Christmas Songs (Bonus Track Version)
Diana Krall
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Album Review
On her first full-length Christmas album, pianist/vocalist Diana Krall delivers a smoky, sophisticated, and slightly melancholy album perfectly suited to accompany egg nog cocktails and romantic afterglow holiday affairs. Although there isn't anything unexpected on Christmas Songs — Irving Berlin's "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep" is as close to obscure as it gets — Krall coos life into such standards as "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve," and "I'll Be Home for Christmas." It also doesn't hurt that she gains top-notch support from the Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra, whose urbane arrangements help bring to mind similar works by such iconic vocalists as Nat King Cole, June Christy, and Frank Sinatra. But it's not all deep sighs and bedroom eyes; on the contrary, Krall keeps things swinging with such uptempo numbers as the joyous "Jingle Bells," "Winter Wonderland," and the Blossom Dearie-inflected "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town." If you like your holiday albums cool and classy, Christmas Songs is a stocking stuffer that's sure to please.
Customer Reviews
Childhood Memories
I was 6 when I first started to equate Bing Crosby with Christmas. His songs are tightly woven in that blanket of memories that I take out every holiday season. I hear Silver Bells and I’m a kid opening presents in my Grandmas’ house with the scent of her famous ham coming from the kitchen. Now that I’m 32, I was beginning to think there wouldn’t be a blend of music and memories for my nephew. This CD will become an instant classic and become that blanket that he’ll be able to take out and share with his kids.
naughty or nice
This is the type of album you play the whole holiday season, it will bring back and create memories of the way we imagine the holidays we always wanted
Hot toddy indeed!
This sexy songstress delivers a sultry blend of the classic sounds of the holiday season. Whether you like the classic sounds of Bing or the updated mix of the Very Special Christmas compilations, you'll love this album. Diana has never sounded better, and the Clayton Hamilton big band add that retro-swingin' perfection to a great list of standards. Perfect for snuggling by the fireplace or mingling at the cosmopolitan cocktail party. Let it snow!!
Biography
Born: November 16, 1964 in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Genre: Jazz
Years Active: '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Diana Krall
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas | Christmas Songs (Bonus Track Version) | 4:17 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Let's Fall In Love | The Very Best of Diana Krall | 4:18 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Just the Way You Are (Live) | Live In Paris | 5:00 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Christmas Time Is Here | Christmas Songs (Bonus Track Version) | 3:32 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Walk On By | Quiet Nights (Bonus Track Version) | 5:01 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Let It Snow | Christmas Songs (Bonus Track Version) | 4:00 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Temptation | The Girl in the Other Room | 4:27 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Fly Me to the Moon | The Very Best of Diana Krall | 5:43 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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The Look of Love | The Very Best of Diana Krall | 4:41 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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A Case of You (Live) | Live In Paris | 6:49 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Holiday, Music, Jazz, Vocal, Mainstream Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Standards, Christmas, Easy Listening, Swing
- Released: Nov 01, 2005
- ℗ 2005 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
