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The Alfred Burt Christmas Carols: Golden Anniversary Collection
Alfred Burt, Various Artists
The Alfred Burt Christmas Carols: Golden Anniversary Collection
Genres: Special Interest, Pop, Classical
 
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This recording spans 50 years of performances of the Alfred Burt Carols. The tradition of writing Christmas carols began as Christmas cards sent to friends and family. Started by Alfred Burt's father, Reverend Bates G. Bur...  more »

     
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All Artists: Alfred Burt, Various Artists
Title: The Alfred Burt Christmas Carols: Golden Anniversary Collection
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Primarily A Cappella
Original Release Date: 11/1/2005
Re-Release Date: 10/20/2009
Genres: Special Interest, Pop, Classical
Styles: Holiday & Wedding, Vocal Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 648264422529

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This recording spans 50 years of performances of the Alfred Burt Carols. The tradition of writing Christmas carols began as Christmas cards sent to friends and family. Started by Alfred Burt's father, Reverend Bates G. Burt, and concluding with Alfred Burt's final carols in 1954, these works have become American classics. There are many artists that could not be included on this recording, but are available through the wonders of the Internet. We acknowledge the other artists that have brought the carols to millions, including Mannheim Steamroller, Harry Connick Jr., Aaron Neville, Perry Como, Manhattan Transfer, Ellis & Branford Marsalis, Bing Crosby, Jack Jones, and countless choral groups. Alfred Burt's music lives on because of the dedication of his wife, Anne, and family. We celebrate the golden anniversary of these works by presenting this tapestry of musical performances by some of the most gifted artists of our time.-Diane Burt (daughter of Alfred Burt)

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Very Disappointing
Joseph K. Cosgrove | Providence, RI | 12/05/2007
(1 out of 5 stars)

"The greatness of the Burt carols lies in the beauty and simplicity of the melodies. Unfortunately, these artists put themselves out in front, not the songs themselves. Listening to "Singers Unlimited" sing Alfred Burt is painful! One performance where a Burt song actually is allowed to speak is the Peggy Lee recording of "Star Carol." The Dave Grusin instrumental of "Some Children See Him" isn't bad either. I'd love to find a good recording of the Burt carols, but this definitely isn't it."