Milsap readies his take on Xmas classic
The soulful country singer will release the soul classic "Merry, Merry Christmas Baby" on Oct. 16 on Black River Entertainment.
have always loved Christmas," Milsap said. "Even though it's a sad time for many, there's a real soul to the way the holidays make even those feelings feel. I've always loved Dodie Stevens' version of this, which recasts 'Happy, Happy Birthday Baby' for the holidays. So, it felt like a way to remember the ones remembering over the holidays..."
Opening with a few descending notes, the keyboards fall in, then Milsap's smoky voice rises in a song produced by Rob Galbraith and Milsap.
"At a time when the world needs love, and it's harder to get than ever," Milsap said, "this seemed like the perfect song. I'm blessed to have my wife Joycie, but I know so many people missing their loved ones. And I know Rick Froio, Mike Wilson and everyone at Black River, not only understand, they recognize how many people are feeling this, too."
More news for Ronnie Milsap
- 06/06/23: Milsap slates final Nashville show
- 09/23/21: "Christmas with Ronnie Milsap" sees the light of decade more than three decades later
- 04/30/21: Rhett, Milsap release new discs
- 01/18/19: Milsap, Johnson, Greensky Bluegrass drop new music
- 12/18/18: Milsap announces 76 for 76 tour
- 10/01/18: Milsap "Duets"
- 04/22/14: Milsap, Cochran, Wiseman to join country hall
- 03/18/14: Milsap, Messina unveil new discs
CD reviews for Ronnie Milsap
There was a time when Ronnie Milsap's soulful approach to making country music was controversial. Some thought he was too pop. However, compared to contemporary country music, Milsap now sounds more traditional than ever. No matter where Milsap has fit along the country spectrum, though, he has always been a great singer. Now, with "A Better Word for Love," Milsap's voice sounds like it hasn't diminished even one little bit.
Listen to the way Milsap sometimes growls ...
Is Ronnie Milsap proud of his age? For a clue, look no further than the name of his "76 for 76" Tour. There are some other numbers the North Carolina native is probably fond of, such as 40 number 1 records or 6 Grammys. Milsap's qualifications for the Country Music Hall of Fame were such a no-brainer they left electors with no brains. The injustice was rectified when Milsap was finally inducted in 2014. The primary hitmaking days are now a distant memory, but the blind piano man ...
Quick, what guy compiled 40 number one country singles, recorded with everybody from Ray Charles to Elvis, but has yet to be enshrined in the Country Music Hall of Fame? Yes, it's Ronnie Milsap, now in his 70s, just like Merle Haggard (who was inducted 20 years ago). Clearly, the ornery outlaws get more attention than the nice guy romantics. And it doesn't help that Milsap has always been interested in many different flavors of music, from '70s Philadelphia Soul to '50s doo-wop. ...
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