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Amazon.com The distinctive stylist Leon Redbone has kept much of America's blues and jazz music alive with his foggy baritone voice and understated manner. And that's what you get on Christmas Island; mostly popular standards, with the exception of "That Old Christmas Moon," "Christmas Ball Blues," and "Kitty Cats' Christmas,"--a captivating calypso original penned by Leon and Blake Redbone. Dr. John joins in for a soulful and lively rendition of "Frosty The Snowman," while Redbone dutifully covers both "White" and "Blue" Christmas, "Let It Snow," and "Winter Wonderland." But a highlight you won't want to miss is his version of "Toyland," sung with what can best be described as Redbone passion, embracing dashes of longing, nostalgia, and pleasure as deep as the voice that breathes life into a song about every kid's Christmas fantasy.--Martin Keller
Customer Reviews:
CD reviewFebruary 27, 2008 D. E. Shenk(Illinois) One of the best Christmas CDs I've bought in years. Almost sounds like Bing Crosby with a funk.
best christmas cd everJanuary 16, 2008 S. Lindberg(Los Angeles, CA) The only way to really get me in the mood for Christmas is to listen to this cd. Leon has a great voice and the renditions on this cd are great. Really fun, upbeat songs like Christmas Island, Let it Snow and Frosty the Snowman. The last song, Kitty Cats' Christmas, I could do without, but the rest of the cd I absolutely adore.
Christmas AlbumJanuary 18, 2007 Mimi 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is my new favorite Christmas Album. I wish I had this years ago!
The best Christmas CDDecember 14, 2006 S. Le Vine(Farmington Hills, Michigan United States) This is without a doubt my favorite Christmas CD. I listen to it over and over again. Some people might not like it the first time they hear it because Leons voice is different then what many are used to but I guarantee if you give it a chance you will love it
Christmas ClassicNovember 3, 2006 K. Aho(ashburnham, massachusetts) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a kid when my dad put this tape on, I dreaded it, because it wasnt for kids - my favorite was Alvin and the Chipmunks, obviously! Now that I'm older, I am so glad I found the cd version! It reminds me of christmas at my house, with the decorations and fireplace, everything. Very nostalgic for me. This 'Frosty the Snowman' is the best version I have ever heard.
