Olivia Newton-John, Jon Secada, Jim Brickman, Jann Arden, Michael McDonald, Marc Jordan, Barry Manilow - Olivia Newton John Christmas Wish CD (CANADA MADE)
Band: Olivia Newton-John, Jon Secada, Jim Brickman, Jann Arden, Michael McDonald, Marc Jordan, Barry Manilow Title: Olivia Newton John Christmas Wish CD (CANADA MADE) Rating: Release Date: Media: Audio CD
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Customer Reviews Livvy's best work in years Even though it will be after Christmas when you get it, it's worth it. Beats her former Christmas album by far.
A solid collection of Xmas songs, traditional and new... I've been a fan of Olivia throughout the years. . and she has entertained us from her country music beginnings to her quirky, pop culture contributions.
She has offered here a solid collection of Christmas songs, both traditional and new pop classics she sings solo, and a couple of duets, all worth a listen. She is doing what she does so angellically, sing a simple song so BEAUTIFULLY. The instrumental, well-orchestrated interludes are also a plus on this CD. It's a must have for your Xmas collection this year and years to come, you will not be disappointed. It's quite different from the usual offerings, and for this reason. . . it will stand the test of time.
No one sings a ballad like Olivia does, and in this collection, she returns to us by evoking the true spirituality and quiet joys of the season. This CD is less about loud holiday jingles, but more prayerful and HYMNAL in nature. It's mostly sold at Target Stores, so get your copy while supplies last for this season.
Absolutely Heavenly!.
A Gem of a Christmas CD! Eventually, they all start to run together, rehashing most of the same familiar tunes with only a change in the vocals. There are so many Christmas CD's that come out each year. A few years ago, Olivia released a Christmas CD that was somewhat disappointing, containing a few noteworthy tracks.
This CD, however, is a complete change from her previous Christmas CD. "Christmas Wish" follows the stylings of last year's acclaimed "Grace and Gratitude" CD. It contains several top-notch original songs with short, lush, familiar musical interludes that allow flow and contiuity for the entire 60+ minutes of listening. There are a few traditional numbers-- O Come All Ye Faithful, Silent Night, We Three Kings. But the true highlights on this CD are the 8 original songs. They qualify both as Christmas tunes AND new pop favorites!
"Every Time It Snows" with Jon Secada is amazing! My eyes well up with tears every time I listen to it. "Christmas On My Radio" is be-bop fun! I hope everyone gets to hear this one sometime during the Christmas season. "Instrument of Peace, "A Mother's Christmas Wish," "Underneath the Same Sky," and "Angels in the Snow" are each equally as pleasing. A duet with Barry Manilow and another with Michael McDonald are additional inclusions that highlight this special recording.
The availability of Olivia's recent recordings has been unfortunate, exclusives to be found at Hallmark Gold Crown, Walgreen's, and now Target stores (for Christmas Wish). If you can't find this CD there, then by all means purchase it here. It is certain to be one CD that will endure for many, many years.
I really hope the two standouts here-- Everytime it Snows, and Christmas on my Radio-- receive radio notice. They deserve to become holiday classics in the same category as "Merry Christmas, Darling" by the Carpenters.
