The spirit and sound of the iconic angelic voice of Diana Ross rings bright again this holiday season with the vinyl reissue of her classic Wonderful Christmas Time. The 20-track collection is available for the first time in two physical configurations, a standard black 2LP, a limited-edition translucent red 2LP. Wonderful Christmas Time is also available on CD and all major digital platforms from Ross Records/UMe.
“There are so many things I love about the holiday season,” Ms. Ross shares in the album’s liner notes. “Decorating the tree with the family, the lights, the mistletoe, having family and friends and lots of kids around with the sound of their laughter and the feeling of joy and fun … It’s a happy, happy time.”
The album features covers of standards, from “Sleigh Ride” to “White Christmas,” to more recent season favorites from Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” to Stevie Wonder’s “Overjoyed.” Ms. Ross is also accompanied by the London Symphony Orchestra on five stunning recordings: “Sleigh Ride / Jingle Bells,” “O Little Town Of Bethlehem,” “Go Tell It On The Mountain,” “The First Noël,” and “I Heard The Bells.”
Wonderful Christmas Time was personally curated by executive producer, Ms. Ross.
WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS TIME Track Listing – 2LP & Digital
LP1 (Side A)
1. Wonderful Christmastime
2. Sleigh Ride / Jingle Bells
3. Winter Wonderland
4. It’s Christmas Time
5. White Christmas
6. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
LP 1 (Side B)
1. The Christmas Song
2. Overjoyed
3. Someday At Christmas
4. What The World Needs Now
5. Amazing Grace
LP 2 (Side C)
1. His Eye Is On The Sparrow
2. Silent Night
3. O Holy Night
4. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
LP 2 (Side D)
1. Ave Maria
2. Go Tell It On The Mountain
3. The First Noël
4. I Heard The Bells
5. Happy Xmas (War Is Over)