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The Christmas Star

by Emily Zuzik, Ted Russell Kamp

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This is a brand-new Christmas song we wrote and recorded together. Emily had the idea to do a Christmas song. She also had the idea for the initial chord progression and verse melody. Then, we got together and wrote the rest of the music very quickly and worked up the lyrics over the next few days. This song was itself a Christmas gift to us because it came so fast and flowed so freely and naturally. We got right in the Christmas spirit and got right in the zone with this one. The biggest argument we had through the whole process was deciding if the bridge should go to C# major or C# minor (not that big a conflict) Enjoy!

We decided to make a fun, dancy, cheesy holiday song. It's been a tough year for everyone on the planet. Maybe it's time to have a little levity at this time of the year. The Christmas Star hit stores everywhere on Friday, November 27, 2020.

Ted is a talented bassist and producer who plays with a number of greats including Shooter Jennings, Tanya Tucker and Duff McKagan (Guns N Roses). He produced my album as well as co-wrote some of the songs. He tours internationally and has over 14 albums of his own.

Emily is a singer/songwriter who has recorded with Moby, Blue Man Group and Solid Stone, as well as sung on TV and films. She has over 14 recordings to her credit and continues to work in session singing, voiceover and commercial music, as well as her artistic releases. Her latest album, Torch & Trouble, came out Aug. 28 and received much praise in the press including Americana Highways, Relix, Twangville, Girl Guitar Magazine, The Alternate Root and more.

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Love is hard to find
with so much on our mind
but when I’m with you
the things that you do
make it easy to see

There’s no need to boast
Now it’s time to toast
when you are near
the holiday cheer
is all that we need


You’re my shining Christmas Star
Love is everywhere you are
There may be rain or snow
but we got mistletoe
Right from the start
I know in my heart
You’re my Christmas Star

I used to be that girl
who stumbled through my world
and just didn’t see
what’s in front of me
so misunderstood

But I don’t need a thing
no fancy diamond ring
No naughty or nice
or checking it twice
I got it, I’m good

Ch

Peace and Joy
more than any toy
will Let us shine a light for all to see

credits

released November 27, 2020
Written by Emily Zuzik and Ted Russell Kamp
Vocals: Emily Zuzik, Ted Russell Kamp
All instruments: Ted Russell Kamp, except drums David Raven
Mixed by: Fernando Perdomo
Mastered by Duncan Stanbury at Groove Mastering

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Emily Zuzik Los Angeles, California

Emily Zuzik is a Los Angeles singer-songwriter who has co-written with Tim Lefebvre, Dan Navarro, Ted Russell Kamp, Moby and Jimmy Lavalle of The Album Leaf. The Pittsburgh native has released seven records and toured across the US and UK. Her latest album, Torch & Trouble, received critical acclaim as well as her side project, Woves (woves.bandcamp.com) ... more

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