Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Top 10 Favorite Christmas Albums

This weeks top ten involves Christmas music because it is that time of the year to start listening to it if you haven't already. I know we have. Scott knows his sisters and mom have. We decided to do some of our favorite Christmas albums. There are so many awesome ones out there and it seems like there are more and more each year that it becomes hard to listen to them all during the Christmas season, so we wind up listening to them year-round. Here is are list. What are some of yours?

1. Manheim Steamroller - This is the all time perfect Christmas CD! Both of us listened to it as children! Inspirational without words, but extremely gorgeous!
2. A Rosie Christmas - If you like a GREAT mix of singers and styles, "A Rosie Christmas" is the album for you! Although Rosie O'Donnell is not one of our favorite people, her Christmas CD is fantastic! It features other wonderful artists like Donny Osmond, Billy Gillman, Celine Dion, Elton John, Elmo and many others!
3. Amy Grant - Amy Grant's voice is MADE for singing Christmas songs! And you'll want to have a good ole Tennessee Christmas after hearing her! :-)
4. Boney M - Scott got this CD two years ago after hearing one of their songs on the radio. It has quickly become one of the most requested albums in our home! We really love "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and their version of "Feliz Navidad."
5. The Nylons - Love their 70s re-makes and their Christmas album is also a cappella.
6. T.S.O. (Trans Siberian Orchestra) - Another family favorite! We love the CD as much as we love the DVD!
7. Roger Whitaker - Scott and Sundy grew up listening to Roger Whitaker! And we love the story of "Darcy the Dragon"!
8. Andy Williams - It's not Christmas unless you hear the soothing voice of Andy Williams. This was Mom McCallister's favorite while we were growing up!
9. Straight No Chaser -
A NEW favorite! Thanks Mom DeGooyer for sharing! We highly recommend it!
10. Garth Brooks - We were surprised that Garth Brooks' voice fit so well with the famous Christmas carols! You go, Garth!

2 comments:

DeGooyer Family said...

We like a lot of these, too. Hope you guys have a fun Thanksgiving!!!

Magson said...

TSO has 3 Christmas albums, not just 1 :-P I like some tunes from each, so I've made my own "TSO cd" with the best ones from all 3 albums. Have they released another? I haven't checked in a couple of years.

I'd also suggest getting MoTab's "Spirit of the Season" from 3 years ago -- it's far an away my favorite Christmas CD of all time. Of course, I was at the actual live concert too, so that may influence me just a little bit. . . .