Personnel: Al Green (vocals); Moses Dillard, Thomas Bingham (guitar); Archie (strings); Jesse Butler (keyboards); Carl Marsh (synthesizer); Ray Griffin (bass); Steve Potts (drums); Linda Jones, Harvey Jones, Debra Carter (background vocals).

Recorded at American Music Studio, Memphis, Tennessee.

Al Green is surely one of the best singers--if not the best--of the Southern style of soul/R&B. Green's style is rich with the sounds of gospel and touches of country music, while still conveying his trademark brand of modern, suave, smooth sexiness. In 1983, The Reverend Al Green recorded a Christmas album, rendering the standards of the season in a variety of styles.

"White Christmas" gets onto the dancefloor with a rollicking Studio 54 treatment. "Oh Holy Night" is done respectfully with an early 1970s "Philly-soul" treatment. The lovely "Silent Night" is flavored with country gospel. If you're yearning to have a danceable, soulful and funky holiday season, WHITE CHRISTMAS will go well with the mistletoe.