These Are Special Times

by Dion, Celine

In the wake of her Titanic success, Celine Dion produced two new albums for the holiday season of 1998. One was a new French album, and the other was These Are Special Times, her first Christmas album. These Are Special Times is an especially successful holiday album since Dion wisely balances popular carols ("The Christmas Song," "Blue Christmas," "Feliz Navidad") with new songs ("Don't Save It All for Christmas," the R. Kelly duet "I'm Your Angel"), hymns ("Ave Maria," "Adeste Fidelis"), and Christmas songs with a distinct religious theme ("O Holy Night," the Andrea Bocelli duet "The Prayer"). At times, the production is too slick, at other times Dion's vocals are a little mannered, but overall, These Are Special Times is very effective, because the songs are good and she's committed to the material. Any fan of Dion, or of '90s adult contemporary pop in general, should find this very enjoyable. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi

  • Condition: Used - Good
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  • Language: English
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  • Label: Sony Bmg Music Entertainment
  • UPC: 888430842823
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Track listings

  • 1. O Holy Night
  • 2. Don't Save It All For Christmas Day
  • 3. Blue Christmas
  • 4. Another Year Has Gone By
  • 5. Magic Of Christmas Day, The (God Bless Us Everyone)
  • 6. Ave Maria
  • 7. Adeste Fideles
  • 8. Christmas Song, The (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
  • 9. Prayer, The
  • 10. Brahm's Lullaby
  • 11. Christmas Eve
  • 12. These Are Special Times
  • 13. Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
  • 14. I'm Your Angel
  • 15. Feliz Navidad
  • 16. Cloches Du Hameau, Les
 
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  • New: Mint condition or still sealed (SS). Absolutely perfect in every way. New.
  • Fine/Like New (EX): No defects, little sign of use, well cared for. Plays perfectly. Close to new. Not necessarily sealed or unused, but close. Could be an unopened promotional or cut item. Sometimes called: mint-minus.
  • Very Good (VG): Will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it.
  • Good (G): Attractive and well cared for, but no longer fresh. Minor signs of wear, scuffing or scratching, but will play almost perfectly. For vinyl: barely detectable crackles or pops.
  • Fair (FR): This item is in okay condition. For vinyl: good is not so good and the record may have low level crackles or pops when playing. CD: one or more tracks may skip.
  • Poor (P): Obviously well-worn and handled. Most vinyl collectors will not buy good or below, but some tracks on CD or vinyl will play.
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