Time-Life Music: Treasury of Christmas - Holiday Memories
Posted on | September 23, 2009 |
Even though it includes some of the same songs, this isn’t the Time-Life Christmas collection advertised annually on TV. It’s actually a budget version of that anthology, and not a bad deal at all. Some may argue it’s missing the two Elvis Presley tracks found on the three-CD TV version. Others will contend that any self-respecting Christmas music aficionado probably already owns (or should own) Elvis’s wonderful ‘57 Christmas Album. What’s attractive about this one is it gathers a (more…)
Do you have Classic Christmas Songs in your collection? You need them.
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September 23rd, 2009 @ 9:47 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Christmas Classics
This CD has wonderful Christmas classics that will please all audiences. I would have given it 5 stars for the quality and variety of songs, but the CD is only 30 minutes in…
September 24th, 2009 @ 12:31 am
This CD has the versions of the songs performed by the people who made them famous. This is a classic at our house during the holidays.
September 24th, 2009 @ 1:20 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bringing back wonderful memories
I have owned this previously through Time Life (some of you know what can happen when you are moving) and so I wanted to purchase it again and did when I found it here on Amazon…
September 24th, 2009 @ 4:31 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
An outstanding Compilation of Seasonal Songs!
I have to say I’m kind of addicted to Christmas music, usually beginning to play it each year in August.
September 24th, 2009 @ 5:14 am
Christmas music lovers, you’ve found your collection. Much like the excellence of ‘Ultimate Christmas,’ Time-Life’s ‘Treasury of Christmas’ should be a vintage favorite. Popular songs by Perry Como, Gene Autry, Andy Williams, and Judy Garland provide a goldmine of heartwarming holiday favorites. Some may find the collection to contain too much Bing, but I personally think that’s an asset–rather than a liability. “Do You Hear What I Hear?” is a magnificent gem. Bing’s voice soars to the star with spare but excellent accompaniment that provides an excellent alternative to the perennial “White Christmas”. The highlights are essential: Dean Martin’s “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!,” Burl Ives “Holly Jolly Christmas,” Jose Feliciano’s “Feliz Navidad,” The Beach Boys “Little Saint Nick,” and the original favorite version of “Jingle Bell Rock” all assemble a thoughtful, vintage stocking stuffer for any C.D. collection. The lesser songs are all as mellow and accomodating as a roaring fire and a cup of egg nog or hot buttered rum. If you go no further, and want just one Christmas album, this is the one to get. Unless you like a mixture of the progressive and the traditional, then ‘Ultimate Christmas’ is the C.D. to buy. Then, again, most people would do well to have both. I have no regrets.
September 24th, 2009 @ 6:22 am
This cd is so great. It’s a perfect holiday pick! There are so many artists and song variations - it’s all I ever listen to. There’s something in here for everyone. Buy this CD! I’ve been listening to this CD for 18 years!
September 24th, 2009 @ 7:23 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Solid Tradition
This CD is a “must-have” in anyone’s Holiday music collection because it contains practically every “classic” version of your Holiday favorites.
September 24th, 2009 @ 12:13 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Memories
This CD has a good selection of traditional Christmas songs from the original artists that I remember from my childhood.
September 24th, 2009 @ 5:48 pm
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I wanted
The CD - Treasury, from Time-Life was not the one I wanted. I wanted the first Time Life Christmas collection.
September 24th, 2009 @ 8:17 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
perfect for family gatherings.
I enjoy Méhdi”Christmas Treasures”,Charlie Brown Christmas ,Mannheim Steamroller etc.and this a magnificent production that I also enjoy just as much.
September 25th, 2009 @ 12:15 am
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
I purchased this item from the television ad the year it was released directly from Time-Life. As a result of getting divorced, I needed to repurchase this great set I had bought…
September 25th, 2009 @ 2:09 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful!
I am a music lover and to me and my family the Christmas season is a time that the joyful and heartfelt music of the time should be heard from near and far, this collection fits…
September 25th, 2009 @ 7:41 am
1.0 out of 5 stars
Two of the same disc
I would imagine the discs are good. i was very excited to listen to it on christmas morning. Disc Two seems good, I wouldn’t know about disc one as I opened this on Christmas day…