Track Listings (13) - Disc #1| All Artists: B.B. King Title: Christmas Celebration of Hope Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Mca Release Date: 11/6/2001 Genres: Blues, Special Interest, Pop, Classical Styles: Chicago Blues, Electric Blues, Holiday & Wedding, Vocal Pop, Opera & Classical Vocal Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 008811275624, 0008811275624 |
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Now that Charles Brown is gone, it's up to B.B. King to uphold the blues for Christmas. If this first collection of holiday music is any indication, he deserves his own igloo in the North Pole. Self-produced with his touri... more » |
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Amazon.com Now that Charles Brown is gone, it's up to B.B. King to uphold the blues for Christmas. If this first collection of holiday music is any indication, he deserves his own igloo in the North Pole. Self-produced with his touring band in New Orleans during a spring heat wave, A Christmas Celebration of Hope finds King overcoming both the heat and Yuletide music clichés, turning out an inspired and rollicking album that is lit from within by King's generous spirit and gracious heart. Like others before him, King dipped into the blues and R&B holiday canon, but instead of just recycling well-worn classics, he plucked gems like "Blues Decorations" and "Backdoor Santa" out of obscurity and polished them to a high gloss. When King does cover standards, like "Merry Christmas, Baby" and "I'll Be Home for Christmas," he imbues them with his own earthy personality and sleek, restrained playing. King also includes two originals in this surprise package: "Celebration," which he first released in 1960, and the new instrumental, "Christmas Love." This record not only will make Christmas merrier for the listener, it will also help people suffering from cancer, HIV/AIDS, and diabetes, as King has donated the proceeds to the City of Hope, the world-renowned biomedical research and treatment center. --Jaan Uhelszki Similar CDs
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Member CD Reviews Al F. from HOUSTON, TX Reviewed on 1/2/2011... Not really being a blues fan, I ordered this CD for a friend; however I listened to it and really enjoyed it. This CD put me right in the middle of a smoke filled lounge listening to the sounds of Christmas. Its starts with a bang and delivers a wonderful sounds on all songs; The musicians here are true masters of their craft. 1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful. Erinn J. from LA SALLE, IL Reviewed on 11/29/2009... An Amazing Cd! 1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.
CD ReviewsAt long last and well worth the wait!! Charles E. Jones Jr. | RAWLINGS, VIRGINIA USA | 11/07/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "What can I say? It's been a long time comin' but this is one of the best holiday albums that I have ever heard. There isn't a bad track on this great cd and many of the songs are wonderful new tunes for the holiday season. The backup band could not be better. The piano, the horns, all of the band is crystal clear and just beautiful. B.B. and his trademark Gibson electric guitar, Lucille have never sounded better in my opinion and I'm a long-time fan of the man. Buy this great cd and Happy Holidays!!!!" I know what I like. Charles E. Jones Jr. | 11/14/2001 (4 out of 5 stars) "I'll preface this review by saying I am not a professional cd reviewer. I am a B.B. King fan from away back and this latest Christmas CD is a welcome addition to my Holiday favorites. It is excellent not only just for listening; but, also provides good background party music. It has a great feel for getting with your mood. Thanks for bringing out some good new songs along with my favorite oldies."
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