Christmas Collection The Carpenters

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  • Release Date: 09/22/1998
  • 2 Disc Set
  • Sales Rank: 175
  • Label: A&M
  • UPC: 731454060325

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Christmas Collection

Disc 1
1LISTENO Come, O Come, Emmanuel 0:28
2LISTENOverture: Deck the Halls (With Boughs of Holly)/I Saw Three Ships/Have 4:39
3LISTENThe Christmas Waltz 2:13
4LISTENSleigh Ride 2:38
5LISTENIt's Christmas Time/Sleep Well, Little Children 2:54
6LISTENHave Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 3:54
7LISTENSanta Claus Is Coming to Town 1:05
8LISTENThe Christmas Song 3:39
9LISTENSilent Night 3:19
10LISTENJingle Bells 1:11
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Disc 2
1LISTENIt Came Upon A Midnight Clear 0:43
2LISTENOverture: Happy Holiday/The First Noel/March of the Toys/Little Jesus 8:14
3LISTENAn Old-Fashioned Christmas 2:14
4LISTENO Holy Night 3:10
5LISTEN(There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays 2:35
6LISTENMedley: Here Comes Santa Claus/Frosty the Snowman/Rudolph the ... 3:43
7LISTENLittle Altar Boy 3:43
8LISTENDo You Hear What I Hear? 2:53
9LISTENMy Favorite Things 3:54
10LISTENHe Came Here For Me 2:12
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Editorial Reviews

In 1998, A&M released the original Carpenters' albums for the first time on CD. Along with the reissues, the label released Christmas Collection, a double-disc that combines Christmas Portrait and An Old Fashioned Christmas on one set. Neither album offers any surprises -- they sound exactly like you'd imagine a Carpenters Christmas album would sound like. Since the two albums are virtually interchangeable, relying on Richard's famously light, inoffensive arrangements and Karen's sweet, soaring vocals, they make for a terrific pairing. It is true that only hardcore fans will need this set, but they should be more than pleased by this definitive collection. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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there's a reason this is a perennial best seller!by Anonymous

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December 13, 2007: the music on this cd never grows old. in my opinion it is without a doubt the best christmas cd ever released. karen carpenter has the voice of an angel.

Classic Christmasby Anonymous

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October 12, 2007: It does not get any better than Karen Carpenter doing Ave Maria. This is a long time staple in my home and I listen to it the second the Christmas season comes, all the way through to New Year's Eve. Her velvety smooth voice is remarkable and washes over you like a cup of hot chocolate. Karen is arguably the greatest alto in recorded popular music. The songs on this collection are all classic Christmas tunes, religious and secular. They are all done in a refined, timeless fashion. I continue to highly recommend this outstanding collection. My favorite songs on this cd include: "Merry Christmas, Darling," a fantastic original Christmas tune, that has since become a classic. It brings tears to my eyes when I think of all the family and friends I wish I could be with during the holidays. I also adore "Ave Maria," there has never been a voice like Karen's to carry out the strong, beautiful, and yet quiet words of powerful prayer.


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