Holiday Moments: Christmas Means Love
Sam Cooke had an amazing voice that inspired many later pop acts including Steve Perry from Journey. Here’s Sam Cooke and The Soul Stirrers singing Christmas Means Love.
Holiday Moments: Merry Christmas, Darling
Once again, we take a trip to the past to visit Karen Carpenter singing Merry Christmas, Darling. Her enchanting contralto shines through brilliantly here. Let’s have a listen.
A little trivia to go along with the above video. Karen originally recorded Merry Christmas, Darling in 1970 which was also released that year. In 1978, along with the Carpenters wishing to release their ninth album Christmas Portrait, a full length Carpenters Christmas album, Karen rerecorded the lead vocal for this song in 1978. Apparently, Karen expressed her desire to rerecord it. There are, in fact, two versions of this song. The video above contains the 1978 rerecorded lead vocal. Here is Karen’s 1970 version:
The subtleties in her two performances are amazing to behold. Eight years later and her voice still sounds almost exactly the same, except for a tiny bit raspiness in her breathier vocals.
Holiday Moments: O Holy Night
Lea Michele is well known for her portrayal of Rachel Berry on Glee. Here’s Lea singing her soaring rendition of O Holy Night.
Holiday Moments: My Favorite Things
Julie Andrews had one of the sweetest, most enchanting coloratura singing voices. This is one of the most enchanting and enduring songs from The Sound of Music and has also become an almost instant Christmas classic. Here’s Julie singing My Favorite Things.
Holiday Moments: Silver Bells
Here’s an amazing baritone who doesn’t get nearly enough credit. Let’s listen to Robert Goulet’s magic in his 1963 song Silver Bells. Enjoy.
Holiday Moments: Let It Snow!
Here’s a throwback from Dean Martin, exuding his charm and magic of this holiday song, Let It Snow! Enjoy!
Holiday Moments: The Christmas Song
And we thought the Backstreet Boys stopped singing in the late 90s? Well, I’m happy to report they’re still going strong. Let’s listen to the Backstreet Magic of The Christmas Song from A Very Backstreet Christmas.
Holiday Moments: All I Want for Christmas is You
Here’s Mariah Carey producing her own holiday magic. Let’s take a listen to her All I Want for Christmas is You. Enjoy!
Holiday Moments: Coventry Carol
Here’s another from the ever charming voice of Jennifer Paige. Let’s take a listen to Coventry Carol. Enjoy.
Here is Jennifer singing a live version of this same song.
Holiday Moments: Last Christmas
During the 80s, Wham! emerged as one of the preeminent bands of the 80s. Before Wham! split into separate solo careers, Wham! penned this Christmas classic. For all of those looking for a taste of the 80s, here’s Last Christmas. Enjoy!
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