The Complete James Brown Christmas
James Brown · 2010
136 min · 37 tracks · blues
A jubilant blend of soul and funk that reimagines holiday classics with James Brown's signature energy and heartfelt vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto — This track exemplifies Brown's ability to blend humor and social commentary, making it both festive and thought-provoking. Its catchy hook and vibrant instrumentation highlight his unique style.
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Merry Christmas Baby — With its smooth groove and passionate delivery, this song captures the warmth of the holiday spirit while showcasing Brown's vocal prowess and soulful interpretation.
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Let’s Make Christmas Mean Something This Year Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with a call to action, blending celebration and reflection on social issues, characteristic of Brown's artistry.
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Please Come Home for Christmas — Brown's rendition infuses deep emotion into this classic, demonstrating his ability to transform traditional holiday themes into heartfelt expressions of longing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented joyful holiday moments
- short tracks for casual listening
- nostalgic warmth of christmas spirit
- playful irreverence during celebrations
- soulful reflections on holiday themes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer cohesive long-form albums
- seek immediate emotional intensity
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation of holiday songs that complements his main catalog without being essential.
- Themes
- holiday social commentary· soulful Christmas longing· funky festive revival
- Career context
- Released in 2010, this compilation album showcases James Brown's extensive catalog of Christmas music, highlighting his influential sound during a prolific period. It serves as a celebration of his legacy, coming after his death in 2006 and during a revival of interest in his work among newer generations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Sly and the Family Stone· Parliament-Funkadelic
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Let’s Make Christmas Mean Something This Year Start here 6:31
- 2 Sweet Little Baby Boy, Parts 1 & 2 5:17
- 3 Merry Christmas, I Love You 2:34
- 4 Signs of Christmas 4:39
- 5 The Christmas Song (version 2) 2:48
- 6 Merry Christmas Baby 3:56
- 7 The Christmas Song (version 1) 2:45
- 8 Please Come Home for Christmas 3:25
- 9 This Is My Lonely Christmas, Part 1 3:03
- 10 This Is My Lonely Christmas, Part 2 4:50
- 11 Christmas in Heaven 2:58
- 12 Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto 3:04
- 13 Santa Claus, Santa Claus 4:06
- 14 Believers Shall Enjoy (Non Believers Shall Suffer) 2:18
- 15 Soulful Christmas 3:10
- 16 Tit for Tat (Ain’t No Taking Back) 3:07
- 17 Christmas Is Coming 2:40
- 18 Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud, Parts 1 & 2 4:49
- 19 In the Middle 2:45
- 20 Let’s Unite the Whole World at Christmas 2:46
- 21 You Know It 2:24
- 22 Santa Claus Gave Me a Brand New Start 3:50
Disc 2
- 1 Hey America 3:37
- 2 A Lonely Little Boy Around One Little Christmas Toy 4:03
- 3 Go Power at Christmas Time 3:12
- 4 Christmas Is Love 6:05
- 5 Santa Claus Is Definitely Here to Stay 4:24
- 6 My Rapp 6:02
- 7 I’m Your Christmas Friend, Don’t Be Hungry 3:11
- 8 Merry Christmas My Baby and a Very, Very, Happy New Year 3:59
- 9 It’s Christmas Time, Part 1 3:11
- 10 It’s Christmas Time, Part 2 3:16
- 11 You Know It 2:53
- 12 Believers Shall Enjoy (Non Believers Shall Suffer) 2:43
- 13 Hey America 3:48
- 14 Santa Claus Is Definitely Here to Stay 4:25
- 15 Santa Claus Is Definitely Here to Stay 4:24
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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