08 December 2009

CD Review: Andrea Bocelli - My Christmas (Giveaway!)

I admit it... I'm a closet Andrea Bocelli fan. Both my grandmother and my mother love the guy, and I picked up an appreciation for the guy's incredible voice through them.


Andrea Bocelli has just released his first Christmas themed album back in November, simply called My Christmas. It features 14 holiday classics, including a duet with Natalie Cole, one with Mary J. Blige, -aaaand none other than The Muppets on Jingle Bells. Yes, Mr. Bocelli is with us Henson fans. Now I really am officially in love with the man! ;) A few of the songs are in German and Italian as well.

Here's the track list:

I Believe
Adeste Fideles
O Tannenbaum
Blue Christmas
White Christmas
The Christmas Song duet with Nathalie Cole
Oh Holy Night
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Jingle Bells - duet with The Muppets
Silent Night
Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle
The Lord’s Prayer
What Child Is This with Mary J Blige
Angels We Have Heard On High

Besides the Jingle Bells song (I know, I'm predictable!), my favorite track off the album was Silent Night.

If you are on the hunt for a holiday album that has traditional songs, but you're sick of hearing the same versions over... and over... and over... (like me in the stores! Ahhh! They are all the same version!!!), I highly recommend you pick up My Christmas or download it off iTunes. I think you'll enjoy Andrea's beautiful voice and his spin on holiday classics. (and your kids will enjoy hearing The Muppets!) I make this CD my music pick of my Holiday Gift Idea Guide!

Win it! I am so excited to get to share the spirit of the holidays with this wonderful giveaway for a copy of Andrea Bocelli's My Christmas with everyone! One lucky reader will win a copy of his new CD. I'm doing a short date on this one, in hopes you may receive it to enjoy this season. To enter, tell me which holiday song you look forward to hearing the most on Andrea's CD. Have you heard his beautiful voice before, or been lucky enough to see him in concert?

As always, if you have completed the first entry above, you can receive extra entries for:

-Subscribing to my feed OR following my blog
-Blogging about this giveaway with a link back
-Tweeting about this giveaway (leave the link or @psychotichouse me)

That's four (4) possible entries! Giveaway ends December 12th at 11:59 PM PST (note the short run!), and please leave your email address in your entry or have it available in your profile. US only, sorry :( Good luck everyone!!

I received a download file of the album to post my review, and one lucky winner will receive a physical copy of the CD.

53 comments:

Sunnyvale said...

Silent Night

Rachel said...

I look forward to hearing White Christmas. My mom (who is a huge fan) and I watched a concert on TV the other night, and it was wonderful!

Thank you so much for the chance to win!

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Laura said...

Oh I love what child is this!

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Laura said...

Oops, I forgot to answer the rest of the question! I have never heard him, but I'm looking forward to HOPEFULLY hearing him!

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Tamara B. said...

I look forward to hearing O Holy Night. I am a huge fan of his I have every Cd of his and was hoping to get this one for Christmas. I woudl love to see him in concert someday.
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Cheryl said...

Oh that one is easy! O Holy Night...It is my absolute favorite Christmas song. I can't even fathom the tears and goose bumps I would have coming from Andrea Bocelli's angelic voice. Mmmmm, gives me chill bumps just thinking about it. I hope I win because I love Andrea's work.

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Rebecca Graham said...

I would like to hear him sing Oh Holy Night. I have some of his earlier CDs.

LADYHIGHTOWER said...

My favorite is "Oh, Holy Night". ladyhightower@live.com

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denise said...

I Believe

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Sydney said...

The Christmas Song with Natalie Cole. He is an amazing singer!! I could listen all year long.

Kim said...

I am most jazzed about Silent Night

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Katherine said...

The MUPPET song of course! :) Jingle Bells!!

sue14625 said...

i like Jingle Bell Rock -Bobby Helms always put me in a Christmas mood

Mysharona said...

O Holy Night.

Krista said...

I'm looking forward to hearing O Holy Night. It's a beautiful song that I am sure Mr. Bocelli will shine on.

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Domestic Goddess..Diva sometimes said...

I do enjoy his songs. I remember when he came out, I was just a teen. Loved him then and still do. :)

Domestic Goddess..Diva sometimes said...

I am a subscriber too. ;)

nala07102002 said...

ava marie

Amy said...

O Holy Night is the song that I think would be my favorite. I love Andrea Bicelli & have 2 of his CDs.

saturdaynightfever said...

I would like to hear his rendition of "Blue Christmas"!

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Kimberly L said...

White Christmas

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catnap said...

The Christmas Song duet with Nathalie Cole. Have seen him on TV, but not live in concert. Great voice.
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catnap said...

The Christmas Song duet with Nathalie Cole. I've seen him on TV but not live in concert. Love his voice.
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Christy said...

Jingle Bells - duet with The Muppets

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Pamela S said...

I've not only heard of him, but LOVE him!! But we're a classical music sort of family. The song I would most like to hear would be "O Holy Night" since I think it would sound great with his voice. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

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Leslie said...

I love Andrea Bocelli and I can't wait to hear his version of Adeste Fideles.

Jennifer said...

He has an incredible voice so I am guessing that O Holy Night is going to be great!

Leslie said...

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packerfantimmy said...

I want to hear Jingle Bells just so I can hear how he sings with the Muppets.
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Derk Thomas said...

White Christmas and I have never heard him in concert before but would enjoy it.

mail4rosey said...

Blue Christmas would be beautiful, I think. And I have not heard of this artist until recently.

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missrantsypants said...

O Tannenbaum.


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ktgonyea said...

O Holy Night.

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liliesrnice said...

I'd love to hear O holy night. I have 3 of his cds and love them! I have not been lucky enough to see him in concert, tv performances are the closest I've gotten.

Gianna said...

Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle.
I've seen him in concert once :)

purango said...

I am looking forward to hearing Santa Claus Is Coming To Town. garrettsambo@aol.com

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