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	Elvis Presley Christmas Duets Elvis Presley Sony Legacy, 2008 average customer review:based on 5 reviews view larger image
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Elvis' most cherished holiday classics reinterpreted by today's biggest female stars with Elvis Presley! The album features 'Blue Christmas' with Martina McBride, 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' with Carrie Underwood, 'Here Comes Santa Claus' with LeAnn Rimes, 'Santa Clause Is Back In Town' with Wynonna Judd 'Silent Night' with Sara Evans, 'White Christmas' with Amy Grant plus Gretchen Wilson, Karen Fairchild & Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town, Anne Murray, Olivia Newton-John and three Bonus Tracks.

Elvis just stopped in for the holidays.

I love this. The first track I listened to was "If I Get Home on Christmas Day" because that is my favorite Elvis Christmas song. I love the way they updated the music without trying to make it sound trendy or phony. Next I listened to Winter Wonderland - they really made the rhythmic elements of this song shine while still allowing James Burton's guitar solos to stand out deservedly. After that, I listened to "The First Noel": This just flat-out brought tears to my eyes, that's how beautiful it is. I don't want to spoil it for you, but, on "The First Noel", they added a beautiful almost baroque-esque string arrangement that really tugs at the heart strings. Ahhh, right now I'm listening to "I'll Be Home for Christmas"...it's so amazingly and divinely beautiful. The illusion of "duets" created by adding these talented female singers to Elvis' already existing tracks is very effective. Yes folks, we get to have Elvis right here with us for one more Christmas - and thankfully we'll have this cd to listen to for lasting memories. 5 holly-jolly stars.

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2 days and I'm already hooked

I just bought this cd as soon as it came out. I am blown away by how christmassy it is!!! Every Christmas me and my family go to grandma's house and celebrate the holidays and I can't wait to pull out this amazing Elvis cd. It starts out with Blue Christmas and let me tell you you're in for a treat. Then it just goes right on down the line with one great remix after the other. What I like here is that they stay in touch with Elvis' sound in other words Elvis would have really liked this. There's no fooling around, it's Christmas music as only the King of Rocknroll and the greatest female singers could deliver. I love it!!!

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Good, But Not Great

I have been an Elvis fan ever since I can remember and it's tempting to just award 5 stars no matter what Sony/BMG release. Problem is it makes the whole idea of reviews totally pointless and predictable. With that in mind I wanted to give an honest opinion.

With such big names and all the build up my expectations were high with this release, but I have to say that I was left disappointed. Some of the tracks just didn't seem to sound quite right. For instance on Silver Bells, Anne Murray (who I think is great) just didn't seem to have the passion. I did enjoy Merry Christmas Baby though along with the last 3 bonus tracks, which are not duets (The First Noel, If I Get Home On Christmas Day and Winter Wonderland).

The trend these days is towards the so called eco-friendly cardboard design and this release is no exception. The packaging I found to be flimsy resulting in possible damage over time. Many of the Cd's in the store had parts of the cover either missing or bent.
The design also makes removing the disc tricky leaving the inevitable finger and thumbprints and the accompanying booklet is a bit disappointing containing a few words from each of the contributing artists and the rest made up of credits. Incidentally, there are better versions of this CD available internationally with extra tracks featuring local singers. The Canadian release for example, contains On A Snowy Christmas Night with Renée Martel and has a different design case following on from the 30#1 Hits.
George Klein on Elvis Radio was asked the other day whether Elvis was interested in duets after a rumor went around that Elton John wanted to sing with Elvis in a song titled "Bad Blood". GK's response was an absolute no except for the obligatory movie songs, which makes me wonder if Elvis would have approved of this release after all .

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Elvis Christmas Duets

Did not like this one to much only a couple of songs like Silver Bells and Silent Night were ok but nothing to brag on. They should have left this one alone Elvis voice was so unique it was not meant to be a duet with others. I don't highly recommend this cd it's ok for collection but other wise i don't recommend it mine will go in my collection and i won't play this one at Christmas i will play the original Elvis Christmas album.

Anne

Tracks
Blue Christmas Elvis Presley & Martina McBride | I'll Be Home For Christmas Elvis Presley & Carrie Underwood | Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) Elvis Presley & LeAnn Rimes | Santa Claus Is Back In Town Elvis Presley & Wynonna Judd 5.Silent Night Elvis Presley & Sara Evans | White Christmas Elvis Presley & Amy Grant | Merry Christmas Baby Elvis Presley & Gretchen Wilson | O Little Town Of Bethlehem Elvis Presley & Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town | Silver Bells Elvis Presley & Anne Murray | O Come, All Ye Faithful Elvis Presley & Olivia Newton-John | The First Noel (2008) | If I Get Home On Christmas Day (2008) | Winter Wonderland (2008)

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