"You should always be wary of simply throwing superlatives around, but with the Singers Unlimitedalbum Christmas, you just can't get by without them!" That was the general tenor of music critics towards the album, first released in 1972.Even today, this recording of a cappella Christmas classics stands far out from the crowd. This form of perfection, with its unerring intonation, vocal intensity, jazz-like feeling and sophisticated arrangement as well as its technical implementation, is tough to match even now.
The recordings are now available in unprecedented sound quality. The original analogue recordings from 1972 form the basis of Christoph Stickel's unobtrusive "refurbishing" which aims to avoid any artistic intervention. You, the valued listener, will be transported back into the sound engineer's chair at the time of recording.

Artist:
Gene Puerling, Vocals, Arranger, Leader, Producer
Don Shelton, Vocals
Len Dresslar, Vocals
Bonnie Herman, Vocals

Listen to music samples

01. Deck The Halls	02. Ah Bleak & Chill Wintry Wind	03. Bright, Bright The Holly Berries
04. Jesu Parvule	05. Caroling, Caroling	06. What Are The Signs
07. Night Bethlehem	08. While By My Sheep	09. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
10. Silent Night	11. Joy To The World	12. Wassail Song
13. Carol Of The Russian Children	14. Good King Wenceslas	15. Coventry Carol
16. Oh Come All Ye Faithful	17. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Reel audio tapes carry warranty of 2 years if treated properly. No returns of used product.

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5
Especially for those who love the traditional, older holiday music

Posted by Thomas on 10th Mar 2022

Only one listen so far, and I can tell there are going to be a LOT of incredible nuances to this production. There is no question this will get plenty of play this season and for all seasons to come. The voices are incredible, the overall production is just awesome. A great addition to my Conniff, Manhattan Transfer, Vince Guaraldi, Mitch Miller, Sinatra, Hollyridge Strings, and my jazz and swing Xmas stuff, etc collection, which is getting substantial at this point. This album will very likely be in the top 10 in my collection.
5
One of the most amazing vocal groups of all time

Posted by Jim on 10th Mar 2022

This is the follow-up group to the Hi-los, with two of the original members of that group. A beautifully arranged and sung group of both familiar and lesser known Christmas songs.
5
A Most Beautiful Christmas Album

Posted by Peter on 10th Mar 2022

If you follow vocal groups you know the nucleus of Singers Unlimited came from the Hi Los, an amazing four male vocal group popular in the sixties and seventies. Singers Unlimited added a fifth voice--Bonnie Baker--a brilliant lead singer. This is my family's favorite Christmas music. If you enter any of my daughters' homes during the Christmas holidays this will most likely be playing. The group is emotional without being cloying. it sings perfectly in tune and breathes together as one through phrases. The chord voicings chosen by musical director/singer Gene Sperling are fresh and in perfect taste. This is a perfect!