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Aaron Neville - Christmas Prayer

The opening title track of Aaron Neville's 2005 Christmas album, which extends a heartfelt prayer to those in need, has proved to be resoundingly poignant, since the singer's beloved hometown, New Orleans, was destroyed--leaving thousands homeless and displaced--by that September's Hurricane Katrina. While the shadow of the tragedy lingers over the first song, the rest of CHRISTMAS PRAYER does its best to provide a hopeful, celebratory spirit. On Neville's version of "Go Tell It on the Mountain," the holiday classic becomes a jubilant, upbeat soul tune, while "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" showcases the singer's trademark angelic voice. Although Christmas albums can be paint-by-number affairs, this warm Yuletide record stands out, thanks to Neville's emotionally compelling performances.
Release Date: October 4, 2005

Track List:
01 - Christmas Prayer
02 - Go Tell It On The Mountain - (With Blind Boys Of Alabama)
03 - Mary's Boy Child
04 - White Christmas
05 - Joy To The World
06 - Merry Christmas Baby
07 - Hark! The Hearld Angels Sing
08 - The First Noel
09 - Christmas Everday
10 - O Come All Ye Faithful
11 - Ave Maria
12 - It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
13 - Amen

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Aaron Neville - Soulful Christmas

About: Logic would dictate that if Aaron Neville can't make it a soulful Christmas, nobody can. Neville's one of the only mere mortals who can actually deliver on the old saw about having a voice so sweet he could sing the phone book. Problem is that Neville, who is notorious for liking the wrong career choices, probably would sing the phone book if someone signed the check. Consequently, even though he includes the typical standards on Soulful Christmas, they still ring true with his magical voice. "Such a Night" and "Louisiana Christmas Day," however, stand out with soul and are required additions to any funky holiday party mix. --Michael Ruby
Release Date: October 5, 1993

Track List:
01 - Please Come Home For Christmas
02 - O Holy Night
03 - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
04 - Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
05 - White Christmas
06 - Such A Night
07 - O Little Town Of Bethlehem
08 - Silent Night
09 - Louisiana Christmas Day
10 - The Star Carol
11 - The Bells Of St. Mary's