Music Minute - Christmas Songs from Linda Imperial

 

Linda Imperial welcomes the holiday season with open arms and a heart full of melody through her heartfelt single, “Christmas in the Tropics,” now available on all streaming platforms and radio airplay on PlayMPE. Blending warmth, romance, and reflection, Imperial invites listeners into a world where love and connection transcend distance and climate. “The love from afar, in paradise came to mind,” she shares. “Missing the ones you love during the holidays, especially when you’re far away from each other, is such a challenging experience for lovers. I wanted to express the shared love and experience of a beautiful part of the world for people who experience Christmas in a different climate. It’s the same joy of Christmas, but it’s Christmas in the Tropics.”  Her second single, “Christmas, You and Me,” also available on all streaming platforms and radio airplay on PlayMPE, was born from the simple yet timeless desire to share special moments with the one you love. “I love the holidays and Christmas is one of my favorites,” Imperial adds. “It’s a time when people reflect on peace, love, and goodwill. I heard this melody in my head and sang it to my producer and songwriting partner, Joel Jaffe, who added his guitar magic and helped bring the song to life with the support of our San Francisco Bay Area musician friends.” Featuring Eamonn Flynn on piano, Ed McClary on drums, and Marc Levine on bass, the tracks capture Christmas's beauty, intimacy, and universal joy through Linda Imperial’s signature soulful style. Linda has also released official lyric videos, produced by Eklectrik Music in Nashville, Tennessee, to accompany her holiday singles. Now streaming on her official YouTube channel, the videos capture the warmth and festive spirit of the season, inviting fans to celebrate the magic of Christmas through song and story. Watch the video for "Christmas In The Tropics" HERE.

Watch the video for "Christmas, You and Me" HERE “Christmas In The Tropics” was brought to life through a stellar production team and an accomplished lineup of musicians. The track was recorded at Studio D in Sausalito, California, and engineered and mixed by Joel Jaffe, who also co-produced the song alongside Linda Imperial at Freemountain Studios in Novato, California. Additional engineering was provided by David Freiberg, with mastering by Bob Olhsson. The single features an exceptional ensemble of studio talent, including Dore Coller on guitars, Eamonn Flynn on keyboards, Kevin Hayes on percussion, Marc Levine on bass, and Joel Jaffe contributing background vocals, together creating the lush, island-inspired soundscape that defines “Christmas In The Tropics.” “Christmas, You and Me” showcases Linda Imperial’s signature warmth and musical chemistry with producer and collaborator Joel Jaffe. The track was produced by Imperial and Jaffe, with engineering and mixing by Jaffe, vocal engineering by David Freiberg, and mastering by Bob Olhsson. Recorded at both Studio On the Hill and Free Mountain Studio, the session brought together an outstanding group of musicians: Ed McClary on drums, Marc Levine on bass, Peter Harris on guitar, Eamonn Flynn on keys, and Joel Jaffe adding both guitar and background vocals, creating a soulful, romantic holiday recording that beautifully captures the spirit of the season. Stay up to date with all things Linda Imperial by visiting her official website and connecting on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Fans can also subscribe to her YouTube channel for the latest music videos, behind-the-scenes content, and special holiday releases. Her music, including the new singles “Christmas in the Tropics” and “Christmas You and Me,” is available now on all major digital platforms, including Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music HERE. About Linda Imperial: Linda Imperial, a true survivor whose life and decades-long musical career have been a whirlwind roller coaster of highs, lows, and dark struggles followed by shining through redemption, showcases the blues-rock side of her artistry like never before. After a tour with Big Mama Thornton’s rhythm section, Linda found her breakthrough success with Loverde, a '70s-early ’80s dance/vocal group she co-founded. Linda toured the world to promote their hit “Die Hard Lover,” which debuted on the Billboard charts at #4 and stayed in the upper reaches for months. Her list of later credits and associations is truly dizzying. She has worked for and with the Jazz supergroup New York Jazz Explosion, Sylvester, The Weather Girls, Gary Duncan’s Quicksilver Messenger Service, and Jefferson Starship, where she met her husband David Freiberg (an early member of both Quicksilver Messenger Service and Jefferson Airplane and an original member and current member of Jefferson Starship).