Best Christmas Album

Really going into the past, there is always Bing Crosby. His Christmas recordings from "White Christmas" to Silent Night" were huge sellers in the thirties, forties and fifties. Crosby was the voice of America for a generation. For those of who went through the depression and the World War, Crosby's voice on records and the radio was what we needed.

I second Mindy Smith, new and old songs but good enough to play all year.

Thanx, Russ

No "Best," but several favorites:

Christmas Cocktails series (campy, fun, great sound!)
Telarc's Relaxing Jazz for Christmas
Buck Owens Christmas
Ramsey Lewis Trio Christmas
John Fahey

Happy Holidays All!!!

ok now for something completely different.

Kings College,"Oh Come all Ye Faithful".
A compilation of their "Lessons and Carols" service that is broadcast every Christmas Eve on NPR.

This recording is easily found on CD, however the vinyl version (of course)blows it away.There are several cuts where the organ 32ft. pedal note can shake the room.
These guys are one of the best choirs in the world,and this recording is just one of the many they have made.

Happy Christmas

e

One to avoid- Christmas In The Heart/Bob Dylan. Pure ear-bleed. Maybe it was a joke?