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Ten Christmas Albums You Must Own

GypsyLyric by GypsyLyric
Last updated: 09/24/2011

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas!

I have liked Christmas music for as long as I can remember.  I have many many Christmas albums, and many favorites also.  Each year I say I don't need to buy anymore, but I always seem to get a new one.  I thought I'd share some of what the season means to me, by sharing some of my favorite Christmas music with you.  So, pour yourself some eggnog, sit back and take a listen with me.

The Carpenter's - Christmas Portrait: Special Edition

This album will blow you away from start to finish. The beautiful "Overture" with parts from eight favorites is marvelous, and the Carpenter's own
award winning "Merry Christmas Darling" is now a Christmas standard. The seventeen tunes on this albums could not be more perfect. The sound is untouchable - give it a listen and see if you agree with me, and if this becomes one of your favorites also.

The Carpenters - Merry Christmas Darling

Karen Carpenter On YouTube

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Jimmy Buffett - Christmas Island

You might think that I love this Christmas album simply because I am a parrothead. That is only partly true. I bought it initially because I am a parrothead -- but I play it over and over every Christmas season because it is really a great album. You will hear some standards here, but most of the ten songs are ones you might not know. And, all are done with distinctive island flair. "Merry Christmas, Alabama" will soon be one of your favorites too - give it a try.

Christmas Island by Jimmy Buffett

House light decorations synchronized to "Christmas Island"

Give the music a few seconds to start, then watch the lights dance in time to Jimmy Buffett's great holiday tune.
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Kenny Chesney - All I Want For Christmas Is A Real Good Tan

This album quickly became a favorite of mine. In addition to the title track ("All I Want For Christmas Is A Real Good Tan"), Chesney includes favorites such as "I'll Be Home For Christmas", "Thank God For Kids", "Silver Bells" and seven other great songs. If you like Christmas music, you will want this one in your collection, and if you're a Kenny Chesney fan - you might not stop playing it.

Kenny Chesney - I'll Be Home For Christmas

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Dolly Parton - Home For Christmas

Dolly Parton's beautiful voice singing classic Christmas tunes is a part of the holidays for me. This album will not disappoint you, and you do not have to be a country music fan or a Dolly Parton fan to love it. Give a listen!

Christmas With Willie Nelson

Yes, "that" Willie Nelson. Don't scoff until you give this one a try. No one else anywhere does "Pretty Paper" any better. Plus you get "The First Noel", "Silent Night", "O Little Town Of Bethlehem", and six other great hits. His voice is perfect for the carols, and the arrangements are super.

You Can Buy Christmas Music

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A Classic Cartoon Christmas

(from Nick At Nite Records)

It is physically impossible to listen to this album and not smile...a lot! They've pulled together songs from "Frosty", "How The Grinch Stole Christmas", "A Muppet Family Christmas", "A Charlie Brown Christmas", and many more.

The Muppets - We Need A Little Christmas

...from Classic Cartoon Christmas

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The Ultimate Christmas Album, Volume II

...yep, Volume II, not I, or III, or XII

This eclectic mix is perfect to set on "shuffle play" and use as background music. Songs from The Beach Boys, Burl Ives, Stevie Wonder, Andy Williams, Roy Orbison, Bing Crosby, and many more all on one album. Holiday magical perfection!

Dominick The Italian Christmas Donkey

~~ from The Ultimate Christmas Album, Volume II

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Nat King Cole - The Christmas Song

And, yes, "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)" is on here, how could it not be? But you will also find: "Deck The Halls", "I Saw Three Ships", "Silent Night", and ten other great classics. Nat King Cole and Christmas are a natural fit together!

Nat King Cole - The Christmas Song

Nat King Cole in class black and white video.

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Partners In Rhyme - brrr

...yes, that is the name of the album: brrr

Partners In Rhyme is the name of an acapella group that you have got to hear. These guys are amazing. And, wait till you hear their versions of "Jingle Bells", "O Come All Ye Faithful", "Angels We Have Heard On High", and ten others (including "Heat Miser"). You must own this album!

The Carols Of Christmas II: A Windham Hill Sampler

If you're familiar with Windham Hill music, then you already know why this one is on my list. If you're not - got get this one right now, we'll wait for you to get back. Windham Hill collects the most talented artists to make the most beautiful albums around.

Loreena McKennitt- God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

~~ featured on Carols Of Christmas II from Windham Hill

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More Beautiful Christmas Music For You

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Chistmas Music Log

(...it would have been way too corny to call this the "Yule Log", wouldn't it have?)


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