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Tis the Season for Music 10 Great Christmas Albums
TIM RUSHLOW CLASSIC CHRISTMAS – Wow. What a fabulous big band sound from a singer known for his country albums. Don’t miss “A Soldiers Song.” An immediate classic!
NAT KING COLE THE CHRISTMAS SONG – Has there ever been a better “crooner”? What a voice! When he sings, “chestnuts roasting on an open fire,” you can smell them!
ELVIS PRESLEY CLASSIC CHRISTMAS – It would truly be a blue blue Christmas without Elvis singing in the background. You believe him when he says, “I’ll be home for Christmas.”
AMY GRANT HOME FOR CHRISTMAS – When Amy sings it just feels like Christmas! There’s a warmth in her words and arrangements. “Grown Up Christmas List” is a favorite.
HANDEL’S MESSIAH – I love hearing The Messiah live at a school or church concert – but the London Philharmonic’s performance is breathtaking.
MARIAH CAREY MERRY CHRISTMAS – Great voice. Great songs. And of course there’s her classic, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
BING CROSBY WHITE CHRISTMAS – The movie … the song … both take us back to a kinder and gentler era. Bing warms the heart.
PERCY FAITH MUSIC OF CHRISTMAS – There’s just something about all those strings in the background. Percy takes you back to Saturday nights with Lawrence Welk – a nostaligic treat.
JOSH GROBAN NOEL – Is he a baritone or a tenor? Doesn’t matter. He sings good! His take on “Ave Maria” will send shivers up and down your spine – inspiring.
JIM BRICKMAN PEACE – Cool contemporary jazz that stands out from the pack. An unforgettable vocal collaboration on “Let It Snow!” with the Blind Boys from Alabama.
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS – Chip Davis delivers high voltage energy with his albums and performances. A strange, wonderful fusion of classic instruments and electronic wizardry.
KENNY G FAITH – This is the album to listen to when it’s time to slow down and reflect on and savor the season. His rendition of “Auld Lang Syne” with historical newscasts is powerful.
TRAVIS COTTRELL RING THE BELLS – Cottrell is known more as a worship leader than performer – his duet with Natalie Grant on the title song is just fabulous – it will make your spirit soar.
MITCH MILLER HOLIDAY SING ALONG – If you have young children, this is a must have album. If my grown up kids hear “It Must Be Santa” – they still sing – LOUD – and whether I want to or not – so do I!
LEON REDBONE CHRISTMAS ISLAND – Hey – I’m giving you more than 10 albums and this is my list! There’s nothing wrong with enjoying and smiling at the unique and quirky Redbone vocals.
MICHAEL BOLTON THIS IS THE TIME – I may be out on a limb on this one. What’s next? Hughie Lewis? But Michael Bolton’s gravelly bluesy vocals are a guilty pleasure during the Christmas season.
Hope you enjoyed my list of 10 great Christmas albums. I’ll be posting my 10 favorite Christmas writings and my 10 favorite Christmas movies in the days ahead. Stop back by and visit. WWW.MARKGILROY. COM
