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The cover of this holiday classic pictures Ray Charles with a sleigh-full of gifts. That's an appropriate image, since he's so generous with the soulful sounds contained inside. Ray's gravelly growl may turn sweet on such merry romps as "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town," but he doesn't fully hit his groove until he delves into the set's more grown-up material. He gives "Winter Wonderland" a soul transfusion the likes of which you won't see on many televised Christmas specials, and really lights a fire under "Baby, It's Cold Outside." Now that's the spirit!

1. What Child Is This
2. The Little Drummer Boy
3. Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town
4. This Time Of The Year
5. That Spirit Of Christmas
6. All I Want For Christmas
7. Christmas In My Heart 8.Christmas Time
8. Baby It's Cold Outside
9. Winter Wonderland
10. Lift Every Voice And Sing 12.12 There'll Be No Peace Without All Men As One [bonus]