Here the most famous songs of the holiday season, sung by the most famous singers, are presented. Brenda Lee's “Rockin 'Around The Christmas Tree”, Judy Garland's “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and Eartha Kitt's “Santa Baby” are just three examples of the quality of the songs.
2009 holiday collection. Christmas music has become such an integral part of the holiday season. From glorious melodies that celebrate the religious aspects of the holidays to beloved little ditties about Santa, Frosty and Rudolph, we've come to love the warmth that these songs bring to our hearts and souls. In the '60s and '70s, when Soul music really found its feet, many of the great artists of the genre chimed in with their own unique takes on yuletide tunes. This newly packaged collection from The Four Tops is a prime example of the way that Soul music took Christmas to a whole new level. Features 12 tracks including 'Christmas Here With You', 'The Christmas Song', 'Silent Night' and many more.
Between 1959 and 1973, viewers tuned in weekly to NBC for the latest episode of Bonanza. The beloved western, following the exploits of the Cartwright family on their Ponderosa ranch, aired for a remarkable 431 episodes and reached an estimated 400 million watchers in 87 countries. Bonanza inspired, well, a merchandising bonanza, with action figures, comic books, lunchboxes, model sets, dinnerware, and even a chain of steakhouses and a Lake Tahoe theme park.
A series that looks directly at "iconic" artists & bands of the 20th Century; providing their best hits on CD, launched in 1999. Run by Universal Canada, 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection boasts sales of over 9 million, more than 600 titles in a range of musical styles and being the "most succcessful greatest hits series in canada". Alternations to the series include releases focusing on Christmas themed music.