"For all lovers of Traditional Christmas Music, this is an amazing album. It's filled with warm and traditional carols. With Rick's rich voice and subtle backgrounds, it really gives a wonderful feeling of Christmas. The title track, Christmas With You, is dedicated to all the fallen troops who served our country. It hits home to anyone who has had to celebrate a holiday away from those they love. There are 2 instrumental sons in the album as well, and they give this album a little something different. I recommend it to all those who are lookin gfor a little Christmas spirit heading their way."
A Must Add to your Christmas Collection
Allyson | Massachusetts | 11/08/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is such a great CD! I just received it yesterday after pre-ordering and have listened about 4 times all the way through. Rick sounds great, quite sexy and raspy in a good way! The way he adds his style to each of the classic songs is wonderful. I am a huge fan of this CD already! The title track is beautiful and the lyrics so meaningful!"
Fallen Soldier's Mother
Cheryl Lee Patrick | Wisconsin | 12/21/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
""CHRISTMAS WITH YOU", specifically the title song puts words and music to emotions and grief that I as Mother of Fallen Soldier SSG Patrick Lee Lybert KIA 21 June, 2006 Gowardesh Afghanistan am unable to express. "So I pray to heaven sweet mother and child that my only wish will come true, I'd give anything to see you again and to have this "CHRISTMAS WITH YOU". Tears roll as I listen to the lyrics that touch my wounded heart.
Rick's video production for this album is equally heart rendering. My only comment being this, It's not just Iraq...... Remember our Soldiers serving in Afghanistan, Remember our Fallen of Afghanistan, "The Forgotten War" of Afghanistan must be acknowledged and actively remembered as we advocate for support of our many troops currently serving and fighting in Afghanistan."
Tradition, yet also new! wonderful!
R. Carter | 12/18/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I was surprised, upon first listen, at just how smooth and traditional Rick's versions of these Christmas classics actually are. He sticks very close to the age-old arrangements we all know and love, yet adds some wonderful celtic instrumentation here and there, as well as superb Beach Boys-like backing vocals at just the right places! The CD is wonderful! Enough said! One of the finest Christmas recordings to come out in years, far-exceding mega-hits like Josh Groban's "Noel," though sadly, Rick's CD will most likely just disappear without a trace. Sad, because it is wonderful and deserves to become a Christmas classic!"
A lovely addition to my holiday playlist!
A. A. Bowman | Salisbury, MD USA | 11/11/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have to admit, I was somewhat less than enthusiastic when I heard that Rick Springfield was coming out with an album of Christmas music. However, I am happy to report that Springfield should have done a Christmas album YEARS ago! "Christmas With You" is WONDERFUL! The title track is moving and beautiful - a marvelous tribute to all those who are separated from loved ones during the holidays. The doo-wop style cover of "I'll Be Home For Christmas" is the first treatment of that World War Two classic tune that leaves me smiling, rather than weeping. "Deck The Halls (With Boughs Of Longboards)" is fresh and fun.
"Christmas With You" is a welcome addition to my collection of holiday music - I can hardly wait for the Christmas season to officially begin!"