Christmas With Eddy Arnold
Eddy Arnold's rich, mellifluous baritone and butter-smooth delivery made him one of the few singers able to cross effortlessly between pop and country during the 1950s and 1960s--and that versatility means this collection has something for everyone. Originally released in 1961, the album sees Eddy put his stamp on traditional religious carols like "O Little Town of Bethlehem," as well as spry secular seasonal songs such as "Jingle Bell Rock" and "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town." And since he never forgot his roots in rural Tennessee, he puts a special spin on the touching "Will Santa Come to Shanty Town?" They just don't make them like Eddy Arnold anymore--and that's a cryin' shame.--David Sprague