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A Christmas Gift From Ray Conniff

Steve Vrana | Aurora, NE | 11/26/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"If I added in the nostalgia factor, I'd have to give this five stars. After reading through the other reviews it's obvious that I'm not alone in having grown up in the Sixties listening to this wonderful album and having this music so closely linked to my fondest Christmas memories. And as much as I might hate to admit it, I guess I've turned in to my dad when it comes to selecting Christmas music.Conniff keepts it mostly secular on this 12-track CD. The lone exception is the inclusion of "Grensleeves," also one of the few ballads on this album. For the most part Conniff keeps it cheery and bright with songs like "Here Comes Santa Claus" and "Frosty the Snowman."If you're looking for an album to lift your spirits, you can't do better than this. [My only complaint is that Conniff released several holiday albums and they all had running times in the neighborhood of thirty minutes--it would have been nice to see them packaged as two-fers.] My suggestion? Buy extra copies for your kids. [My daughter just took a copy back to college with her today.] Enjoy! RECOMMENDED"

Christmas With Conniff

Liz H. | 12/03/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This wonderful music brings back memories of Christmas in the sixties, my childhood and teen years at home. My broken record player leaves that favorite album of memories sitting. But, to have it on CD, what a treat! I have a friend who used to kid me, calling my Conniff album my "doo-wah" music, because of that repreated refrain in White Christmas! Memories, music and laughter are a just a few of the treasures of Christmas."

Absolutely the Best!

carolyn | Canal Winchester, OH | 12/27/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I too grew up in the 60s listening to this record, now for about 40 years during the holidays and it is just awesome. If you're not familiar with Conniff, this was released in 1959 and consists of choral music entirely. You really can't beat this record for sitting around the fire on Christmas Day and just having a great time. I can still remember being a young girl and sitting there dreaming of my own romantic Christmas wedding whenever I heard "Christmas Bride." My poor parents had to play this thing until it had a hole in it almost, and when I moved out, I purchased my own copy. It is one of the best and one of the absolute favorites of our household - don't pass this one by!"