The Time-Life Treasury of Christmas (Music CD)

In the vein of adult contemporary music comes this 18-song set that wants to be all things to all mainstream boomers with tastes running from the gentle pop of Kenny Loggins' "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" to Celine Dion's and Michael Bolton's trademark over-the-top renditions of "The Christmas Song" and "Joy To the World," respectively. There's even a hint of urban contemporary music-making with Destiny's Child's "Do you Hear What I Hear?" and Mariah Carey's vocal tour-de-force of "O Holy Night." In between you can find little gems by Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, a beatific "O Come All Ye Faithful" by Luther Vandross, and others. The only things that don't quite seem to fit are Wham!'s Anglo-pop ("Last Christmas") and Mannheim Steamroller's ostentatiously-produced instrumental "Away in the Manger." Still at 18 tracks, this might pack a lot more heat and value as a stocking stuffer than another Jerry Garcia tie or Martha Stewart knick-knack. 1 The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) - Celine Dion 2 O Holy Night - Mariah Carey 3 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Kenny Loggins 4 Silver Bells - Martina McBride 5 I'll Be Home For Christmas - Vince Gill 6 Do You Hear What I Hear? - Destiny's Child feat. Kelly Rowland 7 Joy to the World - Michael Bolton 8 O Come All Ye Faithful - Luther Vandross 9 Baby It's Cold Outside - Vanessa Williams with Bobby Caldwell 10 White Christmas - Donna Summer 11 Sleigh Ride - Neil Diamond 12 Silent Night - Gloria Estefan 13 I Wonder As I Wander - Linda Ronstadt 14 Jingle Bells - Willie Nelson 15 Three Ships - Cyndi Lauper 16 Last Christmas - Wham! 17 What Child Is This - John Denver 18 Away in the Manger - Mannheim Steamroller