Elvis Presley's
1971 holiday album
Elvis Sings "The Wonderful World of Christmas"
may not be as irresistible as his 1957 masterpiece
Christmas Album
, but it's nevertheless an enjoyable record. There are no surprises here, either in the selection of tunes ("O Come, All Ye Faithful," "The First Noel," "Winter Wonderland," "Merry Christmas, Baby") or in its soul and country-inflected pop arrangements, but it's a solid record that will please
Elvis
fans. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine