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Christmas Portrait - Carpenters

Christmas Portrait ()

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The Carpenters were just about the last adult pop outfit of their era with anything resembling rock credibility (they did have a little of the latter in the early days, and weren't a kid act like the Osmonds) who could have pulled off a straight Christmas album. And they did it in superb style here, illuminated throughout by the delightful, complex, often playful arrangements, courtesy of Peter Knight, Richard Carpenter, and Billy May. Actually, for a change on a Carpenters album, Richard is the dominant personality on ...

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  1. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
  2. Overture: Happy Holiday/The First Noel/March of the Toys/Little Jesus
  3. An Old-Fashioned Christmas
  4. The Christmas Waltz
  5. Sleigh Ride
  6. It's Christmas Time
  7. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  8. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
  9. The Christmas Song
  10. Carol of the Bells
  11. Merry Christmas Darling
  12. Christ Is Born
  13. O Holy Night
  14. (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays
  15. Medley: Here Comes Santa Claus/Frosty the Snowman/Rudolph the ...
  16. Winter Wonderland/Silver Bells/White Christmas
  17. Ave Maria
  18. Selections from "Nutcracker": Oveerture Miniature/Dance of the ...]
  19. Little Altar Boy
  20. I'll Be Home for Christmas
  21. Silent Night
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SciTeach

Apr 6, 2018

Must Have !

Music is very personal, but listening to this album transports you to Christmas. Karen loved Christmas and its music, which really shows here. The songs range from kitchy happy (Santa Claus is Coming to Town) to deeply moving (Ave Maria, Little Altar Boy). Richard does his usual incredible job, wrapping Karen lovingly in rich arrangements that complement her voice. There is a lot of background work by the "O K Chorale," which gives the album a different feel than Carpenter albums. This album is a must have classic.

GD49

Dec 24, 2009

Carpenters Christmas Portrait

An "oldie but goodie". One of our favourite Christmas CD's. A nice mix of old and new brought to life by Karen's beautiful vocals and delightful harmonies with brother Richard. Worth a listen! It will put you in the Christmas spirit!

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