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The Pretenders, John Cougar Mellencamp - A Very Special Christmas

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A Very Special Christmas
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Artist(s)The Pretenders and John Cougar Mellencamp
StudioA&M
Release DateOctober 25, 1990
UPC Code075021391123
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About The Pretenders, John Cougar Mellencamp - A Very Special Christmas

When was the last time you heard collard greens being sung about in a Christmas song? Probably never, unless you're a Run DMC fan, or were wise enough to hop on the Very Special Christmas tip. The rappers' contribution to this benefit collection is probably the highlight, although traditional songs covered by now-traditional artists like the Pretenders ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas") provide the majority of the material here. Eurythmics turn in a suitably chilly "Winter Wonderland," Stevie Nicks sings a beautifully haunting "Silent Night," and Whitney Houston proves again that she's every woman with "Do You Hear What I Hear"--that is, every woman with a voice strong enough to do the song justice. "Santa Baby," Madonna's contribution, isn't as sultry as it could be, but there's more fun thanks to hell-on-heels, the Pointer Sisters and Bon Jovi. --Steve Gdula Amazon.com

Tracks

  1. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - The Pointer Sisters
  2. Winter Wonderland - Eurythmics
  3. Do You Hear What I Hear? - Whitney Houston
  4. Merry Christmas Baby - Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
  5. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas -The Pretenders
  6. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - John Cougar Mellencamp
  7. Gabriel's Message - Sting
  8. Christmas In Hollis - Run-D.M.C.
  9. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - U2
  10. Santa Baby - Madonna
  11. The Little Drummer Boy - Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
  12. Run Rudolph Run - Bryan Adams
  13. I Wish Everyday Could Be Like Christmas-Bon Jovi
  14. The Coventry Carol - Alison Moyet
  15. Silent Night - Stevie Nicks

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User Reviews

Average user review: 4.5 (56 reviews)

rating: 4 QuoteOld FavoriteQuote
The original "A Very Special Christmas". I remember buying the LP when it first came out and loved it so much that I decided to get the CD recently. Still a classic. Great Album. March 12, 2008

rating: 3 QuoteA VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMASQuote
I REALLY PURCHASED THIS CD SPECIFICALLY FOR STEVIE NICKS RENDITION OF SILENT NIGHT WHICH I THINK IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL OTHERWISE, THE REMAINDER OF THE CD IS QUITE NICE January 19, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteVery Enjoyable Christmas MusicQuote
I really enjoyed this CD over the Christmas Holidays. It features all the original artists. I especially enjoyed Santa Baby by Madonna. I have heard other versions that I don't like as well. When I ordered it I didn't expect it so soon. It came within a week. Great Service. January 12, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteA Very Special ChristmasQuote
This CD had alot of my favorite Christmas songs on it. I love it!!! January 7, 2008

rating: 4 QuoteGreat Rock-n-Roll Christmas CDQuote
I actually wanted this CD when I was in junior high, when it was released. I never did get it, but this year was adding to my Christmas CD collection and thought it was about time!

You will recognize at least half of the songs from what you hear on the radio during Christmas. Great songs by Bon Jovi, John Cougar Melloncamp, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, The Pointer Sisters etc. I think this is a great addition to any Christmas CD collection! January 4, 2008

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