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Navidades
Luis Miguel's strong, often serious voice isn't the first you'd think of to breathe life into a succession of giddy Christmas carols and holiday favorites. But the singer positively soars on Navidades, a slick collection of American classics translated into Spanish. He kicks things off with an inspired, big-band take on "Santa Claus Llego a la Ciudad" ("Santa Claus is Comin' to Town"), and the lush arrangement is indicative of the disc's classy, classic tone. Miguel emotes beautifully during "Te Deseo Muy Felices Fiestas" ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas") and "Blanca Navidad" ("White Christmas"). He offers inspired takes on the sentimental "Mi Humilde Oracion" (David Foster's modern holiday gem "My Grown-Up Christmas List") and Charlie Chaplin's "Smile" (an odd, if fitting, inclusion). The best, however, is a brassy, gospel-infused reworking of "Silent Night," complete with rousing chorus and blaring horns. It's a stirring, soulful disc closer, and the perfect bow on a glossy, glowing Christmas collection. --Joey Guerra
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Tracks| 1 | Santa Claus Llega A La Ciudad (Santa Claus Is Coming To Town) | | 2 | Te Deseos Muy Felices Fiestas (Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas) | | 3 | Frente A La Chimenea (Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer) | | 4 | Blanca Navidad (White Christmas) | | 5 | Navidad, Navidad (Jingle Bells) | | 6 | Estar En Mi Casa Esta Navidad (I'll Be Home For Christmas) | | 7 | Mi Humilde Oracion (My Grown-Up Christmas) | | 8 | Va A Nevar (Let It Snow) | | 9 | Sonrie (Smile) | | 10 | Llego La Navidad (Winter Wonderland) | | 11 | Noche De Paz (Silent Night) |
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