So a few years back, Morris Day said he was coming for Mariah Carey's #1 spot when "Cooler Than Santa Claus" was dropped into the marketplace.

What's great about Christmas for music artists? Every year, they get another chance to find new listener-fans for their traditional or contemporary holiday songs.

Who Is Morris Day?

Morris, with The Time (Jesse Johnson, Jimmy "Jam" Harris, Monte Moir, Terry Lewis, Jellybean Johnson, and later Paul Peterson had plenty of hits. Jerome Benton was eventually added to the crew.

Prince and his estate once restricted use of the group name "The Time" after he passed. Prince owned the name. This appears to have been rectified.

In 2019, sitting in perfect seats, I had a chance to see Morris Day with Sheila E. See the second video below that I shot during their show.

Since Christmas is not really about Santa and presents, I'm including something traditional by Aretha Franklin. Aretha signed her CD "This Christmas" for me at Borders Books and Music in Washington, DC (2008). You'll see an unsigned version.

Here's a quick audio segment of "Cooler Than Santa Claus."

Now, watch the official "Cooler Than Santa Claus" video. Dance, and smile your way through the holiday season!

In Atlantic City, NJ

A Traditional from Aretha

Listen to a touch of "Ave Maria" by Aretha Franklin.

Discover my review of the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas. One author profiled 31 of them. They are classics. You know them all. I analyze. Have a wonderful holiday season!

Bonus. Enjoy this 5 minute Christmas Cover-art delight I did with music.

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