Vonda Shepard

A Very Ally Christmas

Excellent compilation

Review Score:

(10/10)
I'm a big fan of Vonda Shepard, dating back to when I first heard her singing the Ally McBeal title theme. After just a bit of searching to find other music that she had done, I bought up virtually the entire library of Vonda Shepard releases (at the time that was "The Radical Light," my personal favorite: "It's Good Eve" and the self-titled "Vonda Shepard").
Thankfully, once Ally McBeal got very popular, a 'soundtrack' from the show was released, which offered up the music that Vonda Shepard and the cast of Ally McBeal (including the also very talented Jane Krakowski and Lisa Nicole Carson) had been singing. Successful sales of that original soundtrack led to several other soundtrack and compilation CDs from the show, including this great CD.
Well, this particular soundtrack is a compilation of Christmas and holiday music from the Ally McBeal show, including several pieces that came late in the shows life (two songs with Robert Downey, Jr. providing vocals).
Vonda Shepards work on this CD has her at the top of her game. Her version of "The Man with the Bag" is just such a happy and jolly holiday tune, you can't help yourself from perking up just listening to it.
Jane Krakowski's version of "I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus" brings out that hint of naughtiness that was ever present in her portrayal of Ally's man hungry secretary on the show.
Macy Gray's "Winter Wonderland," and Lisa Nicole Carson's "Santa Claus got stuck in my chimney" are both soulful and perfectly bluesy.
The surprise of the CD is Robert Downey, Jr.'s well done "River", which alone is worth the price of the CD.
Over all a CD that will take you through the range of Holiday feelings: joyful and perky happiness, bluesy and reflective thoughts, and playful naughtiness. A great holiday CD -- not just for fans of the Ally McBeal show.

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