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This is one for all ages, especially oldsters like myself. Time was the only time you ever heard this music was around Christmas time. The lp was almost impossible to get, and if you did find it, was hard to afford. Thanks to the advent of the CD, these timeless tracks are available to everyone at a reasonable price. Vince Guaraldi, an obscure jazz pianist, and former member of one of Woody Herman's band incarnations, struck absolute gold w/ this collection of tunes forever to be associated w/ Peanuts, and Christmas. Seemingly all that hear these recordings are immediately "hooked", knowing that they are hearing something special, and timeless. The liner notes state that Vince knew he wasn't a great piano player, only wanting to "be liked and play pretty tunes that reach the audience". His hope was that some would become standards. Before his death in 1976, I am sure he realized he had fullfilled this dream. Now one of my childhood dreams of owning this soundtrack is also fullfilled. Man, this is a great piece of music and memories.Read full review
Every year around Thanksgiving, I hover-over my stereo console. For it is at this time that I am poised to position this album onto my turntable. I just can't wait to hear it again. I may even play it through the New Year... It's just that good! Of course, I grew-up watching the Charlie Brown Christmas T.V. Special so it' holds a special place in my heart but still... The Vince Guaraldi Trio was certainly the finest choice for the soundtrack. Every song is better than the last and this particular version has bonus tracks that extend the listening enjoyment even longer. You won't regret purchasing this music. It never gets old!
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My mother really likes this album from the classic Merry Christmas Charlie Brown, it is an excellent soundtrack for the seasons. I got one a couple of years ago and I listened to it, it is the soundtrack from the Peanuts Christmas cartoon and loved it, thanks!
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Every year around Christmas Time, I watch the 'Charlie Brown Christmas' and love it. I have been looking for the soundtrack for years and am happy to have found it. All of the music tracks on this CD are modern classic jazz pieces that evoke the wonderful emotions of Christmas Time!
My son wanted my older version of this CD to play at his first house for his first Christmas there! I bought this one for myself! I love it! These songs remind me of my childhood and Christmases long gone, and there are more tracks on this one than the one I bought years ago.
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