I'll Be Home for Christmas - Jackie Gleason, Gannon, Kim
Christmas in Paris - Jackie Gleason,
Jingle Bells - Jackie Gleason, Pierpont, James
White Christmas - Jackie Gleason, Berlin, Irving
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - Jackie Gleason, Coots, J. Fred
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Jackie Gleason, Blane, Ralph
The Christmas Song - Jackie Gleason, Torme, Mel
I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm - Jackie Gleason, Berlin, Irving
Snowfall - Jackie Gleason, Thornhill, Claude
By the Fireside - Jackie Gleason, Campbell, Jimmy [Vo
Home (When Shadows Fall) - Jackie Gleason, Clarkson, Harry
Happy Holiday - Jackie Gleason, Berlin, Irving
Winter Wonderland - Jackie Gleason, Bernard, Felix
The Story of a Starry Night - Jackie Gleason, Tchaikovsky, Pyotr
If you only know Jackie Gleason from The Honeymooners, you may be surprised to learn of his renown as a bandleader and forefather of what has come to be called lounge music. Gleason's easy-on-the-ears music is redolent of ... more »swank parties and conviviality--concepts that are as timeless as his renditions of such smooth favorites as "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." Unlike many name performers, he also stretches out a bit on this collection, extending the holiday vibe to a brace of wintry (but not specifically Christmas-tinged) tunes, including "I've Got Your Love to Keep Me Warm." If you'd rather be sipping a martini than another cup of eggnog, this is the Christmas album for you. --David Sprague« less
If you only know Jackie Gleason from The Honeymooners, you may be surprised to learn of his renown as a bandleader and forefather of what has come to be called lounge music. Gleason's easy-on-the-ears music is redolent of swank parties and conviviality--concepts that are as timeless as his renditions of such smooth favorites as "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." Unlike many name performers, he also stretches out a bit on this collection, extending the holiday vibe to a brace of wintry (but not specifically Christmas-tinged) tunes, including "I've Got Your Love to Keep Me Warm." If you'd rather be sipping a martini than another cup of eggnog, this is the Christmas album for you. --David Sprague
"Some of the most beautiful Christmas music I've ever heard. Put this in your CD player, turn down the lights and light the Christmas tree. Share a cup of cocoa with your special someone and experience the full effect. Extremely romantic!"
Beautiful, Romantic,
Baby'sMom | 11/13/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I can't remember the first Christmas I heard this album. I know it was at least 40 years ago and the record(s) has been played every year since. It was and still is the Best, most Beautiful Christmas music I've ever heard. We (our family) have worn out two vinyl records and are thrilled to see it out on CD. We still turn out all the lights, light the candles and tree and just sit and listen over and over. The music will soothe, relax and gently get you into the Christmas spirit."
Merry Christmas
Kim | Virginia | 03/12/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This lovely mix of classic Christmas music set me back on my heels the first time I heard it. I was six years old again looking out the picture window at the night snowfall, Mom's Christmas tree twinkling in the dark. What a feeling of calm I get every time I hear this CD."
"Exquisite in the portrayal of some of the Christmas music I grew up with. You will not often get the chance to hear something like this."
Great listening!!!!!
koehnken@comsys.net | Indiana, US | 09/25/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Have been looking for this ever since I lost my albums in a house fire in 1986. Found one CD with some of the songs, but never the other. Thanks for allowing me to renew a friendship of many years that brings back so many wonderful Christmas memories in which Jackie Gleason's music played such an integral part."