Greatest Christmas Songs | 
 enlarge | Artist: Julie Andrews
Label: RCA
Category: Music
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Rating:  25 reviews
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 67971
UPC: 078636797120
EAN: 0078636797120
Release Date: September 26, 2000
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| Tracks:
| • | Joy to the World - Julie Andrews, Mason, Lowell | | • | Irish Carol - Julie Andrews, Traditional | | • | O Little Town of Bethlehem - Julie Andrews, Brooks, Phillip | | • | Deck the Halls - Julie Andrews, Traditional | | • | Angels from the Realms of Glory - Julie Andrews, Traditional | | • | The Lamb of God - Julie Andrews, | | • | Away in a Manger - Julie Andrews, Murray, James Ramse | | • | Sunny Bank - Julie Andrews, | | • | It Came Upon a Midnight Clear - Julie Andrews, Willis, Richard Sto | | • | Greensleeves - Julie Andrews, | | • | The Bells of Christmas - Julie Andrews, Traditional | | • | God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Julie Andrews, Traditional | | • | Wexford Carol - Julie Andrews, | | • | Jingle Bells - Julie Andrews, Pierpont, J.S. | | • | It Might as Well Be Spring - Julie Andrews, Hammerstein, Oscar | | • | Falling in Love With Love - Julie Andrews, Rodgers, Richard | | • | Cheek to Cheek - Julie Andrews, Berlin, Irving |
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 Quintessential Julie Andrews and Andre Previn Christmas collaboration December 15, 2008
J. E. Krohn (Minneapolis)
These tracks were part of the Julie Andrews/Andre Previn collaboration of Christmas favorites recorded in 1968. Previn's orchestrations are absolutely phenomenal and highlight Andrews' lyric soprano. Of particular note are the religious nature of some the tunes, especially "Lamb of God," in a minor key, which speaks of Jesus' sacrifice but adds the melancholy lyric "may God send you much joy in the year." Also, "Irish Carol" is not well known as a carol but receives wonderful treatment as well. In my opinion, this is the quintessential Christmas album for me, now going on 40 years since I first heard it, and holds up well over time due to the excellent musicianship all around. That said, on this particular CD, the bonus tracks, 15 through 17 are superfluous pop tunes and should not have been added.
Unbelievable Voice January 31, 2008
Sixties Girl (Mpls, MN)
Although my daughter doesn't know the name Julie Andrews, she does know Maria from the Sound of Music, so she will listen to this music. Andrews truly has an exceptional voice, and she shows it off well in all these traditional English songs (with three movie love songs added on at the end). This is music that will make you feel serene and calm amidst the holiday rush, particularly if you are a soprano. This is not the same serenity you get with New Age instrumentals, you have to appreciate vocals. Imagine you are on mountaintop in Switzerland twirling around under the sun and clouds . . . .
 big band January 14, 2008
sara bera (Boston MA USA)
This album not only features Julie's angelic voice, but also a big orchestra in the mix. As much as I love the sounds of dozens of instruments supporting a vocalist, I was hoping for a little less noise. Julie's voice could stand alone for an entire album. I guess from a purist point of view, I was looking for more of her crisp, clear, mellow music recorded instead.
 Great voice; let's ignore the music January 6, 2008
David0001 (Colorado)
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I've always thought Julie Andrews has a beautiful voice, so I was excited to buy this album. Since I was born in 1970, I wasn't really familiar with her recordings from the 1960's. While her voice is indeed beautiful, I was shocked at the music that sounds like it's recorded by a middle school band. I consider my purchase to have been a mistake. Guess I don't like orchestra music from the 1960's.
There's nothing classic or sophisticated about the music. It's as if the producers are grabbing their audience by the lapels and saying, "Okay, Mr. Dimwit, you are too pedestrian to know anything about good music, so let me show you what good music sounds like." At which point you have a flute playing a grating, elementary solo, or a men's chorus that does ridiculous echoes of Ms. Andrew's lines until you want to yell "Stop!", or a harpsicord that sounds like it was played by somebody using only two fingers, or muted trumpets that sound horrible (but at least the producers made sure to feature muted trumpets for the edification of middle America).
I can just imagine what Andrew's voice would sound like if it were matched with first rate music.
Wonderful Christmas Music December 29, 2007
Timothy L. Obriant (Cypress, TX)
As a child, Julie Andrews featured in two of my favorite films. So when my mother found this LP in the store (the original version, that is), she snapped it up for me. The combination of Andre Previn's orchestration and Julie Andrew's voice was the perfect combination, and, for me, something new as I was raised with the sounds of the Amercian white south (C&W, southern gospel). All the tracks are beautfully done, but it was the unfamiliar songs that captured my imagination: The Lamb of God, Wexford Carol, and, my favorite, The Bells of Christmas. Sadly that old record did not survive time and has been lost for many years. Now, this music has returned to me and it is just as wonderful today as ever. If you loved the music of "The Sound of Music", you will love this.
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