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Any Major Gals’ Christmas

December 9th, 2021 Leave a comment Go to comments

Today, as I write, I’ve felt unusually Christmassy — thanks to this mix! As the title subtly hints at, this collection comprises Christmas songs sung by women. And if that concept strikes you as a bit sexist (and I’m not sure why it should), let me reassure you that next year I’ll have a mix of songs only by guys.

The festive sense I’ve felt kicked in right from the beginning, with Kylie Minogue’s richly retro version of It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year. And while I might not be a dedicated follower of Christina Aguilera’s catalogue — I’m mostly indifferent to it — I find her interpretation of Donny Hathaway’s lovely This Christmas quite outstanding.

This collection covers various eras and styles. The youngest recording here is from 2015; the oldest is Eartha Kitt’s Santa Baby from 1954. There’s the lighthearted stuff — Ella Fitzgerald’s Santa Claus Is Coming To Town is great fun; Etta James’ bluesy Merry Christmas Baby is sexy stuff — and some is traditional and reflective. Of the latter, Emmylou Harris’ Light Of The Stable is particularly beautiful.

Almost all of these artists are well-known; only Margie Joseph exists on the margins of popular music. Except for fans of 1970s soul, who’ll readily acclaim her as one of the great singers of her generation. She also featured on the second volume of the Albums of The Year: 1971, which went up a few weeks ago.

I had several contenders for inclusion of women who performed The Christmas Song, and I nearly chose the gorgeous rendition by Anita Baker. In the event, there was no way past Natalie Cole, the daughter of the man who first recorded the song and made it something of a signature tune. Her version is, of course, very lovely, too.

There will be another Christmas mix next week. Check out the previous Christmas mixes in the list below (or the whole lot here). As far as I can see, all links are working. If you need anything re-upped, let me know in the comments.

As ever, the mix is timed to fit on a standard CD-R, and includes home-kringled covers. PW in comments.

1. Kylie Minogue – It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
2. Christina Aguilera – This Christmas
3. Wilson Phillips – Warm Lovin’ Christmastime
4. Mariah Carey – Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
5. Carole King – Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday
6. Nancy Sinatra – We Need A Little Christmas
7. Natalie Cole – The Christmas Song
8. Doris Day – I’ll Be Home For Christmas
9. Julie London – I’d Like You For Christmas
10. Keely Smith – Blue Christmas
11. Darlene Love – Winter Wonderland
12. The Supremes – My Christmas Tree
13. Eartha Kitt – Santa Baby
14. Ella Fitzgerald – Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
15. Etta James – Merry Christmas Baby
16. Vanessa Williams – Christmas Is
17. Gladys Knight & The Pips – When You Love Someone (It’s Christmas Everyday)
18. Margie Joseph – Feeling Like Christmas
19. Emmylou Harris – Light Of The Stable
20. Dolly Parton – We Three Kings
21. Olivia Newton-John – Christmas Never Felt Like This Before
22. Nancy Wilson – The Christmas Waltz
23. Dinah Washington – Silent Night
24. Sarah McLachlan – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

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amdwhah

December 9th, 2021 at 15:37 | #1

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PW = amdwhah
Ernie (Not Bert)

December 9th, 2021 at 22:33 | #2

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Thanks for the great Christmas collection. Nice theme. Looking forward to the Men next year and the Non-Binary the year after that.
Charlie

December 10th, 2021 at 10:40 | #3

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Thanks for another great mix. Looking forward to listening to it. Can you re-up the Rapidgator link for the 1940s mix? It has expired and the other links doesn’t work for me. Thanks and happy Christmas!
BX

December 10th, 2021 at 16:12 | #4

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Nice to make your acquaintance on that FB group. I got sucked in, too ;) but it seems like a nice group of people!
Anja K.

December 10th, 2021 at 17:26 | #5

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For once I was able to download and listen to the mix on the same day – this is great! Natalie Cole’s version of her father’s signature Xmas song is indeed lovely. I also appreciated the mid-20th-century songs, as they all make great additions to my personal “Midcentury Easy Listening Xmas Mix.” Happy Holiday season to you and thanks for all the great mixes in 2021!
amdwhah

December 10th, 2021 at 17:28 | #6

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The RG link for 1940s is back up (click the “HERE!” link).
Jens Martens

December 13th, 2021 at 17:02 | #7

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Thank you, Dude … simply having a wonderful christmas time!
Matt

December 16th, 2021 at 17:23 | #8

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Christmas isn’t Christmas until I’ve heard the Major Dude’s first collection of the season. Coffee has been ordered.
amdwhah

December 17th, 2021 at 06:55 | #9

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Thank you for the coffees!!!