Review by Michael Macomber

Release Date: 10/29/1991
Original Release Date: October 1960 (Atco 33-125)
Producer: Ahmet Ertegun
Arrangements: Bobby Scott
Format: CD (1 Disc)
Label: Atlantic
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Bobby Darin was famous for delivering the unexpected, and with this release he did it again: a Christmas themed offering that is soulful, reverant, and rousing all at once. On "Baby Born Today" and "Jehovah Hallelujah," he kicks it out with a joyous shout that is equal to Brother Ray's. Alternately, his "Ave Maria" is so tender, gentle and stunningly beautiful that it is bound to silence any detractor who ever claimed Darin's voice was less than exquisite.

Tracks:

1. O Come All Ye Faithful
2. Poor Little Jesus
3. Child Of God
4. Baby Born Today
5. Holy Holy Holy
6. Ave Maria
7. Go Tell It On The Mountain
8. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
9. Jehovah Hallelujah
10. Mary Where Is Your Baby
11. Silent Night, Holy Night
12. Dona Nobis Pacem
13. Amen
14. Christmas Auld Lang Syne (Bonus Track)