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At least a couple of familiar names have released Christmas albums for this season.
James Taylor
'JAMES TAYLOR AT CHRISTMAS'
The 12-song collection of traditional and contemporary seasonal songs includes James' heart-warming version of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" from the 1944 film, "Meet Me in St. Louis", "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," as well as the premier of a new recording of Joni Mitchell's composition, "River." Special guest performances on the CD feature jazz trumpeter Chris Botti on "Winter Wonderland," legendary harmonica player Toots Thieleman on "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) and with Natalie Cole on "Baby It's Cold Outside."
More from his website here (crank up the speakers): http://www.jamestaylor.com/
...and...
Hall & Oates
Here is the description from H&O's website which includes where to buy it...
** Daryl Hall & John Oates released "Home for Christmas" on October 3rd, a beautifully recorded and heartfelt Holiday album. Released on their own label U-Watch/DKE Records and distributed by ICON Music Entertainment Services.
The album, with a portion of proceeds donated to the U.S. Marine Corps charity Toys for Tots, is available exclusively at all Trans World Entertainment outlets, including F.Y.E., Sam Goody, Strawberries Music, Wherehouse Entertainment, Suncoast, Spec's, Second Spin, and Coconuts Music and Movies. The duo will also serve as spokesmen for the 2006 Toys For Tots fundraising campaign.
"We wanted to do an album that expressed the true spirit of Christmas, that of peace, traditions, family and friends coming together," says Daryl Hall. "The songs, some familiar, but adapted to our style, others more obscure, along with two originals, are about ecstasy, grace, poignancy, love and, of course, soul." **
http://www.hallandoates.com/newalbum.php
James Taylor
'JAMES TAYLOR AT CHRISTMAS'
The 12-song collection of traditional and contemporary seasonal songs includes James' heart-warming version of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" from the 1944 film, "Meet Me in St. Louis", "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," as well as the premier of a new recording of Joni Mitchell's composition, "River." Special guest performances on the CD feature jazz trumpeter Chris Botti on "Winter Wonderland," legendary harmonica player Toots Thieleman on "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) and with Natalie Cole on "Baby It's Cold Outside."
More from his website here (crank up the speakers): http://www.jamestaylor.com/
...and...
Hall & Oates
Here is the description from H&O's website which includes where to buy it...
** Daryl Hall & John Oates released "Home for Christmas" on October 3rd, a beautifully recorded and heartfelt Holiday album. Released on their own label U-Watch/DKE Records and distributed by ICON Music Entertainment Services.
The album, with a portion of proceeds donated to the U.S. Marine Corps charity Toys for Tots, is available exclusively at all Trans World Entertainment outlets, including F.Y.E., Sam Goody, Strawberries Music, Wherehouse Entertainment, Suncoast, Spec's, Second Spin, and Coconuts Music and Movies. The duo will also serve as spokesmen for the 2006 Toys For Tots fundraising campaign.
"We wanted to do an album that expressed the true spirit of Christmas, that of peace, traditions, family and friends coming together," says Daryl Hall. "The songs, some familiar, but adapted to our style, others more obscure, along with two originals, are about ecstasy, grace, poignancy, love and, of course, soul." **
http://www.hallandoates.com/newalbum.php
