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Track Listings
| 1. Deck the Halls |
| 2. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing |
| 3. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen |
| 4. Joy to the World |
| 5. O Christmas Tree |
| 6. I Saw Three Ships |
| 7. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear |
| 8. Ave Maria |
| 9. O Holy Night |
| 10. The Virgin's Slumber Song |
| 11. "Pietà, Signore" |
| 12. The First Nowell |
| 13. "O Come, All Ye Faithful" |
| 14. Away in a Manger |
| 15. We Three Kings |
| 16. O Little Town of Bethlehem |
| 17. Silent Night |
| 18. Guardian Angels |
| 19. I'll Walk With God |
| 20. The Lord's Prayer |
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Christmas with Mario lanza isn't just songs you'll listen to at Christmas Time. Yes there are Christmas Carol's such as Joy to the World, Silent Night, God Rest You Merry Gentlemen and O Holy Night which reflect the true meaning of Christmas. However, the tracks I'll Walk with God and Guardian Angels, whilst on a Christmas album will be played at anytime during the year! The song I'll walk with God was written for the film The Student Prince and is closely associated with Mario Lanza. As is Guardian Angels which is really an evening prayer. Harpo Marx, of the famous Marx Brothers, set Gerda Beilenson's lyrics to music. This was my Mothers favourite Christmas album, and, I've bought this as an early Christmas present for my Father. To be honest having listened to it, and been reminded of the quality of Mario lanza's voice i'm reluctant to give it him! I guess i'll just have to order another copy for myself? The digital re-mastering has been sympathetic to the fact these recordings were made before noise-reduction methods such as dolby were available, and the full frequency of the content of the original recording has been retained which to my ear has made this a fantastic rich sounding album.
If you're looking for an album of truly memorable Christmas songs, sung by a truely memorable singer and more, buy this.
If you're looking for an album of truly memorable Christmas songs, sung by a truely memorable singer and more, buy this.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Was there ever a greater singer than Mario Lanza?, I believe he was certainly the most versatile and best all-rounder ever, and this peerless Christmas album is evidence of this. I've built an eclectic mix of Christmas albums over the years, but nothing apart from "Chris Squires Swiss Choir"(for very different reasons) comes anywhere near to this time-less classic, quite simply no-one has ever sung these traditional songs and carols better than the Great Man, no-one else can/could. If God created a singing voice it would sound just like this. If your looking for the definative Christmas Album then this is it, period. Buy now and dont look back, at this price its an absolute steal.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio Cassette
These recordings from the mid to late 1950s are all very well recorded and sung by Mario Lanza, a talented tenor with a most beautiful, rich voice, warm sincerity and commendably clear diction.
The performance of these Christmas carols and songs of faith and sentiment are likely to stand much rehearing to bring listeners a great deal of enjoyment. Please note if you would that there is also another recording, in the RCA "Living Stereo" series, containing re-recordings of much of this material, but made at a time when Mr Lanza was unwell (sadly, he died soon after) and also when the sound technicians seemed to be having a few off days. Ironically, that later series was promoted by makers and sellers (and still is) on the basis that it is in stereo, despite its having inferior sound quality to the earlier, then state of the art mono recordings contained in this currently reviewed CD. Good clear mono sound still beats not so good stereo.
The performance of these Christmas carols and songs of faith and sentiment are likely to stand much rehearing to bring listeners a great deal of enjoyment. Please note if you would that there is also another recording, in the RCA "Living Stereo" series, containing re-recordings of much of this material, but made at a time when Mr Lanza was unwell (sadly, he died soon after) and also when the sound technicians seemed to be having a few off days. Ironically, that later series was promoted by makers and sellers (and still is) on the basis that it is in stereo, despite its having inferior sound quality to the earlier, then state of the art mono recordings contained in this currently reviewed CD. Good clear mono sound still beats not so good stereo.
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mario lanza cd
i am very pleased with this cd it was well packed and arrived very quickly at a very good price this cd is a joy to listen to
Published 3 months ago by pandora5
wounderful
I got this for my mother what a wonderful voice would recommend this cd it is timeless this kind of music will never go out of fashion and great value.
Published 4 months ago by L. Price
Dad will love it!
As my dad is a fan and its what we listened to when growing up it brings back lots of memories. Know my dad will love it as one of his xmas pressies.
Published 5 months ago by El
Mario Lanza outshines
Needed this CD for a very very good friend who was moved to tears by his singing Best Buy .A beautiful voice could listen all night to him
Published 10 months ago by bonnie1997
IS IT MARIO'S BEST CHRISTMAS ALBUM-PROBABLY
On this CD you get 20 Christmas or other religious tracks,well sung by Mario in very fine form,a choir and an orchestra.The choice of tracks includes all my favourites and more. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Christopher W. Brierley
Merry Christmas
More excellent quality of sound, too good to relegate to Christmas, never mind the season, just listen to the voice!
Published 15 months ago by Emile Zola
Classic Christmas
I loved this album because I had forgotten how good a singer Mario Lanza was. It also took me back to when I was a young girl, and my grand mother used to play Mario Lanza's music... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Tracy Currie
The Best Christmas Record Of ALL Time
Lanza made two Christmas albums, and here all the songs, hymns, carols and classical pieces are gathered in one SUPERB collection. Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2008 by David Bret
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