The McGarrigle Christmas Hour (2005)

About this title: Seven years after the release of their 1998 album The McGarrigle Hour, Kate & Anna McGarrigle have crafted a holiday album in much the same manner, which means they've brought together members of their family (including Kate's children Rufus Wainwright and Martha Wainwright, both of whom have been enjoying successful solo careers), longtime collaborators (such as Chaim Tannenbaum), and talented friends (among them Emmylou Harris and Teddy Thompson) for a collection of Christmas songs. Much like The McGarrigle Hour, The McGarrigle Christmas Hour is short on new compositions from Kate and Anna ... read more

Tracks:

1. Seven Joys of Mary [Traditional]
2. Old Waits Carol [Traditional]
3. O Little Town of Bethlehem [Brooks/Redner]
4. Il Est Né/Ça Bergers [Traditional]
5. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve [Loesser]
6. Rebel Jesus [Browne]
7. Some Children See Him [Hitson/Burt]
8. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year [Wainwright]
9. Counting Stars [McGarrigle/McGarrig]
10. Spotlight on Christmas [Wainwright]
11. Wise Men [McGarrigle/McGarrig]
12. Port Starboard Sox [McGarrigle/McGarrig]
13. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen [Traditional]
14. Blue Christmas [Hayes/Johnson]

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