Aretha Franklin sings Joy To The World on the live NBC television special Christmas In Rockefeller Center. The annual televised tree lighting ceremony took place on December 2, 2009. Continue reading
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12/18/15 Song Of The Day: Patti Labelle- O Holy Night
Patti Labelle would eventually release a studio version of O Holy Night on her 1990 holiday album This Christmas. Continue reading
12/21/17 O&A NYC Throwback Thursday: Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack – I’ll Be Home For Christmas
Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack sing I’ll Be Home for Christmas on the TV special David Foster’s Christmas Album (NBC, December 10, 1993). Originally written to honor soldiers overseas who longed for home at Christmastime, I’ll Be Home for Christmas has since gone on to become a Christmas standard. Continue reading
12/16/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Diana Ross Christmas Medley Plus Bonus Tracks
Christmas in Washington is an annual Christmas television special that currently airs on the U.S. TNT network. The 2102 show was hosted by Conan O’Brien and starred Diana Ross, Demi Lovato, Megan Hilty, Scotty McCreery, and Chris Mann. Continue reading
12/15/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Boyz II Men- Silent Night
Silent Night appears of both the Christmas Interpretation and The Christmas Collection albums. The underrated Christmas Interpretation album is definitely Boyz II Men’s best work. These familiar lyrics set to soulful, smooth music provides a refreshing change from the same old holiday covers. Continue reading
12/14/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Chris Brown – This Christmas
This Christmas covered by Chris Brown for the in 2007 film of the same names originally written and performed by R&B legend Donny Hathaway in 1970. Continue reading
12/13/15 O&A NYC Sunday Afternoon Jazz Concert: Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Billy Cobham: – World Of Rhythm, Live in Lugano, Italy (1983)
Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter, bass, and Billy Cobham recorded live at Palazzo Del Congressi, Lugano Italy, on January 26, 1983. The group perform as a trio and in solo performances as well. Continue reading
12/24/17 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY HOLIDAY SERIES: Kirk Franklin and the Family
Kirk Franklin & the Family Christmas, the second album by Franklin released on November 7, 1995. It is also the second album released by Franklin in collaboration with The Family Choir. Continue reading
12/12/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Janet Jackson – Rhythm Nation (12″ Mix)
Rhythm Nation by recording artist Janet Jackson, released as the second single from her fourth studio album, Rhythm Nation 1814. James “Jimmy Jam” Harris III and Terrence “Terry” Lewis wrote, composed, and produced the song in collaboration with Jackson. Continue reading
12/10/15 O&A NYC Throwback Thursday Holiday Greeting: Mariah Carey: All I Want For Christmas Is You … Plus Bonus Tracks
Merry Christmas is the first Christmas album and the fourth studio album by Mariah Carey. Released by Columbia Records on November 7, 1994, the album features cover versions of popular Christmas tunes and original material. Out and About NYC Magazine highlights three songs from this album, All I Want For Christmas Is You, O Holy Night, and Miss You Most (At Christmas Time). Continue reading
