And, man, am I glad that I did.

The singer has put together a smoothly produced, elegantly delivered "treat" for all as they celebrate the most joyous of holidays. Vandross does his patented "Lutherisms" on each song; making even the few songs presented uniquely his. The perennial favorite "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" is given a spin that only he, and he only alone, can give.

The measure of an album for me can be found in the first songs and, on that note, the singer scores a winner. "With a Christmas Heart", "This is Christmas" (magnificent), and "The Mistletoe Jam" (reminiscent of "Till My Baby Comes Home") are as good as he gets.

I rank this one as a latter-day equivalent to the Christmas album made by the late, great Nat "King" Cole. That's how outstanding it is.


THIS CD IS GREAT I'VE HAD IT 2 YEARS AND IT'S STILL MY #1   December 18, 1998
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

MY FAVORITE SONG IS EVERY YEAR. HOWEVER THE REMAKES THAT LUTHER ADDED ARE WONDERFUL.I DO WISH HE WOULD HAVE DONE THE CHRISTMAS SONG THAT WOULD BOOST THIS CD TO A 10 PLUS ON MY CHARTS. WHENEVER I PULL OUT THE CHRISTMAS MUSIC USUALLY DECEMBER 1 THIS ONE GOES ON FIRST AND ALWAYS GETS THE MOST PLAY ... SO GO OUT AND GET IT LITE THE FIREPLACE AND WHETHER YOU ARE ALONE OR WITH A LOVE ONE SIT BACK AND ENJOY THIS MUSIC IT HAS A WAY OF REALLY PUTTING YOU IN THE HOLIDAY MOOD. THANKS A BUNCH LUTHER!


Is this the best ever Christmas Album?   December 20, 2000
Brad Hall (Sydney, Australia)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

I believe it is.

I have had this album for 4 years now & it's still my first choice among other Christmas albums that we have.

Luther's vocals are truly remarkable. The crispness & clarity of the recording has to be heard to be appreciated. Fortunately my 93 Ford Fairmont (Australian) has an exeptional sound system & many a pedestrian has cast an inquisitive gaze my way when I have had "Every Year Every Christmas" cranked up.

The fact that Luther has used many new songs of his own, rather than just re release an album of traditionals is a refreshing change for anyone looking for a standout Christmas Album.

Using other big name artists such as Clarence Clemons, Marcus Miller & Darlene Love is also a big plus.

Buy this Album & to get the best out of it listen to it on a really good system you will be truly inspired at this inspiring time of the year.

Hey Luther, How about a tour down under!


ONE OF MY "FAVORITE THINGS...."   December 23, 2000
L. Kelsey (Riverside, CA. United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

at Christmas is this CD by Luther Vandross. Luther does a beautiful job of capturing the feelings of the season, from the bouncy/funky "Mistle Toe Jam," to the soulful, determination of "Every Year, Every Christmas," which is my favorite song on the CD. Luther makes each song his own, whether it's a Christmas standard ("My Favorite Things") or his own original work ("This is Christmas"). The perfect party CD on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day and the days to follow. A new, original classic.