Alanis and Steven Page announce holiday albums
As the holiday season kicks into high gear, Canadian music royalty is ready to spread some festive cheer. Two iconic stars, Steven Page and Alanis Morissette, have recently unveiled their latest holiday albums, proving that whether you’re singing about winter woes or celebrating the joy of the season, these artists know how to deliver a perfect soundtrack.
Steven Page is bringing his unique blend of musical wit and holiday spirit to the festivities with his new release, Steven’s Greetings. The album is packed with playful tunes, including a nod to his work on Murdoch Mysteries with his track Christmas in Toronto, alongside familiar hits like Everyone Can Sing at Christmas. Page also weaves in tracks from Barenaked Ladies, adding a touch of unexpected fun, such as Hanukkah Blessings and Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind. Fans can preorder Steven’s Greetings starting November 13th and catch Page on his Steven’s Greetings tour dates.
Meanwhile, Alanis Morissette is offering a beautifully reflective collection, Good Weather for Immaculate Conception. This album features a delightful mix of covers and original arrangements, including timeless classics like John and Yoko’s Happy Xmas (War Is Over) and Joni Mitchell’s River. Morissette has also shared her heartfelt version of the carol Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, which features collaborations with fellow artists Brandi Carlile and Steve Martin.
Track Highlights
Good Weather for Immaculate Conception Tracklist:
- O Holy Night
- To an Empath at Christmas Time
- What Child Is This?
- Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
- Little Drummer Boy
- Beautiful Star of Bethlehem (feat. Brandi Carlile and Steve Martin)
- Ave Maria
- Christmas on the Dancefloor
- River
- Momma Mary (feat. Amythyst Kiah)
- O Tannenbaum (feat. Trans Voices)
- Last Christmas
- Silent Night (feat. Joy Oladokun)
- Merry Christmas (feat. Martin Short)
Steven’s Greetings Tracklist:
- Cheese Log
- Christmas in Toronto
- I Have a Little Dreidel
- The Power of Love
- Hanukkah Blessings
- Drinking ‘Round The Christmas Tree
- Everyone Can Sing At Christmas
- Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind
- Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah
- Auld Lang Syne
Steven Page’s tour schedule promises plenty of opportunities to celebrate the music across the country, with dates stretching from St Catharines, ON, to Toronto, ON, and continuing through the winter months. These dates offer fans a chance to experience the magic of the new holiday music live.
Alanis Morissette’s album is a masterclass in seasonal sentiment, offering both familiar comfort and fresh interpretations of holiday traditions. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of music to connect us, whether we are singing about peace, love, or simply the joy of the season.
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- Steven’s Greetings
- Good Weather for Immaculate Conception
- Christmas in Toronto
- Everyone Can Sing at Christmas
- Hanukkah Blessings
- Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind
- Happy Xmas (War Is Over)
- River
- Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
- Christmas in Toronto
- O Holy Night
- To an Empath at Christmas Time
- What Child Is This?
- Little Drummer Boy
- Ave Maria
- Christmas on the Dancefloor
- Momma Mary
- O Tannenbaum
- Last Christmas
- Silent Night
- Merry Christmas