Bryan Adams "Christmas"

To quote Bryan Adams, "There's something about Christmas Time." I am not only referring to the time of the season, but the song itself; to me, it seems to capture the magic of what Christmas is and what it can be. It is an aural shot of endorphins and Christmas spirit, not to say that this effect does not transcend the holiday it is meant for. To this day, it remains one of my favorite songs about the season, and now, it finally has an album to go with it; E.P. to be specific, but it was a welcome surprise when I found out about it.
 The first tune brings the relationship of Jesus' human guardians to modern day times, not only references Chuck Berry's Christmas classic in the lyrics but seems to use it as a point of reference for the song's construction, which is better than it sounds, and not as ripe as Blitzen's body odor after that last run.

I cannot help but think of Bob Dylan's version of the song at the outset of Adams' "Must Be Santa" cover, and that's with a smile, but find myself even happier toward the end of the tune, due to its chord progression before the reindeer, and Santa identifier, roll call; cannot say it is worth its weight in gold, but it is my opinion.
"Reggae Christmas" would best be classified as an A-grade B-side to Bryan's holiday classic, and is a real fun tune, that I had not heard until thirty-five years later.
As I looked up lyrics, I realized that this album is more of an extremely short collection of holiday hits that Adams has released throughout his career, than an extended play of new songs, but with most compendiums come a few new songs/renditions. I had already written about "Joe and Mary" and Adam's rendition of "Must be Santa," but I did not mention the previously released "Merry Christmas" which was the best way to end the album, and the chord progression produces visions of "Silhouettes" in the snow, as well as a smile or two when I think of the aforementioned song and one of the first songs I was taught on guitar.