Not so silent night: Local music industry legends’ favorite holiday songs

HONOLULU (KHON2) — We all love to rock around the Christmas tree this time of year, but are you tired of the same holiday tunes? Here are some songs to add to your playlist from local music industry legends that will jingle your bells.

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Natalie Ai Kamauu said one song that captures the holiday spirit is “The Best Gift” from Barbra Streisand’s “A Christmas Album.”

“As soon as Halloween was done and put away, the Christmas music would begin playing.  My mom was in charge of our playlist with her stacks of LP albums on our stereo.  In the mix were Elvis, Ray Conniff, The Lennon Sisters, The Cazimeros and Barbra Streisand.  I knew the order of each of the albums and waited for this song: “The Best Gift” by Barbra Streisand,” Kamauu said. “It’s still a favorite of mine, one that still gives the chills and all the warm feelings of the season at once.  I’ve experienced the best gift twice.”

Ipo Mullaney, Artist Manager for The Green, is always surrounded by good sounds. This Christmas classic for Mullaney brings the holiday spirit to life…

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