Song
That Spirit of Christmas
by Ray Charles
That Spirit of Christmas is a 1985 song by Ray Charles, 5:06 long. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Christmas song themes.
Released 1985 Length 5:06
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Ballad recorded by Ray Charles for his Columbia holiday album The Spirit of Christmas, released in 1985. It is featured in the 1989 film National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
Performance tips
- Treat it as a slow, gospel-tinged ballad and take your time.
- Use a little Ray-style rasp and bend, but stay in the pocket.
- Good for a quiet moment when the crowd is in a reflective mood.
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "That Spirit of Christmas" karaoke
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- Mess Around1953 · 2:40
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