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| Editorial Reviews: | | |  | | When was the last time you heard collard greens being sung about in a Christmas song? Probably never, unless you're a Run DMC fan, or were wise enough to hop on the Very Special Christmas tip. The rappers' contribution to this benefit collection is probably the highlight, although traditional songs covered by now-traditional artists like the Pretenders ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas") provide the majority of the material here. Eurythmics turn in a suitably chilly "Winter Wonderland," Stevie Nicks sings a beautifully haunting "Silent Night," and Whitney Houston proves again that she's every woman with "Do You Hear What I Hear"--that is, every woman with a voice strong enough to do the song justice. "Santa Baby," Madonna's contribution, isn't as sultry as it could be, but there's more fun thanks to hell-on-heels, the Pointer Sisters and Bon Jovi. --Steve Gdula | |
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| fine collection of Christmas classics both old and new | |
| | A Very Special Christmas is the first in an excellent series of Christmas music CDs that no fan of holiday tunes can afford to be without. The quality of the sound is great and the diversity of the artists means that there's practically something for everyone on the CD.
Several highlights on this album come to mind right away. I like The Pointer Sisters doing an awesome job on "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town;" they harmonize well and the percussion along with the arrangement gives this holiday classic just a twist of a more modern, jazzy flavor. The Eurythmics also do a great job on "Winter Wonderland;" the melody moves along very well and they use the percussion well. Moreover, Whitney Houston's "Do You Hear What I Hear" has a great gospel and soul influence I really like.
Run-D.M.C. also makes a contribution with their "Christmas In Hollis." If you like rap or hip hop; this one's for you. It's not my favorite style of music but I actually enjoyed this track anyway. I like the beat of the melody.
Madonna does a excellent job on "Santa Baby," all the while using her voice to convey subtle (and maybe not so subtle) romantic innuendos. Eartha Kitt still rules for "Santa Baby" but Madonna's interpretation is a very close second place winner. Great flute on "Santa Baby," too.
Stevie Nicks does disappoint me somewhat; one reviewer wrote that she sounds "like a goat" but I wouldn't go that far--it's just not her strongest performance. That's a shame, too, because after an album like this there should be a stunning ending that leaves you wanting more. Oops! This one doesn't cut it.
The liner notes give us the song credits and great artwork; and there is a brief commentary by Eunice Kennedy Shriver. I particularly like how the money generated by sales of this CD goes to The Special Olympics.
A Very Special Christmas, Volume 1 is certainly one of the better Christmastime music CDs out there; and I strongly recommend it for any fan of Christmas music.
Great job, everyone!
| | Terrific contemporary Christmas cd | |
| | Refreshing after the 100th time you've heard your parents' Mannheim Steamroller albums, this cd really has some gems on it. Alison Moyet's Coventry Carol being the best and U2's Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home) a close second. Madonna's Santa Baby is the one that I skip-- her squeaky thing is in full force. If you want to hear a pretty cool cd this holiday season, this is probably it.
| | Still One Of The Best Christmas Albums... Ever | |
| | Released back in 1987 when a pop Christmas album was the exception rather than the rule, this compilation-for-charity set a standard that still is pretty hard to beat today. How many charity albums can you name that had heavyweights like U2, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston, etc, while also introducing people to rap's first Christmas song courtesy of Run DMC? To show it's significance compare the album to its sequels; by the time AVSC 5 came out in 2001 the album was filled with the likes of Eve 6, City High, SR-71(?), and so on; not quite the same A-listers. Not to mention the songs have become classics over the years; U2's Christmas (Please Come Home), Eurythmics' Winter Wonderland, Stevie Nicks' Silent Night, etc. all get regular airplay every Christmas. The songs have scattered to various collections in the two decades since; if you've bought Christmas compilations over the years chances are you'll own some of this music already. But if you want the first and best Christmas cd from where these songs originated, this is a must for your holiday collection.
| | | To me, the first time is always the best. In this series of Christmas charity albums I mean. However, I am horrified at the other reviewers who repeatedly state that the best tracks on the album are Madonna's version of Santa Baby (please - Eartha Kitt where are you), and Stevie Nicks' Silent Night (sung like she is going to fall asleep - and I like Stevie Nicks). Whitney Houston is alright but come on - The Pretenders' version of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Sting's Gabriels Message and Alison Moyet's Coventry Carol are by far the best tracks on the album (in my humble opinion of course).
| | | This is one of my ALLTIME favorite Christmas cd.s! It has some great artists and wonderful songs! I recommend to anyone who either likes these artists or likes Christmas music to get this one for sure!!
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