Reviewed by Steve Norman

Bill and Gloria and the Homecoming Friends unite for this Christmas celebration captured live in Johannesburg. Featured artists include the Gaither Vocal Band, Lynda Randle (with Michael Tait), Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Jessy Dixon, and Ben Speer together with the inimitable African Children's Choir who steal the show. The CD includes such traditional Christmas songs as "Joy To The World" and "Silent Night", together with some awesome new tunes which remind us once more of the real purpose of Christmas. Black gospel's Lynda Randle performs a breathtaking rendition of "Go Tell It On The Mountain" to rapturous applause. Whatever your thoughts on this partnership, this is one CD which will go down a treat whilst opening the presents or munching away on a Christmas lunch. Personally - I loved it!!

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