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New Holiday Classics

by Adrian Cunningham & La Lucha

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1.
[Verse 1] When it’s cold out I can’t go out I just stare at the snow all day long [Verse 2] But it’s nice out There’s no ice out So I’ll sing a warm winter’s day song [Pre] Get your flip-flops and tank tops, Your sunglasses too ‘Cause it’s glowing, not snowing And I’ll spend it with you Find your sunscreen, your straw hat, Mimosas for two Let’s enjoy the view Of a postcard sky [Chorus] In a winter wonderland That is glistening with sand It’s the only way to play In a Florida Holiday [Verse 3] When it’s freezing It’s not pleasing I can see my whole breath in the air [Verse 4] But it’s sunny, And it’s funny To go dashing through waves without care [Pre-chorus] Get your flip-flops and tank tops, Your sunglasses too ‘Cause it’s glowing, not snowing And I’ll spend it with you Don’t need snowflakes or ice lakes Or layers of wool And if it’s too warm, We’ll dip in the pool [Chorus] In a winter wonderland That is glistening with sand It’s the only way to play In a Florida Holiday In a Florida Holiday In a Florida Holiday
2.
(Chorus) The snow is falling and I’m here with you to stay And wake up next to you on Christmas Day You know I wouldn't want it any other way After all this is my favorite holiday (Verse 1 and 2) Hear the sleigh bells ring Listen to the choir sing Watch the bundled children play Merry Christmas all will say Wrap the presents tight And we’ll string your place with lights Fill the stockings, trim the tree Gather around with family (Chorus) The snow is falling and I’m here with you to stay And wake up next to you on Christmas Day You know I wouldn't want it any other way After all this is my favorite holiday (Verse 3 and 4) Cook our favorite recipes We’ll stay up late on Christmas Eve Join the carolers, make some pie What a bright and cheerful life Hold me tight and keep me warm On the snowy night before We’ll double check our lists But all I need now is your kiss (Chorus) The snow is falling and I’m here with you to stay And wake up next to you on Christmas Day You know I wouldn't want it any other way After all this is my favorite holiday (Bridge) If I stay till tomorrow will you care for me Until New Year’s Eve And on every holiday From this day I will promise To keep love and cheer All throughout the year and not just on Christmas Day (Verse 1 repeats) (Chorus)
3.
[Verse 1] When you’re alone With the sounds of the night But there isn’t a light in sight [Verse 2] Know I’ll be here, right at the end of the line And let me please help you find your light [Pre-chorus] You don't have to hide your tears anymore Loss is loss, nothing’s like before [Chorus] But through the dark night We’ll greet a new year through the dark night I’ll hold you near We’ll find our starlight Together and we won’t Let it go, not anymore So hold your star up And hold it high Hold your star up And light the sky We’ll find our starlight Together and we won’t Let it go, not anymore. [Verse 3] There isn’t a map To get you through holidays When a loved one has gone away [Verse 4] Know I’ll be here, right at the end of the line And let me please help you find your light [Pre-chorus] You don't have to hide your tears anymore Loss is loss, nothing’s like before [Chorus] But through the dark night We’ll greet a new year through the dark night I’ll hold you near We’ll find our starlight Together and we won’t Let it go, not anymore So hold your star up And hold it high Hold your star up right to the sky We’ll find our starlight Together and we won’t Let it go, not anymore. [Bridge] By next new year We may learn to laugh again This time next year We’ll remember them [Chorus] But through the dark night We’ll greet a new year through the dark night I’ll hold you near We’ll find our starlight Together and we won’t Let it go, not anymore. So hold your star up And hold it high Hold your star up And light the sky We’ll find our starlight Together and we won’t Let it go, not anymore
4.
[Verses 1 & 2] Some people like To bask in sun rays With little clothes And little care But not me, I live For the gray days A foot of snow And frigid air [Pre-Chorus] I like the sharp sting Of an icy winter day Your technicolor But I see beauty in gray [Chorus] Brittle trees Catch my breeze As I walk down The street, In my dapper Winter’s best [Verse 3 & 4] You’ll never find Me in a speedo No! I prefer a cozy Coat and some earmuffs A turtle neck Brings a glimmer To my eye, a deep V-neck Will make me break out into rash and hives [Pre-Chorus] I’ll take a snow day Over any holiday Your technicolor But I see beauty in gray [Chorus] Brittle trees Catch my breeze As I walk down The street, In my dapper Winter’s best [Bridge] Cold and worried There's no need for that distress I can teach you How to wear your winter’s best [SOLOS] [Ending Bridge] x4 Boots with some thick gray socks Mittens over your gloves, Fleece, a scarf, and a beanie, Hand warmers if you must, Sweaters, plaid and earmuffs Top it all off with your finest blue parka Don’t forget your long underwear (x2) [Chorus] Brittle trees Catch my breeze As I walk down The street, In my dapper Winter’s best
5.
