A Judy Collins Xmas: Judy Collins: Amazon.ca: Music

1. I`ll Be Home For Christmas

2. Away In A Manger

3. Joy To The World

4. Song For Sarajevo

5. Cherry Tree Carol

6. Good King Wenceslas

7. All On A Wintry Night

8. Come Rejoice

9. Little Road To Bethlehem

10. Silent Night

11. A Christmas Carol

12. Charlie & The Bells Medley: White Christmas

13. Let It Snow

14. Amazing Grace

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As someone raised on folk song classicism and who possesses a clean, professional delivery, Judy Collins has brought, through her interpretive abilities, some of the finest writers of our times to audiences who might never have heard them or paid them any mind. Her ear is trained to strong melody and it is nowhere more evident than on this collection of Christmas music. Complemented by the Trinity Boys Choir, the St. Thomas Boys Choir, and the Stephen Hill singers, this collection is extremely rich in vocal interplay. Collins sounds strong and confident and finds real drama in everything from "Away in a Manger" to "Silent Night." --Rob O'Connor

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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Judy Collins, Dec 8 2003

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This review is from: A Judy Collins Xmas (Audio CD)

I bought this album during the mid 90s and it's still one of my favorite Christmas albums. The arrangements of familiar songs make them seem new and the new songs, especially the ones written by Judy, quickly become familiar. Among my favorites are the title song and "Song for Sarajevo," both written by Judy. Unfortunately, "Song for Sarajevo," about the effects of war on children is once again relevant. It brings chills to my spine every time I listen to it. My favorite of the familiar songs is "Let It Snow." The arrangement on this album is the best I've ever heard.

If you're a Judy Collins fan, this album and "Christmas at the Biltmore Estate" (which has some of the same songs but is a live album with introductions to all the songs by Judy) are essentials. You can hear in her voice how much she enjoys singing these songs and the enjoyment carries over to the listener.

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3.0 out of 5 stars just so-so, Dec 2 2003

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This review is from: A Judy Collins Xmas (Audio CD)

I've been a Judy Collins fan since the 60's. I was hoping for more songs in the folk style that I remember. "Song of Sarajevo" is thoroughly enjoyable, as is "Cherry Tree Carol", and "Little Road to Bethlehem". I noticed that her voice is strained on some of the high notes. The quality of the audio sound is just so-so. The sound is a little muddy and the stereo separation is not very good. It's not terrible music, just not great. I probably would have bought it anyway after reading a bad review, because I love her voice so much. I do not personally recommend this CD, although I noticed that several other people have enjoyed it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A purely beautiful CD from a beautiful lady, Dec 13 2002

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Neal C. Reynolds (Indianapolis, Indiana) - See all my reviews
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A large part of the beauty of a Judy Collins CD is the fact that there is so little accompaniment and the emphasis therefore is on her voice. Most of the numbers here are accompanied only by piano or keyboards, and backup singers, and of course, the concluding "Amazing Grace" is Acapella.

There's a good balance here between the spiritual and the secular, both being beautifully delivered by Judy. And there are just enough less familiar songs here to keep us interested" "Song for Sarajevo", Cherry Tree Carol, "All on a Wintry Night", "Come Rejoice" and "Christmas Carol".

Very enthusiastically recommended by this guy!

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