Christmas with the Rat Pack | 
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| Artists: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr.
Label: Capitol
Category: Music
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Rating:  41 reviews
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.5
UPC: 724354221026
EAN: 0724354221026
Publication Date: 2002
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| Tracks:
| • | Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow - Dean Martin | | • | Mistletoe And Holly - Frank Sinatra | | • | Christmas Time All Over The World - Sammy Davis, Jr. | | • | The First Noel - Frank Sinatra | | • | Baby, It's Cold Outside - Dean Martin | | • | I Believe - Frank Sinatra | | • | Silver Bells - Dean Martin | | • | The Christmas Song - Sammy Davis, Jr. | | • | Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Frank Sinatra | | • | Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer - Dean Martin | | • | The Christmas Waltz - Frank Sinatra | | • | I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm - Dean Martin) | | • | Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Frank Sinatra) | | • | Peace On Earth/Silent Night - Dean Martin | | • | Jingle Bells - Sammy Davis, Jr. | | • | White Christmas (Reprise) - Dean Martin | | • | It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Frank Sinatra | | • | Winter Wonderland - Dean Martin | | • | I'll Be Home for Christmas - Frank Sinatra | | • | Marshmallow World - Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin | | • | Auld Lang Syne - Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin |
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Just as irony is being pronounced dead, along comes this boozy holiday compilation to suggest that rumors of its demise may be premature. Given the culture's simmering lounge mania, this collection (with its cheesy homage/rip-off Oceans 11 art direction) may be belated--but hey, punctuality was never these swingin' cats' bag, Jack. The novelty of having three of the 20th century's most notorious sinners belt, whoop, and sing the praises of sleigh bells, roasting chestnuts, and the virgin birth would be enough to recommend this dizzy, 21-track delight, but there's actually some rewarding pop archaeology here as well. Two of the best tracks--Sammy Davis's ring-a-ding-ding romp through "Jingle Bells" and Dino's dreamy "Peace on Earth/Silent Night"--hail from a vintage, ultra-rare Reprise sampler. Sammy's typically over-the-top "Christmastime All Over the World" and Nat Cole tribute, "The Christmas Song," also make their CD debut. Dino's holiday TV specials yield more unreleased rarities: Sinatra-Martin duets of the loopy "Marshmallow World" and a touchingly tipsy take on "Auld Lang Syne" that suggests the boys have shared more than one cup of kindness. --Jerry McCulley
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| Customer Reviews: Read 36 more reviews...
 Hang on tight! December 17, 2007
Lady Lawyer (Eastern WA/Northern ID)
I have had to buy at least ONE new copy every year--someone always talks me out of my copy! Absolutely the greatest holiday music for kids (and grown-ups) of all ages!
Our Christmas Favorite November 14, 2007
Nate (Olathe, KS)
Just like "Christmas Story" and "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation", this compilation of Rat Pack classics has become an absolute favorite and a Christmas ritual. This was the frist Christmas CD my wife and I bought when we got married and with hours of holiday driving to see our families, we have never regretted it. While there are other albums from these artists, it's tough to get such a great collection on a single CD. It would be nice to have a little more from Sammy Davis Jr, but as a whole, this is a fantastic mix, and you won't be disappointed.
One Of My Christmas Favourites August 27, 2007
AvidOldiesCollector (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
When this came out in 2002 I grabbed a copy from a fast-diminishing pile at my local record store. And I now regard it as one of my all-time seasonal favourites.
The opening lines from the insert tells it all: "Forget about ho-ho-ho and bells that jingle. This Christmas will be strictly ... Ring-A-Ding Ding. Yep, Frank, Dean & Sammy are serving a heaping helping of yuletide cheer featuring classic versions of holiday standards, rare first-time CD performances and hitherto unreleased bonus tracks."
This is followed by two pages of brief anecdotes from each of the stars, some of it related to the origins of the nickname The Rat Pack, as well as a note from Frank's long-time pianist Bill Miller relating their appearance in Las vegas while filming Ocean's Eleven.
A picture spread in the middle shows the three in action on stage, followed by three pages showing the contents and when the song first appeared on record. The earliest [track 11] dates to 1954 and the Capitol LP Merry Christmas To You while most of the remainder are culled from albums originally reeased in the late 1950s to early 1960s. Track 20 is from Dean's TV special on December 21, 1967 and track 21 is from his December 31, 1970 show. The only one previously unreleased is track 3, Christmas Time All Over The World by Sammy, and when you hear it you'll wonder why it was held back at the time.
Thank you Capitol for what is now surely an essential addition to any Christmas collection.
smooth christmas January 11, 2007
Genel Ruiz (florida)
a must have. perfect listening while putting up the tree and sipping on some spiked nog!!!
Rat Pack Christmas January 9, 2007
Patricia D. Faulk
I have alway loved the Rat Pack and this CD was just what I needed to remember why I love Christmas. Thanks
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