An outstanding 22-track compilation from Capitol's vaults, 1944-1963, covering many styles, from the folk-blues of
Leadbelly to the entrancing pop vocals of
Nancy Wilson. Doo wop, honky tonk, piano boogie, and the playful girl group pop of The Bookends on "Christmas Kisses" all fit in with
Les Paul's dazzling display of guitar virtuosity on "Jingle Bells" and the irresistible "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Mambo" from
Billy May and His Orchestra. ~ Dennis MacDonald