A Neil Diamond Christmas
Neil Diamond · 2022
86 min · 25 tracks · folk music
Joyful holiday classics reimagined with Neil Diamond's warm vocals and a blend of folk and pop rock sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Happy Christmas (War Is Over) Start here — This track highlights Diamond's poignant interpretation of John Lennon's anti-war anthem, blending holiday spirit with a message of peace, which resonates deeply during the festive season.
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O Holy Night — Diamond's rendition brings an emotional depth to this traditional carol, showcasing his vocal prowess while evoking a sense of reverence that enhances the song's spiritual themes.
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You Make It Feel Like Christmas — This original composition encapsulates the joy and warmth of the holiday season, demonstrating Diamond's ability to create new classics alongside beloved standards.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm holiday gatherings atmosphere
- nostalgic sing-along favorites
- heartfelt moments by the fire
- wave-like pacing for reflection
- balanced festive journey experience
Maybe skip if you
- seeking modern sounds
- prefer upbeat dance tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases continued vitality and relevance in Diamond's catalog during late career.
- Themes
- holiday nostalgia· Christmas spirit· seasonal warmth
- Career context
- Released on October 28, 2022, 'A Neil Diamond Christmas' comes during a late-career phase for Diamond, a celebrated artist known for his timeless hits. This album follows his long discography of primarily original works, marking his exploration into the holiday music genre after many decades of creating popular music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Cat Stevens· Simon & Garfunkel
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Happy Christmas (War Is Over) Start here 4:20
- 2 The Christmas Song 3:32
- 3 Jingle Bell Rock 1:51
- 4 White Christmas 3:56
- 5 You Make It Feel Like Christmas 3:56
- 6 Morning Has Broken 3:03
- 7 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 3:26
- 8 Silver Bells 3:06
- 9 Cherry Cherry Christmas 3:30
- 10 Sleigh Ride 2:42
- 11 Winter Wonderland 2:44
- 12 Christmas Medley: It's Almost Day / Make a Happy Song / We Wish You a Merry Christmas 3:12
Disc 2
- 1 O Holy Night* 3:26
- 2 Little Drummer Boy 3:59
- 3 O Come, O Come Emmanuel / We Three Kings of Orient Are 2:59
- 4 Silent Night 4:03
- 5 O Come All Ye Faithful 4:16
- 6 Mary's Boy Child 3:19
- 7 Children Go Where I Send Thee 5:26
- 8 The First Noel 3:36
- 9 Hark the Herald Angels Sing 4:13
- 10 God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman 1:18
- 11 Angels We Have Heard on High 3:18
- 12 Christmas Prayers 4:31
- 13 Joy to the World 2:40
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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