Throwback Thursday: Christmas Covers Part 2

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MERRY CHRISTMAS, and A HAPPY HOLIDAY TO EVERYONE! I truly hope everyone's holiday time was wonderful and full of laughter, smiles, and joy. During this time, many idols will release beautiful covers or Christmas-themed songs for us to sing and dance along to during the holiday season. So let’s take it back. We are going to talk about some Christmas-themed/Christmas song covers by some of our favorite idols. 

fromis _9 - “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (Original By Mariah Carey) 

On December 21, 2018, the bubbly and striking girl group fromis_9 released their cover of the iconic, well-known Christmas classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by R&B legend Mariah Carey. During this Christmas broadcast on Music Bank, fromis_9 graced the stage in their cute Santa-themed outfits. The members look adorable on stage, and their unique way of singing this song grabs your attention from the very beginning. They start the performance with a more acoustic opening. With a member playing the guitar, another playing the piano, and two other members joining them to sing, it created a more relaxed tone for the upbeat track. Like a change in pace, the four members join the rest of fromis_9 and perform the iconic track in its original tempo. The performance is entertaining, and you can feel the jolly spirit through the screen. It’s a Christmas cover to listen to while wrapping those gifts. 

JAEHYUN (NCT) - “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” (Original By Frank Sinatra) 

On December 14, 2018, NCT member and soloist JAEHYUN released his cover of another well-known Christmas classic, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” by jazz musician Frank Sinatra. JAEHYUN gave the song a new look. With the video's footage of him in a recording studio, we get a more behind-the-scenes/more in-depth experience. This cover felt very personal and close because of the video's scenery, and as a result, the performance felt very sentimental. JAEHYUN is a fantastic singer, and his deep, sultry voice is perfect for this jazz song. The smooth vocal runs and flowy tempo match those jazz elements and make this an ideal cover to play while cozied up in your favorite blanket. 

Girls’ Generation - “Santa Baby” (Original By Eartha Kitt) 

On December 25, 2011, SM Entertainment’siconic girl group Girls’ Generation did a cover of the well-known Christmas song “Santa Baby” by singer and actress Eartha Kitt. Rocking black and silver crystalized outfits, Girls’ Generation took the stage and gave us a striking cover of the track “Santa Baby.” A more sultry track with a smooth jazz instrumental, the girls do an amazing job of incorporating those elements with a new-age touch. Girls’ Generation is a group of fantastic singers, with each member getting their own lines and time to shine. You get to hear the individual tones and vocal quirks of each member. This is an adorable and memorable cover of this Christmas classic, and the girls do the original justice. It’s a perfect song to listen to while getting into the holiday spirit.

Edited by Bryn Claybourne