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Title: Buy Barbra's XMAS Albums -- Both Part 1 and Part 2
Review: There is absolutely nothing wrong with this album. In fact parts of it are simply beautiful . (Listen to "A Christmas Love Song" and "I'll Be Home For Christmas," and "I Remember" especially). But, in my humble opinion, this album, as lovely as it is, is no match for Babs's first Christmas album, released in 1967. That album is just the perfect blend of traditional songs ("The Christmas Song," "Jingle Bells" "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas") and a little less familiar stuff ("The Best Gift" "I Wonder as I Wander"). And I think Barbra does one of the best renditions of "Silent Night" that I've ever heard, by far. So I say you can't get this new album unless you purchase the older one as well. They are kind of must-have companion pieces. Happy Holidays and Happy Listening.P.S. There is a version of "Silent Night" on Barbra's "A Happening In Central Park" cd that is really worth hearing, too.
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