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By Sierra Stark

Michael Buble recently released a Christmas album simply titled Michael Buble Christmas.  I have always liked his music and so I was eager to buy it.  As you will see from my review, I was not disappointed.

1. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas- Starting the cd out with this song was a great idea.  His charm and talent added to an already great classic.  I definitely wanted to hear more after this song!

2. Santa Claus is coming to town- Adding a little jazz to this song was a wonderful idea.  The second song was as good as the first!

3. Jingle Bells- This song featured the Puppini Sisters, and I am not sure that they were such a great choice.  Michael was great, but he could have picked someone better to accompany him.

4. White Christmas- I have never really loved this song, but I thought this was better than the version usually heard on the radio, which seems a little too whiny.

5. All I want for Christmas is you- This is one of my favorites on the cd.  I have always liked this song by Mariah Carey, but this version is even better!

6. Holly Jolly Christmas- Let's just say he was born to sing this song!

7. Santa Baby- I wondered how this song would be since it is normally sang by a woman with a crush on St. Nick, but Michael did a fun twist on the song by adding a few words of his own.  He actually refers to Santa as a buddy rather than his baby.

8. Have Yourself a merry little Christmas- Michael's voice made this version of a classic one of  my favorites. Great choice Michael!

9. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)- This is another one of my favorites.  I like the upbeat song here so that you are not bored with the slower, classic songs.

10. Silent Night- This has never been one of my favorites, but Michael did as good of a job as any with this one.  However, I like that he incorporated children singing into the song.

11. Blue Christmas- I never loved Elvis' version of this one, but I think Michael did a much better job.

12. Cold December Night- I liked this new, upbeat song.  The lyrics were well written and Michael sang it brilliantly, as always.

13. I'll Be Home For Christmas- To be honest this was not one of his best.  I thought he didn't sound true to his voice.

14. Ave Maria- This was not a typical Michael Buble sounding song, but I liked it! It was operatic, and well done.

15. Deseos/ Feliz Navidad- This version was better than the normal one heard on the radio. Thalia was a great choice for this song!

Overall I was delighted by this CD. I would recommend purchasing the one at Target so that you can get the CD with 3 bonus tracks.  Well done Michael!