Lovely Christmas sounds from the McGuire Sisters – a trio whose sweet style was always a big hit on TV, and which brings a perfect "Holiday Special" vibe to this seasonal album – which also includes a fair bit of unusual tunes! Most of the tracks are arranged by Dick Jacobs – with the kind of lush backings the group often received on the screen – and their unified style of vocalizing does a nice job of keeping things sprightly in all the right moments, especially on the more upbeat tunes. Titles include "If You Believe", "The Cactus Christmas Tree", "He", "Give Me Your Heart For Christmas", "Without Him", "Christmas Alphabet", and "Honorable Congratulations". CD features three bonus tracks – "Be A Santa", "Peace", and "Ave Maria". CD

A surprisingly wonderful little EP – one that features bluesy soulman Marvin serving up 4 great original Holiday tunes, plus a spoken "Christmas Greeting" at the beginning of the record! The record comes off wonderfully – with none of the cliches that can sometimes creep into Marvin's work, and in a rich and soulful mode that's really great. And although the album's on a major label, it's got some really great indie-style production, and none of the cheesiness that you might expect for the date. Titles include "Take A Look Around You", "Do It Tonight", "Merry Christmas", and "Funky Christmas". LP, Vinyl record album

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Music from Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, Brothers For Hymn, the Grass Cats, Dennis Cash, Steel Creek Band, Sweet Potato Pie, Grass Street, Carolina Sonshine, Kickin' Grass, Gena Britt & more. CD