Tag: Christmas music

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Darlene Love’s Final LATE SHOW Performance of “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”

For the 28th (and sadly final) Christmas, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Darlene Love visited David Letterman and The Late Show to perform her iconic holiday hit “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).”

What began in 1986 with just a four piece band evolved to this final epic performance which includes nearly a dozen backup singers and a horn section. Best of all, she plants herself atop the piano for the final triumphant chorus sounding just as powerful as she did when she recorded the song in 1963.

Love says she will not perform the song on TV ever again.

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The Warwick Rowers Serenade You With Christmas Carols (In Their Underwear)

Warwick Rowers in their underwear explain their 2015 calendar and what it's all about

Five members of the Warwick Rowers serenade you with Christmas carols (in their underwear) and explain the history of their best-selling calendar.

So, you may not tune in for the carols but the vision (and view) of the calendar can’t be beat.

Purchase their 2015 calendar and support their cause through Sport Allies – a program that reaches out to young people challenged by bullying, homophobia or low self-esteem in the sports world.

(h/t WOW)

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12 Days Of Christmas Music: Vanessa Williams “Do You Hear What I Hear?”

The luminous Vanessa Williams sings “Do You Hear What I Hear?” from the 2000 TV special Christmas Concert in Vienna.  I just love this.

The special also starred  Placido Domingo, Tony Bennett and Charlotte Church.

Vanessa’s holiday CDs get played continuously in my house during the holidays. “Vantastic” vocals from a true talent, and the arrangements are perfection.  You can find them on iTunes here.

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12 Days Of Christmas Music: Jeb Havens “I Wish I Had A River”

Seeing how it’s Hump Day and I just received this excellent cover of Joni Mitchell’s “River” by the uber-talented Jeb Havens, how could I not post it today?

You can’t have too much holiday music 🙂

I’ve enjoyed Jeb’s music for a long time. You’ll recall his version of “Fast Car” this summer set the internet on fire, plus his collaborations with other artists like Matt Zarley and Tom Goss, and his own original songs have all appeared on The Randy Report.

In addition to a gorgeous voice that suits him perfectly, Jeb has an uncanny sense for songs that suit his considerable talents, and “River” is a fantastic choice for both his voice and his interpretive powers.

Find more of his music on iTunes here.

Although not specifically a Christmas song (the lyrics begin with “it’s coming on Christmas”), the song has emerged as a modern Christmas standard.

“River” is the second-most widely covered of songs in Mitchell’s catalog.

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12 Days Of Christmas Music: Matt Zarley “Don’t Save It All For Christmas Day”

OUTmusic Award winner Matt Zarley covers Avalon’s “Don’t Save It All For Christmas Day.”

From Matt:

This is one of my favorite modern holiday classics. If you’re not familiar with the tune, check out the original by Avalon. It’s unbelievable.

Celine Dion and Clay Aiken also offer up their beautiful renditions of this sweet holiday tune.

Hope u enjoy!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Matt offers the track as a free holiday download.