Give Love on Christmas Day

Johnny Gill

About Give Love on Christmas Day

"Give Love on Christmas Day" is a Christmas song first recorded by Motown Records' family quintet The Jackson 5. Written by the label's songwriting-producing team, The Corporation (Berry Gordy, Alphonzo Mizell, Christine Perren, Freddie Perren and Deke Richards), the song was recorded for the Jackson brothers' 1970 seasonal album, entitled The Jackson 5 Christmas Album. The song was well received critically upon release of the album. The festive track went on to be covered by groups such as The Temptations, New Edition, BlackGirl, and solo artists such as Coko and Johnny Gill.  


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People making lists buying special gifts
Taking time to be kind to one and all
It's that time of year when good friends are dear
And you wish you could give more than just presents from a store.

Why don't you give love on Christmas Day
Even the man who has everything would be so happy if you would bring
Him love on Christmas day
 No greater gift is there than love.

People you don't know smile and nod Hello
Everywhere there's an air of Christmas joy
It's that once a year when the world's sincere
And you'd like to find a way to show the things that words can't say

Why don't you give love on Christmas Day
The man on the street or the couple upstairs wants you to know there's someone who cares
Give love on Christmas day 
No greater gift is there than love.

Why don't you give love   There's someone who needs it right now
What the world needs is love yes the world needs your love.

Give love on Christmas Day
Every little child on Santa's knee has room for your love underneath their tree 
Give love on Christmas day No greater gift is there than love.
What the world needs is love yes the world needs your love.

Give love on Christmas Day
Every Tom, Dick & Harry every Susie Q needs some from somebody just as much as you
Give love on Christmas day No greater gift is there than love.
What the world needs is love yes the world needs your love.

Give Love ..ad lib
Give love  ad lib    No greater gift is there than love.
What the world needs is love yes the world needs your love.
Give Love

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Johnny Gill

Johnny Gill (born May 22, 1966) is an American R&B singer-songwriter. He is the sixth and final member of the R&B supergroup New Edition, and was also a member of another supergroup called LSG; with Gerald Levert and Keith Sweat. His signature song "My, My, My" has been included on numerous romantic compilations. more »

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Written by: Freddie Perren, Alphonso Mizell, Deke Richards, Berry Gordy, Jr., Christine Perren

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4 facts about this song

Song Origin
1. "Give Love On Christmas Day" is a popular Christmas song first written by the Motown Records production team, The Corporation. 2. Despite being covered by many artists, it was first made famous by The Jackson 5 in 1970. The song was included in their holiday album titled "Jackson 5 Christmas Album." 3. The song has become a classic holiday tune over the years, allowing it to maintain its popularity about five decades after its initial release.
Artists
1. The Temptations' version of "Give Love On Christmas Day" was released in 1980, a decade after The Jackson 5's original version. It appeared on the album "Give Love at Christmas." 2. R&B group, New Edition, covering "Give Love On Christmas Day," included it in their 1985 holiday album, "Christmas All Over The World." 3. Johnny Gill, a member of New Edition, did a solo cover of the song. It was included in his album, "Favorites" released in 1997. 4. Both The Jackson 5 and The Temptations were signed to Motown Records when they released their renditions of the song.
Song Style and Reception
1. The Jackson 5's rendition of "Give Love on Christmas Day" is known for its upbeat pop music style, matching the group's signature sound. 2. Compared to The Jackson 5, The Temptations presented a more soulful rendition of the song. 3. New Edition and Johnny Gill's interpretations are influenced by R&B genre, featuring smooth vocals and harmonies.
Cultural Impact
1. "Give Love On Christmas Day" has been used in several advertising campaigns and Christmas-themed films and TV shows, contributing to its enduring popularity. 2. The song continues to get airplay during the holiday season, and it's often featured on Christmas playlists across various music streaming platforms. 3. The song's message of spreading love and good cheer aligns with the holiday spirit, making it a Yuletide favorite for many listeners.

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