One of Two Overlooked Andy Williams Christmas Albums
Dr. Johnny Fever | Home Of the MudHens | 11/09/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As you may know, Andy Williams (AW) has released a handful of Christmas Albums over the years; "AW Christmas Album", "Merry Christmas", "Christmas Present", "I Believe In Santa Claus", "The New AW Christmas Album", "Personal Christmas Collection", "We Need A Little Christmas", and "AW Live - Christmas Treasures". I believe that "Christmas Present" is the best Andy Williams album of all, but this album, "I Believe In Santa Claus" rates in 2nd place in the holiday category, and is the last album where he is in fine vocal form before all of his Branson concerts started to put strain his voice. The LP's after this (except for the compilation albums - Christmas Collection and Live Treasures) have poor arrangements and a tired voice. This album has excellent arrangements and finds Andy in fine voice. You don't get tired of these songs as you don't hear 200 other artists performing them. His first 2 albums, although in great voice, are too 'commercial' and almost phoney. But this is a great album to get right after you buy Andy's "Christmas Present" album first. A close 2nd overlooked holiday classic."
Absolutely Great!
Dr. Johnny Fever | 10/02/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've got the LP version, but I'm trying to move my extensive Andy Williams collection to CD's.PLEASE re-issue this album!?!?!?!?!?Alice Thomas"