TEAM RNS PRESENTS

ARTIST: Will Downing

TITLE: Christmas, Love And You

LABEL: GRP Records

RIPPER: Team RNS

199kbps avg - R&B
0hr 44min total- 66.3mb

RELEASE DATE: 2004-11-09
RIP DATE: 2004-11-02

01 The Little Drummer Boy         4:43
02 Christmas, Love And You        4:21
03 The First Noel                 4:58
04 Christmas Time Is Here         3:49

06 All I Want For Christmas Is You4:04
07 Love On Christmas Morning      4:23
08 Have Yourself A Merry Little   4:08

09 Christmas Time After Time      3:53
10 The Christmas Song             5:00

On Tuesday, November 9, 2004, GRP
Records will release Christmas, Love and
You, a new album from the beloved vocalist
Will Downing.  The CD features classic
yuletide favorites alongside new songs
co-written by Downing that celebrate
the joys of the season.

Christmas, Love and You begins as the
"The Little Drummer Boy" takes a trip to
the islands.  Downing infuses this
timeless tale with a tropical beat and
even includes a rap break contributed by
reggae star Jabba.  Downing continues to
revisit holiday tunes throughout
Christmas, Love and You, bringing his
unmistakable voice to a reverent
reading of "The First Noel," a soulful
"White Christmas," and a tender
"Christmas Time Is Here."

Separating Christmas, Love and You from
other holiday collections are the three
original songs co-written by Will
Downing making their debut on this
recording.  These include the playful,
party atmosphere of "All I Want for
Christmas Is You" and the romantic title
track.  A highlight of the album is the
song "Christmas Time After Time," a song
co-written by Downing with bassist
Ronnie Garrett and drummer/keyboardist
Herman Johnson.  This number beautifully
captures and celebrates the most special
and important part of Christmas: being
surrounded by family and love.  Even
Downing's children make an appearance
on this endearing song.

Joining Downing for the holiday
festivities on Christmas, Love and You
are a number of his all-star friends.
Saxophonists David Sanborn, Kirk Whalum,
and longtime Downing collaborator Gerald
Albright each contribute to one song
apiece.  Other special guests include
Joe Sample (keyboard solo on "Love on
Christmas Morning"), Jonathan Butler
(guitar solo on "Christmas, Love and
You"), and Najee (flute solo on
"Christmas Time Is Here").