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Holiday Music: 6 Great Gifts For Post 50s

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This year there's something for every post 50 holiday music fan, from new spins on old classics by Rod Stewart and James Taylor to new tunes from Roberta Flack and Willie Nelson. Although John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John's holiday CD "This Christmas" has received lukewarm -- if not downright awful -- reviews, other releases, including "Holidays Rule," a compilation of songs from Paul McCartney and other artists, have been well received.

For example, on the heels of her debut album "AM/FM," actress and singer Rita Wilson has just released her first EP, "Christmas Card," which can be downloaded on iTunes. One reviewer called Wilson a "fabulous singer" who puts her personal spin on cherished classics, making them the perfect addition to the holiday season.

Meanwhile, Willie Nelson's "The Classic Christmas Album" includes 16 songs that the singer has recorded for Columbia Records over the years. A reviewer called it "a special treat for fans."

Check out our slideshow for six great gifts for post 50 holiday music fans, and feel free to offer your own suggestions in comments.

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6 Great Music Gifts For Post 50s
Rita Wilson: 'Christmas Card'(01 of06)
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Rita Wilson's new EP, "Christmas Card," features covers of her favorite Christmas songs. Download "The Christmas Song" and "Silent Night" on iTunes today to get yourself into the spirit of the holidays. (credit:<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/christmas-card-single/id580595683" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="iTunes" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bb65992e4b05271530801b9" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/christmas-card-single/id580595683" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="11" data-vars-position-in-unit="18">iTunes</a>)
Rod Stewart:'Merry Christmas, Baby'(02 of06)
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Rod Stewart's distinct raspy voice compliments these 13 Christmas songs perfectly. (credit:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Merry-Christmas-Baby-Rod-Stewart/dp/B008ELUEQC" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Amazon.com" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bb65992e4b05271530801b9" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.amazon.com/Merry-Christmas-Baby-Rod-Stewart/dp/B008ELUEQC" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="9" data-vars-position-in-unit="16">Amazon.com</a>)
Roberta Flack: 'The Christmas Album'(03 of06)
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Roberta Flack offers a soulful version of nine Christmas songs on "The Christmas Album." (credit:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Christmas-Album-Roberta-Flack/dp/B000002SIQ" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Amazon" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bb65992e4b05271530801b9" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.amazon.com/The-Christmas-Album-Roberta-Flack/dp/B000002SIQ" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="7" data-vars-position-in-unit="14">Amazon</a>)
Willie Nelson: 'The Christmas Album'(04 of06)
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Willie Nelson sings these Christmas songs with a classic country twist. (credit:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Christmas-Album-Willie-Nelson/dp/B008VTRKJG/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_1" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Amazon" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bb65992e4b05271530801b9" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Christmas-Album-Willie-Nelson/dp/B008VTRKJG/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_1" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="5" data-vars-position-in-unit="12">Amazon</a>)
James Taylor: 'A Christmas Album'(05 of06)
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This album provides a contemporary, but traditional take on Christmas music. (credit:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/A-Christmas-Album-James-Taylor/dp/B00078V7AW" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Amazon" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bb65992e4b05271530801b9" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.amazon.com/A-Christmas-Album-James-Taylor/dp/B00078V7AW" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="3" data-vars-position-in-unit="10">Amazon</a>)
Compilation Album: 'Holidays Rule'(06 of06)
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"Holidays Rule" features songs from popular artists like Paul McCartney, Rufus Wainwright and Andrew Bird. (credit:<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Holidays-Rule/dp/B009A9EKGM" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Amazon" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bb65992e4b05271530801b9" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.amazon.com/Holidays-Rule/dp/B009A9EKGM" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="1" data-vars-position-in-unit="8">Amazon</a>)
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