![]() ![]() This song was previously available on the Japanese version of Cyndi’s 1996 album Sisters Of Avalon with Japanese vocals, but was released (in the USA) with English vocals as the first and final single from this album.Ī chirpy melodica opens a bouncy cover of Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – and this is a wonderful version. The lyrics here would not be lost amongst the classic hits from the 60s and 70s. They return though, as a great backing vocal in the chorus. ![]() The kids from the Chatterton Elementary School Choir eventually give way to a burst of drums and then Cyndi takes the lead. Second track, Early Christmas Morning, is another original song, and it’s great to hear it take on what I feel is an essential part of any good Christmas album – children singing. This is a nice mellow guitar-lead song, and it’s pretty singalong – aided by the lyrics being printed in the book. This opens with guitar, and I soon quickly reminded of the vocals of Allison Moorer and Brendan Benson. ![]() The 11 track album opens with the first of the seven original tracks – Home On Christmas Day. I’m used to * that* hit single, and that’s about it, so I’ve no idea what i’ll make of this album, let alone it being pumped with Christmas. This is my first listen to a Cyndi Lauper album. ![]()
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