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A diva is not truly a diva until she releases a Christmas album. 1994's CHRISTMAS SPIRIT is Donna Summer's entry into the canon, and a fine one it is. Summer wisely sticks to the basics here. The two originals, the title track, and "Christmas Is Here" are fine, but Summer really shines on the low-key versions of standards like Mel Torme's "The Christmas Song" and Irving Berlin's "White Christmas."
A born-again Christian, Summer devotes a good chunk of the album to traditional carols and hymns, which she sings with devotion and restraint. The arrangements are mildly synthesizer-heavy, but unobtrusive, and Summer's still-remarkable voice is always at the forefront.
Recorded at Tejas Recorders, Franklin, Tennessee; Sound Shop and Javelina Studios, Nashville, Tennessee.
Personnel: Donna Summer, Michael Mellett, Kim Fleming (vocals); Dan Huff, Jerry McPherson (guitar); Danny O'Lannerghty (bass); Guy Penrod, David Holloway, Butch Curry, Dave Williamson, Mark Ivey, Russell Maulden, Gary Robinson, Travis Cottrell, Chuck Sullivan, Rick Gibson, Mel Tunney, Mary George, Leah Taylor, Ellen Musick, Lisa Glasgow, Tammy Jenson, Sarah Huffman, Stephanie Hall, Roz Thompson, Donna McElroy, Susanne Schwartz, Scat Springs, Angelo Petrucci, Veronica Petrucci, Amanda Omartian, Akil Thompson, Rachel Gaines, Heritage Children's Choir (background vocals).
Christmas Spirit Music Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Great voice
Love Donna's powerful voice. Although I don't appreciate the songs selection I cannot deny the fantastic vocal chords. Really love the christmas midley, O holy night and Lamb of God.
Great for your collection if you're a Donna's fan.
Submitted by pueblo (Sydney, Australia) 
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 Outstanding CD!!
This is my Number 1 Favoright Holiday CD .(I own over 100 Christmas CDs)
Donna's voice is flawless on every track of this recording.
Submitted by JIM (Minneapolis)
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Spirit of Christmas Summer!
Donna Summer's Christmas Spirit shows how she can sing circles around Whitney and Mariah. They should take lessons as Donna belts out O Come All Ye Faithful and O Holy Night. Consider this to be an album filled with spirit no matter what your faith. After listening to this, you'll wonder why she isn't more popular today. Her voice is full and rich encompassing the meaning of Christmas. Two of her own Christmas songs, Christmas Spirit and Christmas Is Here are just as touching as the classic songs White Christmas and The Christmas Song. Plus the vocal arrangements on Christmas Medley, which include - What Child Is This, Do You Hear What I Hear, and Joy To The World, are outstanding. Christmas will never be the same!
Submitted by a reviewer (Chicago, IL)
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OK I HAPPEN TO BE A BIG FAN OF DONNA SUMMER BUT THIS ALBUM IS REALLY WORTH HAVING DURING THE XMAS SEASON.I PLAY IT IN MY SALON AND CLIENTS KEEP ASKING WHO IS SINGING. MY FAVOURITE TRACKS ARE THOSE THAT SHE WROTE, XMAS SPIRIT,XMAS IS HERE AND LAMB OF GOD.WHAT AN INCREDIBLE VOICE!
Submitted by PHILIP BORG (HATTARD, MALTA)
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By far my favorite Christmas album of all time! From the first listen of this wonderful cd, I was hooked! Donna has been given the label of "Disco Queen" for SO long now. So many are unaware of her amazing "pipes". No funky dance grooves on this cd. Just her amazing voice, and an orchestra. Her voice is in tremendous shape. Just listen to "O Come All Ye Faithful". This song and many others ("I'll Be Home For Christmas, "Breath of Heaven") give me actual visible goosebumps. I play this cd at holiday gatherings and several people invariably will ask who is singing. When I tell them it is Donna Summer, they are shocked at the power of her voice. (Which SHINES on this fantastic offering!) This cd is an absolute MUST for your holiday music collection.
Submitted by Chuck (Annapolis, Maryland)
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