Cadillac James
It Must Be Christmas
The major label gospel artists are not the only ones releasing holiday albums this year.
“Cadillac” James Cotton is a member of the famed Cotton Brothers singing family from Macon, Georgia. This year he has released his first Christmas album, It Must Be Christmas.
To give you a sneak preview: James wraps his bluesy-gospel voice around familiar carols such as “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” the latter featuring an interpolation of “Over the Rainbow.”
The album also features James with the Cotton Brothers on “Another New Year,” a remix of a New Year’s Day favorite down south since 1985, when it was recorded on the family’s Having Church in Georgia LP.
I was pleased that “When Was Jesus Born” is included on the album. Once a perennial in the Christmas repertory, the spiritual just isn’t heard as much today as it was, and that’s a shame.
Copies of the CD are available for sale at:
Queen’s Management
PO Box 3191
Macon, GA 31205
or Call 478-978-8628
or 478-228-3714
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Written by : Bob Marovich
Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.
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i love the song when was jesus born it bring tears to my eyes it is so heart felt keep it up cadillac james
that song when was jesus born is a great song that should not just be for christmas but the entire year long. the entire world needs to hear this song. iam so greatful that someone still have a heart for music and the love of it. Cadillac James be encourage and let God continue to use you. Be Bless in Jesus Name.