'A Motown Christmas' was first released in 1973 as a double LP. It is altogether a mixed bag of goodies. The album features the Funk Brothers at their best but also schmaltz that could have been presented by Lawrence Welk. Sometimes a fresh, new arrangement can't save a weak song. Also a good performance can be ruined by an overdone arrangement.
I will say up front that I love Michael Jackson/Jackson 5 which is reflected in this review.
Note: Newer releases add I Want to Come Home For Christmas as a bonus track.
Anyway, on with the show...
FAVORITE SONGS:
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - The Jackson 5
What Christmas Means To Me - Stevie Wonder
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - The Temptations
Someday At Christmas - Stevie Wonder
Jingle Bells - The Miracles
SONGS ALSO RECOMMENDED:
My Favorite Things - The Supremes
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - The Jackson 5
The Christmas Song - The Jackson 5
Give Love On Christmas Day - The Jackson 5
It's Christmas Time - The Miracles
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas/We Wish You A Merry Christmas - The Jackson 5
I Want To Come Home For Christmas - Marvin Gaye
LEAST FAVORITE SONGS:
Ave Maria - Stevie Wonder
Deck The Halls/Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella - The Miracles
Silent Night - The Temptations
Little Christmas Tree - Michael Jackson
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - The Miracles
Joy To The World - The Supremes
Little Drummer Boy - The Temptations
Silver Bells - The Supremes
Frosty The Snowman - The Jackson 5
My Christmas Tree - The Temptations
White Christmas - The Supremes
One Little Christmas Tree - Stevie Wonder
Children's Christmas Song - The Supremes
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