{"product_id":"mickey-thomas-a-classic-christmas-red-green","title":"Mickey Thomas - A Classic Christmas [Red \u0026 Green]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe voice behind Starship's biggest hits takes on the holiday songbook with A Classic Christmas, Mickey Thomas' first Christmas album, pressed on red and green vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas first made his name singing Fooled Around and Fell in Love with the Elvin Bishop Band in the mid-seventies, then joined Jefferson Starship in 1979 and later fronted Starship through three number one singles. For this 2024 set he headed to Nashville, where producer Dan Frizsell recorded him with a tight band at East Iris Studio A and Ronnie's Place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year kicks things off at a brisk, upbeat clip, sleigh bells and vibes included. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas slows to a tender glow, and White Christmas closes the album with crooner-style elegance. The arrangements tip their hats to the classic recordings by Judy Garland, Nat King Cole and Bing Crosby without simply copying them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas' powerful, high-flying voice is in fine shape, and he sings these standards with obvious affection. The band, featuring drummer Evan Hutchings and bassist Mark Hill, keeps everything warm and unfussy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a polished, cheerful seasonal record built for tree-trimming and family gatherings, and a festive treat for Starship fans who have long wanted to hear him sing these songs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57351102300465,"sku":"198622207997","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/2026\/7313\/files\/1200x1200bb_f32a7de8-db28-40c1-b3f0-e79057a2911c.jpg?v=1793976351","url":"https:\/\/vinyl.com\/products\/mickey-thomas-a-classic-christmas-red-green","provider":"Vinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}