https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JHm8Bso53s

Billie Eilish could also be solely 22, however she sings like a chanteuse with a long time of exhausting residing behind her — a world-weary angel. Her model of this little tune provides it a completely completely different learn than the unique Judy Garland take from Meet Me in St Louis.

I think about this model has some studio exec suggesting she do an album of Christmas songs; however not solely is it manner too early in her profession) for that, it’s a bit light-weight and ephemeral for her great voice and phrasing; as a substitute, she ought to do an album (or 16 discs) of the Nice American Songbook. Think about that sultry, emotive voice wrapped round Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Rogers & Hart.

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I needed to share that great track, in addition to a bit information: I’m going to be taking a couple of weeks off to recharge. I’ve a brand new challenge within the works that I simply wish to chill and take into consideration for some time. Gentle posting forward for the subsequent few weeks.

Earlier than I disappear for the holdiays, I needed to say thanks to the entire Huge Image Readers; I admire your feedback, emails, and tweets. Your type phrases imply so much to me, and I want you all a really completely satisfied vacation and a wholesome new yr.

Glad Merry!

See additionally:
‘Have Your self A Merry Little Christmas’: A Basic Christmas Tune
By Martin Chilton
udiscovermusic, December 23, 2023