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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 5099747241024 Label: Sony Budget Manufacturer: Sony Budget Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Sony Budget Release Date: October 13, 2008 Studio: Sony Budget Sales Rank: 47114
From Amazon.com: Neil Diamond has always fancied himself a man of many styles, which probably helps explain why he tries to flaunt each and every one of them on this diverse, sometimes dizzying Christmas disc. He plays it relatively straight on "Silent Night" and "The Christmas Song," but really lets loose on a version of "White Christmas" that recalls the doo-wop of his teen years in the 1950s. Diamond even expands his palette to include a choir-accompanied take on John Lennon's pacifist classic "Happy Christmas (War is Over)." It's the kind of intermingling that makes his fans go wild, but casual admirers should watch out for those stylistic U-turns. --David Sprague
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Rating: - From Sweet Carolines to Beautiful Carols
For years I had been searching for the perfect Xmas CD to have playing in the background whilst the family are busy enjoying the day.............whether it be helping preparing the lunch, dressing the tree, entertaining friends and family with drinks and nibbles or simply sitting in front of an open fire on Xmas Eve watching the flickering flames in the dim of the evening.
I didn't want a stodgy old production from years ago; neither did I necessarily want an upbeat collection of dance ... Read More
Rating: - A must have Christmas Album
I recently bought Neil Diamond's Christmas Alum, having searched for it for some time now. And may I say, it was well worth it. I love all but 1 of the tracks. Normally, the first time you hear a CD it never really impresses you, and you are left wandering why ever did I buy this, and then it grows on you. But not with this one, it engages you immediately. The entire song selection is excellent, with Neil Diamonds unique voice and flare shining through. It really puts you in a christmas spirit. You ... Read More
Rating: - neil diamond christmas album
I have been searching for this album for more than a year now.I had a copy of the album in Botswana,Africa and you won't believe how many people loved to hear this album.As for my children,they have never stopped talking about the songs on the album like 'jingle bell rock'.Now that christmas is around the corner,i would love to surprise the children with this album. Well done Neil and Merry Christmas.