"What a treasure of holiday music, "Our Man In Hollywood", left behind for all of his old and new fans to enjoy. Remember most of these were recorded in the mid '60s, I can still see the vinyl album cover, with Hank sitting at the piano as his loving family stand around him singing Christmas Carols.Typical Mancini flourishes with his distinctive use of instruments like the French horn and bass flute, crisp, bracing, yet unfailingly melodic contribution of a large string sections abound throughout the several medleys on this festive CD. Bonus tracks appear on this re-issue - "BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE"..."HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS", introduced by Judy Garland from the film "Meet Me In St. Louis"..."WHAT ARE YOU DOING NEW YEAR'S EVE?..."AULD LANG SYNE"...and "SNOWFALL", this delicately wrought tune has a tranquilizing almost mesmerizing effect.Henry Mancini is no longer with us, but this wonderful collection of holiday music, will be a constant reminder that he was here and made the difference...as you have a "Mancini Moment", listening to "Henry Mancini Greatest Christmas Songs"! Total Time: 53:40 on 15 Tracks...RCA Records 07863 67970...(2000)"
A Classic
Steven R. Seim | Beaver Dam, WI United States | 07/12/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Tasteful, traditional orchestral Christmas music. More importantly, "Carol for Another Christmas" may be the most beautiful Christmas composition of the 20th Century."
Mancini's Gift to Us
Cam Op | Oklahoma City, OK United States | 11/19/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Definitely one of the 2 or 3 best Christmas albums ever. Mancini's arrangements are flawless, and the great 60's stereo sound is brilliantly preserved on this remastered version. Don't wait....buy this CD now in time for the holidays. I cannot listen to "Carol for Another Christmas" without crying.....you will too."
Childhood Memories
Cam Op | 11/20/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Beautiful orchestral Christmas music and more. A CD the whole family would be sure to enjoy. Listening to it brings back memories of Christmas Eve when we would open presents and watch/listen to the WPIX Yule Log. A few of the songs here were featured in the program, most notably, "Carol for Another Christmas". Trust me, buy it for that song alone."
Buy it for one spectacular song
Cam Op | 12/31/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
""Carol for Another Christmas" makes this whole CD worthwhile - this song takes you back to a simpler time in your childhood, and it's a Mancini original."