| | Christmas With Chet Atkins CD Chet Atkins Discography of CDs
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Chet Atkins' renditions of these beloved Christmas standards invoke the spirit of the season. He celebrates life, and Christmas, in styles by turns jazzy, (Western) swinging, and classical.
For many of the traditional Christmas songs, such as "O Come All Ye Faithful" and the medley, "The Coventry Carol/God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," Atkins plays a nylon-stringed acoustic guitar in a classical vein. On the other hand, on Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" and "Jingle Bell Rock," Atkins performs using the country swing style for which he is so well known. In whatever style he plays, with the subtle accompaniment of the Anita Kerr singers Chet Atkins captures the essence of Christmas with every note.
Originally released on RCA (2423).
1st Time On CD
Personnel: Chet Atkins (vocals, guitar). Christmas With Chet Atkins Music Christmas With Chet Atkins Songs | 1. | Jingle Bell Rock  | $0.99 | |
| 2. | Winter Wonderland | $0.99 | |
| 3. | Jolly Old St. Nicholas | $0.99 | |
| 4. | White Christmas | $0.99 | |
| 5. | Blue Christmas | $0.99 | |
| 6. | Jingle Bells | $0.99 | |
| 7. | Silver Bells | $0.99 | |
| 8. | Little Drummer Boy, The | |
| 9. | Medley: The Coventry Carol/God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen: The Coventry Carol / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen | |
| 10. | First Noel, The | |
| 11. | Hark! The Herald Angels Sing | $0.99 | |
| 12. | O Come All Ye Faithful | |
| 13. | Deck the Halls | $0.99 | |
| 14. | Silent Night | $0.99 | |
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Christmas With Chet Atkins Music Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews my favorite christmas album
I was so happy to find this on CD. I have the original vinyl RCA album from 1961. It was my parents album since I was born in 1969 but I can still remember lying on the floor at christmas and listening to the soothing, upbeat music that Chet Atkins captured in his music.
Submitted by Michelle (Taunton,MA,USA) 
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 A good one
From the past
Submitted by jeanfrec (Repentigny, Que., Canada)
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CHET IS STILL THE BEST
WHAT ELSE CAN BE SAID ABOUT CHET ATKINS. HE DOES CHRISTMAS HIS WAY AND IT WORKS. WHERE DID ALL THE GREAT GUITARISTS GO?
Submitted by a reviewer (Fairbanks Alaska USA)
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There are two albums that define Chet Atkins. One is “My Favorite Guitars” and this is the other. If you like (instrumental) Christmas music that will stir your soul and get your foot tappin’, buy this album. If you like great guitar playing, buy this album. If you are a Chet Atkins fan, you MUST buy them both. Recording quality is excellent as is the stereo mix. The interplay between Chet’s guitar(s) and the other instruments is superb; sweet, mellow, and intimate. Guitar playing as only the great Mr. Atkins can do. Recorded at the pinnacle of his career, Mr. Atkins is truly THE “Guitar Genius”.
Submitted by nowatt (Winchester, IN, USA)
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One of the few sites on the WEB you can find all of Chet Atkins music on CD's.
And the prices, a(I bought 6), were very inexpensive. I will certainly buy from CD universe again.
Submitted by a reviewer (Bossier City, La)
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