[.ca] Christmas At Our House

The Ultimate Christmas Album from the Ultimate Entertainer!:
From beginning to end, this Christmas album is a winner! The opening title track is a beautiful portrait of what you would imagine Christmas at the Mandrell house to be! Next, it goes into her terrific rendition of "Winter Wonderland", complete with sleigh bells! Then on the seldom covered "This Time Of The Year", this song is perfectly suited for Barbara! The next track, "Santa Bring My Baby Home" is home territory for Barbara - straight ahead blues! She nails it perfectly! "One Night A Year" is another music genre Barbara is very at home with - gospel music! She emotes a lot of passion in this wonderful gem! In my opinion, her version of "I'll Be Home For Christmas" is the best out there! "It Must Have Been The Mistletoe (Our First Christmas)" is probably Barbara's most well-known Christmas song due to an abundance of play on radio and in shopping malls during the holiday season. She truly made this track her very own. On "From Our House To Yours", she is joined by sisters, Louise and Irlene, on harmony vocals to deliver a sweet, Hallmark moment to Mandrell fans everywhere! The next track is, for me, the centerpiece of the entire album. "Born To Die" is beautiful lyrically, melodically and in Barbara's warm delivery! It should remind us of the true meaning of the holiday season. The closing track is a 7:28 medley of Christmas carols telling of the birth of Christ via songs "O Little Town Of Bethlehem", "Away In A Manger", "What Child Is This", "The First Noel", "We Three Kings", "O Come All Ye Faithful", "Hark The Herald Angels Sing", "Silent Night" and "O Holy Night". Barbara did this magnificent medley in one take - probably not an easy task given all the lush arrangements and the power vocals she produces on some of these hymns. All in all, if you don't have this in your collection, you are truly missing out on one of the best Christmas collections by any artist ever!

Excellent CD!:
When this recording was first issued in 1984, it's a shame that it never got the recognition it rightly deserved, being largely overshadowed by Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton's "Once Upon a Christmas" album. Nonetheless, this CD features song of the most heartfelt songs sung by Barbara yet. There's the cheery "Christmas at Our House", the bluesy "Santa, Bring My Baby Home", my favourite: "It Must Have Been the Mistletoe", the poignant "Born to Die", to the sacred "Christmas Story", which closes the album and reminds us all what the season is truly about. I highly recommend adding this title to your holiday collection, along with CD's from The Carpenters, Anne Murray, and Kenny Rogers among others. Kudos to Barbara for such a timeless album.

Christmas at Our House:
This has been the number one favorite Christmas album of our family since we first bought it in 1984. We've worn out several copies and now our grown children are adding it to their collection.

Barbara Mandrell-Christmas At Our House:
If you enjoy Barbara Mandrell,like I do. You will enjoy "Christmas At Our House". When I bought this title was just a record album,at the time,I loved listening to Barbara singing the songs on this recording. My favorite songs on this cd are-the title song,"Christmas At Our House",which is a lovely song,it will start you singing with Barbara and my other favorite,"It Must Have Been The Mistletoe(our first Christmas)"another great song of hers. These 2 songs and the rest of the songs,will brighten your Christmas season. I love Barbara Mandrell's voice,she sings with so much love,of her craft. You will know right away this album was worth your time. I think Miss. Mandrell(Barbara),for the songs I love to hear on this album,you can't go wrong. You will not be disappointed with this Christmas album selection,not at all. Find out for yourself.

Awesome and powerful:
When I first heard this album back in 1984-I was overwhelmed even at 14 yrs old at the amazing vocals of Barbara Mandrell. I grew up listening to Barbara's music. Of all the Christmas music out this is my favorite. I know every song by heart and love to listen to it year round. Have to admit that my most favorite song(s) is without a doubt a tie-"One Night a Year" and "Born To Die". No one else could have sang these songs like Barbara. THIS IS A MUST HAVE

• Christmas at Our House
• Winter Wonderland
• This Time of the Year
• Santa, Bring My Baby Home
• One Night a Year
• I'll Be Home for Christmas
• It Must Have Been the Mistletoe (Our First Christmas)
• From Our House to Yours
• Born to Die
• Christmas Story