What Will Santa Claus Say (When He Finds Everybody Swingin'?) - Prima, Louis
Cool Yule - Allen, Steve [1]
Jingle Bells - Pierpont, James
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Blane, Ralph
Dig That Crazy Santa Claus - Johnston, Albert
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Cahn, Sammy
Merry Christmas, Baby - Baxter, Lou
(Everybody's Waitin' For) The Man with the Bag - Brooks, Dudly
Sleigh Ride - Anderson, Leroy
Medley: Santa Claus Is Coming to Town/Jingle Bells [Medley] - Gillespie, Haven
Ring Those Christmas Bells - Fisher, Marvin
Swingle Jingle - Hampton, Lionel
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? - Loesser, Frank
I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm - Berlin, Irving
Louis Prima's "What Will Santa Claus Say When He Finds Everybody Swinging?" opens this 1998 collection, and 13 cuts later it closes with the patron saint of highballers everywhere, Dean Martin, crooning "I've Got My Love t... more »o Keep Me Warm." In between, there's Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Kay Starr, Johnny Desmond, and Nancy Wilson. Also along are some truly big bands, including Glenn Miller, the eternally hip Louis Armstrong & the Commanders, Les Brown & His Band of Renown, Lionel Hampton, Pete Fountain, and Ralph Marterie & His Orchestra turning out a catchy little tune called "Dig That Crazy Santa Claus." If you think this is just pure nostalgia, you probably think Claus is an imposter, too. --Martin Keller« less
Louis Prima's "What Will Santa Claus Say When He Finds Everybody Swinging?" opens this 1998 collection, and 13 cuts later it closes with the patron saint of highballers everywhere, Dean Martin, crooning "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm." In between, there's Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Kay Starr, Johnny Desmond, and Nancy Wilson. Also along are some truly big bands, including Glenn Miller, the eternally hip Louis Armstrong & the Commanders, Les Brown & His Band of Renown, Lionel Hampton, Pete Fountain, and Ralph Marterie & His Orchestra turning out a catchy little tune called "Dig That Crazy Santa Claus." If you think this is just pure nostalgia, you probably think Claus is an imposter, too. --Martin Keller
"Last year this was the holiday cd I kept in my car. Everyone who heard it wanted to know either 1) where I got it 2) could I pick one up for them or 3) if I would let them borrow it. Well, needless to say, I hung on to it. This year I bought a pile of them to give as gifts. Regardless if you're a notch baby, a boomer, or a GenXer - if you're an American living in the 20th Century, you've got to love Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller, Les Brown, and Pete Fountain. This cd doesn't just swing...it rocks !"
Swings Better Than Most
Donald Beale | 12/01/2001
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Many of the Christmas albums the proclaim themselves swing seem either to include a few swing numbers mixed in with other styles or simply feature mediocre selections; this one lives up to its name and includes many better-than-average tracks. Louis Prima's "What Will Santa Claus Say . . ." starts things off on the right track with the real thing and plenty of fun. Satch's "Cool Yule" is classic. The "Jingle Bells" featured here is the better of the two Glenn Miller versions that float around. Can you go wrong with Ella Fitzgerald? A few of these selections pop up on dozens of compilations (Satcho's, Ella's, and Deano's numbers), but there are some pleasant surprises here, too. In particular, Pete Fountain's "Medley" is a delight and swings with the best of them. If you're lookin' to swing this holiday, this is probably the CD to get."
Swingin' Holiday Hits
Donald Beale | 10/27/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The previous reviewer from Finland was pretty harsh with their review. Unless you don't understand this American swing music as well as these versions of top Christmas songs, you should find them very enjoyable indeed. In fact, I myself liked this collection so much I would love to see a volume 2 come along in the near future. You don't have to get up & dance to them, but they're a guaranteed hit if you put this on at your next holiday gathering or office party. Enjoy & may all your Christmas dreams come true."
Great Holiday Fun
Donald Beale | 11/24/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Now this is the type of Christmas album I've been waiting for and hope there are more like it! Not a bad tune in the bunch, either. You get classic swingin' versions of holiday hits by Lionel Hampton, Glenn Miller, Peggy Lee, Nancy Wilson & many other greats. Hope to see a Part 2 next year! Great CD for your Christmas party, whether at home or at the office!"