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While the Lennon Sisters will probably go down in history as a staple of the cheesy Lawrence Welk Show, the four sisters (Dianne, Janet, Peggy and Kathy) could sing, and, once upon a time, recorded a darn good holiday album. The origins of Christmas With the Lennon Sisters is a little murky, but the material seems to have been recorded (perhaps as singles) with Welk's help sometime before the 1961 Dot issue. Whatever its origins, the arrangements of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Little Drummer Boy" evoke a sound from the '40s and '50s, not the '60s, making this album a female counterpart to Gene Autry's classic Christmas recordings. While individual sisters offer fine lead vocal work, the group's specialty is lively harmony recalling the Andrews Sisters. Perhaps the shining jewel of an album that never misses is "Christmas Island," a song that paints a fun portrait of what the holiday might be like in a warmer climate (Jimmy Buffett would revive the song in 1996). Since the Lennon Sisters also passed as all-American girls next door, the album also has its share of religious material including "Come All Ye' Faithful" and "Silent Night." Of course, there are elements -- the tacky background singing by heavenly voices -- that show the album was recorded in a different era when different tastes reigned, but overall, the instrumental accompaniment is tasteful and never overshadows the sisters. In 2004 the album is hard to come by, but it remains one of the liveliest of holiday albums. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr. Christmas With The Lennon Sisters Music Christmas With The Lennon Sisters Songs | 1. | Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer | |
| 2. | Little Drummer Boy | $0.99 | |
| 3. | Christmas Island | $0.99 | |
| 4. | Adeste Fidelis | |
| 5. | I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus | |
| 6. | Silent Night | |
| 7. | White Christmas | |
| 8. | Jingle Bells | |
| 9. | Away In A Manger | |
| 10. | Hark! The Herald Angels Sing | |
| 11. | Winter Wonderland | $0.99 | |
| 12. | O Little Town Of Bethlehem | |
| 13. | Joy To The World | |
| 14. | I'll Be Home For Christmas | |
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Christmas With The Lennon Sisters Music Review Average Rating: (4.9 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews You can go back!
I'm very pleased with this purchase. My wife mentioned she listenened to this LP every Christmas as a child. Glad you found me a copy. Hard CD to locate.Great service.Thanks CD Universe.
Submitted by George (Delran,NJ.) 
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Fantastic!
I got this album for Christmas in 1960 when I was a small child. I played it until it actually wore out!! I have been looking for it on CD for many, many years and it was fantastic to finally find it at CD Universe. Thanks a million!!
-Garry Land
Richmond, VA
Submitted by gwland (Richmond, VA)
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I bought this CD and I love it! I have always wanted this album of the Lennons. I love the songs on it, especially Christmas Island, Winter Wonderland and I'll Be Home For Christmas.
I grew up watching these lovely girls on the Lawrence Welk show. This CD is a must for all fans of good Christmas music.
Submitted by Betty (Wilmington, DE)
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If you like traditional Christmas music, you’ll love this album. The 14 songs are mostly well known carols and are done magnificently by the great voices of the Lennon Sisters in their famous four-part harmony (except for “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,” a solo by Janet Lennon, who was 13 when this album was recorded). Their slightly uptempo version of “Joy to the World” may be the best song on this CD, but they are all great.
Submitted by Larry (Tell City, IN, USA)
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They just don't make them any better.
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