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Track Listings
| 1. Blue Christmas |
| 2. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) |
| 3. White Christmas |
| 4. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) |
| 5. I'll Be Home For Christmas |
| 6. Santa Claus Is Back In Town |
| 7. O Little Town Of Bethlehem |
| 8. Silent Night |
| 9. If Every Day Was Like Christmas |
| 10. "O Come, All Ye Faithful" |
| 11. The First Noel |
| 12. On A Snowy Christmas Night |
| 13. Winter Wonderland |
| 14. The Wonderful World Of Christmas |
| 15. It Won't Seem Like Christmas (Without You) |
| 16. I'll Be Home On Christmas Day |
| 17. If I Get Home On Christmas Day |
| 18. Holly Leaves And Christmas Trees |
| 19. Merry Christmas Baby |
| 20. Silver Bells |
Product Description
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The King of Rock n Roll, Elvis Presley, croons his way beautifully through a selection of festive favourites on Christmas Peace. Includes "Here Comes Santa Claus", "O Little Town Of Bethlehem", "Silent Night" and "Winter Wonderland".
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Bmg, 5748926, Jewel Case 20 Track 2008
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
In chronological order, this album comprises the eight Christmas songs that Elvis recorded in 1957, the one he recorded in 1966 and eleven tracks that he recorded in 1971. I'm not absolutely sure if this is every Christmas song that Elvis ever recorded, but if there was much missing I'd know about it. The eight 1957 tracks were made into a twelve-track album by the addition of four gospel songs recorded at around the same time but which aren`t included here; while those tracks wouldn't be out of place on a Christmas album, they are easily obtained elsewhere, especially on compilations of Elvis' gospel music. Indeed, when this particular Christmas compilation was first released, I remember it being available as part of a double album, with the other part being a compilation of Elvis' gospel songs. I didn't buy it then because I already had a double CD of Elvis' gospel music and had the 1957 and 1966 tracks, together with one of the 1971 tracks, elsewhere. However, I eventually bought this compilation, some time after it appeared as a single CD, to get the other ten tracks.
The 1957 tracks mainly comprised Christmas classics, though not everybody appreciated Elvis' interpretation of some of them. If those critics were shocked then, they got an even bigger shock when they heard the Phil Spector Christmas album six years later. At this distance in time, those 1957 recordings don't sound all that radical but they still sound distinctive. At least one original song (Santa Claus is back in town) was included, while another (Santa bring my baby back to me) sounds as if it could have been an original, but I don't think it is. I believe the solitary 1966 track (If every day was like Christmas) is also original.
The 1971 tracks offer a more adventurous selection, with just four well-worn classics (O come all ye faithful, First Noel, Winter wonderland, Silver bells), plus Merry Christmas baby (a classic, but not so well-worn) and a lot of tracks that may be original, but are in any case rarely recorded by other singers (On a snowy Christmas night, Wonderful world of Christmas, It won't seem like Christmas without you, I'll be home on Christmas Day, If I get home on Christmas Day, Holly leaves and Christmas trees). Some of the obscure songs are brilliant and deserve to be better known.
This is a great Christmas album that has plenty of familiar classic songs (about half the songs here overall) but also a fair number of obscurities, all delivered superbly by Elvis Presley.
The 1957 tracks mainly comprised Christmas classics, though not everybody appreciated Elvis' interpretation of some of them. If those critics were shocked then, they got an even bigger shock when they heard the Phil Spector Christmas album six years later. At this distance in time, those 1957 recordings don't sound all that radical but they still sound distinctive. At least one original song (Santa Claus is back in town) was included, while another (Santa bring my baby back to me) sounds as if it could have been an original, but I don't think it is. I believe the solitary 1966 track (If every day was like Christmas) is also original.
