This Christmas
Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, has blessed us with countless iconic songs throughout her career. One of her standout tracks is “This Christmas,” a holiday classic that never fails to get us in the festive spirit.
Released in 2008 as part of her album “This Christmas, Aretha,” this song showcases Franklin’s incredible vocal range and soulful delivery. With her signature style, she effortlessly infuses the track with warmth and joy.
The composition of “This Christmas” is a collaboration between Donny Hathaway and Nadine McKinnor. Originally released by Hathaway in 1970, it quickly became a beloved holiday anthem. Franklin’s rendition pays homage to the original while adding her own unique flair.
What sets “This Christmas” apart is its timeless appeal. The song captures the essence of the holiday season, evoking feelings of love, togetherness, and celebration. Franklin’s powerful vocals bring the lyrics to life, making us feel like we’re right there, surrounded by loved ones, enjoying the magic of Christmas.
Not only is “This Christmas” a beloved holiday song, but it has also had a significant influence on other artists. Many have covered the track over the years, each putting their own spin on it. It has become a staple in Christmas playlists and is often played during holiday gatherings and festivities.
If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit, “This Christmas” by Aretha Franklin is a must-listen. It’s a song that brings people together and reminds us of the joy and love that the holiday season brings.
To learn more about Aretha Franklin and her incredible career, check out her Google search. And if you want to dive deeper into the album “This Christmas, Aretha,” click here.
So, grab a cup of hot cocoa, cozy up by the fireplace, and let the soulful sounds of Aretha Franklin’s “This Christmas” fill your heart with holiday cheer. Happy listening!
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This Christmas – Aretha Franklin lyrics
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Hello, hi, merry Christmas sweetenin’Where are you?Oh, I’m cookin’, the bells ringin’People are runnin’ back and forthComin’ in and outThe kids are here, you knowOh, cookin’ everything, okayOh, my food is burnin’, I’ll call you backHey yeah baby, yeahYeah, darlin’, darlin’, darlin’, babyHang all the mistletoeI’m going to get to know you better this ChristmasAnd as we trim the treeHow much fun it’s going to be together this ChristmasThe fireside is blazing brightAnd we’re caroling through the nightAnd this ChristmasWill be a, a very special Christmas for me, yeah, yeahAlright, Eddie, my sonSing it, EddiePresents and cards are hereMy world is filled with cheer and you, this ChristmasAnd as I look aroundYour eyes outshine the town, they do, this ChristmasThe fireside is blazing brightSo we’re caroling through the nightEddie, you mustn’t upstage your mama with those kinds of notesShake a hand, shake a hand, meet a friend, be a friend, y’allThis ChristmasThe fireside is blazing brightAnd we’re caroling through the nightAnd this ChristmasWill be a very, very special Christmas for me, yeah, yeahThis is what we are got to do againFor me this Christmas, this ChristmasYou’ll be sitting somewhere, and you’ve got the bluesThink about the man who ain’t got no shoes, yeah, yeahHang on, hold on until ChristmasHigher, higher, hang on, hold on to ChristmasHang on, hold on until ChristmasYeah, hold on to your faith, until Christmas and after, oh, and after yeah, yeahThis Christmas, this Christmas, this ChristmasWell, well, well, well, well, wellHold on, hold on, hold on until ChristmasYou got to hold onMerry Christmas maAnd when are the greens gonna be ready?Merry Christmas EddieThe greens are almost readyEverything is on the stove but don’t look for no chitlins this yearThem chitlins almost killed me last year