Patti LaBelle - Miss Patti's Christmas (2007)

Like the Isley Brothers' I'll Be Home for Christmas, Patti LaBelle's Miss Patti's Christmas was released on Def Soul Classics and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. It's a brief set at ten songs, and it's made mostly of interpretations, including material that is both secular and spiritual. It's not a given that the disc will become part of each listener's annual holiday listening tradition, but it's all pleasant and enjoyable, and there are several moments where it is obvious that LaBelle is giving everything she has, rather than coasting through (a common issue with Christmas albums). Jam, Lewis, and LaBelle should seriously consider repurposing the very upbeat "Nativity" -- one of four originals -- into a song with an everyday lyrical theme. It's too well-made to be suitable only for once-a-year rotation.


Tracks:

01. Patti LaBelle - Christmas Jam (Album Version) [04:17]
02. Patti LaBelle - It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year (Album Version) [03:07]
03. Patti LaBelle - What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas (Album Version) [04:06]
04. Patti LaBelle - Holidays Mean More To Me (Album Version) [04:37]
05. Patti LaBelle - It's Going To Be A Merry Christmas (Album Version) [04:33]
06. Patti LaBelle - Do You Hear What I Hear (Album Version) [05:00]
07. Patti LaBelle - Nativity (Album Version) [03:46]
08. Patti LaBelle - Jesus, Oh What A Wonderful Child (Album Version) [04:03]
09. Patti LaBelle - Every Year, Every Christmas (Album Version) [05:23]
10. Patti LaBelle - Away In A Manger (Album Version) [03:48]