Reggae Xmas / Various - Reggae Christmas Hits (Various) - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Two CD holiday . Christmas the time of the year when thoughts turn to fun, family and jollity, and of course reggae! Yes, despite the music's long association with blues skies and summer, the festive season is of course also a time of great celebration in the Caribbean and from the 1960s to the 80s almost every Jamaican producer of note marked the holiday by releasing a seasonal recording performed by a leading recording artist. And of all the Kingston's major music makers, none proved more committed to celebrating Christmas than Joe Gibbs, who between 1978 and 1982 released two albums, largely comprising medleys that featured such renowned performers as Dennis Brown, Horace Andy, Jacob Miller, Culture, June Lodge. The Mighty Diamonds, Trinity and Sly & Robbie. Both these celebratory collections feature on the first disc on this fun-filled set, which also features popular singles from Kodak &Liza and Home T-4. Disc Two showcases two more giants of the Jamaican music scene in John Holt and Yellowman, whose respective long-players are arguably the best-selling reggae Christmas single artist LPs ever to see issue. So, for all those tired of hearing the same old records and seeking to spice up their holiday with some irresistible Caribbean sounds, this 2CD set, jam-packed with festive favourites performed by some of Jamaica's finest is a must. 100% guaranteed to have you and all the family skanking around the Christmas tree Album Tracks 1. Christmas Medley - 'The Joe Gibbs Family of Artists' 2. Sleigh Bells Chant Jolly Old St. Nicholas Little Rockers Boy Oh Holy Night 3. Love Gets Better at Christmas the Christmas Song 4. I Saw Three Ships Christmas Bells Are Ringing Rappers Rockers Delight Silent Night 5. Auld Lang Syne 6. On the Twelve Day of Ismas - the Joe Gibbs Family of Artists 7. We Three Kings - the Joe Gibbs Family of Artists 8. Deck the Hal

Three CDs. Let the festivities begin with this tremendous collection of 66 timeless Christmas classics from throughout the 1950s-1990s, wrapped up beautifully in this 3CD compilation! Opening with Brenda Lee's 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree', CD1 sets a joyous scene with familiar favourites including, Andy Williams with 'It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year', The Crystals with 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town', Frank Sinatra & The B. Swanson Quartet with, 'Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!' and Bobby Helms with 'Jingle Bell Rock', perfect for a sing-along at a party or whilst you decorate your tree! CD2 kicks things off with Wizzard's sensational perennial favourite, 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday', followed by a fantastic trio of '70s Christmas number ones from Boney M., Johnny Mathis and Mud, as well as the legendary voices of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Louis Armstrong and The Commanders. This disc also showcases much-loved seasonal songs which are not necessarily festive themed from, Boyzone with 'Father And Son', The Flying Pickets with 'Only You' and Frankie Goes To Hollywood with 'The Power Of Love'. Then settle down for the ultimate cosy Christmas evening with the magical soundtrack of CD3, featuring cherished masterpieces including, Bing Crosby's 'White Christmas', Nat King Cole's 'The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)', Ella Fitzgerald's 'O Holy Night', Johnny Cash's 'Little Drummer Boy' and Elvis Presley's 'The First Noel'. This collection is not only the ultimate gift for yourself or loved ones, but the essential soundtrack for all of your festivities! Album Tracks 1. Brenda Lee - Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree 2. Andy Williams - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year 3. Darlene Love - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) 4. The Ronettes - Sleigh Ride 5. The Crystals - Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 6. Bobby Hel

Album Tracks 1. Little Drummer Boy - Hank Williams JR 2. Beautiful Star of Bethlehem - the Judds 3. Winter Wonderland - Merle Haggard 4. Let It Snow - Marie Osmond 5. My Christmas Vow - Andy Williams 6. Pretty Paper - Don McLean 7. What Child Is This - Jann Browne 8. Blue Christmas - Sawyer Brown 9. Cowboy's Christmas - Wayne Newton 10. Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms 11. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee