"White Christmas" is a holiday-themed album by Al Green, a renowned American singer known for his work in soul music. Released in 1983 through Hi Records, this festive album showcases Al Green's distinctive interpretation of classic Christmas songs, blended with his signature soulful stylings. The album consist of ten tracks, including timeless holiday favorites like "White Christmas", "Silent Night", “I'll Be Home for Christmas," and "What Christmas Means to Me.”
In terms of background, by the time the "White Christmas" album was released, Al Green had already established a successful career both as a soul singer and gospel artist. He took a divergence from his common themes by creating this holiday album, infusing the traditional Christmas songs with an original and soulful twist.
Produced by Green himself, alongside Willie Mitchell, the album adds a unique touch to the usual Christmas song catalogue, suiting both the holiday-themed parties and quiet winter evenings. Despite the seasonally specific content, the album has played a significant role in Green's discography and is regularly revived during the holiday season, showing Green's versatility as an artist. It is often appreciated for the warmth and joy it brings to traditional holiday music, while still staying true to Green's own musical style.
