Hello, everyone. Welcome back to the count down.

A sweet vintage Christmas card image from Pinterest. (Image found online.  Original source unknown.)

The holiest night of the year is upon us. In honor of Christmas Eve, I offer his & her versions of the song that celebrates this event which were recorded 25 years apart by a Queen and a Reverend. 

“Silent night holy night
All is calm all is bright
’Round yon virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace“.

Top: The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in an undated photo. Bottom: The Reverend Al Green in the 1970’s. 

(Images found online.  Original sources unknown.)

Aretha Franklin: ”Silent Night” (2008, written by Franz Xaver Gruber and Joseph Mohr).

Al Green: ”Silent Night” (1983, written by Franz Xaver Gruber and Joseph Mohr).

What are some of your favorite Christmas songs?

Until next time, happy listening!!!