[Verse 1 & 2] Sin tí no hay milagro En esta Navidad Los días son largos Perdí la realidad Pero nieve cae En plena oscuridad Y me quedo Soñando en ti Las calles se llenan En esta Navidad Las campanas suenan En esta Navidad Familias celebran Hasta la madrugada Y espero Que llegues a mi [Chorus] Porque yo quiero Bailar contigo Esta Nochebuena Quiero gozar contigo De las cosas buenas Quiero cantar contigo Hasta que salga el sol Y hacerlo todo otra vez O, si, quiero Bailar contigo Esta Nochebuena Quiero gozar contigo De las cosas buenas Quiero cantar contigo Hasta que salga el sol Y hacerlo otra vez [Verse 3] Sin ti no descanso En esta Navidad Me duermo a llantos En esta soledad Las luna se abre En plena oscuridad Y deseo Tenerte aquí [Chorus] Porque yo quiero Bailar contigo Esta Nochebuena Quiero gozar contigo De las cosas buenas Quiero cantar contigo Hasta que salga el sol Y hacerlo todo otra vez O, si, quiero Bailar contigo Esta Nochebuena Quiero gozar contigo De las cosas buenas Quiero cantar contigo Hasta que salga el sol Y hacerlo otra vez [Bridge] Te esperé hasta las doce Mmmm mmmm mmmm ¿Pues que voy a hacer entonces? Mmmm mmmm mmmm Aunque estoy sola Esta Navidad Quiero celebrar Contigo, contigo, o sin ti [Chorus] Porque quiero bailar... Quiero gozar... Quiero cantar ... Y hacerlo otra vez O, si, yo quiero bailar... Quiero gozar... Quiero cantar... Y hacerlo otra vez O, si, yo quiero bailar Esta Nochebuena Quiero gozar De las cosas buenas Quiero cantar Hasta la madrugada Y hacerlo otra vez [Fade out]
6.
(Verses 1 & 2) Now the party’s done The day is here The buzz and cheer Have disappeared All the lights still hang The tinsel frays And we move back To the everyday (Chorus) It’s seems colder Than it did before But your arms Will keep me warm We still won’t know What next year will bring All the memories Ring and ring (Bridge) Through tired eyes We’ll try and rise Looking back But not in fear (Verses 3 & 4) So, we sweep the dust We clear the cups Make room for more trust In this new year Yes, the holidays Have come and gone We’ve both lost so much But we’re still here
7.
(Chorus) There’s no time of year like Christmas And you are the reason why I won’t string lights or start the fireplace Cause you keep me warm inside (Verse 1 & 2) I’ve done this by myself before Picked up the tree and drove it home Set it up at my place and lit it up alone It’s not about the mistletoe Or any gifts, that’s all for show You can keep the tinsel As long a we’re both home (Chorus) There’s no time of year like Christmas And you are the reason why I won’t string lights or start the fireplace Cause you keep me warm inside (Verse 3 & 4) Let’s do Christmas our own way With traditions old and new It’s a special holiday And we’ll make it me and you Let’s keep it real this time of year No rush or fancy clothes, just cheer Put some records on and dance Just hold me near (Bridge) Now that I have your love Christmas will never go back To what it was [Repeat Chorus] There’s no time of year like Christmas And you are the reason why
8.
Winter's Eve 03:43
[Verse 1] There are people sitting home alone tonight In our boxes we will each turn out our light From my window I see snow over the lake Ten thousand hearts for every sparkling snowflake [Pre-Chorus] So this winter Let’s not be alone Oh, please tell me Tell me you’ll come home [Chorus] Till then I’ll wish, I’ll sing, I’ll wait, And dream To be with you On this winter’s ever I’ll stay, I’ll pray, And hope that you Will love me too [Verse 2] There are people too afraid to take a chance From my desk here, I am asking you to dance Winter is lonely, store bought cheer can be so fake 10,000 hearts for every sparkling snowflake [Pre-Chorus] So this winter Let’s not be alone Oh, please tell me Tell me you’ll come home [Chorus] Till then I’ll wish, I’ll sing, I’ll wait, And dream To be with you On this winter’s ever I’ll stay, I’ll pray, And hope that you Will love me too [Bridge] Or better yet I’ll Or better yet I’ll I’ll come to you Or better yet I’ll Or better yet I’ll I’ll come to you To say I love you [Pre-Chorus] So this winter Let’s not be alone Oh, please tell me Tell me you’ll come home [Chorus] Till then I’ll wish, I’ll sing, I’ll wait, And dream to be with you On this winter’s eve I’ll stay, I’ll pray, and hope that you Will love me too
9.
I want the stocking I want the tree And all the goodies from underneath I want the caroling And sure world peace But it’s so good to be bad I’ll have the pudding And take some figs Give me the fixings And all there is I haven’t been good but what’s the diff cause it’s so good to be bad (Bridge) You see I’m not like other people who can force a smile and wish you happy holidays You see the truth is bad ain’t evil But it sure is fun as hell, what’s the difference anyway? I’ll take the chocolate Still if it melts The bright menorah And all the gelt, hey! I’ll swipe the champagne And candy canes Yes, it’s so good to be bad Yes, it’s so good to be bad
10.
Snowfall 02:57
[Verse 1] Put your coat on And let’s step out To the world that’s Spinning about Hold your breath And then you’ll see That things are changing [Verse 2] Not the place where We thought we’d start It’s a new year Open your heart Take my hand And you will see The snow is falling [Chorus] Let’s be the change together Let's keep each other safe These colder days are long But things are changing And yes it’s now or never We aren’t like before Rise up despite the weather Snow is falling

