Robert Ross heats up the holidays with Rockin’ Christmas
By Alan Shipston for Country Music News International Magazine
From the opening double beat salvo to the last diamond of the song, this isn’t your typical Christmas sleigh ride. Using a 50’s rock n roll motif as the blueprint, country singer Robert Ross and band let loose with Rockin’ Christmas. Uptempo and freewheeling, this festive rocker blends scenes of rollicking around the Christmas tree with lyrics, “The tree is trimmed, just look at that glow, meet me under the mistletoe, a kiss or two, let’s make it three, there’s no place I’d rather be.”
Drums drive this modern day Christmas carol, while distorted electric guitars slash through the blues based arrangement. Robert’s country twang vocal continues to the chorus with, “We’re dancing, yeah romancing, rocking around the Christmas tree, got a party for two, just you and me.” Sleigh bells ring out in this mix separating the tried and true verse chorus setup. After the second chorus, an energetic Chuck Berryish double stop electric takes a ride, while after the third chorus a western swing style steel guitar takes a solo.
From small town Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada to a stop in Australia, Ross now makes his home in Nashville. As a singer songwriter, he’s telling stories for people from all walks of life who need to feel something honest. His music holds joy, hurt, hope and a little old school fun. Growing up in a breeding ground for folk and country music, he found his love of music hearing his mother sing the tunes of the country greats, around the house. With numerous recording under his belt and several radio based awards, Robert is reaching into the country music industry with a strong showing. Recently one of his songs was featured in the Season 3 premier of the Tulsa King starring Sylvester Stallone.
The holidays are upon us and through the mountain of songs that bombard the airwaves this season, keep an ear out for Rockin’ Christmas by Robert Ross.