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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.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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SMITH, Composer - Bernard, Composer - Etta James, MainArtist
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Pierpont, Composer - Etta James, MainArtist
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Etta James, MainArtist - OWENS, Composer - Hollis, Composer
2013 Lifestyle 2013 Ascap / Bmi / Mcps / Prs
Moore, Composer - Baxter, Composer - Etta James, MainArtist
2013 Lifestyle 2013 Ascap / Bmi / Mcps / Prs
Martin, Composer - Blane, Composer - Etta James, MainArtist
2013 Lifestyle 2013 Ascap / Bmi / Mcps / Prs
Gillespie, Composer - Coots, Composer - Etta James, MainArtist
2013 Lifestyle 2013 Ascap / Bmi / Mcps / Prs
Berlin, Composer - Etta James, MainArtist
2013 Lifestyle 2013 Ascap / Bmi / Mcps / Prs
Wells, Composer - Torme, Composer - Etta James, MainArtist
2013 Lifestyle 2013 Ascap / Bmi / Mcps / Prs
Simeone, Composer - Davis, Composer - Onorati, Composer - Etta James, MainArtist
2013 Lifestyle 2013 Ascap / Bmi / Mcps / Prs
Traditional, Composer - Etta James, MainArtist
2013 Lifestyle 2013 Ascap / Bmi / Mcps / Prs
Händel, Composer - Etta James, MainArtist
2013 Lifestyle 2013 Ascap / Bmi / Mcps / Prs
Dwight, Composer - Adam, Composer - Etta James, MainArtist
2013 Lifestyle 2013 Ascap / Bmi / Mcps / Prs
Album 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.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 01:03:18
- Main artists: Etta James
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Lifestyle
- Genre: Comedy/Other Ambient/New Age Christmas Music
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