| Susan Boyle | Primary Artist |
| Mae McKenna | Background Vocals |
| Dave Arch | Piano |
| John Parricelli | Guitar |
| Steve Mac | Organ, Synthesizer, Piano, Keyboards |
| Chris Laws | Drums |
| Centre For Young Musicians | Children's Chorus |
| Joanna Forbes | Background Vocals |
| Eddie Hession | Accordion |
| Grace Davidson | Background Vocals |
| Sarah Ryan | Background Vocals |
| Ann de Renais | Background Vocals |
| Jenny O'Grady | Background Vocals, Choir Master |
| Amber Stassi | Vocals |
| Jacob Ramsey-Patel | Soloist |
| Leonard Cohen | Composer |
| Lou Reed | Composer |
| Neil Finn | Composer |
| Geoff Foster | Engineer |
| Dave Arch | Arranger, Orchestral Arrangements, Choir Arrangement |
| Steve Mac | Arranger, Producer |
| Noel Regney | Composer |
| Gloria Shayne | Composer |
| Sebastian Temple | Composer |
| Andrew Dudman | Engineer |
| Chris Barrett | Engineer |
| Traditional | Composer |
| Chris Laws | Engineer, Pro-Tools |
| Susan Boyle | Liner Notes |
| Jenny O'Grady | Choir Contractor |
| Dann Pursey | Engineer |
| John Baker | Score Copyist |
Anonymous
Posted November 15, 2010
The world has been given a "gift" in the person of Susan Boyle. This is a perfect description of her album. Enjoy now and for many holidays to come.I have come to wonder how much the world of music would have be denied if SoBo had not made that trip to BGT.
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Posted November 22, 2010
This is a different Susan than we heard on her 1st CD but that's okay. There's a sweetness here that's probably a result of finally coming into her own long after anyone thought it would happen (if they even thought it would)and of feeling truly blessed (I also read her book). It somehow fits the season. I look forward to her next CD, again showing the wide range, not only of notes, but also of emotions, that she showed on her 1st CD.
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Posted November 16, 2010
Gently through your ears and grasps your heart.
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Posted December 12, 2010
This gentle voice needs to be heard by all
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I'm a music fanatic and holiday music is one of my favorites. It always puts me in a good mood because this time of year is always a great time for me. I have an amazing family and the best friends a person could ask for. While listening to Susan Boyle - The Gift CD it made me think about the people in my life and how they are a gift. I know that sounds cliche but it's the truth. O Holy Night and O Come All Ye Faithful are absolutely beautiful songs but hearing Susan sing them brings them to a whole new level. I love this CD and plan on giving it to a few people for Christmas. The Gift gets 3 stars, easy.
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Posted December 4, 2010
singing from the soul.magic feelings listening to only the best picked songs. perfect for christmas time as well as throughout the year.brings back old memories kind to the mind and touches the heart. truely gifted women~
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Posted November 23, 2010
It's hard to believe that this CD wasn't on Oprah's List of favorite things. It's at the top of mine. It is an excellent way to kick off the holiday season and puts you in the right mood for your Christmas shopping. It will make a great gift. I also recommend that you buy "When God Stopped Keeping Score," an intimate look at the power of God and forgiveness. It is an amazing book.
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Posted November 23, 2010
Susan Boyle's voice reminds me a little of Judith Durham's, of THE SEEKERS from Austrailia.
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Posted November 29, 2010
I love every song Susan Boyle sings/records. She is at the top of my list these days. I still enjoy Barbra Streisand.
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Editorial Reviews
All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine
If ever there was an ideal candidate for a holiday album it's Susan Boyle, the reality TV show contestant who caused a sensation with her pretty, old-fashioned performance of "I Dreamed a Dream" in 2009. If ever there was a genre that calls for old-fashioned prettiness it's the holiday album, a genre that cares not for the whims of fashion, a genre where predictability is cherished. For the most part, The Gift is indeed predictable in its sound -- a continuation of the glassy, stately march of I Dreamed a Dream -- and songs, relying on carols, not secular seasonal tunes. Well, that's not entirely true. There is a very, very large exception to that rule and that ...