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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 |
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| 1. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas |
| 2. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow |
| 3. Winter Wonderland |
| 4. Silver Bells |
| 5. I'll Be Home For Christmas |
| 6. Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree |
| 7. The Christmas Song |
| 8. White Christmas |
| 9. Frosty The Snowman |
| 10. Please Come Home For Christmas |
| Disc: 2 |
| 1. Little Drummer Boy |
| 2. Go Tell It On The Mountain |
| 3. The First Noel |
| 4. O Come All Ye Faithful |
| 5. Silent Night |
| 6. Away In A Manger |
| 7. We Three Kings |
| 8. O Little Town Of Bethlehem |
| 9. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen |
| 10. Joy To The World |
Product Description
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Toby Keith likes the holidays so much that he’s recorded a second Christmas album (his first was 1995’s Christmas to Christmas), a two-disc set that divides the program between secular and spiritual songs. Co-producing with Randy Scruggs (the two also collaborated on arrangements), Keith keeps the backing tasteful and easy-going, with a pleasing western-swing fiddle on “Frosty the Snowman” and a Celtic fiddle flair on “Joy to the World.” In contrast to his often blustery delivery, he delivers a pure reading nearly throughout, and dips down into the richest part of his register for such standards as “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and Mel Torme’s “The Christmas Song,” one of the hardest holiday classics to sing. Overall, Keith fares better on the secular songs: While “We Three Kings” earns a sparkling arrangement and “Go Tell It on the Mountain” veers happily between gospel and bluegrass, several of the churchy numbers seem as stale as Grandma’s fruitcake. Keith would have done better to consolidate his 20-song offering into one disc, as A Classic Christmas makes for a better stocking stuffer than a major present under the tree. --Alanna Nash
Album Description
2007 two CD holiday collection from the Country Music titan. Twelve years ago when Toby Keith released his first holiday album, he was in the midst of breakthrough success as an artist. Two years and two CD releases into his career, he had already sold one and a half million copies and amassed a string of chart topping singles. For many artists that might have been an entire career. Jump forward to the present Toby Keith is one of the most powerful artists of any genre. He has sold 30 million CDs, topped the country chart 23 times and received countless songwriting and industry achievement awards, including his recent 50 Million Spins Award from BMI. He has expanded his career to include acting and films, soundtracks, restaurants and even his own record label. Universal.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: V1/2 Classic Christmas (Audio CD)
I am not one to get excited over Christmas music. However, I would buy anything done by Toby Keith 'cause I'm a huge fan. This album is absolutely the best collection of classic Christmas music that I've heard. It is stamped with Toby's own distinctive touch, but still retains the meaning behind the songs. I particularly like "Little Drummer Boy", "Go Tell it on the Mountain" and "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree". Normally, if I listen to Christmas music at home, it's a few days before Christmas, but I've already listend to these CD's multiple times.
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4.6 out of 5 stars (38 customer reviews) 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Toby sold the classics- flock, stocking and baritione!,
By KLW "tonkatweety" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: V1/2 Classic Christmas (Audio CD)
Admitedly I'm a fan of Toby's voice he's got that pleasing deep even southern ease drawl that's versitile enough that he can vocally sell a emotionally sad or romantic ballad or add a lot of attitude for his signature fun hard hitting songs. Thankfully, that rich baritone doesn't carry the bad after taste of the country nasel or twang that is fun for a few songs but leaves you looking for the off button and an Advil.Even though I am a fan of Toby's voice this was going to be a truly a tough sell for me because I also cut my teeth on Contemporary Gospel music and Praise and worship music and it's a genre I love. When I first heard Toby's voice I'd wondered what that Amazing voice of his would be like coupled with Amazing Grace. Even though it was my wish - I was nervous that it just wouldn't get what I was truly looking for especially on a Christmas CD -- But in my opinion he sold it flock, stocking and baritone. It takes a lot of confidence to break into deep rooted traditional songs that we all have burned into our internal ipods by music legends - Toby obviously has the confidence - and its well earned because there were more than a few songs that really blew me away. I have to disagree with "The Critic" above because as for the packaging of two cd's; one traditional Christmas songs, and the second cd carrying the more spiritual CHRISTmas lyrics - It makes a lot of sense for me because you can pick and choose which one fits depending on who the audience you invite over for the Holidays. Be careful though, a revival just might break out when you play the rousing rendition of "Go Tell it on the Mountain" Happy Holidays! 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply Awesome,
By Bette A. Davis "TKIFC" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: V1/2 Classic Christmas (Audio CD)
I've waited almost ten years for Toby to put out a new Xmas CD and the wait was so worth it! His new 2-disc set, "A Classic Christmas", is full of every Xmas favorite imaginable. The arrangements and Toby's wonderful voice make every song an unforgettable experience. From "Little Drummer Boy" and "Silent Night" to "Frosty the Snowman" and my favorite, "Please Come Home for Christmas", there's a favorite for everyone. A definite treasure to own.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a wonderful gift for the holidays!,
By J. Dodd "Big L" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: V1/2 Classic Christmas (Audio CD)
Toby has done a great job of giving us a great selection of traditional Christmas music. The acoustic instrumentation is wonderfully done, and gives each song its own special sound. "Little Drummer Boy" and "Go Tell it on the Mountain" are especially touching. Thanks Toby for listening to your Warriors and giving us this special gift!!
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