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Every holiday season, we decorate our homes, make time for family and friends, prepare our favorite recipes, and rush to the store to buy last-minute gifts. Some of us travel across the country or the world, while others try to avoid heated political debates with family members at home. Wherever we may be, we will most likely open our ears and hearts once again to holiday music.

We listen to the same holiday songs year after year after year. But this year is different because we are different. 2020 changed the world in unimaginable ways. This holiday season, people across the world will be collectively grieving and rebuilding. We will each recover at our own pace. Loved ones will be missed and we will search for some starlight to remind us of how to find wonder and cheer in the holiday season. Some will find comfort by walking in the first snowfall, dancing until midnight on Nochebuena, or snuggling up with someone special on Christmas morning. We may have to learn to feel dapper again, to find bliss in a warm Florida holiday, or to let ourselves indulge and be a little bad to be good. We most certainly will have to hold each other up as we move into and beyond New Year’s Day together.

There’s no time of year like Christmas and we are the reason why. This album would not have happened without the innovative thinking of Arbors Record and the diverse cast that came together to safely record this music in studios across continents. With New Holiday Classics, we set out to write and record all new original holiday music for people making an effort to reconnect with their joy this holiday season. It won’t be easy, but we know that music always helps.

Gloria Muñoz & Mark Feinman
Moonlit Musica
August 2020

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released November 6, 2020

ADRIAN CUNNINGHAM vocals, flute, clarinet, tenor saxophone

La Lucha is:
JOHN C. O’LEARY III piano, fender rhodes, synths, claps, voice
ALEJANDRO ARENAS upright & electric bass, guitar, synth, claps, voice
MARK FEINMAN drums, percussion, bells, claps, voice

featuring

CAMILA MEZA vocals, guitar
CLARIDEE vocals
JAMIESON vocals

MICHIKO MORELL percussion
MARTY MORELL vibraphone
PATRICK HERNLEY percussion
GLORIA MUÑOZ voice, claps

String Quartet
Vivek Jayaraman violin
Mia Laity violin
Laurel Borden viola
Troy Chang cello

Music & Lyrics by Gloria Muñoz & Mark Feinman


Producer MARK FEINMAN
Executive Producer RACHEL DOMBER

Engineers BILL MOSS & KEN FRENCH
Assistant Engineers STEVEN CLARK
Mixing BILL MOSS
Mastering DAVE GREENBERG & MELISSA CHAMBERS at SONOPOD MASTERING
Piano Tech & Tuning JUSTIN ELLIOTT & CO.
Recorded at Clear Track Studios (Clearwater, FL) | July 22-24, 2020
San Francisco, CA | August 7, 2020
Barcelona, Spain | August 2-5, 2020
Greybull, WY | August 2, 2020

GLORIA MUNOZ | Liner notes
HD INTERACTIVE | Album Artwork & Design

John C. O’Leary III is a Yamaha Artist
Clairdee courtesy of Declare Music

Produced by ARBORS RECORDS, Inc.
All songs published by Moonlit Musica (ASCAP)

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La Lucha St Petersburg, Florida

La Lucha is a Tampa Bay based trio that consists of three friends from three different parts of the world; Colombia, Mexico & United States.

Their music ventures boldly into a wide variety of musical styles, offering an appealing and fun mix of genres under the jazz umbrella. The combination of their musical versatility and varied musical influences makes for compelling virtuosic performances.
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