Etta James - 12 Songs of Christmas

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/6f/af/02e6a2c008a0e22ddaf73010.L.jpgTitle: 12 Songs of Christmas

Artist: Etta James

Audio CD (October 13, 1998)

Original Release Date: October 13, 1998

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Christmas

Format: Free Lossless Audio CodecTrack Listing:



01. Winter Wonderland

02. Jingle Bells

03. This Time Of Year

04. Merry Christmas Baby

05. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

06. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

07. White Christmas

08. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)

09. The Little Drummer Boy (Carol Of The Drum)

10. Silent Night

11. Joy To The World

12. O Holy Night Allmusic Review:

It's a little surprising to realize that after decades of recording, Etta James finally released her first holiday album, 12 Songs of Christmas, at the late date of 1998. Thankfully, she decided to make the record something of a special occasion. Working with arrangers Etta and Cedar Walton, producer John Snyder and a terrific lineup of musicians — including Red Holloway, John Clayton, Billy Higgins, Cedar Walton, Josh Sklair and her son, Sametto — James has created a terrific Christmas record, one that is firmly in her style yet contains surprises. First of all, she sings "O Holy Night" in both English and French. She also reworks "Silent Night" into a plaintive, bluesy plea. Each song on the album doesn't sound like a traditional carol, even if they're very familiar — it all sounds like James, and it all sounds good. James fans may not feel like they need a Christmas album from her, but after hearing 12 Songs of Christmas, they'll be quite pleased indeed.