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CHICAGO XXV (25) - THE CHRISTMAS ALBUM
Genres: Special Interest, Pop, Rock, Classical, Classic Rock

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. Little Drummer Boy - Chicago, Davis, Katherine [2
2. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Chicago, Traditional
3. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Chicago, Blane, Ralph
4. The Christmas Song - Chicago, Torme, Mel
5. O Come All Ye Faithful - Chicago, Oakeley, Frederick
6. Child's Prayer - Chicago, Durrill, Johnny
7. Feliz Navidad - Chicago, Feliciano, Jose
8. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - Chicago, Coots, J. Fred
9. Christmas Time Is Here - Chicago, Guaraldi, Vince
10. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Chicago, Cahn, Sammy
11. What Child Is This? - Chicago, Dix, William Chatte
12. White Christmas - Chicago, Berlin, Irving
13. Silent Night - Chicago, Gruber, Franz
14. One Little Candle - Chicago, Mysels, Larry

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CD Details

All Artists: Chicago
Title: CHICAGO XXV (25) - THE CHRISTMAS ALBUM
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 3
Label: Chicago Records
Original Release Date: 8/25/1998
Re-Release Date: 9/15/1998
Genres: Special Interest, Pop, Rock, Classical, Classic Rock
Styles: Holiday & Wedding, Adult Contemporary, Soft Rock, Opera & Classical Vocal, Album-Oriented Rock (AOR)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 703404303523, 703404303547

Synopsis

Amazon.com

Uh, shouldn't that be Chicago XXV? Well, of course 25 refers not to where this title falls in the stalwart brass-pop band's ongoing oeuvre (besides, they dropped the Roman numerals they long favored way back around 1980's XIV) but to December 25, Christmas Day. While these Chi-town swingers have been putting out airy albums since 1969, this is their first holiday spree, and it's pretty much what one might expect. You get your Yule standards ("Little Drummer Boy," "Let It Snow," "Silent Night"). You get your collection of vocalists sharing the chores (Bill Champlin, Jason Sheff, Robert Lamm, Lee Loughname). You get your temperate jazz-rock arrangements (Chicago's brass section doesn't blow so much as puff). Doubters will find it frightful; for longtime devotees, it is delightful. --Steven Stolder

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Member CD Reviews

Tracy B. (TracyB) from ROCKFORD, IL
Reviewed on 11/3/2019...

I love this Christmas CD. 5 stars for the songs that are here. However, to get more bang for your buck look for Christmas: What's It Gonna Be Santa? The What's it Gonna Be album has every track here plus 6 more. UPCs: 081227389222, 081227389260, 812273892226

CD Reviews

One of the best Christmas CDs Ever

12/14/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It's almost a rite of passage for pop artists to release a Christmas collection. Most of them are far from memorable. This one, however, is a classic. These are stunningly original takes on old favourites, with that unmistakable Chicago sound throughout.This one has instantly become my favourite holiday CD."

Chicago's slant on Christmas is innovative & thrilling!

Joseph J. Coppola | 11/11/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Chicago XXV is dominated by great vocals and the brass section. Bill Champlin lead and backing vocals dominate this effort. What Child Is This? is breathtaking and really showcases his tallents. He even gets funky with his organ playing and soulful voice on Santa Clause is Coming To Town. Then Robert Lamm does his thing on Christmas Time Is Here. He also has lead vocals on three other songs. This album continues Lamm's return to the forefront as a vocal force for this band which started with Night & Day (Big Band). The horn section blares throughout the CD also a continuation from Night & Day. My 7 year old daughter just loves this CD and so will you!"