The first version of "Santa Baby" I had heard was Madonna's, and even though Eartha Kitt recorded a version before hers, the delivery was not as snotty and demanding, which could signify her class. I am glad that Keys kept her own style and refused to emulate the former's version.
One of my "Favorite Things" about the record, and the song itself, was the instrumentation and approach to the tired classics found on the album. I wasn't too fond of the whispering in the aforementioned, but it did align with the vibe, and then artistic license subtly says, "back off, grinch!"
"Christmas Time Is Here" and the rest of the soundtrack, as well as the special itself, holds a particular place in my heart. So, when it came to this cover, I was not skeptical, nor surprised, that Keys would deliver.
"Happy X-Mas (War is Over)" is another standout, and it segues nicely into the next song that has Keys wishing upon a star so "You Don't Have to Be Alone." Ok, not you exactly but someone who may or may not be like you.
Nostalgia is a double-edged sword and can either dim or brighten your annual holiday experience as expressed in "Old Memories On Christmas." It is a beautiful song and unfortunate truth. We aim to keep the traditions alive after those who began them passed away, and it is not the same, but we knew that from their final breath, but we would make the succeeding Christmases the best we could in spite of losing several key branches in our family tree.
This girl on fire re-ships the love, and its value, that "Not Even the King" can afford; it was an everlasting love because the lyrics and sentiment were the same. While the old memories from the song mentioned in the paragraph prior must have endured the Mandela Effect because they're not exactly how we may remember. Just like those memories of the "good ole days" may not be as glorious as we remember them to be.
Let's end this review on a good one, "Ave Maria."
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