Andrea Bocelli And Reba McEntire Perform Wonderful Live Rendition Of 'Blue Christmas'
Nov 02, 2020 by apost team
Music legends Andrea Bocelli and Reba McEntire joined forces to record and perform the Christmas classic, Blue Christmas, live during a performance in 2015.
Each singer is world-famous in their own right, dominating their chosen genres of classical opera and country music, so the duet wasn't immediately obvious for everyone, but it worked out so well and introduced each singer's fans to the other's.
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When it comes to crowd favorites, both when it comes to Christmas music and music from music legends like Elvis, it is often hard to imagine a new rendition of a song and the way it might sound. But this duo was able to pull off a version that is just as good as the original and sure to become a classic in its own right. Before their duet, Bocelli revealed that he used to be quite jealous of Elvis when he was younger because all his female friends seemed to like Elvis more than him.
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Reba and Bocelli are not the most obvious of duos, their areas of expertise in music and recording are so incredibly different that it is hard to compare them. Among country music fans, Reba McEntire is a legend, well known around the world for both her singing and acting. Andrea Bocelli rose to stardom later than Reba, but he was so talented that he gained as big a following and as much recognition in the classical music and opera scene as Reba did in the country genre.
For this performance, Bocelli took Elvis' song and reworked both the music and the style so that they could perform it together. Now, this classic has a slower tempo and is more a ballad than an upbeat tune, featuring violin and string instruments in place of guitars and drums.
Critics and fans have declared the pair and their song a success, entirely complementing one another in a way that is unimaginable until you hear it for yourself. And because they decided to record their performance of the song live, everyone can enjoy it for themselves and perhaps add it to their holiday music playlist to enjoy with family each and every year.
Given the success of this duo, it's exciting to imagine what Christmas favorites are able to be refreshed and performed by talented singers and artists. It definitely is a great way to add more variety during the season. Let your friends and family know about this wonderful performance, then tell us your thoughts on it in the comments!