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By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 04:56:15 +0000

i like the a Capella version of “O come Emmanuel” by a male country artist with a very deep voice and has a female chorus backing him up. i cannot remember the artist and would like some help with that if possible.

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By: Steve from Boston

Steve from Boston — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:28:59 +0000

Peter, that is Carmela’s harmony vocals on Patty’s “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem” Great choice, beautiful rendition.

Also, I should have been specific about my favorite Christmas songs, instead of praising Patty’s album in general terms in my previous post.

In that case, I would have to choose Patty’s version of “The First Noel” with harmony by Claire Lynch and Trisha Yearwood…that would be my favorite from the first part, the “carol” part of the album. Patty and company sound like down-to-earth angels in that song especially. Truly awe-inspiring.

From the more Bluegrassy 2nd part,(which includes some wonderful original material penned by Patty and Emory), I love “Christmas Time’s a Comin’” and “Santa Train”, in which Patty honors the Santa Train tradition of bringing presents via rail to poor children of Appalachia.

The whole album is infused with sincerity and authenticity…wonderful vocal harmonies, and richly textured acoustic instrumentation. And on every song, the carols included, Patty brings her Mountain/Bluegrass influence to bear on the Christmas tradition, with all the warmth and vitality inherent in that musical style. This is, in effect, a Christmas blessing to and for all who listen. It is a rare treasure well worth repeated listens, in and out of Season!

By: Blake Boldt

Blake Boldt — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:02:21 +0000

@William: Hilarious. If I start humming Christmas hymns anytime soon, I have Leeann to ~~thank~~ blame. :) Is the Christmas tree up yet?

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:59:58 +0000

Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem – Patty Loveless with Jon Randall and Carmela Ramsey (?) from Bluegrass White Snow. Oh and don’t accept any other version of Merry Xmas From The Family///REK’s is the best. Hate that Chicks/Rosie version….

By: Soul Miner's Daughter

Soul Miner's Daughter — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:58:00 +0000

I really love me the Roches version of “We Three Kings”!

And my fave version of “Merry Christmas from the Family” is, I think, the only one that hasn’t been mentioned…
my introduction to the song by Jill Sobule.
I actually thought she wrote it cuz it sounds like she could have. She’s still one of the best show’s I’ve ever seen at the Bluebird.
But I digress….

By: Martone

Martone — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:56:34 +0000

Yes Marc, nothing like some Cartman and Mr Hankey the Christmas poo for the holiday’s. I would also add “Holy $#!^ it’s Christmas!” by Red Peters.

By: William Ward

William Ward — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:38:53 +0000

Leeann has only posted three times? I have to say I am shocked. Maybe she is upset she can’t win… of course she has this Christmas Album and every other Christmas Album already so perhaps not.

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By: Matt B.

Matt B. — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:31:23 +0000

I also like “My Favorite Things” and Trisha Yearwood recently did it and is giving it away via Sears.com

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/dap_10153_12605_DAP_Heroes+at+Home+Trisha+Yearwood?keywordRedirect=trisha+yearwood