{"id":20277,"date":"2024-12-19T14:08:36","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T14:08:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsx48.info\/?p=20277"},"modified":"2024-12-19T14:08:46","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T14:08:46","slug":"andrea-bocelli-and-reba-mcentire-sing-beautiful-version-of-blue-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsx48.info\/?p=20277","title":{"rendered":"Andrea Bocelli And Reba McEntire Sing Beautiful Version Of \u201cBlue Christmas\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

An Italian opera icon singing with a country music icon \u2013 and they sound absolutely beautiful together.<\/p>\n

Of all the Christmas songs about heartbreak, Elvis Presley\u2019s \u201cBlue Christmas\u201d is probably the best.<\/p>\n

Sorry George Michael, \u201cLast Christmas is a great song too!\u201d, but it just does not have the sultry, brooding tone that made teen girls go mad in the late 50\u2019s. even if you\u2019re not heartbroken, the song is as cool as a snowman.<\/p>\n

The only thing that could make it even better, is a renowned Italian opera singer and a country-western star tackling the song as a slow ballad duet.<\/p>\n

Well, I\u2019ve got some good news for you! It has happened.
\nAnd it was recorded for the world to enjoy. Andrea Bocelli and Reba McEntire team up for this incredible and unique rendition of Elvis\u2019s Christmas classic.<\/p>\n

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Andrea Bocelli is an internationally infamous Italian opera singer, songwriter, and producer.
\nFollowing a football accident and subsequent onset of traumatic glaucoma, we were left blind at age 12.<\/p>\n

Despite this setback, he has achieved unbelievable things in the musical world, earning a boatload of awards and being acclaimed as one of the world\u2019s greatest modern opera singers.<\/p>\n

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So why \u201cBlue Christmas\u201d?
\nWell, Bocelli explains this before Reba comes out:<\/p>\n

\u201cHonestly I was a little bit jealous of Elvis Presley, because when I was young all my girlfriends loved Elvis Presley more than me. For this reason, I decided, one day I will sing his song.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Nice one Andrea, I imagine your ex-girlfriends feel pretty silly now!
\nReba joins Andrea on stage and they begin singing. Reba McEntire is a country-western star and actress who has a distinctly different style, demographic, and genre to Bocelli.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s been on stage and screen since 1989 and still balances a music and acting career.<\/p>\n

But does this combo of opera and country genres work?<\/p>\n

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You bet it does!
\nIt is very different however to the Elvis version we know and love.<\/p>\n

Rather than kicking into the song in the 50\u2019s rock style with drums, electric bass, and guitar, the song rises much more elegantly.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a slow rise of violins among other classical music instruments.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s clear this version is Andrea\u2019s version. Even a huge harp is involved!<\/p>\n

Sorry George Michael, \u201cLast Christmas is a great song too!\u201d, but it just does not have the sultry, brooding tone that made teen girls go mad in the late 50\u2019s. even if you\u2019re not heartbroken, the song is as cool as a snowman.
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\nThe only thing that could make it even better, is a renowned Italian opera singer and a country-western star tackling the song as a slow ballad duet.<\/p>\n

Well, I\u2019ve got some good news for you! It has happened.
\nAnd it was recorded for the world to enjoy. Andrea Bocelli and Reba McEntire team up for this incredible and unique rendition of Elvis\u2019s Christmas classic.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Andrea Bocelli is an internationally infamous Italian opera singer, songwriter, and producer.
\nFollowing a football accident and subsequent onset of traumatic glaucoma, we were left blind at age 12.<\/p>\n

Despite this setback,k he has achieved unbelievable things in the musical world, earning a boatload of awards and being acclaimed as one of the world\u2019s greatest modern opera singers.<\/p>\n

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So why \u201cBlue Christmas\u201d?
\nWell, Bocelli explains this before Reba comes out:<\/p>\n

\u201cHonestly I was a little bit jealous of Elvis Presley, because when I was young all my girlfriends loved Elvis Presley more than me. For this reason I decide, one day I will sing his song.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nice one Andrea, I imagine your ex-girlfriends feel pretty silly now!
\nReba joins Andrea on stage and they begin singing. Reba McEntire is a country-western star and actress who has a distinctly different style, demographic, and genre to Bocelli.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s been on stage and screen since 1989 and still balances a music and acting career.<\/p>\n

But does this combo of opera and country genres work?<\/p>\n

You bet it does!
\nIt is very different however to the Elvis version we know and love.<\/p>\n

Rather than kicking into the song in the 50\u2019s rock style with drums, electric bass, and guitar, the song rises much more elegantly.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a slow rise of violins among other classical music instruments.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s clear this version is Andrea\u2019s version. Even a huge harp is involved!<\/p>\n

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And his voice is incredible!
\nFor the uninitiated, Andrea\u2019s voice is wonderfully warm and heavenly.<\/p>\n

He sings so smoothly and he really brings a fantastic opera flavor to this well-known song.<\/p>\n

Well, that\u2019s high Praise! How could you argue with that?
\nWhen Reba joins in, the combination is truly magical.<\/p>\n

You wouldn\u2019t think that a duet consisting of two singers from such drastically different genres would sound so good together.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s a match made in heaven!
\nAndrea\u2019s warm and soothing voice paired with Reba\u2019s higher, more sultry country tones are like marshmallows in your hot cocoa. The comments reflect how well these two worlds meld together:<\/p>\n

\u201cGreat orchestra. Inspiring, exceptional. Melding alto country and tenor extraordinaire. Thank you so much for posting this fantastic music\u201d- Bella Vista<\/p>\n

Watch the full video below to hear these spectacular singers create Christmas magic!<\/p>\n