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Christmas Music I'm trying to put together a mix of some good soulful, r&b-ish Christmas songs. So far all I can think of are:
-This Christmas by?? (what version should I get, I'm leaning toward Donny Hathaway) -Let It Snow by Boyz II Men -Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Luther Vandross Please let me know other R and B Christmas songs that you enjoy. I'm also open to other suggestions. Thanks in advance. Peace and humptiness forever. | |
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Donna Summer "O Holy Night" (very soulful with help of choir....Donna belts on this one...not disco!)
Anita Baker "A Few Of My Favorite Things" (not a Christmas song but from her Xmas disc and a standout track that is very jazzy and nice). | |
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Donny Hathaway's version of "This Christmas" is the only version that should be legally permissible. Every artist/act save the Harlem Boys Choir has botched it, if only because DH's was so good.
I lean less towards contemporary R&B and more towards old-school or jazz renditions. Try these on for size. "What Child Is This?" -- Vanessa Williams "Winter Wonderland" -- Shirley Horn "Silent Night (Original Version)" -- The Temptations "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" -- Smokey Robinson and the Miracles "What Christmas Means To Me" -- Stevie Wonder "The Christmas Waltz" -- Nancy Wilson "My Favorite Things" -- Diana Ross and the Supremes "Let It Snow! . . ." -- The Temptations "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" -- The Jackson 5 "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" -- Lou Rawls "Spirits Past" -- Gil Scott-Heron "I Want To Come Home For Christmas" -- Marvin Gaye Some dude did a song called "Another Lonely Christmas" with his house band, too. [Edited 12/7/06 13:06pm] [Edited 12/7/06 13:08pm] Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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OR, you could just spend 10-12 bucks and buy the best collection of Christmas songs out there.
A Motown Christmas -- Various (Stevie, Diana and Supremes, Smokey, Temps, Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye) Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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th13182 said: -This Christmas by?? (what version should I get, I'm leaning toward Donny Hathaway)  IMO, there Is no other version!!!
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paligap said: th13182 said: -This Christmas by?? (what version should I get, I'm leaning toward Donny Hathaway) IMO, there Is no other version!!!That is not opinion - that is fact. | |
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TommyRoss said: paligap said: IMO, there Is no other version!!!That is not opinion - that is fact. I agree . . . Donny Hathaway's version of "This Christmas" is the only version that should be legally permissible. Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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Are any of you familiar with a Christian group called "Go Fish"? Their Christmas album is good. | |
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I can't help you.
You have Boyz II Men on your list. | |
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This is already a holiday classic, a MUST HAVE! | |
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mickeyb said: That's a nice cover! Elliott's a big Donny fan and plays it safe by keeping it true to the original. | |
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Kelly Price does a monstrous version of "Go Tell It on The Mountain".
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Not Just Another Holiday - James Brown
It's Christmas Time (Part 1) - James Brown White Christmas - Otis Redding Let's Make Christmas Merry, Baby - Amos Milburn The album (in addition to the others posted here) A Christmas Celebration Of Hope by BB King is a must have. | |
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Thanks guys, you've been great as usual!!!! | |
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CHRISTMAS JUST AIN'T CHRISTMAS WITHOUT THE ONE YOU LOVE - THE O'JAYS
THAT'S WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS TO ME - STEVIE WONDER AT CHRISTMAS TIME - LUTHER VANDROSS SOMEDAY AT CHRISTMAS - JACKSON FIVE ANOTHER LONLEY CHRISTMAS - PRINCE JUST TO NAME A FEW! I MADE A DOUBLE CHRISTMAS CD TWO YEARS AGO AND HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL COPIES 
IF YOU NEED MORE,HOLLA I'M NOT SHOUTING, JEEZ! | |
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Happy Holidays to You - The Whispers ... " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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Whitney Houston - Do u hear what i hear | |
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missmad said: Whitney Houston - Do u hear what i hear
Great choice  I wish she could have recorded the christmas album 10 years earlier... | |
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This Christmas - Donny Hathaway
What Christmas Means To Me - Stevie Wonder Jingle Bells - Booker T and the MGs Gee Whiz, It's Christmas - Carla Thomas Santa Claus Is A Black Man - Akim Christmas Rappin' - Kurtis Blow Santa Claus Go Straight To The Ghetto - James Brown Up On The Rooftop - Jackson 5 Who Took The Merry Out Of Christmas - The Staple Singers Christmas Just Ain't Christmas - The O'Jays I'll Be Your Santa - Rufus Thomas Back Door Santa - Clarence Carter Dear Santa - The Weather Girls I Saw Mommy Kissing The Santa Claus - The Impressions Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Jackson 5 Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer - The Temptations Say A Prayer For Christmas - The Jackson Southernaires Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole Give Love At Christmas Time - Jackson 5 What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas - The Emotions Another Lonely Christmas - Prince It Doesn't Feel Like Christmas In My Heart - The Jets Christmas Time Is Here - Grover Washington, Jr. Silent Night - The Temptations Andy is a four letter word. | |
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[quote] namepeace said: Donny Hathaway's version of "This Christmas" is the only version that should be legally permissible.
Very TRUE!!!!! Andy is a four letter word. | |
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