Christmas Music: The Bells of Dublin the Chieftains
1991, RCA Victor

Lively Irish tunes are mixed with traditional Christmas melodies and medieval carols to make for an uplifting and memorable Christmas experience. Even the modern Rebel Jesus, written by a "heathen and a pagan" reminds us of the true spirit of Christmas. The album begins with a recording of the bells ringing in the city of Dublin on Christmas eve.

Reviewed by Alicia Van Hecke (11-29-05)

Tracks:

1. The Bells Of Dublin Christmas Eve
2. Past Three O'Clock
3. St. Stephens Day Murders
4. Il Est Ne/Ca Berger
5. Don Oiche Ud I MBeithill
6. I Saw Three Ships A Sailing
7. A Breton Carol
8. Carol Medley: O The Holly She Bears A Berry
9. Carol Medley: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
10. Carol Medley: The Boar's Head
11. The Wexford Carol
12. The Rebel Jesus
13. Skyline Jig
14. O Holy Night
15. Medley, 'The Wren! The Wren!': The Arrival Of The Wren Boys
16. Medley, 'The Wren! The Wren!': The Dingle Set--Dance
17. Medley, 'The Wren! The Wren!': The Wren In The Furze
18. Medley, 'The Wren! The Wren!': A Dance Duet--Reels
19. Medley, 'The Wren! The Wren!': Brafferton Village/Walsh's Hornpipe
20. Medley, 'The Wren! The Wren!': The Farewell: The Piper Through The Meadow Strayed
21. Medley: Once In Royal David's City
22. Medley: Ding Dong Merrily On High
23. Medley: O Come All Ye Faithful

Christmas Carols and Motets The Tallis Scholars directed by Peter Phillips
1986, Gimell Records A Christmas Celebration Kathleen Battle
New York Choral Artists, The Boy's Choir of Harlem, The Orchestra of St. Luke's, Leonard Slatkin conducting
1986, Angel Records The Christmas Song Nat King Cole
1963/1999, Capitol Records

Handel: Highlights from Messiah Winchester Cathedral Choir, London Handel Orchestra, Martin Neary, conductor
1984, Academy Sound and Vision, 1989/1994, Musical Heritage Society Merry Christmas Bing Crosby with John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra
1945, MCA
Tracks:

1. Silent Night
2. Adeste Fideles
3. White Christmas
4. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
5. Faith Of Our Fathers
6. I'll Be Home For Christmas
7. Jingle Bells
8. Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
9. Silver Bells
10. It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas
11. Christmas In Killarney
12. Mele Kalikimaka

O Come All Ye Faithful King's College Choir
1984 - Decca, 1993 - Musical Heritage Society Christmas Movies: The Bells of Saint Mary's Going My Way It's a Wonderful Life Miracle of the Bells Miracle on 34th Street