| | Fred Travalena Manhattan Christmas Suite CD Fred Travalena Discography of CDs
Fred Travalena has gained some fame as an actor, impressionist, comedian and for his voice-over work. The Manhattan Christmas Suite was a real change-of-pace for him, allowing him to get back to his first love: singing. He wrote ten songs having to do with the joys of Christmas in New York plus, as a bonus, "The Christmas Pup." The music is mostly middle-of-the-road show tunes and the lyrics often get overly sappy and sentimental. However none of the songs on this brief CD were destined to catch on despite the sincerity involved, and the ten numbers do not develop as a real suite. Also, why isn't the personnel listed? Travalena does sing well and swings when it is called for, so hopefully he will record other albums in other settings in the future. ~ Scott Yanow Manhattan Christmas Suite Music Fred Travalena Manhattan Christmas Suite Songs | 1. | Lady Manhattan |
| 2. | Son Of Santa |
| 3. | Manhattan Love Affair At Chirstmas |
| 4. | Last Minute Shopping |
| 5. | The Other Side Of Christmas |
| 6. | Christmas On Broadway |
| 7. | When It's Christmas In New York Again |
| 8. | Christmas In Manhattan |
| 9. | Christmas In Old New York |
| 10. | When Snow Falls In Central Park |
| 11. | The Christmas Pup |
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Originally released as 2 separate albums, CHRISTMAS PORTRAIT and AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS.
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Purists should note that the 1984 release was completed after Karen's 1982 death and is comprised of outtakes from the 1978 recording sessions and instrumental performances (including selections from The ...
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Since it was recorded during the '80s, Home for Christmas sounds a bit too slick, especially for fans of her early material, but it's nevertheless a reasonably enjoyable holiday record, thanks to Dolly's irrepressible charm. ~ Thom Owens
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Photographer: Dennis Carney.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Tiffany Smith; Derek Wells; Austin Smith; David Turner ; Rebecca Seaver; Bryan Seaver; Cole Kiracofe; Amy Johnson; Alyson Chance; Vanessa Hollowell; Dustin Wells; Katie Turner; Brandon Smith.
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