George Strait’s “Classic Christmas”
December 2, 2008 by Heather
I recently had the chance to listen to George Strait’s newest Christmas album, Classic Christmas, and even though there are no original pieces on the album (he’s already got a couple of those anyway!) you’ve got to give it a listen if you’re a George Strait fan!
The album includes:
1. Joy To The World
2. We Three Kings
3. Silent Night
4. Jingle Bells
5. O Come, All Ye Faithful
6. Up On The Housetop
7. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
8. O Christmas Tree
9. Hark, The Herald Angels Sing
10. Decks The Halls
They’re all fantastic, and even though they are classic Christmas songs you’ve heard hundreds of times and he doesn’t do anything to “make them his own” (i.e., different music or melodies, etc) aside from some great twang, it’s perfect to listen to while putting up the tree or baking in the kitchen. But let’s face, I’d pay to hear the man sing the phone book.
The album is available at Amazon for under $10 and would make an excellent “early” gift for any fan!
[image: amazon]
George Strait’s ‘Troubadour’
I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of George Strait’s newest album, “Troubadour” yesterday. I almost squealed at the mailbox and put it in my CD player as soon as I got in the door, and I listened to it twice before I did anything else.
It’s fantastic! There are a couple of tracks that aren’t my favorites but overall I’d say it’s one of George’s best, which isn’t saying much because all of his past albums have been fantastic as well! My favorite track was “It Was Me,” an aww-inducing ballad about love at first sight. The upbeat “West Texas Town” also tops my list, as did “House With No Doors.” I also like “I Saw God Today,” which has been on the radio a lot the last few weeks as the first single.
“Troubadour” hit stores today!
Click below for the bio that came with the album!