It’s hard to imagine a more iconic match in the mid-1980’s than Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers teaming up to do a Christmas album together, but the world managed to grace us with its presence for one winter in 1984 when they released Once Upon A Christmas. It’s a terrific soft-listening experience filled with all the warmth and joy the holidays are known for, featuring Parton’s crystal clear light airy soprano tone and Rogers’ sandpapery smooth tone that evokes feelings of a life well-lived. There’s so many terrific vocal moments on this record when Parton and Rogers harmonize, a natural symbiotic energy that sends electricity through the arrangements every time they come together.
If you’re looking for a Christmas record that feels old-timey and nostalgic, Once Upon A Christmas is a ticket to those simpler times.
Standout Songs: “I Believe In Santa Claus”, “A Christmas To Remember”, “Winter Wonderland / Sleigh Ride”
