Break out the Baileys, turn on the Christmas lights, and start building your holiday music playlist because it’s time to get “In The Mood For Christmas” with a brand new festive duet from Canadian country artists James Downham and Amanda Kind. Recalling the joyful energy of dynamic duos like Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, this fun, playful song about the little things that spark the spirit of the season is the kind of holiday tune that makes you want to hang the mistletoe, sip some eggnog, and bake Christmas cookies all while dancing around the house and getting excited for the holidays.
In The Mood For Christmas
Written by James Downham, Amanda Kind, Matt Koebel, David Madras
Produced & Mixed by Matt Koebel
Guitar Chris Bray
Guitar Stu Weinberg
Pedal Steel Guitar Douglas Johnson
Piano & Bass Matt Koebel
Drums Rich DaSilva
Recording Engineer Will Crann
Assistant Engineer Emma Whale
Mastered by Adam Ayan at Gateway Mastering
© 2023
LYRICS
A chill in the air,
A wreath on a door
String of coloured lights on the neighbours’ porch
They’re putting out the eggnog on the shelves at the grocery store
Don’t take much – to get me in the mood for Christmas
First peppermint mocha, First sight of snow
First time hearing Mariah on the radio
Gets me wondering where I should hang the mistletoe
Don’t take much – to get me in the mood – for Christmas
When there’s decorations up on that tree
Fire’s burning and you’re here next to me
As long as we’re together,
Baby it’s better
Than any Hallmark movie playing on the TV
I don’t want a present, ain’t made a list
Just need cookies in the oven and Bailey’s in the fridge
It’s the season we’ll be seeing everybody that we miss
Don’t take much – to get me in the mood – for Christmas
When there’s decorations up on that tree
Fire’s burning and you’re here next to me
As long as we’re together,
Baby it’s better
Than any Hallmark movie playing on the TV
I don’t want a present, ain’t made a list
Just need cookies in the oven and Bailey’s in the fridge
It’s the season we’ll be seeing everybody that we miss
Don’t take much – to get me in the mood – for Christmas
Oh yeah
Don’t take much – to get me in the mood – for Christmas