The Merry Christmas Album
James Brown · 1999
44 min · 11 tracks · blues
Joyful funk-infused arrangements combine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a spirited celebration of Christmas and community.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sleigh Ride Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Christmas Is for Everyone — This track encapsulates the album’s message of inclusivity and joy, featuring an uplifting melody that invites listeners to celebrate together.
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Don't Forget the Poor at Christmas — The song highlights Brown’s social consciousness, reminding listeners to consider those less fortunate during the holiday season.
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Funky Christmas Millenium — This track showcases Brown's signature funk style while merging it with festive themes, making it a standout party anthem for the holidays.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- festive sing-alongs with friends
- warm holiday gatherings atmosphere
- playful spirit of celebration
- uplifting tracks for family joy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer serious, introspective music
- want heavy, complex arrangements
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A holiday album that adds variety but isn't a main focus in his discography.
- Themes
- community celebration· holiday inclusivity· social consciousness
- Career context
- By the release of The Merry Christmas Album in 1999, James Brown was a veteran artist with a career spanning several decades. This album came towards the end of his life and followed his previous studio album, Universal James, released in 1995. Brown's enduring influence on soul and funk music is evident as he infused traditional holiday themes with his signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Sly and the Family Stone· Parliament-Funkadelic
Tracklist
- 1 Sleigh Ride Start here 3:00
- 2 Clean for Christmas 3:09
- 3 Spread Love 4:06
- 4 Not Just Another Holiday 3:17
- 5 Mom & Dad 4:25
- 6 Christmas Is for Everyone 3:41
- 7 God Gave Me This 6:12
- 8 A Gift 3:42
- 9 Reindeer on the Rooftop 4:14
- 10 Funky Christmas Millenium 3:59
- 11 Don’t Forget the Poor at Christmas 4:19
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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