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Billy Idol - Happy Holidays: A Very Special Christmas Album Audio CD

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Billy Idol Band: Billy Idol
Title: Happy Holidays: A Very Special Christmas Album
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Release Date: 2006-10-23
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Frosty The Snowman 2: Silver Bells 3: Happy Holiday 4: Merry Christmas Baby 5: White Christmas 6: Here Comes Santa Claus 7: God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen 8: Santa Claus Is Back In Town 9: Let It Snow 10: Winter Wonderland 11: Run Rudolph Run 12: Blue Christmas 13: Jingle Bell Rock 14: Christmas Love 15: O' Christmas Tree 16: Silent Night 17: Auld Lang Syne

Just what I wanted for a non-mainstream Christmas Album
The most important thing to know about this album is that you should not expect it to sound like what you are familiar with (unless you comapre it to the mellow sounds of Sweet Sixteen or All Summer Single, which still have more harshness to them than these songs)from Billy Idol. I have been listening to Billy Idol since the 1980's. Forget the hard rocking sounds, the punk style and screams of the rock music - you won't find it here. But then, who really wants that for a chrsitmas album at a party anyway ? Billy Idol himself writes on this disc that he wanted to create something for all ages, including children that may be present, and he has done an excellent job of it. The songs are absolutely perfect for the background of a family get-together, alone in the car or almost anytime you want to hear it. Granted, some will probably never like it because all they can think of for Christmas music is Bing Crosby. It is definitely not comparable to the crooner's songs that most everybody loves, but then Billy Idol is not a crooner, so there again, I'm not disappointed. Billy Idol brings his style to the same songs and is able to find a happy medium for the intended purpose - he is about as close to Bing Crosby in this as he is ever going to be. Again, those looking for a rock and roll Christmas album need not even consider this for a purchase because you won't be pleased. However, if you are looking for someting different to add to your holiday collection to spice up the rotation or to add some variety to your Holiday sound, then this is worth the price. My daughter loves it and she has never heard any other Idol music. But then, it is not like any other Idol music so she has no point of reference other than the songs are about Christmas, good times, and good thoughts. It works for her and it works for me.

It does give a fresh alternative rendition of songs that most know by heart and it does it with a touch of class, Billy Idol-style. People that rated this album excessivly low were probably one of the extremes above - looking for a Rebel Yell Christmas album or expecting Dean Martin. If you go into this purchase expecting a low-key Christmas album for anyone (well, maybe not most people over the age of 50) with a bit of different flair then this is it. It is great, I love it and no less than any other of his albums, but then, I am a true fan.


Great stuff!!
Great stuff. It's the ONLY Xmas album I can listen to.
Funny and actually a feel-good album.


You either love it or hate it...we love it!
It is by far one of our favorite Christmas albums! Billy truly pulls off the impossible by singing these Christmas classics which he said he already sings when his family gathers at the holidays so it seemed natural to him. Can I say that when I saw Billy promoting this, I thought "are you serious??" Then I heard samples of many of the songs and had to get it. Who knew he could sing jazzy standards? Is there the occasional trademark Billy Idol "rrawrl" in there? Very slighty and a few songs he'll say "happy holidays" or "This is Billy Idol saying Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" in that same sexy growl that made the girlies swoon. I'm a long time Billy fan and can't imagine not having this in my collection. Then there are other Billy fans who think it's blasphemy. It's really one you have to hear and judge for yourself.


Billy Idol
Thank heavens it was a gift and not for me. The CD came in quickly which was much appreciated, however, Billy Idol has no place making a Christmas CD.


Who would have thought....?
The hidden jewels are the last two tracks. Surprise! Billy Idol pulls it off on this album with a wide variety of songs and surely something to please everyone. SILENT NIGHT, on first listen, gave me goose bumps. There's no denying that this man can sing and he proves it on that track. AULD LANG SYNE is done acapella and serves as the perfect closing track. The rest of the album features inspired arrangements and instrumentation. Billy's intention with this album was to do it mainly as a gift for his family. The result is a very well produced and sincere Christmas album by one of the best rockers (and vocalists) of all time. .


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