Ultra-Lounge Christmas Cocktails, part three continues the hits that made the first two volumes a huge success.
Some highlights of this CD immediately come to mind including "Baby It's Cold Outside" by the incomparable Carmen McRae and Sammy Davis, Jr. Bing Crosby's "Frosty The Snowman" is also very well done. Bing never sounded better! Moreover, listen for Wayne Newtown's "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" Wayne's excellent diction bolsters his fine performance. The strings and brass make "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" a really good number.
Peggy Lee's "White Christmas" is really very good; and the slight echo of her voice on this track is a great special effect. Lou Rawls's "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" features Lou's vocals squarely in the spotlight; and the musical accompaniment adds an extra jazzy touch so that Lou can put his own stamp on this classic holiday number.
Julie London's "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm" is romantic and Julie conveys all the romantic nuances that any man would love; and the CD ends strong with June Christy singing "Sorry To See You Go." Love that brass on "Sorry To See You Go" as June sings this out with panache.
If you like lounge music and you don't have too many of these holiday time classics then you should get this CD.
Track Listing:
1. Baby It's Cold Outside - Carmen McRae
2. Frosty The Snowman - Bing Crosby
3. Santa Clause Is Comin' To Town - Lena Horne
4. Jingle Bells - Johnny Mercer
5. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Wayne Newton
6. That's What I Want For Christmas - Nancy Wilson
7. Winter Wonderland - Dean Martin
8. Do You Believe In Santa Claus? - Billy May
9. White Christmas - Peggy Lee
10. Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer - Al Martino
11. A Marshmallow World - Ray Anthony
12. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Lou Rawls
13. I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm - Julie London
14. Buon Natale (Means Merry Christmas To You) - Nat King Cole
15. Sorry To See You Go - June Christy
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