Friday, 5 December 2025

Cliff Beach - Every Christmas (I Fall For You)


20 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!

Stream Every Christmas (I Fall For You) here (Spotify)

Thi is the fifth year in a row that Cliff Beach has gifted us with new bluesy/jazzy/soulful Christmas music - and every Christmas I fall for his songs. This year, like the in the days of 7" vinyl, he's also given us a b-side so we get two seasonal songs for the price of one. First up is a sumptuous, seductive ballad called Every Christmas (I Fall For You). With luxurious paced percussion and decadent sliding guitar, this is romance at its most decadent and smooth - Cliff conjures up a shimmering song that feels both timely and timeless, ideal for those all cosied up with loved ones (or those wanting to be). The range of his vocals makes the words even more expressive, imbuing the right moments with the right emphasis to make them stand out even more. What the word blissful was made for...

Flip that imaginary 7" vinyl over and you'll find Cliff's take on the classic song, It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas. One thing about Mr Beach's ever growing repertoire of festive forays is that he always gives a sense of it being an honour singing the songs from the Great Christmas Songbook (even when he's making his own contribution to that catalogue). This is an understated production, just guitar and vocal - with some charming backing singers that add a little bit of magic and sparkle to the already enchanting words. Cliff savours the song, meaning you get to pause the crazy commercial nature of the season and give yourself a little solstice soothing. Long may Cliff's annual tradition of gifting us with new seasonal songs continue.

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