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'The Doris Day Christmas Album' was original released on September 14th 1964. Now digitally remastered with original photo artwork this special edition CD includes track 13 & 15 which are previously unreleased in the UK.
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Doris recorded this album in just three days, June 16, 17,and 18 of 1964. Four songs each day and with stunning perfection. The ads for the album in Billboard magazine from that year, said.."Doris Day has NEVER been in better voice" and the ads were a full page. (Send Me No Flowers was in release that year, her final picture with Rock Hudson and is reflected in her hair style in the cover photo for this Christmas album)
This is a release of the album in it's entirety with one very noteable bonus track. A project for a Doris Day Christmas Album in 1959 was under way with one of Doris' favorite arrangers, Mr. Frank DeVol. During this time, They were recording the studio tracks for "Pillow Talk". At the end of the Pillow Talk session, they had some time left over and so decided to record "Deck the Hall..." For some reason, perhaps the huge success of "Pillow Talk" and other commitments, the Christmas project was dropped. No one seems to know including Doris. But because she was soooo busy, DeVol went ahead and layed down the music tracks for at least nine Xmas songs. She never went in to record them.
Now, in 1994, Columbia Legacy (Mr. Jerry Shulman) released "Doris Day Personal Christmas Collection". Upon hearing it I was shocked to discover that he substituted "Silver Bells" for one she recorded in 1950 and "The Christmas Song...Chestnuts Roasting..) for one recorded in 1946! Not including these two songs recorded in 1964 for the Christmas Album was a mistake! They are two of the most stunning songs recorded in 1964 and should have been included with the older ones at the end of the CD for continuity of sound purposes in my opinion. It appears that the "Collection" was put together to simply give an example of each title Doris recorded for Christmas. I believe that they wanted to bring to light the old forgotten Xmas songs that Doris recorded. Also, it appears that Mr. Shulman was aware of the nine DeVol Christmas traks sans Doris' vocal, but unaware at the time (1994) of the finished "Deck the Hall" song or surely he would have included it.
Did you know that Doris Day owned her own record label? It was called Arwin. The only songs she released on the label herself were "David's Psalm" b/w "Let No Walls Divide". Other artists on the label were Jan and Arnie(Dean), Chordetts, and others.
This is a release of the album in it's entirety with one very noteable bonus track. A project for a Doris Day Christmas Album in 1959 was under way with one of Doris' favorite arrangers, Mr. Frank DeVol. During this time, They were recording the studio tracks for "Pillow Talk". At the end of the Pillow Talk session, they had some time left over and so decided to record "Deck the Hall..." For some reason, perhaps the huge success of "Pillow Talk" and other commitments, the Christmas project was dropped. No one seems to know including Doris. But because she was soooo busy, DeVol went ahead and layed down the music tracks for at least nine Xmas songs. She never went in to record them.
Now, in 1994, Columbia Legacy (Mr. Jerry Shulman) released "Doris Day Personal Christmas Collection". Upon hearing it I was shocked to discover that he substituted "Silver Bells" for one she recorded in 1950 and "The Christmas Song...Chestnuts Roasting..) for one recorded in 1946! Not including these two songs recorded in 1964 for the Christmas Album was a mistake! They are two of the most stunning songs recorded in 1964 and should have been included with the older ones at the end of the CD for continuity of sound purposes in my opinion. It appears that the "Collection" was put together to simply give an example of each title Doris recorded for Christmas. I believe that they wanted to bring to light the old forgotten Xmas songs that Doris recorded. Also, it appears that Mr. Shulman was aware of the nine DeVol Christmas traks sans Doris' vocal, but unaware at the time (1994) of the finished "Deck the Hall" song or surely he would have included it.
Did you know that Doris Day owned her own record label? It was called Arwin. The only songs she released on the label herself were "David's Psalm" b/w "Let No Walls Divide". Other artists on the label were Jan and Arnie(Dean), Chordetts, and others.
For these reasons I suggest this release over the "Personal Christmas Collection". One should have both tho, if you really want to own all of the christmas music Doris Day recorded.
I've been after Doris to go in and finish the unfinished 9 Christmas songs from 1959....after all, the music is there. I think Doris is finished recording and that will not happen. Perhaps if we knew of these tracks in 1985 when she was recording again for her Cable TV show we would have had success in getting her to finish these. What a gem of a recording that would be!!
Who knows? Maybe somewhere someone will uncover some more vocals Doris did...........we can only hope.
If I could be aforded one request........It would be that Doris Day finish her 1959 Christmas Album.
This is a TOP KNOTCH CD!!
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have certainly enjoyed this album. Doris Day has a fantastic sound when she sings. She is always on key and follows the mood of the song right to the listening ear. I esp. enjoyed "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm". Her voice is so warm and it even seemed as if she were smiling when she sang this song. I enjoyed "Silver Bells", Be A Child At Christmas Time", and "Let No Walls Devide". I should just say I enjoyed them all. The sound is great being that they were recorded so many years ago. If you are a Doris Day Fan you most definately should add this album in you collection. It is Doris Day people, at her usual best. You cannot go wrong.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Doris could have recorded a rousing version of Jingle bells, Rudolph or some of the other up-tempo Christmas classics but avoided all those and opted instead for a collection of romantic Christmas songs, some famous and some not. Even Winter wonderland, a song that can be taken at a gallop, is sung by Doris with restraint and blends in well with the other tracks here.
For me, the highlights are the obscure songs - Snowfall, Toyland, Be a child at Christmas time, Christmas present and Christmas waltz - but Doris sings the classics superbly, as you would expect.
This is not a party album but is ideal for the quieter moments during the festive season.
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great X-mas album
As I like all the old Christmas stuff, this one can`t be missed. Great voice and very nice songs - the CD gave me much pleasure! Thanks
Published 5 months ago by Angelika Jacob
Dreadful
The digital remastering of this album destroys everything that was wonderful in Doris's vocals. Get the original if you can, and pay whatever, but don't buy this junk.
Published 5 months ago by Pk Nicoll
Mellow Christmas Listening
A wonderful relaxing Christmas CD - just the thing to play while putting up the tree. Arrived quickly and in excellent condition
Published 5 months ago by nbc2011
Beautiful Miss Day. Beautiful unmistakable voice.
Who could not like the unmistakable voice of Doris Day. This Christmas album, although beautifully arranged and with Miss Day's soothing vocal tones, is for the more quiet... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Santi
Ah all Christmassy !
Well whadaya know!
I ordered this from another place,waited...............and waited....
same price..............free shipping.............and still waited...... Read more
I ordered this from another place,waited...............and waited....
same price..............free shipping.............and still waited...... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. S. E. Hughes
Doris Day
Doris Day what more can you say, perfect voice perfect CD, I loved it so much I brought 3 copies. 2 for gifts & one for me, tks x Good price & arrived quickly & safely .
Published 6 months ago by goldmember
Adorable Doris
Whats to say, we are Christmas bonkers in our house and how can you have Merry Christmas without a bit of Doris.
Published 7 months ago by Spamhead
The Doris Day Christmas Album
Yet and old favourite but one that you should not leave out of your collection, and once you have heard I am sure you will agree.
Published 8 months ago by chippy
great transaction
This CD is great. I was received quickly and in good condition. Would buy from again. A+ Seller
Published 11 months ago by Anne Morris
Best artist
Excellent value for money even if it had been twice the price. Doris is as usual fantastic.
Published on 15 Feb 2009 by David Hendren
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