The 1971 tracks offer a more adventurous selection, with just four well-worn classics (O come all ye faithful, First Noel, Winter wonderland, Silver bells), plus Merry Christmas baby (a classic, but not so well-worn) and a lot of tracks that may be original, but are in any case rarely recorded by other singers (On a snowy Christmas night, Wonderful world of Christmas, It won't seem like Christmas without you, I'll be home on Christmas Day, If I get home on Christmas Day, Holly leaves and Christmas trees). Some of the obscure songs are brilliant and deserve to be better known.
This is a great Christmas album that has plenty of familiar classic songs (about half the songs here overall) but also a fair number of obscurities, all delivered superbly by Elvis Presley.
33 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As someone who was only 2 years old when Elvis died, and someone who has become a massive Elvis fan, this release was much anticipated and welcomed.
A lot of fans on Elvis forums moan about BMG releasing material which already available, but i have to say they are wrong and very lucky. Many current artists don't get the amount of releases as Elvis does and to get old material digitally remastered, repackaged (this album has the best Elvis cover ever!!) is a joy, and also good for any younger new fans who don't own the older albums.
As for this album, 20 Christmas tracks, some old favourites plus some which were written for Elvis.
This album will be played on Christmas morning while our house opens all there gifts!!!
All in all a great album, gift, christmas!!
A lot of fans on Elvis forums moan about BMG releasing material which already available, but i have to say they are wrong and very lucky. Many current artists don't get the amount of releases as Elvis does and to get old material digitally remastered, repackaged (this album has the best Elvis cover ever!!) is a joy, and also good for any younger new fans who don't own the older albums.
As for this album, 20 Christmas tracks, some old favourites plus some which were written for Elvis.
This album will be played on Christmas morning while our house opens all there gifts!!!
All in all a great album, gift, christmas!!
20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This festive collection is quite possibly the best ever. Certainly it's a collection of Presley's best festive tunes and that means it's certainly the best from any one artist. There may be multiple artist collections out there that deliver equal measure of warm festive cheer but I have yet to hear one that does so, so consistently. With the exception of a couple of lesser l971 tracks (hence not quite 5 stars) this collection is excellent and certainly THE one to have. As ever, Presley's ability to convey genuine emotion better than anyone is clearly evident here. Enjoy!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Perfect when decorating the tree
I love it, my family loves it and I'm fairly sure that our dog named "Elvis" loves it. It's the perfect voice singing the perfect songs. You can't go wrong with this one!
Published 2 months ago by Sofie
elvis christmas peace
bought this cd as a gift,brill value for money,speedy service as usual,i just love amazon,they never let u down,so buy it people
Published 5 months ago by kaz
Very good album of Christmas songs.
I love the albums of Elvis Presley, but this has not made come so happy.However listening to Elvis is always very enjoyable.
Published 5 months ago by Lourdes
Wonderful!
Bought this CD a few years ago and I love it. I love Elvis no matter what he sings but this Christmas CD is really very good and is a must on my Christmas playlist. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Cool Mama
Just Fab!
I had never really heard Elvis sing Christmas songs before... Wow, this CD is such a pleasure to listen to. I am so glad I ordered this CD.
Published 7 months ago by Dawn
His first album
Technically this was the first Elvis made as an album if you consider that the previous ones were made up of tracks from Sun and oddities from RCA. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Richard
Elvis at his best
With Rock and Roll and Gospel sounds as well excellent cd.All 20 songs worth listening to most several times over.
Published 21 months ago by Mr. Dennis Brookes
Have an Elvis Christmas!
If you're looking for a good Elvis Christmas album, then this is certainly a pretty good choice. There are some Elvis "Christmas" albums out there with some "dodgy" track listings. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2009 by J. Carson
Elvis - Peace
Throughout the year - Elvis wins every time - but on hearing this C.D. I have to say that Bing wins.
Published on 14 Jan 2006 by Malcolm Cribb
Elvis at his best
This is Elvis at his very merriest. His Christmas cd is wonderful. Can't wait to let the children hear it.
Published on 22 Nov 2005 by StarStruck
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