Comfort & Joy

Amazon.com You might remember this flashy a cappella group from their five-year stint on the award-winning PBS program Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? or from their jazzy Folger's coffee commercials. This time, they apply their considerable talents to Christmas music, releasing their second album of holiday cheer. New bass singer George Baldi helps the group breathe new life into old favorites like "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "Home for the Holidays," and "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree"; the vocal arrangements are marked throughout by crisp rhythms, precise harmonies, and witty phrasing. Stretching out beyond doo-wop, they mimic a brass band and Elvis Presley on "Please Come Home for Christmas." And they have some fun with the boy-band movement on the gorgeous "Love and Lights." Although not associated with Christmas, their reggae version of Disney's "Small World" is a charming highlight. --Jaan Uhelszki Product Description Rockapella’s Comfort & Joy, is a veritable history of beloved classics like "Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree", "I’ll Be Home For Christmas" and "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer;" and all new, all original celebrations like "Little Mary Snowflake," "Peace On Earth" and the instant classic "Snowstar." There is even a nod to The King, with a very Presley take on the classic "Please Come Home For Christmas" that is sure to please Elvis fans old and new. Rockapella has long been considered one of the finest vocal groups in the world. They hit the charts in 2000 with their first Christmas release which debuted on Billboard’s Top Independent Albums Chart at #40 and peaked at #21. Additionally, it peaked at #36 on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart. The guys are ready to do it again! Rockapella has also been a part of millions of people’s lives via the Folgers Coffee Best Part Of Waking Up ad campaign for which they wrote and performed the song featured in the ads. No doubt the unique sound of these 5 men is familiar to many of you already. From the Artist In their Own Words….Track by Track Little Mary Snowflake – Scott Leonard It's easy to get mushy on a Christmas record, I wanted to start with some Rockapella jiffy pop (compact, bouncing, happy). Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer – Scott Leonard The 50's - 60's Christmas pop of Johnny Marks and Rockapella are a perfect match. Merry Christmas, Darling – Scott Leonard What a great song, I’ve never heard any version but the Carpenters'. Love and the Lights – Kevin Wright The song came from my nephew saying that he might not make it for Christmas this year because of issues with his new job! I'll be Home for Christmas – Scott Leonard George chose the song, I just tried to make a nice bed for his lead. This Christmas Day – Scott Leonard I love New York at Christmas. Home for the Holidays – Scott Leonard Same arrangement as the "Bash!" version, with a different approach to the 'instrumental' section. Please Come Home for Christmas – Scott Leonard It’s a natural fit for Rockapella. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree – Scott Leonard Another Johnny Marks classic, We could do a whole Johnny Marks album. Snowstar – Scott Leonard There is something otherworldly about new snow at night. Peace on Earth – Jeff Thacher "Peace On Earth" just flowed right out. Tim Foust wrote the bridge while I completed the verses and wrote the chorus. Small World – Scott Leonard I heard what a great lyric, sentiment, and melody it was. I could hear a great Rockapella version immediately.
ASIN: B00006JOFM
VSKU: DBV.B00006JOFM.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Rockapella
Binding: Audio cd
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