One Wish – The Holiday Album
Whitney Houston · 2003
43 min · 11 tracks · R&B · soul · gospel
A heartwarming blend of classic carols infused with Whitney's powerful, soulful vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartwarming holiday gatherings
- cozy winter evenings by fire
- nostalgic seasonal reflections
- soulful vocals for celebration
- steady listening during festivities
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- dislike traditional holiday music
Where this album fits
- Themes
- holiday nostalgia· intimate Christmas gatherings· soulful warmth
- Career context
- Released on November 18, 2003, 'One Wish – The Holiday Album' was Whitney Houston's first holiday-themed project and came after her commercial peak in the late '90s. At this point in her career, she was seeking a musical resurgence following personal struggles and a hiatus from studio albums.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mariah Carey· Toni Braxton· Aretha Franklin
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Merry Christmas by Mariah Carey — Shares a similar blend of soulful vocals and holiday nostalgia with arrangements.A Legendary Christmas by John Legend — Combines smooth R&B vocals with intimate holiday themes and warm, rich instrumentation.Santa Baby by Alicia Keys — Offers a contemporary take on holiday classics, emphasizing soulful delivery and festive warmth.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The First Nöel 3:14
- 2 The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) 3:12
- 3 Little Drummer Boy 4:29
- 4 One Wish (for Christmas) 4:12
- 5 Cantique de Nöel (O Holy Night) 3:48
- 6 I’ll Be Home for Christmas 3:45
- 7 Deck the Halls / Silent Night 4:29
- 8 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 4:49
- 9 O Come O Come Emmanuel 3:06
- 10 Who Would Imagine a King 3:30
- 11 Joy to the World 4:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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