- Online Shopping /
- Entertainment /
- Music /
- Holiday /
- Holiday
- Artist:
- Carpenters (The)
- See Also:
- Reddy, Helen Dion, Celine
- Description:
- Originally released as 2 separate albums, CHRISTMAS PORTRAIT and AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS.
The Carpenters: Karen Carpenter, Richard Carpenter.
Producers: Richard Carpenter, Jack Daugherty, Karen Carpenter.
Reissued concurrently with the delayed issue of Karen Carpenter`s solo album, this import CD contains both Carpenters Christmas records, 1978`s CHRISTMAS PORTRAIT and 1984`s AN OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS. Both albums are remastered and appear in their entirety on CD for the first time.
Purists should note that the 1984 release was completed after Karen`s 1982 death and is comprised of outtakes from the 1978 recording sessions and instrumental performances (including selections from The Nutcracker Suite) performed by Richard Carpenter. Highlights of the set include traditional hymns and carols, Christmas pop standards and other seasonal tunes. Perhaps the set`s highlight is Karen`s wistful yet sultry rendition of Johnny Mercer`s "What Are You Doing New Year`s Eve?"
- Track Listing:
- O Come, O Come Emmanuel
- Overture: Deck The Halls (With Boughs Of Holly) / I Saw Three Ships / Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas / God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman / Away In a Manger (Luther`s Cradle Hymn) / What Child Is This? (Greensleeves) / Carol Of The Bells / O Come Al
- Christmas Waltz, The
- Sleigh Ride
- It`s Christmas Time/ Sleep Well, Little Children
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
- Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
- Christmas Song, The (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)
- Silent Night
- Jingle Bells
- First Snowfall/Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
- Carol of the Bells
- Merry Christmas Darling
- I`ll Be Home For Christmas
- Christ Is Born
- Winter Wonderland/Silver Bells/White Christmas
- Ave Maria
- It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
- Overture: Happy Holiday / The First Noel / March Of The Toys / Little Jesus / I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus / O Little Town Of Bethlehem / In Dulce Jubilo / Gesu Bambino(Infant Jesus ,The) / Angels We Have Heard On High
- Old-Fashioned Christmas, An
- O Holy Night
- Home For the Holidays, (There`s No Place Like)
- Here Comes Santa Claus / Frosty The Snowman / Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer / Good King Wenceslas
- Little Altar Boy
- Do You Hear What I Hear?
- My Favorite Things
- He Came Here For Me
- Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
- What Are You Doing New Year`s Eve
- Selections From "The Nutcracker": Overture Miniature / Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy / Trepak / Valse Des Fleurs
- I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
Album Information
- Release Date:
- 09/22/1998
- Type:
- Performer
- Genre:
- Rock & Pop
- Subgenre:
- Christmas
- Label:
- A&M Records (USA)
- Catalog Number:
- 540 603
- Original Release Year:
- 1998
- # of Discs:
- 2
- Studio/Live:
- Studio
- Mono/Stereo:
- Stereo
Portions copyright 2005 Muze Inc. All rights reserved.
- Shipping:
-
This item will be delivered to you via USPS Trackable Media Mail or UPS Mail Innovations and will take from 2 days to 3 weeks from the time the item leaves our warehouse.
- Please see our Holiday Shipping Policy.
*
- Standard Return Policy:
- You can return most new and unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.* Items must be returned in new or unused condition and contain all original materials included with the shipment.
More details
* For your safety, some orders go through our fraud prevention department. If yours is selected, we will quickly notify you (doing this may cause a delay of up to 3 days).
More details
- Visa
- MasterCard
- American Express
- Discover Card
-
No payments for 90 days on items over $50
More details
Credit Cards
-
Enjoy no payments & no interest* for 90 days on orders over $150. *If paid in full. Subject to credit approval.
More details
Customer Reviews
This is a must have for everyone at Christmas. My favorite on here is Santa Clause is Coming to Town. She has such a sultry voice and it makes this typically fun song, very romantic. The music on the CD is great and there are songs that should be treasured on this CD that did not get a lot of air play. A must have!!!
- How often do you shop at Overstock.com? Few times a year
- Are you a Club O Member? No
Too much orchestra, not enough Karen Carpenter, the arrrangements also were disappointing, best on prior listening to other recordings these seemed week and offkey (it wasn't my DVD player, other CDs were fine)
I purchased the Collection for my husband for Christmas. I was pleasantly surprised by the variety and excellence of the content of the Collection. I would highly recommend this set to anyone to add to their Christmas CDs.
- How often do you shop at Overstock.com? Few times a year
- Are you a Club O Member? No
This is the Christmas music I grew up with. The songs are classic, the singers have beautiful voices, and there is a nice mix of instrumental music as well. The best part is, you get two great CDs for pretty much the price of one. If you don't have this in your collection, make sure you do by next Christmas!
- How often do you shop at Overstock.com? Few times a year
- Are you a Club O Member? No
I CANNOT live without the Carpenters' Christmas music. I listened to it on those "fiirst snowfall" days as a little girl, while decorating the tree, and while my parents were out Christmas shopping---It is as much a part of CHRISTMAS for me as the tree, the celebrations, and the joy of the season! It's not Christmas until I can hear this music!!!!
- How often do you shop at Overstock.com? First time
- Are you a Club O Member? No
;){kind=link}
Have you already purchased this product from Overstock.com?
© 2009 Overstock.com All Rights Reserved
