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Imserba Webstore - The Spirit of Christmas
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List Price: $11.98
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Manufacturer: Concord Records
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0888072316713
Format: Original recording remastered
Label: Concord Records
Manufacturer: Concord Records
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Concord Records
Release Date: 2009-10-06
Studio: Concord Records
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Editorial Reviews:
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The Spirit of Christmas features The Genius' very own inimitable spins on classic hymns, carols and other seasonal material. This digitally remastered version of Ray Charles' only Christmas album features the bonus track "Baby It's Cold Outside."
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Summary: the Spirit of Christmas
Comment: Somewhat disappointing for my taste. A real die hard Ray Charles fan would probally enjoy.
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Summary: Ray Charles only Christmas CD
Comment: If you like Ray....just buy it.
Latest collection to my getting too big Christmas cds.
St Pete-Music Lover
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Summary: Ray Charles Spirit of Cristmas
Comment: Ray Charles is at his best on this CD. I didn't realize that it was his only Christmas album. I'm really glad I ordered this "cd" and added it to my Christmas selection of music.
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Summary: Christmas Vacation music.
Comment: Bought this CD for the song "That spirit of Christmas". From the movie "Christmas vacation". This one song makes the CD worth buying. There are about three I like on the whole CD. But you either take Ray or leave him. I will take him anyway.
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Summary: + 1/2 star---a timeless Christmas album
Comment: Ray Charles always did things right; and he certainly didn't miss a beat on this album! He's in excellent form here and the songs we get are very high quality control music to say the least. There's not a dud in the bunch; and that's grand. The remastering job produces crystal clear sound and I like that artwork. My only disappointment is that the running time is a bit short at just about 46 minutes.
"What Child Is This" features Ray handling complex tempo and key changes like the pro he always was and will remain! Ray's voice sounds great and he sings this with all his heart and soul--and how's about that musical arrangement? "Little Drummer Boy" has a nice backup chorus--not that ray ever really needed any backup; but they do sound good anyway. The melody is very creative and it makes "Little Drummer Boy" a highlight of this CD. "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" has Ray swinging brightly to make this number shine; and it all holds its own very well.
"Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" is another classic tune that gets a creative treatment from Ray and the others; I really like this rendition of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer." "All I Want for Christmas" sparkles when Ray Charles sing this with great sensitivity; this is one awesome song and only Ray could deliver it this well! The music fits in perfectly with Ray's vocals, too. "Christmas in My Heart" is quite memorable; Ray delivers this without letting go of a single superfluous note; it warms my heart every time I hear this song!
"Winter Wonderland" has Ray swinging gently with a really fine, soulful musical arrangement that works wonders for this song; and this all makes "Winter Wonderland" another highlight of this album. "Christmas Time" is very pretty and the album ends nicely with Ray Charles and Betty Carter doing a sublime duet on "Baby, it's Cold Outside."
Ray Charles may not have made a lot of holiday albums in his time, but please rest assured that this CD is a stunner all the way through. I would highly recommend this for anyone's holiday music collection.
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