Search - Merle Haggard :: Country Christmas

Relaxing but generally upbeat

Peter Durward Harris | Leicester England | 11/11/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Merle's classic song, If we make it through December, tells the story of a father wondering how Christmas is going to be paid for. Daddy won't be home again for Christmas is an even sadder song - the title says it all. But these two songs are the only downbeat moments on an otherwise upbeat album.Grandma's homemade Christmas card is a very touching story about a card that is not thrown out after the festivities are over. Santa Claus and popcorn is pure fun. Bobby wants a puppy dog for Christmas is about a lonely boy who wants company. Personally, I think Christmas is exactly the wrong time to introduce a puppy into a family - however, the song says that Bobby will get an electric train instead so I cannot complain about the song on those grounds. The remaining songs are Christmas standards delivered in the manner expected of Merle - excellent. This is a great collection for fans of traditional country music in general and Merle's fans in particular, although the re-mastered Goin' home for Christmas contains many of the same songs and you may feel that the slightly higher price is worth the premium."

Memories

robert grizzle | 12/14/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This reminds me of when I was growning up. It's not christmas at the house unless I have this playing."