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20 Christmas Essentials
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A Christmas Gift for You from Phil SpectorA Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector by Phil Spector
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Darlene Love's heartfelt "Christmas(Baby Please Come Home)" is worth its weight in gold(and a tear or two)
Motown ChristmasMotown Christmas by Various Artists
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Get it for, in no particular order: "Silver Bells" by the Supremes; "Silent Night" by the Temptations; anything by Stevie Wonder
A Very Special ChristmasA Very Special Christmas by The Pretenders
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The 80s in a nutshell: Christmas Carols from Whitney, The Boss, Madonna, Sting, and U2. 1st in a series benefitting the Special Olympics
Elvis' Christmas AlbumElvis' Christmas Album by Elvis Presley
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As an album, Side One was rock and pop Christmas tunes; Side Two was all religious. A defining moment in Elvis' career in spiritual music.
A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Original Sound Track Recording Of The CBS Television SpecialA Charlie Brown Christmas: The Original Sound Track Recording Of The CBS Television Special by Vince Guaraldi Trio
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This soundtrack of the most endearing and enduring animated special never grows old. The perfect Christmas cocktail party music.
White ChristmasWhite Christmas by Bing Crosby
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Buh-buh-buh-booing to "White Christmas" is not a guilty pleasure
Christmas Songs by SinatraChristmas Songs by Sinatra by Frank Sinatra
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First and best of The Chairman's Christmas offerings
Dr. Demento Presents: Greatest Christmas Novelty CDDr. Demento Presents: Greatest Christmas Novelty CD
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The greatest holiday novelty recordings including Cheech & Chong's "Santa & His Old Lady" & two gems from Stan Freberg
How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966 TV Film)How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966 TV Film) by Albert Hague
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If you can't watch this holiday perennial, Boris Karloff's narration and that memorable music will suffice
Snowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas AlbumSnowfall: The Tony Bennett Christmas Album by Tony Bennett
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A real "feel good" CD
Making Spirits BrightMaking Spirits Bright by Dean Martin
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Dino sheds the swinger image for a most pleasant Christmas CD
Ultimate ChristmasUltimate Christmas by The Beach Boys
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They never sounded better than on this one
The 25th Day of DecemberThe 25th Day of December by Bobby Darin
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Darin had a real spiritual feel for Christmas
What a Wonderful ChristmasWhat a Wonderful Christmas by Louis Armstrong
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Satchmo a true holiday hipster. Nice work from Dinah Washington, Mel Torme, Eartha Kitt, and Lena Horne, too.
The Andy Williams Christmas AlbumThe Andy Williams Christmas Album by Andy Williams
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Andy was made for Christmas
Soul ChristmasSoul Christmas by Various Artists
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If you love Motown's Christmas, you'll like this one
WCBS-FM 101.1 - The Ultimate Christmas AlbumWCBS-FM 101.1 - The Ultimate Christmas Album by Various Artists
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If you're looking for the greatest hits of all time, start with this one. Six volumes have been produced; the first four are the best.
Christmas Party with Eddie G.Christmas Party with Eddie G.
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The most offbeat Christmas recordings ever, including George Jones, Tammy Wynette, and Louis Prima
Ella Wishes You a Swinging ChristmasElla Wishes You a Swinging Christmas by Ella Fitzgerald
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Starts off with the jazziest "Jingle Bells" ever
A Christmas Carol (Reissue)A Christmas Carol (Reissue) by Charles Dickens
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An awesome one-man show!