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New Kinda Christmas - Single & Video

by Son Roberts

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VIDEO: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC6bmnwFuGI

For me, the holiday break is about hanging with my family and friends, feeling the joy of being together, and being away from the madding crowd, as Thomas Hardy wrote in 1874. I hope you feel joy every Holiday Season from being with the people you love.

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1st Verse
The holidays are here and the pressure's on
Gotta spend my money 'til my money’s all gone
I can't, can’t buy me a chance .. to get happy.
The lights all twinkle and trees all glisten
There's a hungry voice cries but no one listens
Got keep it movin', make it snappy!

Bridge
I wanna lot less talk about Jesus
I wanna lot less charged to my Visa
I don't need no trinkets, trash, and toys
We gotta come together, and feel that joy

Chorus
New kinda of Christmas this year
New kind of Christmas
New kinda of Christmas this year
New kinda of Christmas

2nd Verse
The prize in the window just caught my eye
Ga-ga-gotta get the latest, it's do or die
But there's a cold... wind... pushin' me down.
No matter what I borrow, or beg or steal
It all seems empty, that's how I feel
I gotta get... myself... to higher ground

Bridge
Chorus

3rd Verse
Draggin' my feet through snow and slush
C-C-Can't slow down, I gotta rush
It all ... comes down ... to one day
Maybe I'll catch some peace of mind
A tender touch, a voice that's kind
Somebody ... won't you help me find a way

Bridge
Chorus x 3 repeat to end

Spoken word:
worst time of year to be alive
medics roll out in the barren streets
all the living' and the dyin' mixed in with parties
everyone tryin'
I just want a new kinda Christmas

End
Or you can kiss my Kringle!

credits

released December 25, 2023
Personnel
Son Roberts - vocals and harp
Dave Boire - multi-track mastery
Derek Black - drum track
Gail Roberts, Kate Roberts and Chloe Watkinson - background vocals

Thanks to...
Many thanks to my co-writer and co-producer on the track, Dave "Junior" Boire who has been musical/sound collaborator and a close friend for decades. Love and shout outs to Gail, Kate and Chloe for their irrepressible talent and commitment. Love and gratitude to Miss Nancy and Dave Sparrow for encouraging me to write a Christmas song. Special thanks to R J Muloney for his stellar work on the music video.

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Son Roberts Toronto, Ontario

“Breathtakingly fresh, adventurous and emotionally satisfying songs that take the Blues genre in new directions while staying true to its roots and rhythms.” Blues Matters UK

Toronto-based, award-winning singer songwriter creating Blues for the here and now. ... more

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