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Linn Records sampler

Linn Records sampler is free at Amazon.



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Bargain Bach for under a Buck

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Looking for a collection of Bach? Here is a set of the Brandenburgs along with the Harpichord Concertos 1-6 plus the Harpsichord Concertos for Two and more keyboards. The performances seem to be from the old Vox catalog possibly, or may be newer, but either way decent recordings. And right now you get over 4 hours of Bach for 69 cents. That is quite a bargain, and not a bad way to expand your Bach collection too.





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Ray Conniff - Christmas Caroling

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The Ray Conniff Singers do not make an appearance in the Goodyear LP series until volume 6, but their sound is about as pop as you can get. They released 3 Christmas albums, but a great compilation was released in 1985 that gathered all of their best tracks together. "Christmas Caroling" is a fun trip thru some really happy holiday music that is guaranteed to put either a smile or groan on your face.



Christmas Carolling - Ray Conniff
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Christmas with the Lennon Sisters

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From 1961 but evoking the 50's sound, the Lennon Sisters have a charming holiday collection, with enough of the smooth Lawrence Welk sound to give the music an easy listening feel. Definitely on of the better girl group LPs from that era, and a great mix of pop and traditional songs.



Christmas Songs With The Lennon Sisters - The Lennon Sisters
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Norman Luboff - Songs of Christmas

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Released in 1956, this LP is a great choral album with all of the standard holiday favorite tunes. Of course the album is not in stereo, but the sound is fine and the performances show why this was a Christmas favorite for years.



Songs of Christmas - The Norman Luboff Choir
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