Carly Simon, Christmas Is Almost Here - 36m 32s

Tracks & Durations

1. Christmas Is Almost Here	3:53
2. O Come, All Ye Faithful	3:29
3. The Land Of Christmas (Mary)	3:17
4. Silent Night	3:10
5. Twelve Gates To The City	3:10
6. I'll Be Home For Christmnas	2:24
7. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen	3:05
8. Heaven	3:09
9. Pretty Paper	3:29
10. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas	3:09
11. Happy Xmas (War Is Over)	4:11

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Review

Carly Simon's first album of Christmas music is a family affair. Here, she covers songs by her former brother-in-law, Livingston Taylor (the title track), as well as reworking "Heaven Can't Be Far," a tune her sister Lucy penned in the '80s. Adding to the personal feel is Simon's duet with her son Ben Taylor on "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman," the two voices blending with a precision that only blood relatives can achieve. But the intimacy and warmth of the disc aren't due only to the appearance of her nearest and dearest; it's also the choice and treatment of the material, which includes three originals as well as inventive takes on such seasonal classics as "Silent Night," "O Come All Ye Faithful," and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." In addition, Simon tackles the gospel favorite "Twelve Gates to the City" with the same verve and spirit that she lent to her massive hit "Let the River Run," from the Working Girl soundtrack. The biggest surprise under Carly's tree isn't her elegant, moving cover of John Lennon's "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," but her sweet duet with Willie Nelson on "Pretty Paper." --Jaan UhelszkiPresenting 11 holiday favorites, including 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,' 'Silent Night,' 'O Come All Ye Faithful' and 'I'll Be Home For Christmas.' Also Features 3 brand new (2002) compositions written and recorded especially for the release 'The Land Of Christmas (Mary),' 'Christmas Is Almost Here' and 'Heaven.' A brand new version of John Lennon's classic 'Happy X-mas' (War Is Over) and her duet 'Pretty Paper' with Willie Nelson. Rhino. 2002.

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Christmas Is Almost Here

Tracks: 13 (+2 tracks), Disk length: 40m 41s (+4m 9s)

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