8. "Silent Night/Let It Snow" Boyz II Men
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDigf1XM9DQ Boyz II Men? Smells like the '90s. Maybe so, but this unique medley proved that the "Boyz" were more "Men" while singing a cappella on the first part; they always sounded better without instruments. They even performed this "Silent Night" version on a Christmas-themed episode of "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air." (Now it really smells like the '90s.) And as we now all know, even though they were the special guest stars, the band descended into relative obscurity while star Will Smith skyrocketed to A-list movie fame. Apparently, one Christmas Carol wasn't enough for the boy/man band, so in the generous spirit of the holidays, you got two for the price of one with this selection. Being a hybrid song, the "Let It Snow" capper was predictably funky, in that "I-wanna-get-close-to-you-by-the-fireside" kinda way. Dated or not, this band knew how to turn on the heat and provide the soundtrack to your winter snuggling.
Michael Perone
Michael Perone has written for The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore City Paper, The Island Ear (now titled Long Island Press), and The Long Island Voice, a short-lived spinoff of The Village Voice. He currently works as an Editor in Manhattan. And he still thinks Michael Keaton was the best Batman.
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