For over 20 years, Richard Marx has consistently and powerfully made his mark on the music industry. His self-titled debut album kicked off his career as a solo artist in 1987 and went on to sell 3 million copies. His 1989 follow-up became even more successful, selling over 7 million copies worldwide. From 1987 to 1990, he became the first male solo artist in history to have his first 7 singles reach the top 5 on Billboard s singles chart, including countless hits! This feat remains unchallenged.He was nominated for Grammy awards 3 times and received an American Music Award nomination for favorite male singer. In 1992, he was awarded Best Selling Adult Contemporary Artist at the Billboard Music awards, and received the International Song of the Year Award at the Australian Music awards. In addition to selling over 30 million records, and writing, as of 2009, thirteen #1 songs, he remained a fixture on pop and adult contemporary radio for years, even as he emerged as a top producer working with some of the biggest names in the music business. Among those artists, *NSYNC, Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban, Vince Gill, 98°, Luther Vandross, Kenny Rogers, Sarah Brightman, Lara Fabian, Sister Hazel, The Tubes and SHeDAISY. More recently, he has written and produced records for Daughtry, Leann Rimes, Katherine Jenkins, Travis Tritt, Emerson Drive, Natalie Cole, Keith Urban, Paulina Rubio, Kenny Loggins, Chris Botti, Michael Bolton, and actor Hugh Jackman.
C**E
What a great Christmas album!
I still listen to this CD even though it's past Christmas. I love the music. I also use it as background when I need to do accounting to help me focus. I was lucky enough to find a new CD. The songs are also available for download and on Amazon music. We used it as background music while opening Christmas presents during my visit with my son and his family this year. They enjoyed it as much as I do.
P**N
A Perfect Christmas Collection
I was a little caught off guard by Richard Marx's "Christmas Spirit". I was a teen when Richard Marx was in his hey day and seemed to hit the #1 spot on the top 40 charts about every other week. I really enjoyed his music back then. I know that Richard has stayed active in the music business since then, by my interest had waned and I did not keep up. I was intrigued enough however to purchase this CD and boy I'm glad I did. This is hands down one of the most soothing, put you in the spirit Christmas CD's I've ever listened to. I had forgotten after all these years just how much I missed the voice of Richard Marx. He really is a talented guy, and this type of music seems custom made for his particular vocal style. I've listened to this CD countless times this Christmas season and have loved every minute of it. "Let There be Peace" alone is worth buying the album for. It's probably the best rendition of the song I've ever heard. What a great CD over all though. Really outstanding stuff.
M**P
An Awesome Collection - Great Arrangements
I’ve always like Richard Marx voice, but had no idea what to expect from this Christmas Album - I was pleasantly surprised. Great Arrangements that are true to the Originals. I even liked the New Compositions, which is highly unusual for me. Great Collection
J**S
Richard Marx Christmas CD
If you are a fan of Richard Marx you MUST add this to your collection. All of the "classics" on the CD are beautifully done as only Richard can do them and the original song "Christmas Spirit" on this CD is sure to become one of your all time favorite holiday songs.
K**A
Great Holiday Music
This is the best Christmas CD I've heard since Hall and Oates put out their Christmas CD some 6 plus years ago. Just enough edge to the Christmas classics to not be too predictable (i.e. Little Drummer Boy). Plus two new songs which are great. Christmas Spirit, the title song, is soooo Richard Marx. - great vocals, great beat, catchy chorus - I found myself humming it all day! Even my husband who can live without the barrage of holiday music commented on how much he liked it.I plan to buy additional copies for gifts. Richard is one of those artists who just gets better with age.i
C**M
Beautiful album
We've always liked Richard Marx's voice and despite aging, his has remained clear and in tune. He does "rock up" a couple of the songs, but over all, a very pleasing selection of Christmas favorites. The original songs are nice as well. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the way he made the song "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" his own. It is unrecognizable and "dark" sounding which did not appeal to me.
E**.
RICHARD MARX'S CHRISTMAS SPIRIT CD.
EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS CHRISTMAS CD IS PERFECT, EVERY SONG WAS BEAUTIFULLY DONE BY MR. MARX, EVEN THE THIS CLASSICS AND REMAKES WERE SUPERB. IF YOU LOVE BEAUTIFULLY DONE MUCIS, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CD BE ADDED TO YOUR CHRISTMAS MUSIC COLLECTION.
V**Y
Love this voice!!!!!!
I have bought many Christmas albums, but this one was by far the BEST I have ever heard.....He not only has a flawless voice, he sings with passion and emotion like I have never heard. I cry each time I hear "Christmas Morning" Please Please Please make this one of your Christmas albums and you will be a very happy Richard Marx fan even more!!!!!!
S**Y
Christmas Cracker!
This is just a brilliant album. Having been a fan for many many years, I was curious and slightly apprehensive to hear his versions of some of the old classics. After one listen, any doubts were extinguished. Richard adds his unique voice to some superb arrangements to make this a real gem. It is a truly delightful album. With so many Christmas albums to choose from, this one is in a league of it's own.
M**N
Brilliant as always.
Brilliant as always!!! Richard's rendition of 'I heard the Bells on Christmas day' makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I bought a copy for my sister in law, who had never listened to RM, and my brother said she played it constantly all over Christmas.
J**S
Good family cd
Good cd only play at Christmas and drive family mad.
M**N
Five Stars
A very welcome addition to my Christmas cd collection, with the smooth voice of Mr. Marx
G**L
Brilliant as always
Just love this album to death, the only annoying thing is that I have to wait for X-Mas every year to play it.If you like great vocals, great music etc buy the album now...The best way to describe it is that everyone who's heard me play this has bought a copy for themselves...
