Ultimate Christmas [Arista] (1998)

About this title: While perhaps not living up to the lofty goals of its title, Ultimate Christmas is an excellent holiday sampler nevertheless, compiling classic performances from artists of all eras and musical backgrounds to appeal to as wide an audience as possible. The many highlights include Bing Crosby's "White Christmas," Elvis Presley's "Blue Christmas," Nat King Cole's "The Christmas Song," Judy Garland's "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," and Sarah McLachlan's "Song for a Winter's Night." Marvin Jolly, All Music Guide

Tracks:

1. Silent Night (Intro) [Gruber/Mohr]
2. The Christmas Song [Torme/Wells]
3. Winter Wonderland [Bernard/Smith]
4. White Christmas [Berlin]
5. Blue Christmas [Hayes/Johnson]
6. Sleigh Ride [Anderson/Parish]
7. Frosty the Snowman [Nelson/Rollins]
8. Cantique de Noël (O Holy Night) [Adam]
9. O Come All Ye Faithful [Oakeley/Wade]
10. Joy to the World [Mason/Watts]
11. It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas [Willson]
12. Silver Bells [Livingston/Evans]
13. Santa Baby [Springer/Springer]
14. The Night Before Christmas [Simon]
15. Jingle Bells [Pierpont]
16. Song for a Winter's Night [Lightfoot]
17. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas [Martin/Blane]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.