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Give Love at Christmas

The Temptations · 1980

34 min · 8 tracks · funk ยท R&B ยท rock & roll

Soulful harmonies and festive arrangements blend seamlessly to create an inviting Christmas soundscape.

Why listen to this

Best for
steady festive listening experience inviting holiday gathering soundtrack warm soulful harmonies throughout
Context
When 'Give Love at Christmas' was released in August 1980, The Temptations were well-established figures in the music industry, having achieved significant success with hits throughout the 1960s and 1970s. This album came during a period when the group was exploring various musical styles beyond their classic Motown roots, reflecting a desire to stay relevant amid changing musical tastes.
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funk, R&B, rock & roll

Give Love at Christmas is an album by The Temptations, released in 1980. Soulful harmonies and festive arrangements blend seamlessly to create an inviting Christmas soundscape. This album is notable for reviving The Temptations' presence in holiday music, showcasing their signature vocal style in a seasonal context. Although it did not achieve major chart success, it contributed to the broader trend of R&B artists recording Christmas albums in the late 20th century, influencing future generations of artists in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Give Love at Christmas sound like?

Soulful harmonies and festive arrangements blend seamlessly to create an inviting Christmas soundscape. Rooted in funk and R&B.

What makes Give Love at Christmas by The Temptations notable?

This album is notable for reviving The Temptations' presence in holiday music, showcasing their signature vocal style in a seasonal context. Although it did not achieve major chart success, it contributed to the broader trend of R&B artists recording Christmas albums in the late 20th century, influencing future generations of artists in the genre. When 'Give Love at Christmas' was released in August 1980, The Temptations were well-established figures in the music industry, having achieved significant success with hits throughout the 1960s and 1970s. This album came during a period when the group was exploring various musical styles beyond their classic Motown roots, reflecting a desire to stay relevant amid changing musical tastes.

Who is Give Love at Christmas for?

Give Love at Christmas works well if you're into steady festive listening experience, inviting holiday gathering soundtrack and warm soulful harmonies throughout.

How many songs are on Give Love at Christmas?

Give Love at Christmas has 8 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.

Tracklist

8 tracks·34:39

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Give Love on Christmas Day Standout 3:40
  • 2 The Christmas Song Standout 5:13
  • 3 Love Comes With Christmas 3:47
  • 4 The Little Drummer Boy 4:16
  • 5 This Christmas 4:27
  • 6 Everything for Christmas 4:15
  • 7 Christmas Everyday 2:55
  • 8 Silent Night Standout 6:04

Release Date

August 14, 1980

Genre

funk

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

34 min 39 sec