesus (Hold My Hand)
  11. As We Travel Along On The Jericho Road
  12. I Just Can't Make It By Myself
  13. Little Cabin Home On The Hill
  14. Summertime Is Past And Gone
  15. I Hear A Sweet Voice Calling
  16. Sweetheart You Done Me Wrong
  17. Keeper Of The Key
  18. Crazy Arms
  19. Don't Forbid Me
  20. Too Much Monkey Business
  21. Brown Eyed Handsome Man
  22. Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind
  23. Brown Eyed Handsome Man
  24. Don't Be Cruel
  25. Don't Be Cruel
  26. Paralyzed
  27. Don't Be Cuel
  28. There's No Place Like Home
  29. When The Saints Go Marching In
  30. Softly And Tenderly
  31. Is It so Strange
  32. That's When Your Heartaches Begin
  33. Brown Eyed Handsome Man
  34. Rip It Up
  35. I'm Gonna Bid My Blues Goodbye
  36. Crazy Arms
  37. That's My Desire
  38. End Of The Road Black Bottom Stomp
  39. Black Bottom Stomp
  40. You're The Only Star In My Life
  41. Elvis

Tracks:

  1. See See Rider
  2. Release Me
  3. Sweet Caroline
  4. Runaway
  5. The Wonder Of You
  6. Polk Salad Annie
  7. Yesterday/Hey Jude
  8. Proud Mary
  9. Walk A Mile In My Shoes
  10. In The Ghetto
  11. Don't Cry Daddy
  12. Kentucky Rain
  13. I Can't Stop Loving You
  14. Suspicious Minds
  15. Long Tall Sally
  16. Let It Be Me

Tracks:

  1. Kiss Me Quick
  2. Just For Old Time Sake
  3. Gotta Get Back Home Somehow
  4. I Met Her Today
  5. (Such An) Easy Question
  6. She's Not You
  7. I'm Yours
  8. You'll Be Gone
  9. Something Blue
  10. Suspicion
  11. I Feel That I've Known You Forever
  12. Night Rider
  13. For The Millionth And Last Time
  14. Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello
  15. Fountain Of Love
  16. That's Someone You Never Forget
  17. Steppin' Out Of Line

Tracks:

  1. Promised Land
  2. There's A Honky Tonk Angel
  3. Help Me
  4. Mr. Songman
  5. Love Song Of The Year
  6. It's Midnight
  7. Your Love's Been A Long Time Coming
  8. If You Talk In Your Sleep
  9. Thinking About You
  10. You Asked Me To
  11. Loving Arms
  12. I Got A Feelin' In My Body
  13. If That Isn't Love
  14. She Wears My Ring
  15. My Boy
  16. Spanish Eyes
  17. Talk About The Good Times
  18. Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues

Tracks:

  1. I Got A Feeling In My Body
  2. Loving Arms
  3. I've Got A Thing About You Baby
  4. She Wears My Ring
  5. You Asked Me To
  6. There's A Honky Tonk Angel
  7. Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Not Not-Worthy!.......2004-04-01

... these big box sets are not for the casual fan. The price tags are pretty steep but you get a big hunka Elvis for the money. And it's true that some of these CDs are hard to find for some reason, especially the interview and essential series CDs. Also, I like the big poster (in the red box) and the suede cases themselves, but I'm a die-hard fan and collector of all-things (well, a-lot-of-things) Elvis.

5 out of 5 stars Reconsider, Baby.......2003-08-06

The 2 mammoth 30CD box sets released by RCA ('The Collection' aka 'The Red Suede Collection', and 'The Blue Suede Shoes Collection') have been harshly criticized by some Elvis fans as unnecessary and just another in a very long line of "cashing in" projects by his record label. And while that is probably true - repackaging old material for a quick profit is something that has never been beneath RCA (or the Colonel, or Elvis, for that matter) - let's not throw out the baby with the bathwater. First of all, RCA should get a little credit for the many worthy Elvis projects and box sets released in the past few years. Sure, they were money makers but most of them were put together in a first class manner - unlike much of the stuff released during Elvis's lifetime.

Neither 30CD box contains anything new other than the 2 interview CDs (w/Elvis, M/M Presley, & The Colonel) both of which are interesting and somewhat rare (there are also a couple of keepsakes: a nice poster, a first-day issue Elvis envelope & stamp, and the suede boxes themselves). The CDs included in each box, however, are some of his best, including several that are now either out-of-print or very hard-to-find. For the red box that means the expanded versions of the first six movies (when his soundtracks actually kicked), the expanded 'Elvis Is Back!' (always one of his best, now remarkably improved with the addition of the 6 tracks from the 3 singles recorded at the same time as the album), 'Back In Memphis' (part 2 of the excellent American Studios sessions), the single disc version of 'That's The Way It Is', and 'Today' (one of his best studio efforts in the 70's). For the blue box, the main draws after the interview CD are the hard-to-find 'A Hundred Years From Now' and 'Such A Night', volumes 4 and 6, respectively, in the great 'Essential Elvis' series of alternate takes and unreleased recordings. Volume 6 is the best in the series so far.

So, both of the 30CD box sets have more to offer than is apparent at first glance, although the price tag is pretty hefty. But unless RCA decides to reissue some of these titles in the future, this may be the only place to find them.

5 out of 5 stars Why postpone the inevitable?.......2003-01-14

Any Elvis fan will tell you that once you get started, you'll have to have it all, or at least as much as you can. This extra special set allows you to get everything you need at once, as well as some special extras that you just can't find anywhere else. Be the first on your block. . .

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  1. Stand on His Word
  2. Standing Ovation, Vol. 1
  3. Sticks & Stones
  4. Still
  5. Stop the Violence
  6. The Big Band Gospel Classics
  7. The Final Sessions
  8. The Symphony Project
  9. The Wind & The Wheat
  10. There's a Light Guiding Me

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